Author: Annelyn Russ

Monarch Roofing Installs New Roof For Deserving Veteran

The project is part of the company’s ongoing mission to support military veterans and show gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

Monarch Roofing installed a new roof for a deserving veteran as part of a community giving initiative. The project is part of the company’s ongoing mission to support military veterans and show gratitude for their service and sacrifice. The veteran selected for the free roof installation served in the army during the Vietnam War. Jerry is a disabled veteran, recently…

Heavy Smoke Caused By Large Myrtle Beach Motel Fire

Around 3pm, firefighters were called to the Atlantic Sands Motel at 308 2nd Avenue North.

A two-alarm fire broke out Wednesday at a Myrtle Beach motel. Around 3pm, firefighters were called to the Atlantic Sands Motel at 308 2nd Avenue North. The flames caused heavy smoke in the area. Horry County Fire Rescue and Myrtle Beach Fire crews responded to the large fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is now…

Two Children Die In Result Of Christmas Eve House Fire

The victims have been identified as a 2-year-old boy named Avery and his 3-year-old sister, Sy’Riah.

A Darlington County house fire resulted in the death of two toddlers. Around 6:45pm on Tuesday, Darlington County fire crews responded to the home on Cedar Ridge Road in the Dovesville area. Upon arrival, crews were made aware of two children still inside. They were both removed from the home and lifesaving efforts were performed before they were taken to…

Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Robeson Co. Shooting

Around 5:40pm on Tuesday, police were called to a residence on Nettie Drive in Shannon.

One man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting on Christmas Eve. Around 5:40pm on Tuesday, police were called to a residence on Nettie Drive in Shannon in Robeson County. Upon arrival, 55-year-old Curtis Locklear was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. 32-year-old Timothy Griffin was arrested an initially…

Mega Millions Jackpot Supasses $1 Billion

The winning numbers from Tuesday's drawing were 11-14-38-45-46 and the Megaball was 3.

The Mega Millions jackpot increased after no winners were selected during the Christmas Eve drawing. The winning numbers from Tuesday’s drawing were 11-14-38-45-46 and the Megaball was 3. The jackpot is now around $1.15 billion with a $516.1 million cash option. The new amount is the highest-ever offered in December. This also marks only the seventh time in history the…

FDA Places Recall On A Brand Of Eye Drops Sold Nationwide

The recall covers Alcon Laboratories single lot of 'Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, single vials on-the-go.”

The FDA has placed a recall on a brand of eye drops sold nationwide. The recall covers Alcon Laboratories single lot of ‘Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, single vials on-the-go.” The eye drops come in 25-count packages. The recall was placed after a consumer complained of a “foreign material” they found in a sealed vial of the eye drops….

Costco Recalls Around 10,800 Retail Units Of It’s Branded Eggs

The eggs were sold at 25 Costco locations in several states including North and South Carolina and have a use-by date of January 5.

Costco is recalling around 10,800 retail units of it’s branded eggs. The recall covers 24-count organic, pasture-raised eggs sold under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand. It was placed due to possible salmonella contamination. The FDA classified the recall as Class I. That means use of or exposure to the product could cause serious health consequences or death. The eggs were sold…

President Biden Signs Several Bills Into Law

One of the bills signed was the 'Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act.'

President Biden signed several bills into law on Christmas Eve. One of the bills signed was the ‘Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act.’ It will hold treatment centers and care facilities serving youth accountable. It aims to prevent institutional child abuse, neglect, and death. Another measure signed into law was the ‘Stop Campus Hazing Act.’ That creates disclosure regulations for federally…

President Biden Condemns Russia’s Christmas Attack On Ukraine

President Biden referred to the attack as "outrageous" saying the purpose was to cut off the Ukrainian people's access to heat and electricity during winter

President Biden condemned Russia’s Christmas attack on Ukraine. Early Wednesday, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine’s energy supplies and infrastructure using 78 air and ground missiles and 106 drones. The strikes damaged equipment and caused power outages. This is the 13th time Russia has attacked Ukraine’s energy system. Biden referred to the attack as “outrageous” saying the purpose was to…

Shooting At A Laurinburg Business Left One Victim Dead

33-year-old William Breeden the third reportedly exited his room at the inn with intentions of going to the store.

A shooting in Scotland County resulted in the death of one man. The incident occurred around 6:45pm on Saturday at the Clinton Inn along U.S. 401 South in Laurinburg. 33-year-old William Breeden the third reportedly exited his room at the inn with intentions of going to the store. His family said after he exited the room, they heard gunshots. Breeden…