Author: Annelyn Russ

AP Psychology Classes Banned In The State Of Florida

The state has said districts are free to teach AP Psychology only if it excludes any mention of the essential topics. However, the College Board has refused to make the alterations.

On Thursday, Advanced Placement Psychology classes were officially banned in the state of Florida. The Florida Department of Education banned the class by instructing Florida superintendents that teaching foundational content on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under state law. The state has said districts are free to teach AP Psychology only if it excludes any mention of the…

Two Navy Sailors Accused Of Sharing Sensitive Information With China

The sensitive information includes details on wartime exercises, naval operations and critical technical material.

Two U.S. Navy sailors have been charged for sharing sensitive military information with China. The two sailors were charged with similar actions to provide sensitive intelligence to the Chinese in separate cases. It is unclear if the two were courted or paid by the same Chinese intelligence officer as part of a larger scheme. The sensitive information includes details on…

Attorneys For The Idaho Murder Suspect Give An Alibi

Bryan Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of the students who were fatally stabbed.

Attorneys for the suspect accused of killing four University of Idaho students have provided an alibi. Prosecutors filed a motion last week to compel Bryan Kohberger to share an exact location for his alibi and the names of witnesses who could testify to his location. His attorneys say the 28-year-old has a history of taking long drives by himself with…

Trump Pleads Not Guilty In Regards To His Third Indictment

The charges are conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiring to obstruct an official proceeding, obstructing a congressional proceeding and conspiracy against voting rights.

On Thursday, Donald Trump appeared in court for the first time in regards to his third indictment in four months. Federal prosecutors allege that the former president was determined to remain in power after losing the 2020 election, and he orchestrated a plot to reverse the results that sparked the January 6th attack on the Capitol in 2021. Trump pleaded…

Rita’s To Host Grand Opening Of North Myrtle Beach Location

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is not only celebrating their grand opening, but they are offering free Rita's for a year for the first 50 people in line starting at 3p.m..

On August 3rd, a new sweet treat restaurant is hosting its grand opening in North Myrtle Beach. Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is not only celebrating their grand opening, but they are offering free Rita’s for a year for the first 50 people in line starting at 3p.m.. From 3-5p.m., the store will also be offering a $2 small…

Georgetown County Schools Start New Year-Round Calendar

They will have two additional breaks on top of the typical Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

On August 3rd, Georgetown County students started the first day of a new modified year-round school calendar. Through the new schedule, students will get out for summer break at the end of May instead of the beginning of June. The summer break will be shortened as a whole as well, but the kids will not lose the original time off….

Former Dillon County Mayor Faces Charges Of Forgery

Corey Jackson was sworn in as mayor in May of 2019 but never served the full term.

Former Dillon County Mayor Corey Jackson was arrested on Wednesday. Jackson was sworn in as mayor in May of 2019 but never served the full term. He was charged with 11 counts of first-degree exploitation of a minor and those charges are still pending. Now, he has been arrested on four counts of forgery, each one $10 thousand or more….

Wanted Suspect Surrendered Himself To Robeson County Police

An investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.

A man who was wanted by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, surrendered. 26-year-old Chamberlain Oxendine is charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bond. The charge is in relation to the death of 21-year-old Tazarie Butler. The incident occurred on June 27th shortly after 9p.m. when deputies responded to 135 Beam Road in Lumberton on reports of someone…

Third Arrest Made In Robeson County Murder Investigation

The incident occurred July 26th when Kylon Locklear was found shot in Robeson County and later died at a nearby hospital.

A third arrest has been made in connection to an ongoing murder investigation. On Wednesday, 21-year-old Kinston Locklear was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, discharging a weapon into a vehicle, discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling and felony conspiracy and several more. Two others were previously detained and police are still searching…

Mattel Seeks To Hire New ‘Chief Uno Player’

Now through August 10th those interested can apply for the job. You must be 18 or older to participate and be ready to pack and travel from September 13th to October 7th.

Mattel is seeking to hire one lucky TikToker to become the company’s new ‘Chief Uno Player’. The company is using the video-sharing app to promote its new card game ‘Uno Quatro’ by calling for content creators to apply for the part-time position. Applicants must have a competitive streak, good vibes, and be open to ‘challenging others’ to play this twist…