Author: Annelyn Russ

Arrested
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One Woman Arrested In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of A Man

48-year-old Latonia Durant has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the incident.
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One arrest has been made in connection to a homicide in Florence County. On Saturday evening, deputies responded to North Price Road. 38-year-old Lorenzo Durant was found fatally stabbed. It was revealed Lorenzo was stabbed with a knife following a verbal and physical altercation. 48-year-old Latonia Durant has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the incident. She…

Homicide
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Death Of Pembroke Man Being Investigated As A Homicide

On Saturday afternoon, Robeson County police reported to an address located on West McDuffie Crossing Road in Lumberton.
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A homicide investigation has been opened into the death of a Pembroke man. On Saturday afternoon, Robeson County police reported to an address located on West McDuffie Crossing Road in Lumberton. Upon arrival, 47-year-old Kenny Locklear was found shot and killed. Details remain limited at this time and anyone with information is urged to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.

Solar
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Biden Reveals New Solar Energy Funding In Earth Day Message

Grant recipients include 60 state and local agencies as well as non-profits with programs, to help residents in poor communities go solar and save on their power bills.
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Monday is Earth Day and President Biden is expected to announce new solar energy funding. The president is set to announce $7 billion in grants for residential solar projects that will power nearly a million low-income households. The funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Solar for All” grant competition. The grant was included in Biden’s climate change law the ‘Inflation…

Beef
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Health Alert Issued Over Ground Beef Contaminated With E. Coli

If you have contaminated ground beef, you should dispose of it or report it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert on certain ground beef products. ‘Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc.,’ discovered that the company distributed ground beef that was found to be contaminated with E. Coli, to retail and food service locations nationwide. None of the contaminated ground beef is available for purchase by the public; however, it may still…

Homeless
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Ticketing Homeless People

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that cities cannot ticket homeless people for camping in public when there are no alternative shelters available.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments over a challenge to a law allowing cities to fine homeless people. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that cities cannot ticket homeless people for camping in public when there are no alternative shelters available. However, officials argue the restrictions prevent them from implementing “common sense” laws against camping in certain public places….

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House Passes Large Foreign Aid Package

The bill now heads to the Senate for a vote, and if passed, President Biden has already said he will sign it.
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House lawmakers in both parties gathered Saturday to pass a large foreign aid package. The bill includes nearly $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion for U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific. It also includes a package of additional national security measures that features a potential nationwide ban of the TikTok app. The weekend vote…

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Israeli Chief Of Military Intelligence Resigns

Aharon Haliva is the first senior figure to step down over his role in the deadliest assault in Israel's history.
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The chief of Israeli military intelligence resigned Monday. Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s decision to step down comes over failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7. Hamas members broke through Israel’s border defenses and made their way through Israeli communities unchallenged for hours. The incident resulted in the death of over 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and around 250 hostages were…

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Man Accused Of Killing Police Officer And Paramedic Pleads Not Guilty

Jaremy Smith will remain in custody until his trial begins. If convicted of the current charges, smith faces a mandatory life sentence or the death penalty.
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A man accused of two murders pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in federal court Thursday. 33-year-old Jaremy Smith, of Marion, allegedly shot and killed New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. Smith is facing charges including possession of a stolen firearm, causing death by the discharge of a firearm and in relation to a crime of violence, along with…

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11-Year-Old Boy Killed In Florence County Shooting

The shooting occurred around 8pm on Clover Hill Road in the Scranton area.
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An 11-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Florence County on Wednesday. The shooting occurred around 8pm on Clover Hill Road in the Scranton area. Brentlee Crump was transported to a hospital where he later died. Crump attended Scranton Elementary STEAM Academy and was in fifth grade. An autopsy has been ordered. Further details are limited at this time….

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Police Search For Man Wanted In Connection To Rowland Shooting

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and anyone who spots him is urged to refrain from making contact.
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Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a Robeson County shooting. Shortly before 7pm Monday, officers reported to the 400 block of South Hickory Street in response to a domestic and shots fired call. Upon arrival, they found a female victim shot in the arm. She was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The suspected shooter…

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