Author: Annelyn Russ

Fuego The Marsh Tacky To Participate In City Of Halloween

Fuego will be in Conway every Saturday throughout the month on the Town Green from 11am-1:30pm.

Conway has been transformed into the City of Halloween for the month and it has added a new feature. This year a local Marsh Tacky Horse named Fuego will be part of the city’s celebration. He will be dressed as a cowardly lion to fit the Wizard of Oz Theme. His caretakers will also be dressed as characters from the…

Robeson Co. Police Need Help Locating Missing 74 Y/O Man

74-year-old Terry Deese was last seen in the 2700 block of Mt. Olive Road near Lumberton.

Robeson County police are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing man. 74-year-old Terry Deese was last seen in the 2700 block of Mt. Olive Road near Lumberton. He was wearing jeans, a blue shirt, a ball cap and glasses. He’s 6-feet-tall and weighs around 320 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Robeson County…

Man Facing DUI Charges In Connection To Pedestrian Death

The driver was identified as 39-year-old Camerino Hernandez.

One man is facing charges following the death of a pedestrian in Horry County. The crash occurred on Tuesday along Highway 707 in the Murrells Inlet area. A Chevrolet van veered off the right side of the road and struck a pedestrian that was walking on a sidewalk near Starbuck Lake Road. 60-year-old Elizabeth Coss did not survive the injuries…

Investigation Into Standoff, Officer Involved Shooting

A woman exited the camper, and inside, one suspect was found dead while another was taken into custody.

An investigation is underway in connection to an officer involved shooting that unfolded in Robeson County. Around 1pm Thursday, several agencies conducted a search warrant in the 400 block of Ice Cream Drive in the St. Pauls area. Upon arrival, a suspect came out of a camper with a rifle and fired several rounds at authorities. The suspect then fled…

USPS Launches New Informed Delivery App

The app is now available to download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

The USPS, the agency launched a new mobile app. ‘Informed Delivery’ is a free service providing a digital preview of incoming letter-size mail and a way to manage package deliveries. The app’s features include push notifications for updates to incoming mail and packages, enhanced tracking capabilities, as well as the ability to view, interact and manage incoming mail directly from…

USPS Hikes Prices For Holiday Season

The increases will take effect on Monday and remain until January 18.

The U.S. Postal Service is making temporary price changes that apply during the holiday season. The price hikes will affect Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select options. Each new price will depend on the zones in each category. The increases will take effect on Monday and remain until January 18. The prices were approved by…

Some Tru Fru Products Recalled Due To Potential Metal Contamination

The freeze dried products includes Strawberries in Dark and White Chocolate, and Strawberries and Creme products.

Some Tru Fru products are being recalled due to possible contamination. Georgia Nut Company, a third party manufacturer for Tru Fru, issued a recall of some of its freeze dried products. That includes Strawberries in Dark and White Chocolate, and Strawberries and Creme products. They were sold nationwide at stores like CVS, Food Lion, Kroger, Target, and others. The recall…

Apple Removes ICEBlock From App Store

ICEBlock first launched in April and allowed users to track where ICE officers were and pinned their locations.

Apple has removed an app that tracks the location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. ICEBlock first launched in April and allowed users to track where ICE officers were and pinned their locations. Those within a five-mile radius of the officers would receive a notification. Last month, the acting head of ICE operations called the ICEBlock and similar apps “a…

Several Major Universities Asked To Commit To Trump’s Agenda

Some of the recipients included Vanderbilt, Dartmouth, MIT, the University of Texas, and several others.

The White House is asking several major universities to commit to President Trump’s political agenda. A 10-page proposal was sent to nine universities that encouraged them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses, with commitments to accept the government’s priorities on admissions, women’s sports, free speech, student discipline, as well as other topics. If the colleges agree, they…

At Least Two Dead, Others Injured In UK Synagogue Attack

The incident took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

At least two people are dead after an attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, England on Thursday. Along with those deceased, three injured victims remain in critical condition. Police fatally shot a man suspected of the car ramming and stabbing attack. His name has not been publicly released. Police said due to the bravery of worshippers and staff at the…