Two well known chicken chains are currently in a dispute. KFC has filed a lawsuit against Church’s Texas Chicken. It accuses Church’s of violating its trademark rights when its competitor began using the words “Original Recipe” in its advertising and promotions. The lawsuit claims that beginning September 30, KFC noticed Church’s “abruptly” began using the phrase and ignored letters sent…
Jack Teixeira was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to leaking classified military documents. The former Massachusetts Air National Guard member admitted to sharing the sensitive secret information online through the platform ‘Discord.’ Teixeira was arrested in April of 2023. In March, Teixeira pled guilty to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act….
Donald Trump announced two billionaires will take control over the a new department. The president-elect is adding a new “Department of Government Efficiency.” It will not be a federal agency in the U.S. government but will provide advice and guidance “outside of government.” Instead, it will partner with the White House and office of management and budget to “drive structural…
Maxton police have identified the 7-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Robeson County. The shooting occurred around 2pm Sunday along East Graham Street in Maxton. 31-year-old Dedric Page is accused of firing several shots into a car occupied by five people including the girl and her mother. Quazariya Williams was shot and treated on the scene before being…
Mayor of Surfside Beach, Robert Krouse, announced a new hotel is coming to the town. The Hampton Inn and Suites will be built on the lot next to Johnny D’s along Highway 17 Business. It is expected cost around $18 million. Plans for the new place to stay includes 145 rooms, an indoor pool and conference space. Krouse said, “Besides…
A few Garden City restaurants will be closing their doors for good. Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom as well as Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin will be permanently closed starting on December 1. The owners took to social media to share a new restaurant is set to replace Old Chicago. The Bohemian Bull Tavern and Beer Garden is expected to open as…
An investigation is underway in Robeson County. Monday evening, multiple community members reported an incident that took place in the area of the 1600 block of NC 710 North. It occurred just outside of Pembroke. Two people were shot and one of the victims did not survive the injuries they sustained. Further details are limited as officials work to reveal…
A shooting in Florence left one person hurt. Shots were fired on Yvonne Street Monday night, but a certain time was not released. One man is reportedly in critical condition as a result of the incident. Details remain extremely limited and police are investigating the circumstances that led up to the shooting.
A recall has been placed on over 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The recall covers 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2018-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Honda Pilot, 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline and 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey. It comes after over 170 complaints were filed. Each vehicle is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine in which an issue with connecting rod bearings could occur leading…
Severe wildfires are burning on the East and West coasts. Firefighter crews in New York and New Jersey are battling a deadly blaze that was sparked by an ongoing historic drought. The Jennings Creek Fire has scorched around 3,500 acres across parts of New York and New Jersey. It is currently 20% contained. The Mountain Fire in California has damaged…
