Robeson County police seized a large amount of drugs during a traffic stop on Monday. Shortly after 7:30pm, 35-year-old Joey Good was pulled over along Moss Neck Road in Pembroke. The situation led to the discovery of 200 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. The Los Angeles man has now been charged with two counts of trafficking marijuana and one…
A crash involving a deputy’s vehicle claimed the life of one person. Around 11:30am Wednesday, a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling north on Highway 51 when it collided with the deputy’s vehicle at the intersection of Pamplico Highway and Willow Creek Road near Florence. The driver and the passenger of the Trailblazer were both taken to a hospital. The passenger sustained…
The Powerball jackpot increased once again after no winning tickets secured the big prize Monday night. The numbers from the recent drawing were 9, 12, 22, 41, and 61 with a Powerball of 25. The jackpot has now reached an estimated $950 million marking the sixth largest prize in the lottery’s history. You could also choose a cash payment of…
The Education Department announced that the FAFSA forms for the 2026-27 academic year will be available on the normal deadline. Concerns have been expressed whether the deadline would be October 1 due to issues after former President Biden’s revamp of the applications. There were also concerns that President Trump’s Education Department has laid off too many people to see a…
Ford has placed a recall on over 355,000 trucks. The recall covers 2025 Ford F-150 vehicles as well as 2025-2026 F-250, 350, 450, and 550 SDs. It was placed over an instrument panel error that may fail to provide vital information, such as speed. Instead, a blank screen will display where speed and warning lights should be, increasing the risk…
The director of the nation’s top public health agency has been ousted by the White House. CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired after less than one month on the job. The White House alleged that she is not “aligned with” President Trump’s agenda and refused to resign, which led to her termination. Monarez’s attorney argued that she was targeted after…
The suspect of a deadly mass shooting in Minneapolis has been identified. On Wednesday morning, 23-year-old Robin Westman fired dozens of rounds through the windows of the Annunciation Catholic Church during Mass. Inside the building were children sitting in pews during their first week of school. Two children ages 8 and 10 died in result of the shooting that also…
A restaurant located in Barefoot Landing on the Waterway is hosting a back-to-school drive. LuLu’s is collecting school supplies, clothing, food items and donations for Help-4-Kids as part of the drive. The final collection day will be Saturday, the same day the eatery will host it’s back-to-school bash. The free, family friendly event will feature live music, face painters, balloon…
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new fire station and police substation in North Myrtle Beach. The new facility is expected to enhance public safety, improve response times and provide easier access for the community to connect with first responders. The project site is at 8470 Water Tower Road. Fire Station 7 will be the first new station for…
During Labor Day weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources will conduct free boat inspections. Officers will have stations set up in which they will quickly and thoroughly search for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Those who fail to meet the requirements will not be punished or face any fines during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they…
