Author: Annelyn Russ

Victim Identified After Deceased Body Found In Myrtle Beach

Investigators obtained a video of 18-year-old Everette Ellis filming himself with Khattar, who was covered in blood but responsive.

Additional details have emerged after a deceased body was found in Myrtle Beach Wednesday. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Robert Khattar. He was initially from Michigan but had been living in Myrtle Beach. Khattar was homeless and sleeping near a Sherwin-Williams store along Plaza Place where his body was found. He suffered “multiple blunt force and chopping injuries to…

Over 215,000 Electric Smokers Recalled

The products were sold nationwide at retailers including Lowe's, Ollie's, Target, and more.

A recall has been placed on over 215,000 electric smokers. The Char-Broil brand digital electric smokers are designed for outdoor use to cook without charcoal. The recall was placed due to the products posing an electric shock hazard. Char-Broil has received 79 complaints from consumers who experienced a “minor electric shock” when touching the smoker while in use. The products…

Alexei Navalny Dies In Russian Prison

Alexei Navalny was being held in jail for charges related to extremism and fraud, but were widely viewed as retribution of leading anti-Kremlin opposition.

Alexei Navalny, one of Russian President Putin’s most high-profile critics, died in prison Friday. Navalny was known for leading multiple investigations into the wealth of Russia’s leader and his inner circle. He attempted to run for president in 2018, but was barred from that vote. Navalny had been imprisoned since 2021. He was being held in jail for charges related…

Fulton County District Fani Willis Testifies In Hearing

The romantic relations between two top prosecutors possibly present a financial conflict of interest in the case.

The election interference case brought on by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took a turn. The Georgia election subversion case against Trump and 14 of his allies faltered when two top prosecutors testified under oath Thursday. Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade took the stand to speak on their past romantic relations. The hearing was triggered by allegations of self-dealing…

Trump Elected Not To Ask SCOTUS To Reverse Federal Appeals Court Ruling

Trump is accused of playing a major role in sparking the Capitol riot that occurred on January 6, 2021.

Former President Trump decided not to ask the Supreme Court to reverse a federal appeals court ruling. Trump is accused of playing a major role in sparking the Capitol riot that occurred on January 6, 2021. Prosecutors allege Trump took part in the rebellion through his words that prompted citizens to act out. His attorneys attempted to claim immunity that…

Two Juveniles In Custody After Chiefs’ Parade Shooting

One person who was in custody has been cleared while two juveniles remain in custody for further investigation.

New details have emerged after gunfire broke out near the end of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade Wednesday. A 43-year-old woman was shot and killed while 22 victims ages 8-47 were wounded. Half of those injured are younger than 16-years-old. The shooting appears to have been a “dispute between several people that ended in gunfire,” and there is no…

S.C. Senate And House Advance Two Separate Bills

The state Senate passed the Compassionate Care Act with a 24-19 vote. The state House advanced a bill with a 68-44 vote.

The S.C. Senate and House advanced two separate bills. The state Senate passed the Compassionate Care Act with a 24-19 vote. The bill allows local government to enact ordinances and regulations regarding medical marijuana establishments, including enabling them to prohibit those establishments from operating in their jurisdiction. The bill is now heading to the S.C. House for debate. Meanwhile, the…

One Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of UNCP Former Student

An investigation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Kendell Brown. He is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and discharging a firearm on educational property.

Police have made an arrest in connection to the fatal shooting that occurred at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke last week. Just before 5pm on Tuesday, 19-year-old Khalil Alford was shot and killed near UNCP’s campus. He was a former student of the school. An investigation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Kendell Brown. He is charged with…

Arrest Made In Connection To An Armed Robbery

18-year-old Gadarius Marques Bethea was found with an undisclosed amount of cash totaling to the exact amount stolen from the store.

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a Dillon County robbery. Around 9:40pm on Tuesday, police responded to an armed robbery at the Dollar General located on Highway 9 West in the Little Rock community. Upon arrival, deputies were given a description of the male suspect who had fled on foot. A search was conducted in the surrounding area…

Four Adults Injured In Crash Involving A School Bus

All of the children aboard the bus were fine. They were placed in custody of their parents or guardians on the scene.

Four people were injured in a crash involving a school bus Wednesday morning. The collision occurred across from Schoolhouse Drive and Pleasant Hill Drive in Georgetown County. A vehicle slammed into the back of a Mingo Creek Academy School bus. Two adults on the bus and two adults in the vehicle were injured. One was airlifted to a hospital while…