Author: Annelyn Russ

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Death Investigation Underway After Body Found In Robeson County

The deceased victim has been identified as 50-year-old Tara Barton of Lumberton. Her body has been sent to the North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death.
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A death investigation is underway after a body was found in Robeson County. Around 5:30 Wednesday morning officers were flagged down by a woman who said she was walking behind a car repair shop and came across a woman’s body on the ground by one of the junk vehicles. The shop is located in the 400 block of Chippewa Street….

Wanted
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Florence Police Request Help Identifying Persons Of Interest

Around 3pm on December 29th, a gray 2018 BMW X1 was stolen from a residence on East Henry Drive in the Florence area.
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Florence police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest. Around 3pm on December 29th, a gray 2018 BMW X1 was stolen from a residence on East Henry Drive in the Florence area. Anyone who has any information regarding the two people pictured in the video above is urged to contact the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.

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Starbucks Now Allows Customers To Use Personal Cups For Beverages

Customers are now allowed to use a personal cup when visiting the coffee chain.
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Starbucks has announced a new option for its customers. Customers are now allowed to use a personal cup when visiting the coffee chain. You can use a reusable cup for any in-store, mobile or drive-thru order. If you do so, you’ll get a 10-cent discount on your order and if you’re a Starbucks Rewards Member, you get 25 bonus stars….

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Ford Recalls Nearly 113,000 F-150 Pickup Trucks

The recall covers F-150 pickup trucks with model years 2021 through 2023 that are equipped with 'The Trailer Tow Max Duty' package.
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Ford has issued a recall on nearly 113,000 vehicles. The recall covers F-150 pickup trucks with model years 2021 through 2023 that are equipped with ‘The Trailer Tow Max Duty’ package. The rear axle hub bolt could burn out or break which could result in damage to the axle hub splines. In result of the damage, the vehicle poses risks…

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Officials Install Safety Nets Along San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco first opened in 1937. Since then, nearly 2,000 people have jumped to their deaths and around 40 survived their attempted suicide plunge.
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An iconic U.S. landmark now has a new safety feature. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco first opened in 1937. Since then, nearly 2,000 people have jumped to their deaths and around 40 survived their attempted suicide plunge. For decades, many have advocated for a solution on how to prevent the bridge’s use for such tragedy. However, many others…

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Documents Unsealed From Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit

More than 900 pages of mostly redacted documents were unsealed Wednesday and include nearly 200 names of people, including business associates and accusers.
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For the first time, documents from a lawsuit connected to Jeffrey Epstein were publicly released on Wednesday. The documents are part of a 2015 lawsuit filed against Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, by Virginia Giuffre. She is one of dozens of women who sued Epstein, saying he had abused them at several different homes. More than 900 pages…

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Biden Administration Sues Texas Over Controversial Immigration Law

The DOJ has now requested to block the measure that has sent ripples of fear through the Latino communities in Texas over concerns of racial profiling and more.
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The Biden administration filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over its controversial immigration law. The ‘Senate Bill 4’ legislation was signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last month. The bill would make it a state crime to enter Texas illegally and local law enforcement would have authority to arrest migrants who would be given a choice to leave…

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Myrtle Waves Water Park Is Getting A New Slide

The park purchased the 'H2O Racer' attraction from the former Wild Water and Wheels park in Surfside.
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Myrtle Waves water park is set to reopen with a new amenity. The park purchased the ‘H2O Racer’ attraction from the former Wild Water and Wheels park in Surfside. Myrtle Waves renamed the slide ‘Wild Water Races.’ It’s a four-person mat slide where guests can race to the bottom together. This will be the first mat slide Myrtle Waves has…

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Woman Arrested For Attempting To Light Officer On Fire

38-year-old Melissa McCoy allegedly actively resisted arrest by "dousing lighter fluid all over the officer and attempted to ignite the officer with a lighter."
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A suspect has been charged after assaulting an officer in Dillon County. On Saturday, an officer with the Latta Police Department was attempting to arrest a suspect for criminal trespassing. 38-year-old Melissa McCoy allegedly actively resisted arrest by “dousing lighter fluid all over the officer and attempted to ignite the officer with a lighter.” The officers were later able to…

Burglary
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Man Arrested In Connection To Possible Burglary

Clement Wells allegedly entered the store through the air conditioning vent. The responding officer saw Wells pulling a dolly with $2,200 worth of merchandise.
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One man has been charged for robbery and assaulting an officer. Around 3am on Saturday, police were called to Pat’s Suprette located on Oakland Avenue in Florence. Clement Wells allegedly entered the store through the air conditioning vent. The responding officer saw Wells pulling a dolly with $2,200 worth of merchandise. The suspect reportedly abandoned the dolly and fled on…

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