Author: Annelyn Russ

Body Of Reported Missing Woman Found

Officers were able to secure video footage from a boat launch that showed cain parking her car and then jumping into the water from a pier.

The body of a woman reported missing out of Florence County has been located. 41-year-old Adrian Cain was reported missing around 10am on Sunday. She was last seen in the Bluff Road area near Pamplico. Officers were able to secure video footage from a boat launch that showed cain parking her car and then jumping into the water from a…

Government Offers Free At Home COVID-19 Tests

The offer comes as the U.S. heads into respiratory virus season amid high levels of the coronavirus already circulating.

The U.S. government is once again offering free COVID-19 tests nationwide. Each household is eligible to receive four at-home test kits, which can be requested from ‘covidtests.gov’ starting friday. Starting next week, the tests will be shipped for free through the U.S. Postal Service. The federal government’s offer comes as the country heads into respiratory virus season amid high levels…

Southwest Airlines To Make Several Major Changes

For the first time ever, the airline will give passengers assigned seats.

Southwest Airlines announced plans to make several major changes. For the first time ever, the airline will give passengers assigned seats, charge them extra for more leg-room and offer red-eye flights but bags will still fly free. The airline will also repackage its sale of vacation packages. It will seek partnerships with international airlines that executives say will make Southwest…

John Deere Recalls Nearly 150,000 Utility Tractors

Customers are urged to refrain from operating the tractors until they obtain a free repair from an authorized John Deere dealer.

John Deere has placed a recall on nearly 150,000 compact utility tractors. The recall covers John Deere 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R compact utility tractors. It was placed due to the possibility the equipment could lose braking. That could happen if their front bell crank in the brake linkage experiences a failure. The action poses a “crash hazard.” Customers are urged…

Hunter Biden’s Gun Charge Sentencing Delayed Again

Instead of December 4, his sentencing date will now take place on December 12.

The judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s conviction on gun charges agreed to delay his sentencing. At the request of prosecutors, Biden’s sentencing in Delaware has been pushed back one week. Instead of December 4, his sentencing date will now take place on December 12. The prosecutors on the case asked for the delay due to a conflict with their trial in…

Hurricane Helene Has Left At Least Six People Dead

More than four million customers were without power across Florida, Georgia as well as the Carolinas.

Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday night as a Category 4 storm. Helene crashed into Florida’s Big Bend region, bringing winds up to 140 miles-per-hour and life-threatening storm surges. It has since weakened to a tropical storm. More than four million customers were without power across Florida, Georgia as well as the Carolinas as of Friday morning. At least six…

Some Events Postponed Due To Potential Impact Of Hurricane Helene

A Tropical Storm Watch was issued for the Grand Strand Wednesday.

As Hurricane Helene approaches, some events may be canceled or postponed. A Tropical Storm Watch was issued for the Grand Strand Wednesday. So far, the Beach’N’Chili Fest scheduled for Friday has been canceled due to potential weather impacts. The community challenge cook off, meant to take place Friday will now take place on Saturday instead. All festival activities planned for…

Man Arrested After Police Chase Leads To Discovery Of Drugs

The suspect was witnessed throwing baggies containing marijuana out of the car as he was driving.

One man now faces charges after leading Horry County police on a chase. On Tuesday, 26-year-old Ali Spivey failed to stop for an officer attempting to conduct a traffic stop. A grey Mustang was spotted in a community on Loop Circle along Highway 905. The driver and the passenger reportedly switched seats before taking off. Spivey, now in the driver…

Two Dead After Vehicle Struck By Amtrack Train Carrying Passengers

A 2001 Jeep Gladiator was traveling east on the highway when it was struck by the train that was carrying 53-passengers.

Two people were killed after a vehicle collided with an Amtrak train in Dillon County. The crash occurred along Woodle Drive near Old Latta Highway around 11:40am Wednesday. A 2001 Jeep Gladiator was traveling east on the highway when it was struck by the train that was carrying 53-passengers. The driver and the passenger of the Jeep were both pronounced…

Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Being Shot In Robeson County

Several community members reported those involved appeared to be in an argument shortly before the shots were fired.

One woman needed to be airlifted to a hospital after being shot in Robeson County. The incident unfolded Wednesday evening outside the Sun-Do convenience store along East Third Street in the Pembroke area. Several community members reported those involved appeared to be in an argument shortly before the shots were fired. The woman’s condition is unknown at this time. Details…