Author: Annelyn Russ

Coastal Carolina University To Launch New Sports Broadcasting Program

The university is adding a sports broadcasting program that will be led by CCU's Former Athletics Director, Matt Hogue.

Coastal Carolina University is set to launch a new program for students. The sports communication major offered at the university is reportedly growing quickly. To stay with the momentum, the school is capitalizing on the interest by turning it into a hands-on learning experience. The university is adding a sports broadcasting program that will be led by CCU’s Former Athletics…

Police Are Investigating Shots Fired Near A Florence Park

Witnesses and neighbors say they heard what sounded like 20 or more shots.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near a park in Florence. Tuesday evening, shots were fired near the Northwest Community Park at Clement and Ingram Streets. A crowd was gathered near the park when several shots were fired in the area. Witnesses and neighbors say they heard what sounded like 20 or more shots. There are no reported victims,…

Identities Of Officer And Suspect Involved In Robeson Co. Attack Released

The officer, identified as 23-year-old Denzel Burney, sustained multiple stab wounds.

The identities of the officer and suspect involved in an attack on Monday night, have been released. Around 8:30pm, an officer of the Fairmont Police Department was attacked by a suspect with a knife under a bridge on Highway 41 at Highway 74 in Lumberton. The officer sustained multiple stab wounds during the attack. In an attempt to stop the…

Darlington Police Are Asking For Help With Identifying A Suspect

The unknown suspect is wanted for allegedly breaking into Mr. B's restaurant in the Lydia area.

Darlington County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect. The unknown suspect is wanted for allegedly breaking into Mr. B’s restaurant in the Lydia area. The incident occurred on Friday. Details remain limited as an investigation is underway. Anyone with information on this suspect is urged to contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office.

Walmart Launches Its Own Private Food Brand

Bettergoods products are now available in-store and online, with the full line continuing to roll out over the next few months.

Walmart has launched its own private food brand. ‘Bettergoods’ is described as, “a new elevated experience that delivers quality, unique, chef-inspired food at an incredible value.” Walmart referred to the new brand as a “fresh take on the culinary experience with elevated taste” while also noting its affordability. Bettergoods products range in price from under $2 to $15, with most…

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Proposes Reclassifying Marijuana

The agency has proposed to reclassify it as a Scheduled III drug alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids, which would consider marijuana less dangerous.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is working to reclassify marijuana. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Scheduled I drug, alongside heroin and LSD. The agency has proposed to reclassify it as a Scheduled III drug alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids, which would consider marijuana less dangerous. The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has…

World Central Kitchen Resumes Operations In Gaza

The organization said, "The humanitarian situation remains dire. We are restarting our operation with the same energy, dignity, and focus on feeding as many people as possible."

The World Central Kitchen has resumed operations in Gaza after suspending its presence in the area four weeks ago. The organization withdrew from Gaza after April 1, when seven aid workers were killed by Israeli air strikes. Since then, the  Israeli military has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in the attack. It was said they…

Trump Fined $9,000 For Violating Gag Order In Hush Money Trial

The judge warned Trump that he could face incarceration if he continued to violate the order.

Donald Trump has been fined in his ongoing criminal hush money trial. Last Tuesday’s proceedings began with addressing Trump over nine violations of the gag order that took effect before the trial started. Judge Juan Merchan has now fined Trump $9,000 for violating the gag order. The rules prohibited Trump from making public statements about jurors, witnesses, prosecutors, court staff…

Protests Continue To Disrupt Colleges Across The Nation

The dispute prompted objects being thrown and physical violence. Tasers and pepper spray were used as well.

Protests continue to break out at colleges across the nation amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Tuesday night, police arrived on campus at the UCLA after a violent confrontation broke out between pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel supporters. The dispute prompted objects being thrown and physical violence. Tasers and pepper spray were used as well. Protestors were pushing into…

Additional Details Released Following Fatal Shooting Of Four Officials In N.C.

Officials, Thomas Weeks Jr., Sam Poloche, Alden Elliott and Joshua Eyer, were each shot and killed during the incident.

Additional details have been released regarding the fatal shooting of four law enforcement officers in North Carolina. On Monday, four officers were fatally shot while attempting to serve two warrants at a residence in Charlotte. 39-year-old Terry Hughes immediately ambushed the officers, firing from the second story of the home, which gave him an advantage over them. Hughes was shot…