Author: Annelyn Russ

Former Vice President Mike Pence Drops Out Of Presidential Race

The decision to suspend comes after there were concerns that Pence was not going to qualify for the third debate stage next month.

Former Vice President Mike Pence has dropped out the presidential race. Pence announced he was suspending his campaign for president at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Saturday. The Republican said, “I’m leaving this campaign, but let me promise you, I will never leave the fight for conservative values and I will never stop fighting to…

Maine Mass Shooting Suspect Found Deceased

Two fire-arms were found as well. He was wearing the same sweatshirt seen in surveillance video of Wednesday's massacre.

On Friday, the shooter accused of killing 18 people in Lewiston, Maine was found dead. Last Wednesday, 40-year-old Robert Card killed 18 at a bowling alley and restaurant which led to an intense manhunt. Many residents were placed under lock down as the search continued for two days. Card’s body was found with a self-inflicted gun shot wound inside a…

Several Shootings Over Halloweekend Resulted In At Least Six Deaths

The separate shooting incidents occurred in Texas, Indiana, Florida and Illinois.

Several shootings over the weekend resulted in at least six deaths and left many others injured. In Texarkana, Texas, three people were killed and three others were injured at a party around 9p.m. on Saturday. The victim’s ages range between 19 to 31 and police are searching for 20-year-old Breoskii Warren, whom they’ve identified as the shooting suspect. In Indianapolis,…

The Eastern Agricultural Fair Is Going On In Florence

General Admission tickets cost $10 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 3 to 11 and children 2 and younger are free.

The Eastern Agricultural Fair has returned to Florence. The fair is known for its food, rides and live animals. Fair grounds are located at 5226 East Palmetto Street, near Francis Marion University. General Admission tickets cost $10 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 3 to 11 and children 2 and younger are free. The fair is open Monday…

A Second Arrest Has Been Made In Connection To Fatal Drive-By Incident

23-year-old Ebony Spruill succumbed to the injuries she sustained and another victim suffered injuries that are believed to be non-life threatening.

A second arrest has been made in connection to a fatal drive-by shooting incident. On October 15th, two people were shot in the parking-lot of the ATEX convenience store on S. Martin Luther King Drive in Lumberton. 23-year-old Ebony Spruill succumbed to the injuries she sustained and another victim suffered injuries that are believed to be non-life threatening. On Thursday,…

Taco Bell Is Offering Its ‘Steal A Base, Steal A Taco’ Deal

Members will get an in-app notification to redeem the free taco instantly after the base is stolen and the offer will expire 10 days after.

The World Series begins Friday night and that means you could have the chance to get free tacos. Taco Bell is bringing back its ‘Steal a Base, Steal a Taco’ deal. When the first stolen base is recorded in the World Series, the eatery will give away a free Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco to all members of its Taco…

Best Buy Issues A Recall On Pressure Cookers Sold Nationwide

The retailer has received 31 reports of the cooker's contents being expelled under pressure, 17 people have reported burn injuries, some second degree and severe.

Best Buy has issued a recall on 930,000 pressure cookers sold nationwide. The recall has been placed due to a defect that can cause hot food and liquid to eject from the products thus posing the risks of burning people near-by. The Insignia Multi-Function Electric Pressure Cookers have incorrect volume markings in their inner pots, which can cause overfilled contents…

The USPS Now Requires Identification For Changes Of Address

If a customer fails to present proper identification or activate the received code at a retail location, their change of address will not be processed.

The United States Postal Service is now enforcing a new address verification policy. The new policy requires customers to verify their identity before submitting a ‘change of address’ request for packages. Once you take the necessary steps, you will receive an email containing a QR code. You then have to bring your ID and the code in person to your…

Dean Phillips Announced He Is Running President

The congressman recently left his House Democratic leadership position and has argued that Biden would be "a weak general election candidate due to his age and low approval ratings."

A three-term congressman announced that he is running for president. Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips’ decision kicks off a Democratic primary challenge to current President Joe Biden. The congressman recently left his House Democratic leadership position and has argued that Biden would be “a weak general election candidate due to his age and low approval ratings.” Phillips plans to level several…

U.S. Troops Deployed To The Middle East In Response To Iran’s Apparent Attacks

The units are reportedly not being sent to Israel and are "intended to support regional deterrence efforts and further bolster U.S. force protection capabilities."

In response to Iran’s apparent attacks U.S. troops have officially been deployed or are in the midst of being deployed to the Middle East. Around 900 U.S. troops are being sent to the region after a series of attacks on coalition bases that resulted in minor injuries for nearly two dozen troops. A Pentagon spokesperson shared that these troops are…