Author: Annelyn Russ

Coroner Identifies 38-Year-Old As Victim Of Fatal Hit-And-Run

38-year-old Emanuel Trotter was struck around 10:30 on Sunday.

The victim of a fatal hit-and-run in Darlington County has been identified. 38-year-old Emanuel Trotter was struck around 10:30 on Sunday. He was walking along Society Hill Road near Lawson Road on the bridge crossing Black Creek when he was hit by an unknown vehicle. It was reported that Trotter is known for walking everywhere he went, sometimes covering many…

Charges Expected In Connection To Fatal Robeson Co. Crash

A vehicle was traveling south on the road when it veered off the left side before striking a tree.

Charges are expected in connection to a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Robeson County. The accident happened last Saturday on Shaw Road near the Parkton community. A vehicle was traveling south on the road when it veered off the left side before striking a tree. 23-year-old Cherokee Christie, of Maxton, was a passenger in the car and was not wearing…

Three-Year-Old Victim Of Fatal Shooting Identified

The Saturday shooting happened around 9:30pm in the 900 block of Midway Highway in the Johnsonville area.

The three-year-old who died as a result of a shooting in Florence County has been identified. The toddler was identified as Antonio Burgess Jr of Hemingway. The Saturday shooting happened around 9:30pm in the 900 block of Midway Highway in the Johnsonville area. An investigation revealed that an argument from earlier in the day, carried on inside a vehicle with…

Florence Co. Shooting Leaves One Dead And Two Injured

The incident unfolded in the 800 block of North Old River Road.

A shooting in Florence County left one person dead and two others injured Monday night. The incident unfolded in the 800 block of North Old River Road. One victim was fatally shot and two other injured victims were transported to a nearby hospital for “gunshot wounds.” A 16-year-old has been taken into custody in connection to the shooting. Further details…

Trump Signs Memorandum Aiming To Reduce Crime In Memphis

Trump said that the task force was created at the request of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who attended the signing.

President Trump signed a memorandum to create a task force to reduce crime in Memphis, Tennessee. Trump said that the task force was created at the request of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who attended the signing. “I’m tired of crime holding the great city of Memphis back,” Lee said. He added, “when we come together, we can make significant change…

Trump Files $15B Lawsuit Against The New York Times

A spokesperson for the The New York Times said the lawsuit lacks any legitimate legal claims

President Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times. The lawsuit listed several stories and a book written by two journalists before the 2024 Presidential Election, alleging they are part of the “decades-long pattern” by the Gray Lady of “intentional and malicious defamation against” the president. Trump’s legal team said “the defendants used…

Israel Launches Offensive In Gaza City

The Israel military says the offensive aims to "destroy Hamas' military infrastructure."

Israel launched its offensive in Gaza City Tuesday. The operation into the largest Palestinian city further escalates a conflict that has ravaged in the Middle East and likely pushes any possible ceasefire agreements further out of reach. The military did not offer a timeline for the offensive, which it says aims to “destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure.” The announcement suggested it…

DNA Found Near Kirk Assassination Matches Shooter Suspect

Authorities in Utah are preparing to file capital murder charges against Tyler Robinson.

DNA found on the rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused shooter. Investigators have also used DNA to link Tyler Robinson, with a screwdriver recovered from the rooftop where the fatal shot was fired. Robinson is set to appear in court Tuesday. Authorities in Utah are preparing to file capital murder…

CCU Alum Breaks Record In 2025 World Athletics Championship

Melissa Jefferson Wooden is undefeated in the 100m run this year, and is the fourth fastest woman of all time.

A Coastal Carolina University alumni broke a record Sunday. Melissa Jefferson Wooden competed in the 100m race in the 2025 World Athletics Championship in Tokyo. She finished in first place after running it in just a little more than 10 seconds. Her time set a new world championship record. She is undefeated in the 100m run this year, and is…

S.C. Virtual Career Fair To Be Held For Veterans

The event will be held at Segra Park, located in the Columbia Bull Street District.

A virtual career fair is set to be held for veterans looking to continue their service. The event will be held in two parts with the first being a veterans career counseling day Tuesday from 10am-2pm. The career fair will then take place on Wednesday from 10am-1pm. The event will be held at Segra Park, located in the Columbia Bull…