Author: Annelyn Russ

One Suspect Arrested While Police Search For Another Connected To Shooting

Police are still searching for 70-year-old Jerry Oxendine in connection to the incident. He is considered armed and dangerous.

We now have an update on a shooting incident that unfolded in Robeson County. On Wednesday, police responded to a call on Ironhorse Drive in the Maxton area on reports of two people shot. Upon arrival, the two injured victims were located and transported to a hospital for treatment. Both are now in stable condition. 52-year-old Trevor Oxendine has been…

Man Charged After Knocking Someone Out Resulting In Hospitalization

55-year-old Frank Capolino is now in a medically-induced coma after having emergency surgery to stop the bleeding and swelling in his brain.

One man was arrested after punching another man and knocking him unconscious at a bar in Carolina Forest. Shortly before 2am on Sunday, police responded to Tavern in the Forest on reports of a fight. Upon arrival, they were informed that Anthony Albanese of Myrtle Beach had punched the victim in the face, knocking him out and causing his head…

Florence Police Ask For Help Locating Stolen Camper

The camper is tan and gray and has a S.C. license plate tag that reads KT70923.

The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with locating a stolen camper. A 2016 Keystone Hideout camper was stolen Tuesday from a property on Langston Road in the Timmonsville area. The camper is tan and gray and has a S.C. license plate tag that reads KT70923. The camper was taken off the property by a white…

11th annual Brookgreen Gardens Memorial Day 5K Information

Baby strollers, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles, or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification.

The 11th annual Brookgreen Gardens Memorial Day 5K will take place this weekend. Runners and walkers are welcome to participate. The race will start and end at the zoo entrance. It is set to start at 6pm on Sunday. Participants and guests will be able to enter the property at 4:30pm. There will be no water spots along the race…

Ceremony Held For 2nd Miracle League Baseball Field In Florence

The amenity is described as a place where every individual can come together to experience the joy of sports and more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for a second Miracle League baseball field in Florence County. The field is a modified style of baseball aimed to assist participants with physical disabilities. It was said the field aims to represent a beacon of hope, inclusion and opportunity for children and adults with disabilities. The amenity is described as a place…

Florence Authorities Warn Of New Scam Approach

The sheriff's office confirmed this is a scam and said authorities would never demand money to avoid arrest.

The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a new scam approach. Usually, scammers call over the phone falsely claiming to be law enforcement. They threaten to serve an arrest warrant for failure to appear for jury duty. Recipients are then given the option to pay a fine or face arrest. However, scammers in Florence are now sending emails…

Man Arrested For Allegedly Conducting Several Crimes

Jermarion Brand has been charged with breach of trust, assault and battery second degree and burglary first degree.

A Marlboro County man has been arrested in connection to several incidents that took place over the past few weeks. Jermarion Brand has been charged with breach of trust, assault and battery second degree and burglary first degree. The charges stem from multiple cases. The first incident occurred on April 20. Brand allegedly illegally took and altered the appearance of…

Skeletal Remains Found In Horry County

A forensic anthropologist and odontologist will be called in for the ongoing investigation to include the collection of DNA.

Skeletal remains were discovered in Horry County earlier this week. The remains were found on Monday in the area of Highway 319 and Highway 22. Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said a forensic anthropologist and odontologist will be called in for the ongoing investigation to include the collection of DNA. Further details remain limited at this time.

Robeson Co. Police Investigate Shooting That Left Two People Injured

The incident happened sometime in the afternoon in the area of Ironhorse Drive near Maxton.

Robeson County police are now investigating a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday. The incident happened sometime in the afternoon in the area of Ironhorse Drive near Maxton. Two people suffered injuries but their conditions were not immediately available. Deputies noted the shooting did not occur at Purnell Swett High School and has no connection to any of the events that…

Mattel To Release New Barbies Based On Nine Female Athletes World Wide

Mattel said, "Venus Williams has courageously persevered through countless obstacles to inspire social change within tennis and the sports industry at large."

Mattel is creating nine new barbies that will represent female athletes from all over the world. The major toy company announced the plans Wednesday, saying it is part of its continued celebration of Barbie’s 65th anniversary that recognizes “the impact of sports in fostering self-confidence, ambition, and empowerment among the next generation.” Among the female athletes to get their own…