Volkswagen has issued a recall on nearly 261,000 vehicles. The recall was placed due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside some affected fuel tanks. Fuel could flow into a separate evaporative emissions system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister. A fuel leak can increase the risk of fire and potentially damage a vehicle or…
The University of Georgia cancelled all in-person classes after a deceased body was found on campus Thursday. Police received a call shortly after noon from someone reporting concerns about their friend, who had gone for a run near Intramural fields. Police started a search that lead to finding an unconscious person with “visible injuries” behind Lake Herrick around 12:30pm. Authorities…
President Biden announced Washington plans to issue over 500 new sanctions targeting Russia. The U.S. will also impose new export restrictions on nearly 100 entities for providing support to Russia and take action to further reduce Russia’s energy revenues. The measures come as February 24 marks the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The actions seek to hold Russia…
A native of Mullins in Marion County was announced the 2023 Blanchard-Rogers trophy winner by the S.C. Football Hall of Fame Tuesday. The award honors the state’s most outstanding college football player of the season. Xavier Legette is the star All-SEC receiver for the University of South Carolina, where he is a 5th-year senior. Last year he finished with 71…
Little River Medical Center is the recipient of one of 26 grants awarded by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human services. The grant provides one-time infrastructure funds to create or improve facilities in rural or medically underserved areas. Those being awarded will receive up to $3 million in one-time infrastructure funds and must operate grant-funded facilities for at…
The Georgetown City Council voted to uphold the suspension of the business license for the Mingz Bar and Grill. During the council meeting, local law enforcement shared many calls for service were made to the bar and restaurant. There were reportedly 53 calls made in 2022 and 60 last year. The calls included trespassing, fights in progress, disorderly conduct and…
Police are still searching for a third person wanted in connection to a fatal shooting. On Sunday, 15-year-old Avery McDonald was shot and killed in the parking lot of Magnolia Mall in Florence. 18-year-old Javon Norman and a 15-year-old juvenile were arrested and charged with murder, armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and criminal conspiracy. Investigators…
Alabama’s Supreme Court made a historic ruling. The court ruled that frozen embryos are children under state law and subject to legislation dealing with the Wrongful Death of a Minor. Justices ruled the law “applies to all unborn children, regardless of their location.” The court issued the decision in a lawsuit brought on by a group of In-vitro Fertilization patients…
An Ex-FBI informant charged with fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukraine energy company, reportedly had contact with Russian intelligence-affiliated officials. Prosecutors revealed the alleged contact as they urged a judge to keep Alexander Smirnov detained while he awaits trial. However, the judge allowed smirnov to be released from custody on electronic GPS monitoring….
Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley has vowed to continue her White House bid against Former President Donald Trump. Haley said she will continue to compete past the S.C. primary and through Super Tuesday on March 5. She explained that she will continue campaigning every day, until the last person votes, because she believes in a better America and a brighter future…
