Author: Annelyn Russ

Lumberton Police Investigate A Drive-By Shooting Incident

Both victims were transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, their conditions are unknown at this time.

Two people were injured in a drive-by incident in Lumberton. Police responded to the ATEX convenience store on south Martin Luther King Drive shortly before 1p.m. on Sunday. The two victims were allegedly in the parking-lot of the store when a white, four-door Sedan drove by and shot them as it headed south on MLK Drive. Both victims were transported…

Myrtle Beach Police Investigate Homicide Case After Assault Victim Dies

Anyone who can provide any information regarding the incident is urged to contact Myrtle Beach authorities.

Myrtle Beach Police are investigating a fatal incident as a homicide. On October 11th around 4a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Nance Street, in regards to an assault. 59-year-old Starlet Jackson was found with a laceration on the right side of her face after what was described as a ‘brutal attack’. She was transported to a hospital where…

Peeps Will No Longer Contain A Popular Food Additive

The marshmallow candy will have the chemical removed from almost all items.

The increase in backlash against a food additive has affected the recipe of a popular holiday treat. Just Born Quality Confections announced Peeps will no longer contain Red Dye No. 3. The marshmallow candy will have the chemical removed from almost all items. However, the change is not happening immediately. Starting next year the chemical will be removed from all…

Ford Issues Recall On Over 238 Thousand Explorers

The recall was placed due to the possibility of the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt breaking causing the driveshaft to disconnect.

Ford has issued a recall on over 238,000 Explorers. The recall affects some 2020 to 2022 Explorer vehicles. It was placed due to the possibility of the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt breaking causing the driveshaft to disconnect. If that happens, the vehicle may experience a loss of drive power or a vehicle roll-away could occur if the parking break…

Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy

Rite Aid said it will 'significantly reduce the company's debt' while helping to 'resolve litigation claims in an equitable manner'.

A major U.S. pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy. Last year, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to an oversupply of prescription opioids. It appeared to reach an agreement with its creditors on a financial restructuring plan to cut its debt and position itself for future growth. By filing for Chapter 11, the…

Train Derailment Resulted In Partial Road Closure And Left One Man Dead

The bridge, which extends over both lanes of the interstate, partially collapsed crushing a semi truck underneath the rubble.

A portion of Colorado’s Interstate 25 has been shutdown in both directions after a coal train derailed off a bridge and onto the roadway Sunday afternoon. At least 10 train cars slid off the tracks and over the side of the bridge and nearby embankment, covering the ground with coal. The bridge, which extends over both lanes of the interstate,…

Landlord Charged For Murder And Hate Crimes After Attacking Residents

President Biden said the 'horrific act of hate has no place in America' and added that 'Americans must come together and reject islamophobia and all forms of bigotry and hatred.'

A landlord in the Chicago area has been arrested and charged with murder and hate crimes. On Saturday, authorities responded to a residence in Will County of Illinois, nearly 40 miles southwest of Chicago. A woman called and reported that her landlord attacked her and her son. The two victims were found in a bedroom, each with multiple stab wounds….

Another 6.3 Magnitude Quake Struck Afghanistan

Four people have been confirmed dead and 153 are injured.

Another 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck part of Western Afghanistan. This quake comes just a week after a separate 6.3 magnitude quake struck 25 miles west of Herat city in which 11 villages were completely destroyed resulting in the deaths of 2,445 people and 2,440 people were wounded. The latest quake was center around 19 miles outside the city of Herat….

$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Myrtle Beach

This is one of five sold in the state that missed winning a share of the jackpot by a single number.

A winning Powerball ticket was sold in Myrtle Beach. The ticket was sold at the Grab’N’Go on Palmetto Pointe Boulevard in Socastee. It matched four numbers and the Powerball from Wednesday night’s drawing. The ticket holder has 180 days from Wednesday to claim their $50,000 prize. This is one of five sold in the state that missed winning a share…

Two Men Wanted In Connection To An Armed Robbery

On Tuesday, the Town Star Mart was robbed at gunpoint around 10p.m

Lumberton police are searching for two men wanted in connection to a robbery. On Tuesday, the Town Star Mart was robbed at gunpoint around 10p.m.. In connection to the case, 26-year-old Tristen Welch is wanted on charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon, second-degree kidnapping and felony conspiracy. 27-year-old Ricky Ivey is also wanted for felony conspiracy as well as…