Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Hit And Run That Left One Teen Dead

Shortly before 6am on Sunday, 15-year-old Austin Barnard was hit by a vehicle along the 3000 block of Highway 17 Business near Stanley Drive in the Murrells Inlet area.

One man has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit and run incident. Shortly before 6am on Sunday, 15-year-old Austin Barnard was hit by a vehicle along the 3000 block of Highway 17 Business near Stanley Drive in the Murrells Inlet area. Barnard was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a student of St. James High School. An…

New Year’s Eve Shooting In Little River Leaves Two Dead And Two Injured

20-year-old James Bellamy and 19-year-old Kron Fox were both pronounced dead at the scene.

We now have an update on a shooting that broke out on New Year’s Eve. Around 11pm on Sunday, the incident occurred at the Drinking Class bar in the Waterway Plaza near Highway 9 and Sea Mountain Highway in Little River. Many witnesses near the bar alleged they heard 40 to 60 gunshots, which were initially thought to be fireworks…

U.S. And Qatar Reach Agreement To Extend Military Presence

The deal underlines Washington's reliance on the tiny Gulf country that has recently played a huge role in mediating the release of Americans from captivity in Gaza and Venezuela.

The United States has reached an agreement with Qatar that extends its military presence at a base located in the territory. The deal underlines Washington’s reliance on the tiny Gulf country that has recently played a huge role in mediating the release of Americans from captivity in Gaza and Venezuela. The Al Udeid Air Base is in the desert southwest…

President Of Harvard University Resigns Amid Investigations

Harvard is one of many schools that are under investigation in connection to the Department of Educations' probe into allegations of Islamophobia and Anti-Semitic discrimination on campus.

The president of Harvard University announced her resignation on Tuesday. According to her resignation letter, Claudine Gay said it is in the “best interest of Harvard” to step down and place the focus back on the university itself rather than any individual during what she referred to as a “moment of extraordinary challenge.” Harvard is one of many schools that…

Senior Hamas Leader Killed In Strike Conducted On His Beirut Home

Saleh al-Arouri was killed along with six other members of the militant group in the strike that has been blamed on Israel which has neither confirmed of denied the action.

A senior Hamas leader has reportedly been killed after a strike was conducted on his home in Beirut on Tuesday. Saleh al-Arouri was the commander of Hamas’ military wing in the West Bank and deputy chairmen in the group’s political bureau. He was also viewed as a key figure who assisted in repairing relations between Hamas and Iran. Al-Arouri was…

Man Arrested After Forcing Into Colorado Supreme Court After Ballot Decision

Last month, Colorado became the first state to remove Former President Trump from it's Republican primary ballot under the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment.

A man was arrested after breaking into the Colorado Supreme Court early Tuesday. Around 1:15am, 44-year-old Brandon Olsen allegedly crashed before he shot out a window and forced his way into the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, which houses the state’s Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and several other state agencies. Last month, Colorado became the first state to…

Man Arrested After Prompting High Speed Chase With Infant In The Vehicle

The suspect sideswiped one deputy’s vehicle, backed into another one and tried to push another one out of the way as he tried to escape.

One man has been arrested after prompting a police pursuit with an infant in the vehicle. Alex Henry was driving a pickup truck pulling a car hauler when deputies in Lee County attempted to pull him over. He failed to stop which led to a pursuit that resulted in Darlington County deputies getting involved as he crossed county lines. The…

Juvenile Arrested After Crash Left Two Teens Dead In Early December

14-year-old Tylik Charles and 16-year-old Ameria Grant were occupants of the stolen truck and both were pronounced dead at the scene.

We now have an update on a fatal crash that occurred earlier this month involving a stolen vehicle. The accident happened on Kershaw Street in Florence on December 9th. A truck, that was later confirmed stolen, was traveling at high speeds and ran a stop sign before crashing into another vehicle. The occupants of the other vehicle were taken to…

Man Wanted For Murder Turned Himself In

Officers arrived on the scene and found 38-year-old Aiken Purvis suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

A wanted man out of Scotland County has turned himself in. 42-year-old Roy Campbell was wanted in connection to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred shortly after 6pm on Tuesday at the Harry O’s Food Mart on Old Lumberton Road in Laurinburg. Officers arrived on the scene and found 38-year-old Aiken Purvis suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken…

Police Need Help Locating Missing Teen

16-year-old Hannah Mercer is 5-feet 6-inches tall with brown hair and blue eyes.

Georgetown County police are asking for assistance in locating a teen reported as a runaway. 16-year-old Hannah Mercer was last seen around 7:45pm Thursday night at her home on Sedley Court in the Wedgefield subdivision. She is 5-feet 6-inches tall with brown hair and blue eyes. The teen could possibly be wearing a black-and-white jacket. If anyone has information on…