Author: Annelyn Russ

Denver Shooting Possibly Over Altercation Regarding Drugs

Among the people injured was 22-year-old suspect Ricardo Vazquez, who was arrested on a charge of possession of a weapon by a previous offender and possession of a controlled substance.

After the Denver Nuggets won their first NBA Championship against the Miami Heat, a shooting broke out during a celebration nearly a mile from the arena. Nine people were shot and wounded. Among the injured was 22-year-old suspect Ricardo Vazquez, who was arrested on a charge of possession of a weapon by a previous offender and possession of a controlled…

U.S. Troops Injured After Helicopter Mishap In Syria

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation although no enemy fire was reported.

A total of 15 U.S. service members have been evacuated for treatment after a helicopter accident in Syria. The service members were transported to a medical center in Germany that has treated U.S. troops injured in combat for years. Seven other service members were also injured in the accident and treated at the scene. Some have reportedly returned to duty…

Trump Pleads Not Guilty In Miami Court

This is a historic case as it's the first federal prosecution of a former president.

On Tuesday, Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in Miami federal court. Trump faces a 37-count indictment accusing him of intentionally concealing significant government documents that contained highly sensitive information. The Republican’s attorney stated that they most certainly enter a plea of not guilty for storing the documents at Trump’s Palm Beach estate. The information discovered contained defense, weapons,…

Ten Students Visit The NASA-Johnson Space Center in Houston

The students are currently experiencing the chance to explore the lifestyle of space exploration.

Ten students from Lake City Early High School were selected to visit NASA-Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The students left Sunday and are set to return on Wednesday. They are currently experiencing the chance to explore the lifestyle of space exploration. All selected students are from the Sisters in STEM program and the trip was planned to pay homage…

Suspect Wanted For Breaking Into Several Storage Units

Surveillance video revealed that the man appeared to be driving a newer model gray Nissan.

The Marlboro County Sheriffs Office is searching for a man suspected of breaking into several storage units. The owner of the business provided camera footage of the suspect. Surveillance video revealed that the man appeared to be driving a newer model gray Nissan which he pulled in front of a storage unit and used bolt cutters to gain access before…

Police Search For Man Wanted For Several Charges

The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is assisting with the investigation.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a fugitive. 45-year-old Kenny Jacobs is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious bodily injury, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Investigators are asking for assistance in finding Jacobs and…

Man Pleads Guilty To Murder And Sentenced To Life In Prison

The victim was fatally stabbed at the Northwest Park Community Recreation Center.

A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the December 2020 death of a Florence city employee. Jawan Crittenden pleaded guilty to killing 49-year-old Penny Phillips. Phillips was stabbed at the Northwest Park Community Recreation Center on Clement Street where she was employed. The attack happened around 10a.m. on December 21st and Phillips was said to be…

Socastee Swing Bridge Remains Closed After Fatal Crash

SCDOT will provide an update on the condition of the bridge once the inspection is finished.

On Monday, a car traveling West on Dick Pond Road ran off the road and hit the Socastee swing bridge before crashing into the Intracoastal Waterway. 23-year-old Demeatrius Chandler Jr. was the only occupant of the vehicle and was killed in the crash. Crews worked to pull the vehicle out of the water and an Horry County dive team was…

The Denver Nuggets Gain First Ever NBA Champions Title

Denver finished their regular season with a record of 53 and 29, which is the best recorded in the Western Conference.

The NBA Championship game on Monday night was played between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. The Nuggets took the victory with a final score of 94 to 89 leading the team to win their first ever title of NBA Champions. This not only marked the first time the Nuggets won the championship, but also their first time making…

Nine People Injured During Shooting After NBA Championship Game

One male suspect is in custody and was one of the six people who suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Nine people were injured in a shooting that happened in the early hours Tuesday morning in Denver. The incident occurred in an area where basketball fans had been celebrating after the NBA Championship game. The shooting happened about a mile from the arena where the game was held nearly four hours before. Three of the nine people who were injured,…