Author: Annelyn Russ

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Local Places To Find Free Thanksgiving Meals

, St. Mary's Catholic Church is hosting its annual holiday meal starting at 9am along Broad Street.
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If you’re searching for somewhere to go on Thanksgiving, there are several places offering free meals. In Georgetown, St. Mary’s Catholic Church is hosting its annual holiday meal starting at 9am along Broad Street. Little River United Methodist Church along Highway 17 is also serving meals from 11am-2pm. At that same time meals will be available at Ernie’s Hometown Diner…

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Lumbee Tribe Of N.C. Opens New Food Processing Center

The center will allow new opportunities for local farmers.
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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday. The ceremony started at 10am at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center in Maxton celebrating a new food processing center. The new facility features specialized equipment and dedicated areas for processing, packaging, and storage. It is located behind the Greenhouse on Terry Sanford Drive. The center will allow new…

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S.C. Supreme Court To Hear Murdaugh’s Appeal In February

The former lawyer was convicted of killing his wife and son in 2023 and filed an appeal last December.
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Alex Murdaugh is scheduled to appear in court once again. The former lawyer was convicted of killing his wife and son in 2023 and filed an appeal last December. The S.C. Supreme Court is set to decide if one of the state’s most high-profile legal cases in recent history will be retried or not. Murdaugh’s attorneys believe a retrial is…

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Several Arrested For Role In Robeson Co. Mass Shooting

Five people have been arrested ranging from age 18 to 49 and police are still looking for 34-year-old Robert Jacobs.
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Several people have been arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred at Halloween party in Robeson County. On October 25, officials responded to Dixon Drive due to noise complaints. However, while in route, several calls reported shots fired from that same location. Upon arrival, police came across a large party with hundreds of attendees. 49-year-old Jessie Locklear Jr. and…

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Crash Claims Life Of One Person Leaving Two Injured

A Ford Mustang was traveling east on West New Hope road near Rainbow Road.
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A single-vehicle crash in Florence County claimed the life of one person. The accident happened at around 9pm Tuesday. A Ford Mustang was traveling east on West New Hope road near Rainbow Road when it veered to the left and struck a ditch before overturning. One person died. Two other occupants were taken to hospitals to be treated for injuries…

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Several Eateries Will Be Open Thanksgiving Day

Keep in mind that hours will vary based on location.
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There will be several eateries open on Thanksgiving. Consumers will have many options including McDonalds, Subway, Starbucks, Dunkin, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Wendy’s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Golden Corral, IHop, Krispy Kreme, Waffle House, and a few others. However, keep in mind that hours will vary based on location. Some restaurants that will be closed include Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Panera…

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National Parks To Increase Fees For International Tourists

The move also comes after President Trump signed an executive order directing the parks to increase entry fees for foreign tourists.
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The National Park Service announced plans to increase fees for international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year. The announcement proclaimed “America-First Entry Fee Policies” and comes as National Parks have faced significant staff reduction and major budget cuts. That’s on top of recovering from damages during the recent government shutdown as well as crucial lost revenue due to failure…

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Four More Arrested In Connection To Louvre Heist

Two men and two women taken into custody are from the Paris region and range in age from 31 to 40. 
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Four suspects have been arrested in connection to the significant Louvre heist. The theft occurred on October 19 in which the burglars made off with $102 million worth of jewels in under 8 minutes during daylight. They used a freight lift to reach the museum’s window, climbed through, and used disc cutters to break into the display cases. Two broke…

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Upcoming Thanksgiving Festivities

On Wednesday, the city of Dillon is set to host a Thanksgroovin' Eve Concert.
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There are several events to celebrate Thanksgiving coming up. On Wednesday, the city of Dillon is set to host a Thanksgroovin’ Eve Concert. It will feature live music by Thomas Road, local shopping, fellowship, and more. It will be held along S. Railroad Avenue downtown from 6-10pm. Darlington is hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Wednesday starting at 11:30am at Darlington…

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Latta Police Launch New Initiative Against Narcotics

Operation Drug Takedown aims to crack down on illegal drug distribution within town limits.
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The Latta Police Department launched a new initiative dubbed Operation Drug Takedown. The plan has been in the works for sometime now and aims to crack down on illegal drug distribution within town limits. The move comes after a reported uptick in community concerns over illegal drugs, which often involves violence and crime that impacts neighborhoods. As part of the…

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