Author: Annelyn Russ

Investigation Underway After Deceased Man Found In Robeson Co.

Police were called to the 500 block of Union Chapel Road in Pembroke on reports of an unresponsive person.

An investigation is underway after a body was found deceased in Robeson County. Around 10am Thursday, police were called to the 500 block of Union Chapel Road in Pembroke on reports of an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, 66-year-old Dwayne Locklear’s body was found under a covered porch of a vacant home. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Evidence collected…

Aaron Rodgers Agrees To Contract With The Steelers

Last season, Rodgers threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

A highly anticipated and long awaited decision has been made in the NFL world. Aaron Rodgers future in the game has been in limbo as it was unsure if he would play this year. However, it has now been confirmed that the future hall of fame quarterback will take the field leading the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both parties agreed to terms…

Judge Halts Trump’s Proclamation Blocking Harvard Students’ Visas

The judge will now hold a hearing on June 16 to further decide on whether to block it indefinitely.

A federal judge has put a halt to President Trump’s feud with Harvard University. The president recently signed a proclamation that blocks visas for foreign students planning to attend the Ivy League school. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs has now temporarily blocked the proclamation after Harvard rushed to court to fight the decision. Burroughs issued her order before the government…

President Trump And Elon Musk’s Public Fall Out

The Tesla owner recently stepped down from his role on Trump's administration stating that he is re-focusing his attention to his companies, including SpaceX.

President Trump and one of his previous top advisors, Elon Musk, have found themselves in a very public dispute. The Tesla owner recently stepped down from his role on Trump’s administration stating that he is re-focusing his attention to his companies, including SpaceX. The billionaire took to social media to criticize Trump’s recent signature of his “big, beautiful bill.” He…

Coastal Carolina University Appoints New President

Dr. James J. Winebrake said this is a "tremendous honor" and he is eager to reach new heights at Teal Nation.

Coastal Carolina University has appointed it’s fourth president. Dr. James J. Winebrake is set to officially take on the role on Saturday. The new head of the school replaces Dr. Michael Benson, who was recently named the 27th president of West Virginia University. Winebrake’s appointment is a result of a nationwide search that kicked off in February. He is coming…

28th Annual Corvettes At The Beach Car Show

This year the event will benefit Julie's Kids and Canine Angels.

The 28th annual Corvettes at the Beach car show is returning to the Grand Strand. Hundreds of Corvettes will lineup in a lot at Broadway at the Beach on Saturday. This year the event will benefit Julie’s Kids and Canine Angels. The Myrtle Beach Corvette Club is expecting over 400 vehicles to participate. The car show is free for spectators…

Three Georgetown Co. Bridges To Close For Repairs

Each of the structures will be closed in both directions until June 30.

Several bridges in Georgetown County are scheduled to close for repairs. The Department of Transportation announced the closure of the bridge along Old Pee Dee Road over Tyler Creek. The bridge on Bullard Road over Squirrel Run Creek will also be closed. Lastly, the bridge on Powell Road over Bonny Clabber Creek will not be accessible. Each of the structures…

Covington Drive Wildfire Officially “Controlled”

The fire in the Carolina Forest area first ignited 95 days ago and burned 2,059 acres.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission deemed the Covington Drive Wildfire officially “controlled.” The fire in the Carolina Forest area first ignited 95 days ago and burned 2,059 acres. A slew of emergency response organizations responded. That includes Horry County Fire Rescue, the S.C. National Guard and 56 local departments. Each of the organizations battled the flames and worked persistently to…

Driver Arrested Following Police Pursuit Across Several Areas

The chase reportedly stemmed from an incident in Myrtle Beach.

A police chase in Horry County Wednesday ended with a driver in custody. The Loris Police Department initiated the pursuit, which traveled across multiple areas before ending in Socastee. Police were forced to deploy stop sticks as a technique to stop the driver. The chase reportedly stemmed from an incident in Myrtle Beach involving an alleged assault of a high…

Dump Truck Crashes Into Tree Resulting In Death Of One Man

The single-vehicle accident unfolded around 9:30am on Hyman Road in Pamplico.

A Florence County Public Works Department employee was pronounced dead following a crash Wednesday morning. The single-vehicle accident unfolded around 9:30am on Hyman Road in Pamplico. A 2020 Freightliner dump truck was heading east when it veered off the right side of the road, then the left side of the road before over-correcting back to the right when it struck…