Author: Annelyn Russ

Deputies To Conduct Two Day Training Exercises At Carvers Bay High

Students will not return to campus until Wednesday when classes are set to resume.

On Monday and Tuesday, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting training exercises. Teacher’s returned Monday for preparation days, but students will not return to campus until Wednesday when classes are set to resume. While students are out, the training will take place at Carvers Bay High School. People can expect an increased law enforcement presence in the area…

One Hurt After Fire Damages Four-Acres In Conway Area

The fire was contained and the cause is now under investigation.

A fire in Horry County damaged four-acres in the Conway area. Shortly after noon on Friday, fire crews responded to High Point Church Road on reports of an outside blaze that threatened nearby structures. The flames also damaged a residence and left one person hospitalized with injuries. The fire was contained and the cause is now under investigation.

19-Year-Old Arrested In Connection To Florence Co. Shooting

19-year-old Khamauri Fling was arrested and booked into the Florence County Detention Center Sunday night.

A man is facing multiple charges following a shooting in Florence County. The incident took place in the 100 block of North Aiken Drive. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. 19-year-old Khamauri Fling was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and breach of peace of an aggravated nature. Fling was arrested and…

Motocross Race Crash Leaves Rider With Serious Injuries

The rider reportedly veered left of the course and struck a tree nearly half-a-mile from the roadway.

A motorcycle crash in Florence County left one person seriously injured. The crash happened just before 11am Sunday near Sandy Lane Drive in the Johnsonville area. The Johnsonville Rescue Squad responded to the scene in which one person was involved in a motocross race. The rider reportedly veered left of the course and struck a tree nearly half-a-mile from the…

Woman Identified As Victim Of Fatal New Year’s Eve Crash

A 2008 Pontiac Sedan veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

The victim of a New Year’s Eve crash in Marlboro County has been identified as a 37-year-old woman. The crash occurred along Outlaw Lane near Mt. Zion Church Road in the Tatum community. A 2008 Pontiac Sedan veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree. Nicole Long was pronounced dead at the scene. She was the…

Jay Doyle Sworn In As Mayor Of Georgetown

Jay Doyle won as a third-party candidate, making history as the first Forward Party mayor.

The city of Georgetown officially swore in Jay Doyle as mayor. Doyle won as a third-party candidate, making history as the first Forward Party mayor. The party touts its priorities as free people, a vibrant democracy, and thriving communities, ditching party politics. “I want to increase the economic vitality of the area. Our median income is extremely low; we have…

14-Year-Old Injured In New Year’s Day Shooting

The 14-year-old was struck twice in the leg and was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries.

A teenager was shot after a party on New Year’s Day in the Maxton area. Shortly after midnight, police responded to a location after multiple people were involved in an incident involving shots fired. Eight different vehicles were struck by bullets. The 14-year-old was struck twice in the leg and was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries…

Woman Arrested In Killing Of Boyfriend

Around 11pm, police responded to the 1100 block of Oxendine Road in Pembroke.

One woman is facing charges after a domestic dispute turned deadly on New Year’s Eve. Around 11pm, police responded to the 1100 block of Oxendine Road in Pembroke on reports of disorderly conduct. Upon arrival, 22-year-old Lacota Locklear was found deceased. His girlfriend, 28-year-old Joanna Deese, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and discharging a weapon within an enclosure…

President Trump Comments On His Health Amid Concerns

The 79-year-old said he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors have recommended.

President Trump has publicly commented on his health amid growing concerns. The 79-year-old said he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors have recommended, blaming the medication for the visible hand bruises that have sparked questions regarding his health. Trump explained saying, “they say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood…

Venezuela Open To U.S. Negotiations Regarding Drug Trafficking

Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said the country is open to negotiating an agreement with the U.S. to combat drug trafficking. Maduro reiterated that the U.S. wants to force a government change in Venezuela and gain access to its vast oil reserves through the months long pressure campaign that began with a massive military deployment to the Caribbean Sea. “The U.S….