Author: Annelyn Russ

Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of Pregnant Woman

19-year-old Zy’naija Thomas of Bishopville was shot and killed on December 1.

A wanted man is now behind bars in connection to the death of a pregnant woman. 19-year-old Zy’naija Thomas of Bishopville was shot and killed on December 1 while sitting in a vehicle along Roberts Street in Florence. Sincere Hickman was wanted in connection to the shooting. He was arrested out of state but has since been booked into the…

Person Sustains Critical Injuries In Crash Involving ATV

The crash blocked traffic lanes for an extended period of time.

An ATV crash in Horry County resulted in injuries. The accident unfolded around 5:40pm Sunday along South Highway 701 and Lucas Bay Road in the Bucksport community. The crash blocked traffic lanes for an extended period of time and one of the victims involved sustained critical injuries. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.  

Domestic Dispute Results In Fatal Shooting In Robeson Co.

The shooting occurred during a domestic dispute at the Morgan Britt Park apartments in Lumberton.

An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting in Robeson County. Around 2pm Sunday, officers responded to UNC Southeastern Medical Center on reports of a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Authorities were informed that the shooting occurred during a domestic dispute at the Morgan Britt Park apartments in Lumberton. 24-year-old Jacari Clark was reportedly transported to the hospital by family…

Officers Involved In Crash While Responding To Fatal Shooting

Authorities say that they do have a suspect in custody and a firearm has been confiscated.

Two officers were involved in a collision on Saturday while responding to a shooting incident. The shooting took place in the 200 block of Independence Avenue. 22-year-old Jayden Cannon was involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical before shots were fired resulting in death. Authorities say that they do have a suspect in custody and a firearm has been…

Teen Sets New Fastest Mile Record For Runner Under-18

Sam Ruthe set a new New Zealand record for any age.

A 16-year-old runner from New Zealand set a new record over the weekend. Sam Ruthe crossed the finish line in 3:48.88 at the John Thomas Terrier Classic in Boston on Saturday. While approaching his final lap, Ruthe was in second place before he sped up in the final 100 meters surging ahead to finish 1.43 seconds quicker than second placer…

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks Of Winter

Groundhog Day falls on the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

Monday is Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club at Gobbler’s Knob in Western Pennsylvania reported that the animal did see his shadow. That means there will be an additional six more weeks of winter weather. Groundhog Day falls on the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The tradition is rooted in…

Trump-Kennedy Center To Close For Renovations

Construction will begin on what the president described as a "new and spectacular entertainment complex."

President Trump announced that the Trump-Kennedy Center will close later this year to undergo renovations. The president took to Truth Social to announce the closure will begin on July 4, coinciding with the Nation’s 250th Anniversary. Construction will begin on what the president described as a “new and spectacular entertainment complex.” The decision to renovate came after a year-long review…

U.K. Prime Minister Calls On Fromer Prince Andrew To Testify Before Congress

The Epstein files included several photos of the former prince.

U.S. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on the Former Prince Andrew to testify before Congress. The move comes after the latest round of Epstein files were released. The documents included several photos of the former prince. Starmer has now confirmed his support for Andrew to testify in the U.S.. “In terms of testifying, I have always said anybody who…

Gaza’s Rafah Border Crossing Partially Reopens

Only a small number of people will be permitted to travel in either direction and commercial goods will not be allowed.

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt has partially reopened. The limited operations come under the terms of the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire agreement, reopening a critical gateway that had been largely closed for nearly two years during the war. The reopening comes with tight restrictions though. Only a small number of people will be permitted to travel in either direction and commercial…

Lumberton Bridge To Close For Replacement Project

A detour will be placed with signs sending travelers onto the larger NC-72 bridge three blocks away.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced a bridge replacement project will kick off next week. West Fifth Street will close over the Lumber River in Robeson County. This is the smaller of the two bridges that cross the water near the city’s center and sees less traffic. The 70-year-old bridge will close and the replacement will have wider lanes,…