Author: Annelyn Russ

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Lumberton Police Are Investigating A Shooting Incident

Witnesses informed officers that the series of events first began with two woman fighting.
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Lumberton police opened an investigation after a shooting broke out on Monday. Shortly after 4pm, police responded to a report of someone being shot in the parking lot of Stock’s Food Store located at 1010 E. 2nd Street. Upon arrival, police learned everyone involved in the altercation had fled the scene. Witnesses informed officers that the series of events first…

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Toys R Us Opening Location In America’s Biggest Mall As Part Of Comeback

The retailer is coming to America's biggest mall. The 11,000 square foot store will be located at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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A beloved retailer is making a return. Toys R Us dates back to the late 1940’s and at one point was the leading toy chain globally. It expanded putting many smaller toy retailers out of business. However, Toys R Us’ size eventually contributed to its downfall as the company buckled under billions of dollars of debt which led to it…

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Lawmaker Calls On Congress To Ban Water Beads Nationwide

They are specifically marketed to children as toys, and just one could cause harm to a child.
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Government officials, public health professionals and concerned parents are calling on Congress to ban water beads. The products are tiny balls made out of extremely absorbent polymer material. When exposed to liquid, they can expand up to 100 times their initial size and weight. They are specifically marketed to children as toys, and just one could cause harm to a…

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Large Fire Causes Vital Section Of An L.A. Freeway To Close

The cause of the fire has been confirmed to be an act of arson. Investigators are working to uncover if one or more people were involved.
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A large fire broke out at a vital section of a Los Angeles freeway on Saturday. The fire started in two storage lots under Interstate 10 where construction materials combusted causing the fire to rapidly grow. It left many columns charred and chipped and guard-rails twisted. The section of the freeway remains closed as of Tuesday, causing a major traffic…

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Paul Pelosi Took The Witness Stand In Trial Against His Alleged Attacker

Pelosi testified he didn't set his home's alarm before he went to bed, so there was no warning when DePape broke the glass of a rear door to enter. 
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On Monday, the husband of Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi testified in the trial against his alleged attacker. Paul Pelosi took the witness stand to testify against David DePape, who is accused of assaulting him with a hammer in a politically motivated attack in October of last year. Pelosi testified he didn’t set his home’s alarm before he went to…

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The Supreme Court Adopted Its First Formal Code Of Ethics

All nine Justices agreed to the new policy though it does not appear to impose any significant new requirements and leaves compliance entirely to each Justice.
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On Monday, the United States Supreme Court adopted its first formal code of ethics. The new code of conduct was adopted after a series of reports claimed that Supreme Court members have been taking bribes and deals that affected their judgements. The new nine-page code contains sections codifying that Justices should not let outside relationships influence their official conduct or…

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North Myrtle Beach Drivers Should Be Aware Of A Current Construction Zone

The city has started placing detour and traffic control signs in preparation for its 'Utility Relocation Plan'.
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Starting Monday, drivers in North Myrtle Beach should be prepared to take detours and lane closures. The city has started placing detour and traffic control signs in preparation for its ‘Utility Relocation Plan’. The city plans to install underground utilities, which consists of converting overhead electrical and communications wiring to an underground conduit system, as well as removing the overhead…

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South Carolina’s Vehicle Squat Ban Is Now Being Enforced

Only tickets will be issued from now until May 10th. After that 180-day period is over, the law will be enforced with fines.
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South Carolina’s ban on squatted vehicles is officially being enforced. The ‘Carolina Squat’ is described as a modification in which the front end of a truck or SUV is higher than the back end. Under the new law, drivers will not be allowed to have a truck or SUV where the front fender is raised four or more inches above…

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The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Has Opened A Homicide Investigation

Deputies responded to 502 Edward Circle in Lumberton in reference to a man being shot.
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An investigation has been opened after a man was found dead in Robeson County. Shortly before 11:30 on Saturday night, deputies responded to 502 Edward Circle in Lumberton in reference to a man being shot. Upon arrival, 42-year-old Michael Hathaway was found dead at the scene. The case is being investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information is asked to…

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One Dead After Crash Occurred During Police Pursuit

During the pursuit, the car ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.
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A crash in Horry County resulted in the death of one person. Around 1:21a.m. on Saturday, a 2005 Mercedes-Benz was traveling north on Old Reaves Ferry Road attempting to flee from police. During the pursuit, the car ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz was the sole occupant of…

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