Author: Annelyn Russ

Biden And Trump Agree To Participate In Two Presidential Debates

Thursday's event will be the first presidential debate ever held between a current and former president.

President Biden and Donald Trump have both agreed to participate in two presidential debates. Biden previously posted a video on ‘X’ challenging Trump to accept an invitation from CNN for a debate that is set to be held Thursday. Trump responded by saying he will participate. Last week, both men announced they have now accepted an invitation by ABC to…

Supreme Court Votes To Uphold Ban On Domestic Abusers Owning Guns

The 8-1 decision preserves a federal criminal ban on gun possession for those who have been subject to domestic violence-related restraining orders.

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law Friday rejecting an argument brought by gun rights groups. The 8-1 decision preserves a federal criminal ban on gun possession for those who have been subject to domestic violence-related restraining orders. Gun rights groups argued that the prohibition violated the Second Amendment. Chief Justice John Roberts said the court had “no trouble” uniting…

Four People Died And Nine Left Injured After Arkansas Store Shooting

The suspect immediately began shooting victims in the parking lot and then proceeded into the store.

A shooting at a grocery store in Arkansas on Friday left several people dead and others injured. 44-year-old Travis Posey allegedly opened fire at The Mad Butcher in Fordyce. He was armed with a pistol, a 12-gauge shotgun and had a bandolier with dozens of extra shotgun rounds. Authorities believe Posey immediately began shooting victims in the parking lot after…

Heavy Rainfall Causes Severe Flooding In Northwest Iowa

Officials conducted 250 water rescues on Saturday alone and over 1,000 residents were displaced and sheltered overnight.

Heavy rainfall in northwest Iowa caused extreme flooding over the weekend. Beginning Friday, several areas saw up to 15 inches of rain, resulting in severe flooding. Rivers crested several feet above record levels from the floods of 1993, and 16 flood gauges recorded historic levels. Officials conducted 250 water rescues on Saturday alone and over 1,000 residents were displaced and…

Local Diver Finds And Returns Priceless Item To A Family In New Jersey

John Connor is a metal detection specialist who recently went diving at Shark Wake Park with intentions to find his friend's sunglasses.

A diver in North Myrtle Beach stumbled upon a priceless item and was determined to return it to it’s owners over 600 miles away. John Connor is a metal detection specialist who recently went diving at Shark Wake Park with intentions to find his friend’s sunglasses but ended up finding his most rewarding discovery yet. After pulling items he found…

Georgetown County Police Ask For Help Locating A Missing Woman

56-year-old Rita Francis was last seen around 5pm on May 25 in Huntington Beach State Park.

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help locating a missing woman. 56-year-old Rita Francis was last seen around 5pm on May 25 in Huntington Beach State Park. Francis is described as 5-feet-2-inches tall, weighing around 200 pounds. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Georgetown County authorities.

Marlboro Co. Police Need Help Identifying Masked Suspects Of A Burglary

The license plate on the vehicle the pair fled in was covered so police were unable to identify it.

The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with identifying two masked suspects in a burglary investigation. Around 1pm last Monday, police responded to a call reporting a burglary incident at a residence on Irby Road in the Wallace area. Officers learned that two masked men drove to the home and forced entry. The suspect stole items…

Crash In Robeson County Results In The Death Of One Person

The Ford crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with a 2014 GMC Terrain.

A two-vehicle crash in Robeson County resulted in the death of one person. The accident happened shortly before 2:30pm Thursday. A 2014 Ford Flex was heading south on Highway-710 near Hezekiah Road in the Prospect area. The Ford crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with a 2014 GMC Terrain. Both vehicles overturned as a result of the collision. Michael…

Horry County Patrol Vehicle Fatally Strikes Beachgoer

The truck entered the beach traveling north from Nash Street and struck the woman shortly after.

A woman was run over by an Horry County Police vehicle in a fatal accident Thursday. The incident occurred shortly after 1pm near the Springmaid Pier. An Horry County officer was patrolling along the beach when they reportedly ran over the beachgoer as she was sunbathing in a chair. The truck entered the beach traveling north from Nash Street and…

PetSmart Reveals Team USA Olympic Collection For Pets

It has items such as tracksuits, hats and gold medal toys that feature sports including soccer, basketball and karate.

PetSmart is ramping up for the Olympics with it’s new collection. The retailer has released it’s Team USA gear for pets. The stars, stripes and sporty collection are designed for dog sprinters, chaser or nappers, to share their support of Team USA. It has items such as tracksuits, hats and gold medal toys that feature sports including soccer, basketball and…