Author: Annelyn Russ

One Man Detained After Attempted Armed Robbery Of Grocery Store

A suspect allegedly attempted to shoplift $80 worth of food items.

One person has been detained in connection to an attempted armed robbery incident in Georgetown County. Around 8:40pm Wednesday night, police were called to the Piggly Wiggly located along Highmarket Street. 55-year-old Jihad Nicklson allegedly attempted to shoplift $80 worth of food items. He was then confronted by staff which prompted him to pull out a knife. Nicklson then fled…

One Dead After Alleged Neighborhood Dispute Leads To Shooting

It was revealed that a neighborhood dispute occurred which prompted gunfire from a victim and another person. 

Laurinburg police are investigating a fatal shooting. Around 7pm Wednesday, police were called to the area of Covenant Way on reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, 84-year-old Cleophus Bass was found deceased from a gunshot wound. It was revealed that a neighborhood dispute occurred which prompted gunfire from both Bass and another person. A person of interest has been detained…

Man Wanted For Allegedly Filing False Police Report

The sheriff's office opened an investigation Wednesday after a man claimed he'd been shot while walking home from a friend's house.

Georgetown County deputies are searching for someone. The sheriff’s office opened an investigation Wednesday after a man claimed he’d been shot while walking home from a friend’s house. The shooting allegedly took place in the Parsons Garden area. While being treated at a hospital, investigators determined 27-year-old Charles Lowrimore shot himself and lied to deputies. He now faces charges of…

North Myrtle Beach Police Search For Suspect Involved In Robbery

The victim was able to identify Charles Thomas Jr. from a photo lineup.

North Myrtle Beach police are searching for a suspect involved in an attempted armed robbery. On March 3, officers responded to an armed robbery at a motel. The only information investigators could gather was the suspect’s name and where he was born. The victim was able to identify Charles Thomas Jr. from a photo lineup. If anyone has information on…

Deals On Day Of Solar Eclipse

The last solar eclipse that occurred was in August of 2017.

Two restaurants will have deals for customers on the day of the solar eclipse. On April 8, members of Burger King’s Royal Perks program can text the word “ECLIPSE” to 251251 in order to redeem a special buy-one-get-one-free Whopper offer. The deal is also redeemable through the Burger King app or website. The offer will be available through April 15….

Timekeepers Consider Time Change As Earth Spins Faster

Clocks may skip a second, called a "negative leap second," around 2029.

Time as we know it could change in the near future. For the first time in history, timekeepers are considering to subtract a second from our clocks. The decision comes as Earth is rotating a little faster than it used to. Clocks may skip a second, called a “negative leap second,” around 2029. It was said ice melting at both…

Subaru Recalls Over 118,000 Vehicles

The recall covers 2020 through 2022 Outback and Legacy cars.

Subaru has issued a recall on over 118,000 vehicles. The recall covers 2020 through 2022 Outback and Legacy cars. Authorities say a capacitor in the sensors for the car’s occupant detection system may crack and short-circuit, which could stop the front passenger air bag from activating during an accident. Subaru said it is aware of 23 technical reports and 253…

Disney And State Of Florida Reach Settlement Agreement In Lawsuit

In February of last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill ending Disney's self-governing status over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Disney and the state of Florida have reached a settlement agreement in their lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district. In February of last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill ending Disney’s self-governing status over the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The governor’s office then appointed a board to govern the district instead. Since then, Disney and…

White House Announces New Requirements For Federal Agencies Use Of AI

Agencies that fail to apply the safeguards must cease using the AI system unless actions can be justified.

The White House announced new requirements for federal agencies use of artificial intelligence. The agencies must now show that their AI tools are not harming the public or stop using them. Each agency must create a set of concrete safeguards that guide everything from facial recognition screenings at airports to AI tools that help control the electric grid or determine…

Two Bodies Recovered From Site Of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Four people remain missing and are presumed dead.

Further details have emerged regarding the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bodies of two men were recovered Wednesday from the site of the collapse. Four people remain missing and are presumed dead. However, recovery efforts were paused and the focus is now shifted to removing debris of the bridge. The shift to clean up efforts…