Author: Annelyn Russ

Husband Falsely Blames Cyclist After Fatally Shooting His Wife

54-year-old Lori Coward was pronounced dead at the scene with a gunshot wound to the head.

We now have additional details following a shooting that resulted in the death of a woman. The incident took place on Sunday night in the 6900 block of DuPont Circle in Florence County. Initially 55-year-old Marty Coward called 911 and reported that he and his wife, 54-year-old Lori, had been shot by a man on a bike wearing a hoodie…

Two Arrested After Discovery Of 10 Pounds Of Suspected Meth

10 pounds of suspected methamphetamine was found near the rear quarter panel of the vehicle.

Two people were arrested following the discovery of suspected meth. On Wednesday, deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office pulled over a vehicle for moving violations along Interstate 95 near mile marker eight. During the stop, a K9 gave a positive alert for drugs. 10 pounds of suspected methamphetamine was found near the rear quarter panel of the vehicle. Georgia…

Four Latta Police Officers Resign Citing Issues With Mayor

The Latta Police Department has experienced staffing issues for years including abrupt resignations.

Four officers with the Latta Police Department have resigned from their positions. The officers, including Chief Allan Rogers, submitted their two week notices citing control issues with Mayor Marcus McGirt. Newly elected McGirt denied the allegations against him of trying to control the police department claiming they are completely false. He said that he is shocked at the resignations and…

Verizon Resolves Outage That Impacted Over 1.5 Million

Verizon did not say what caused the disruption, but did say it did not see an indication of a cyberattack.

Verizon has resolved an outage that impacted more than 1.5 million wireless customers Wednesday. The service interruption lasted nearly 10 hours leaving customers seeing “SOS Only” on their phones and unable to make calls or send/receive texts. Verizon did not say what caused the disruption, but did say it did not see an indication of a cyberattack. The situation is…

“Super Greens” Dietary Supplement Recalled Linking To Salmonella

The products were sold between August and December of last year in states including South Carolina.

A “super greens” dietary supplement has been recalled by the FDA. The ‘Live It Up Super Greens’ brand powder has been linked to at least 45 salmonella cases across 21 states. The products were sold between August and December of last year in states including South Carolina. 12 people have been hospitalized due to the issue. Consumers are urged to…

Man Shot By Federal Officer During Altercation In Minneapolis

Federal officers were carrying out a traffic stop on a Venezuelan migrant who in attempt to evade arrest.

A federal officer shot a man during an altercation in Minneapolis Wednesday. Federal officers were carrying out a traffic stop on a Venezuelan migrant who in attempt to evade arrest, fled the scene in his vehicle and crashed into a parked car. The subject then fled on foot before a law enforcement officer caught up to them. The officer attempted…

$60 Million Conway Mall Redevelopment Plan Making Progress

Developers expect phase one to be completed by this summer.

The redevelopment plan for a mall in Conway is making progress. The Coastal Center Mall site on Highway 501 has been mostly vacant for years with Rise Partners acquiring it in 2024. The $60 million plan for the mall already has several big names committed including HomeGoods, Marshall’s, Ulta, PetSmart and Walmart. Rise Partners plans to transform the site into…

Monroe Herring To Take On Chief Of Dillon Police Department

Monroe Herring steps into the role with 30 years of dedicated service with the city.

A longtime officer with the Dillon Police Department has been tapped to take on the role of chief. Monroe Herring steps into the role with 30 years of dedicated service with the city, along with extensive experience in law enforcement and a record of building trust with residents. Herring was selected after a review that recognized his professionalism, leadership, and…

Two Teens Injured In Apparent Drive-By Shooting In Marion Co.

The pair suffered injuries believed to be non life-threatening.

A shooting in Marion County left two teens injured. The incident happened around 8:30pm Tuesday night in the 800 block of Ransome Street. Both teenagers were inside of a home when they were struck by bullets. The pair suffered injuries believed to be non life-threatening. The attack appeared to be a drive-by shooting and further details are limited as an…

Robeson Co. Detention Officer Arrested And Charged

Kevia Bethea was charged with possession of cocaine and more.

An officer with the Robeson County Detention Center has been arrested and is facing several charges. Kevia Bethea was charged with possession of cocaine, possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine, conspiracy to sell or deliver a schedule three substance, possession of a controlled substance on jail premises, and more. An investigation remains underway with additional arrests expected. Further…