A man led police on a brief chase after he carjacked an individual at gunpoint on Saturday. The carjacking incident occurred at the Baymont Hotel on West Lucas Street in Florence. Police later spotted the car and attempted a stop, but the driver failed to stop for blue lights leading police on the chase. The suspect wrecked the car in…
One person has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left one person dead and another injured. The incident happened shortly before 1am on Saturday on Mt. Zion Church Road in Red Springs. 19-year-old James Lowery later died at a hospital from gunshot wounds and another person was transported to a hospital with injuries. Their condition is unknown. 20-year-old…
Police are searching for a teen wanted in connection to a body found along a road in Robeson County. On Thursday, 18-year-old Damian Chavis’ body was found lying in the roadway along the 3500 block of East 7th Street. 17-year-old Kameron Carter is wanted in connection with the boy’s death. He is charged with first-degree murder. Details remain limited but…
Ranked as the world’s No.1, Jannik Sinner won his second grand slam singles title Sunday. Taylor Fritz, ranked No.12, was bidding to be the first American man to win a grand slam singles title in 21 years. However, 23-year-old Sinner took the win at the U.S. Open slating 6-3, 6-4, and 7-5. Sinner said the title means so much because…
Big Lots incorporated has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to sell the firm’s assets. The discount retailer said it filed for Chapter 11 in Delaware. It listed assets and liabilities of $1 billion to $19 billion in its court petition. Chapter 11 allows the company to continue operating while it works out a creditor repayment plan. Big Lots sought…
Stellantis has issued a recall on nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks. The recall covers truck models from 2019 and 2021-2024. It was placed due to a software issue that affects the electronic stability control system. The trucks may have anti-locking brake system that could shut down the stability control. The brakes could still work if that happened, but U.S….
Wildfires in California and Nevada have prompted mandatory evacuations of thousands of residents. In California, the Line Fire has consumed over 20,000 acres after igniting at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains on Thursday. The blaze has more than quadrupled in size since Saturday morning. Over 1,800 fire personnel are battling the wildfire, which is 3% contained as of…
Schools across central Kentucky have cancelled classes Monday as residents have been urged to remain on high alert as police search for a wanted man. 32-year-old Joseph Couch is accused of firing an AR-15 from a cliff ledge on the side of Interstate-75 around nine miles north of London, Kentucky on Saturday. Bullets struck 12 cars and wounded five people….
Coastal Carolina University is excited to show off some new upgrades at Brooks Stadium. The Chanticleers’ take on William and Mary Saturday. Some of the new upgrades include a new video board, ribbon boards, and enhancements to the fan experience. A new team entrance was also added as well as a DJ booth in the student section. The student section…
The annual Taste of the Market Common is set to return. The event features cuisines from restaurants throughout the district. Participating businesses include King Street Grille, Tupelo Honey, Gordon Biersch, CK’s Bistro and many more. Attendees will be able to purchase food-tasting tickets on the day of the event for on dollar each, with tastings ranging from one to five…
