Author: Annelyn Russ

Over 16,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Recalled Due To E. Coli Concerns

The products may have been contaminated by E. coli bacteria. It's the same strain that prompted a nationwide health alert last month.

Over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef have been recalled. The recall was issued by Cargill Meat Solutions. The Pennsylvania-based company distributes meat around the country. The recalled beef was shipped to Walmart stores nationwide. The affected products do not have a ‘Cargill’ label but many are branded under the ‘All Natural’ label. The products may have been contaminated by…

Fifth Body Recovered From Wreckage Site Of Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Eight construction workers were on the bridge at the time of the collapse. Two survived but the other six were presumed dead.

The body of a fifth missing construction worker was recovered Wednesday from the wreckage site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Baltimore bridge collapsed after its support column was struck by a cargo ship on March 26. Eight construction workers were on the bridge at the time of the collapse. Two were found that day and survived. However,…

Arizona Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Century Old Abortion Ban

The state's Supreme Court resurrected the century old law that would only allow an abortion to be conducted if the mother's life was at stake.

Arizona lawmakers are working to repeal a near total abortion law from 1864. Last month, the state’s Supreme Court resurrected the century old law that would only allow an abortion to be conducted if the mother’s life was at stake. The ban was scheduled to take effect in June. However, three Republicans joined Democrats in the House to repeal the…

U.S. Accuses Russia Of Breaching International Chemical Weapons Ban

The country allegedly deployed the choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops and used riot control agents "as a method of warfare" in Ukraine.

The U.S. has accused Russia of violating the international chemical weapons ban. The country allegedly deployed the choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops and used riot control agents “as a method of warfare” in Ukraine. Chloropicrin is listed as a banned choking agent by the Hague-based Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. It was said Russia stepped up its…

The Month Of May Kicks Off Seasonal Rules For Myrtle Beach City Limits

Starting May 1, dogs are only allowed on the boardwalk from 5-10am and that same rule applies to bicycles.

May 1 marks the day some seasonal rules begin in Myrtle Beach city limits. Dogs are only allowed on the beach before 10am and after 5pm until September 2. All dogs must be on a leash seven feet or shorter at all times and owners must pick up and properly dispose of any waste. Also starting May 1, dogs are…

Arrests Made In Connection To Carolina Forest High School Threats

The suspect of that threat was identified as 19-year-old Trenton Brown of Louisiana.

An arrest has been made in connection to the first threat made against Carolina Forest High School last week. Last Wednesday, a call was made to the front office delivering a hoax bomb threat to the school. The suspect of that threat was identified as 19-year-old Trenton Brown of Louisiana. He was arrested Tuesday and will be extradited to South…

Coastal Carolina University To Launch New Sports Broadcasting Program

The university is adding a sports broadcasting program that will be led by CCU's Former Athletics Director, Matt Hogue.

Coastal Carolina University is set to launch a new program for students. The sports communication major offered at the university is reportedly growing quickly. To stay with the momentum, the school is capitalizing on the interest by turning it into a hands-on learning experience. The university is adding a sports broadcasting program that will be led by CCU’s Former Athletics…

Police Are Investigating Shots Fired Near A Florence Park

Witnesses and neighbors say they heard what sounded like 20 or more shots.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near a park in Florence. Tuesday evening, shots were fired near the Northwest Community Park at Clement and Ingram Streets. A crowd was gathered near the park when several shots were fired in the area. Witnesses and neighbors say they heard what sounded like 20 or more shots. There are no reported victims,…

Identities Of Officer And Suspect Involved In Robeson Co. Attack Released

The officer, identified as 23-year-old Denzel Burney, sustained multiple stab wounds.

The identities of the officer and suspect involved in an attack on Monday night, have been released. Around 8:30pm, an officer of the Fairmont Police Department was attacked by a suspect with a knife under a bridge on Highway 41 at Highway 74 in Lumberton. The officer sustained multiple stab wounds during the attack. In an attempt to stop the…

Darlington Police Are Asking For Help With Identifying A Suspect

The unknown suspect is wanted for allegedly breaking into Mr. B's restaurant in the Lydia area.

Darlington County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect. The unknown suspect is wanted for allegedly breaking into Mr. B’s restaurant in the Lydia area. The incident occurred on Friday. Details remain limited as an investigation is underway. Anyone with information on this suspect is urged to contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office.