Author: Annelyn Russ

Ford Recalls Nearly 42,000 Trucks Over Axel Shaft Issue

Customers can bring their vehicle to Ford dealerships where they will inspect and replace the axle shaft as necessary for free.

Ford has placed a recall on nearly 42,000 trucks. The recall covers certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicle. The trucks have single rear wheels and a 10.5 inch rear axle shaft which could have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing. A broken axle shaft can result in loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the truck is in…

Trump Pleads Not Guilty In Georgia Election Case

This arraignment marks the fourth time trump has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges since being out of office.

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in the Fulton County election interference case. The former president had been scheduled to be arraigned in person next week. However, under Georgia law, criminal defendants are allowed to waive their in-person appearance and enter a formal plea through court filings. In addition to his plea, Trump formally requested for the judge to separate…

Burger King Faces Lawsuit Against The Size Of Its Whopper Burger

The eatery said the plaintiff's claims are false and that the beef patties that are portrayed in their ads are the same patties used in the millions of whopper sandwiches they serve to guests nationwide.

Burger King is expected to defend against a legal claim after a judge rejected the eatery’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit. Customers in the proposed class action lawsuit accuse the fast food chain of portraying burgers with ingredients that ‘overflow over the bun’, making it appear that the burgers are 35% larger and contain more than double the meat than…

Some Cities Offer Sandbags For Residents To Help Prepare For Storm

The city of Georgetown is distributing sand bags at the Old City Hall site and there is a 10-bag limit per person.

Several cities are offering sandbags to local residents. The city of Georgetown is distributing sand bags at the Old City Hall site at 120 North Fraser Street. There is a 10-bag limit per person. Florence County is providing 10,000 sandbags to those who want them. They are available on a first come first serve basis at 1221 Justice Way. Meanwhile…

Local Schools Announce Schedule Changes Due To Storm

The following schools listed have announced closings and schedule changes in preparation for the storm.

The following schools listed have announced closings and schedule changes in preparation for the storm. August 30th Dillon Districts 3 & 4: Half-day Florence County School District 2 & 5: Half-day Florence County School District 3: Early dismissal Georgetown County Schools: Operating normal/No after school activities Robeson County Public Schools: Early dismissal Marion County School District: Operating normal/No after school…

South And North Carolina Governors Declare State Of Emergency

Residents are urged to stay up to date with emergency alerts, be aware of nearby evacuation routes...

Both South and North Carolina governors have declared a state of emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Idalia. S.C. Governor Henry McMaster requests for South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin to take proper precautions. N.C. Governor Roy Cooper said it is most important for North Carolinians to gather emergency kits and prepare for the storm…

UNC Gunman Charged For Murder Of School Professor

Authorities are still attempting to navigate the relationship between the two men but it is too early to establish a definitive motive.

We have an update on the fatal shooting that occurred at the University of North Carolina on Tuesday. Investigators have determined that the incident was a targeted attack on an associate professor in the department of applied physical sciences. Zijie Yan died after being shot by doctoral grad student Tailei Qi who was listed in Yan’s research group. Authorities are…

Florence County Seek Help Locating Wanted Man

The suspect is wanted on attempted murder charges after the woman was found shot in the abdomen and transported to a hospital.

Florence County Police are searching for one man wanted in connection to a shooting incident. 35-year-old Edwin Small is accused of shooting a woman at the Knight’s Inn Motel in the 1800 block of W. Lucas Street. He stands around 5-foot-6-inches tall and weighs nearly 140 pounds. Small has black hair and brown eyes as well as tattoos on his…