Author: Annelyn Russ

Arrest
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Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Robeson Co. Shooting

Around 5:40pm on Tuesday, police were called to a residence on Nettie Drive in Shannon.
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One man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting on Christmas Eve. Around 5:40pm on Tuesday, police were called to a residence on Nettie Drive in Shannon in Robeson County. Upon arrival, 55-year-old Curtis Locklear was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. 32-year-old Timothy Griffin was arrested an initially…

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Mega Millions Jackpot Supasses $1 Billion

The winning numbers from Tuesday's drawing were 11-14-38-45-46 and the Megaball was 3.
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The Mega Millions jackpot increased after no winners were selected during the Christmas Eve drawing. The winning numbers from Tuesday’s drawing were 11-14-38-45-46 and the Megaball was 3. The jackpot is now around $1.15 billion with a $516.1 million cash option. The new amount is the highest-ever offered in December. This also marks only the seventh time in history the…

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FDA Places Recall On A Brand Of Eye Drops Sold Nationwide

The recall covers Alcon Laboratories single lot of 'Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, single vials on-the-go.”
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The FDA has placed a recall on a brand of eye drops sold nationwide. The recall covers Alcon Laboratories single lot of ‘Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, single vials on-the-go.” The eye drops come in 25-count packages. The recall was placed after a consumer complained of a “foreign material” they found in a sealed vial of the eye drops….

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Costco Recalls Around 10,800 Retail Units Of It’s Branded Eggs

The eggs were sold at 25 Costco locations in several states including North and South Carolina and have a use-by date of January 5.
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Costco is recalling around 10,800 retail units of it’s branded eggs. The recall covers 24-count organic, pasture-raised eggs sold under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand. It was placed due to possible salmonella contamination. The FDA classified the recall as Class I. That means use of or exposure to the product could cause serious health consequences or death. The eggs were sold…

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President Biden Signs Several Bills Into Law

One of the bills signed was the 'Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act.'
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President Biden signed several bills into law on Christmas Eve. One of the bills signed was the ‘Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act.’ It will hold treatment centers and care facilities serving youth accountable. It aims to prevent institutional child abuse, neglect, and death. Another measure signed into law was the ‘Stop Campus Hazing Act.’ That creates disclosure regulations for federally…

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President Biden Condemns Russia’s Christmas Attack On Ukraine

President Biden referred to the attack as "outrageous" saying the purpose was to cut off the Ukrainian people's access to heat and electricity during winter
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President Biden condemned Russia’s Christmas attack on Ukraine. Early Wednesday, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine’s energy supplies and infrastructure using 78 air and ground missiles and 106 drones. The strikes damaged equipment and caused power outages. This is the 13th time Russia has attacked Ukraine’s energy system. Biden referred to the attack as “outrageous” saying the purpose was to…

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Shooting At A Laurinburg Business Left One Victim Dead

33-year-old William Breeden the third reportedly exited his room at the inn with intentions of going to the store.
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A shooting in Scotland County resulted in the death of one man. The incident occurred around 6:45pm on Saturday at the Clinton Inn along U.S. 401 South in Laurinburg. 33-year-old William Breeden the third reportedly exited his room at the inn with intentions of going to the store. His family said after he exited the room, they heard gunshots. Breeden…

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Parking Lot Altercation Results In The Death Of One Man

The 17-year-old then got into a burgundy Chevrolet pickup truck and intentionally struck the victim before fleeing the scene.
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An altercation unfolded in a parking lot of a Lumberton store that left one person dead. The incident happened just before 11:30pm on Friday at Atkinson’s Cigarette Land along West 5th Street. 44-year-old Billy Huggins and a 17-year-old male were involved in the altercation. The 17-year-old then got into a burgundy Chevrolet pickup truck and intentionally struck Huggins before fleeing…

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Woman Dies After Gunman Opened Fire Inside Lumberton Walmart

Just before 4pm on Friday, 42-year-old Brandy Olson was shot and killed.
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A woman was shot and killed after an incident took place at a Walmart in Lumberton. Just before 4pm on Friday, 42-year-old Brandy Olson was standing in line at the Woodforest Bank Branch inside the Walmart located on Fayetteville Road when a gunman opened fire. Olson was struck and transported to a hospital where she later died. Investigators said the…

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Honda And Nissan Announce Plans For Possible Merger

The companies aim to have a formal merger agreement by June and to complete the deal by August of 2026.
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Honda and Nissan announced plans to work toward a merger. The Japanese companies will host talks over the next six months regarding the possible move. The deal would create the world’s third-largest automaker and give the companies more resources to compete with a growing threat from Chinese carmakers. Mitsubishi, which is already in an alliance with Nissan, will also participate…

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