Author: Annelyn Russ

Storm
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Hurricane Melissa Approaching Jamaica As Category 5

Hurricane Melissa will be the strongest storm to hit the island since records began in 1851 and the world's most powerful so far this year,
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Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. The level of intensity marks the strongest storm to hit the island since records began in 1851 and the world’s most powerful so far this year, with maximum sustained winds near 175 mph. The storm has already been blamed for three deaths in Jamaica, and four deaths in Haiti and…

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Myrtle Beach Roads Closed For Infrastructure Upgrades

The project is expected to be North Oak Street will be closed from the intersection of Highway 501 to the intersection of Broadway and Oak Streets.by the end of the year.
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The city of Myrtle Beach kicked off a planned project aimed at improving infrastructure. Starting Monday, North Oak Street will be closed from the intersection of Highway 501 to the intersection of Broadway and Oak Streets. Crews will be installing new water, sewer and stormwater lines. The project also includes upgraded electrical systems, new sidewalks, curb improvements and gutters. There…

Toddler
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Toddler Expected To Be Ok After Being Struck By Bullet

The situation unfolded shortly after 2:30am on Sunday along Mustang Road in Florence.
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A toddler is expected to be ok after a shooting incident in Florence County. The situation unfolded shortly after 2:30am on Sunday along Mustang Road in Florence. Shots were fired outside of a home during a dispute. The bullet struck a home and hit the 3-year-old who was on the couch at the time. Further details remain limited as investigators…

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Mass Shooting Leaves Two People Dead, 11 Others Injured

49-year-old Jessie Locklear and 16-year-old Nehemiah Locklear were both pronounced dead at the scene.
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A Halloween party in Robeson County turned fatal when shots were fired. The shooting occurred just after 1am on Saturday along Dixon Drive just outside of Maxton. More than 300 people were in attendance when the gunfire broke out. When police arrived, 49-year-old Jessie Locklear and 16-year-old Nehemiah Locklear were both pronounced dead at the scene. The two are not…

Halloween
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Halloween On The Marshwalk In Murrells Inlet

The candy collecting will kick off at 5pm along the Marshwalk.
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The annual trick-or-treating and costume parade is set to be held at the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk on Friday. The candy collecting will kick off at 5pm along the Marshwalk. The kids’ costume parade will start at 6pm in front of Drunken Jack’s at the pirate statue. Kids 3 and up can win prizes across several categories. Kids 2 and under…

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Mother And Son Charged In Killing Of 35 Y/O

35-year-old Ray Hodge was found dead at the scene.
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A mother and son have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Robeson County. Around 1pm on Friday, police responded to a home on Williamson Road. Upon arrival, 35-year-old Ray Hodge was found dead at the scene. 24-year-old Aaron Hunt was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, felony conspiracy and stealing, altering or destroying evidence. His mother, 48-year-old…

Teen
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Teen In Critical Condition Following Robeson Co. Shooting

Police said they have several persons of interest but no arrests have been made at this time.
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A teen is in critical condition following a shooting in Robeson County. The incident happened on North Brooklyn Street in the Maxton area and is believed to have stemmed from a prior incident that unfolded on Cottingham Street. The 15-year-old is currently in the ICU. Police said they have several persons of interest but no arrests have been made at…

Mega
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Mega Millions Jackpot Surges To Estimated $714M

The current $714 million has an estimated cash value of $334.1 million and marks the ninth largest
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The Mega Millions jackpot surged after no tickets matched all six numbers from Friday night’s drawing. Though there were no big winners, there were over 480,000 winning tickets across lower prize tiers. The jackpot now sits at an estimated $714 million. The next drawing will take place Tuesday night. The last Mega Millions jackpot win was in June with the…

Heist
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Suspects Arrested In Connection To Louvre Heist

It is unclear if any jewels have been recovered and the investigation remains underway.
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French police have arrested two suspects in connection to the Louvre heist. Last Sunday, thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million from the world’s most-visited museum. They used a basket-lift to scale the facility, forced open a window, smashed display cases and fled. Hundreds of investigators were put on the case to recover the…

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California Gov. Newsome Considers Presidential Bid

This is not the first time Newsom has signaled his interest and he's been a top Democratic pick for years.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s considering a run for the White House after next year’s midterm elections. This confirms months of speculation that the Democratic figure is preparing for a 2028 presidential bid. When asked about it, he said that he is giving it “serious thought.” He added, “I’d be lying otherwise.” This is not the first time Newsom…

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