Author: Annelyn Russ

Bryan Kohberger’s Request For Murder Trial Venue Change Approved

The trial will now be held in another judicial district but the new location was not specified.

An Idaho judge has accepted Bryan Kohberger’s request to have his trial moved out of Latah County. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in an early morning home invasion attack on November 13 of 2022. The case gained national attention and an investigation led to 29-year-old Kohberger’s arrest. He was detained in Pennsylvania weeks after the…

Presidential Debate Between Harris And Trump Details

It will be held in Philadelphia's National Constitution Center but a live audience will not be present.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off Tuesday night in the presidential debate. This will be the first time the vice president and former president take the stage in a one-on-one debate. It will be held in Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center but a live audience will not be present. The debate will be moderated by David Meer and Linsey…

Socastee Park Now More Accessible After Installation Of New Equipment

The upgrade was funded in part by a parks and recreation development grant.

A park in Socastee is now more accessible after the installation of new playground equipment. The Socastee Recreation Park now features a turf surface and inclusive elements. It is also now ADA accessible. The upgrade was funded in part by a parks and recreation development grant. Horry County officials said this project was a big win for the Socastee community…

Man Taken To Hospital After Being Bitten By His Own Snake

There were 14 total snakes and one domestic cat taken by animal control.

A man in Florence was taken to a hospital after being bitten by one of his own animals. On Friday, EMS responded to the 800 block of Marion Street. Police were informed that he owned a collection of venomous snakes and one of them bit him. First responders treated him before taking him to a hospital for further attention. His…

One Person Injured During A Multi-Unit Structure Fire In Little River

Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to Tybre Downs Circle on Saturday.

A multi-unit fire in Little River left one person injured. Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to Tybre Downs Circle on reports of a structure fire shortly after 7pm on Saturday. The fire was contained to the kitchen area and only one person was transported to a hospital. Their condition is unknown. Further details remain limited.

Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Brief Standoff

The suspect wrecked the car in a ditch along Ebenezer Road and refused to exit the vehicle.

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…

Arrest Made In Shooting Incident That Left One Person Dead

The incident happened shortly before 1am on Saturday on Mt. Zion Church Road in Red Springs.

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…

Teen Wanted In Connection To A Body Found Lying Along Roadway

18-year-old Damian Chavis' body was found lying in the roadway along the 3500 block of East 7th Street.

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…

Jannik Sinner Wins The U.S. Open

This is the first year since 2002 that none of the members of men’s tennis “Big Three" won a grand slam.

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 Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Big Lots sought court protection after suffering from years of declining same-store sales and closing locations.

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…