Author: Annelyn Russ

1 Dead, Another Hurt In Georgetown Co. Shooting

A 21-year-old male was found dead and a second victim was taken to a hospital.

A shooting in Georgetown County resulted in the death of one person. The shooting took place along Main Street in Andrews. A 21-year-old male was found dead and a second victim was taken to a hospital. After reviewing nearby surveillance footage, investigators believe the vehicle used by the suspect or suspects is a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Details remain limited as…

Three Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize In Medicine

The award ceremony will be December 10, the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, who founded the prizes.

Three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for work on the human immune system. Mary E. Brunkow is a senior program manager at the Institute for Systems Biology. Fred Ramsdell is a scientific advisor for Sonoma Biotherapeutics. Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi is a distinguished professor at the  Immunology Frontier Research Center at Osaka University. “Their discoveries have been decisive…

Pasta Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

They were sold at Kroger locations across several states including South Carolina.

Two types of pasta salad bowls sold at Kroger have been recalled. The recall covers ‘Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad’ and ‘Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad’ involving products with pasta ingredients sold at Albertsons. The products were possibly contaminated with listeria. They were sold at Kroger locations across several states including South Carolina from August 29-October 2. Customers are urged not to…

Federal Judge Blocks Trump From Sending Troops To Oregon

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek referred to the initial plan as “an abuse of power."

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon. President Trump initially ordered the deploy of troops to Portland last month. He claimed an ICE facility in the city was “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.” The judge, along with the city, granted a temporary restraining order against the actions….

France’s Prime Minister Lecornu Resigns

Sébastien Lecornu's resignation makes him the shortest-serving prime minister in the history of the Fifth Republic.

France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned following less than a month in office. Lecornu replaced his predecessor, Francois Bayrou, on September 9 to become France’s fourth prime minister in a year during a prolonged period of political instability. His resignation makes him the shortest-serving prime minister in the history of the Fifth Republic, which started in 1958. Lecornu was…

Two Dead, Several Injured In Alabama Shooting

Those who died were identified as 17-year-old Jeremiah Morris and 43-year-old Shalonda Williams.

A shooting in the downtown nightlife district of Alabama’s capital city left two people dead and several others injured. The shooting unfolded shortly after a football game between Tuskegee University and Morehouse College in Montgomery. However, the shooting was unrelated to any of the sporting or community events that were being held. An exchange of gunfire broke out between two…

Fuego The Marsh Tacky To Participate In City Of Halloween

Fuego will be in Conway every Saturday throughout the month on the Town Green from 11am-1:30pm.

Conway has been transformed into the City of Halloween for the month and it has added a new feature. This year a local Marsh Tacky Horse named Fuego will be part of the city’s celebration. He will be dressed as a cowardly lion to fit the Wizard of Oz Theme. His caretakers will also be dressed as characters from the…

Robeson Co. Police Need Help Locating Missing 74 Y/O Man

74-year-old Terry Deese was last seen in the 2700 block of Mt. Olive Road near Lumberton.

Robeson County police are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing man. 74-year-old Terry Deese was last seen in the 2700 block of Mt. Olive Road near Lumberton. He was wearing jeans, a blue shirt, a ball cap and glasses. He’s 6-feet-tall and weighs around 320 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Robeson County…

Man Facing DUI Charges In Connection To Pedestrian Death

The driver was identified as 39-year-old Camerino Hernandez.

One man is facing charges following the death of a pedestrian in Horry County. The crash occurred on Tuesday along Highway 707 in the Murrells Inlet area. A Chevrolet van veered off the right side of the road and struck a pedestrian that was walking on a sidewalk near Starbuck Lake Road. 60-year-old Elizabeth Coss did not survive the injuries…

Investigation Into Standoff, Officer Involved Shooting

A woman exited the camper, and inside, one suspect was found dead while another was taken into custody.

An investigation is underway in connection to an officer involved shooting that unfolded in Robeson County. Around 1pm Thursday, several agencies conducted a search warrant in the 400 block of Ice Cream Drive in the St. Pauls area. Upon arrival, a suspect came out of a camper with a rifle and fired several rounds at authorities. The suspect then fled…