Author: Annelyn Russ

Utility Worker Attacked And The Suspect Is Still At Large

A man was working on a power pole in the area of North Bethel Road in Florence County when he was stabbed by another man who appeared to be in his 20's.

On Tuesday, a utility worker was attacked while working near Scranton in Florence County. A man was working on a power pole in the area of North Bethel Road when he was stabbed by another man who appeared to be in his 20’s. The attacker allegedly approached the worker and asked if he needed help. The victim said no and…

Crossing Guard Injured After Being Struck By A Vehicle

A car failed to stop for the crossing guard on Martin Luther King Drive in front of W.H. Knuckles Elementary School in Robeson County.

On Thursday, a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle. A car failed to stop for the crossing guard on Martin Luther King Drive in front of W.H. Knuckles Elementary School in Robeson County. The crossing guard was transported by medivac to a hospital for treatment and is currently in the critical care unit but is expected to recover. The…

Brazil And China Reach Deal Regarding Currency In Trade

The move is expected to 'reduce costs' as well as 'promote greater bilateral trade and facilitate investment'.

Brazil and China have struck a deal regarding currency and trade. The deal will enable China and Brazil to carry out trade and financial transactions directly using their own currency versus having to convert it to the U.S. dollar first. The move is expected to ‘reduce costs’ as well as ‘promote greater bilateral trade and facilitate investment’. China is Brazil’s…

House GOP Prepares Backup Plan For Debt Limit Issue

A settlement on the United States debt limit issue that has been an on-going debate among officials for months.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to demand a settlement on the United States debt limit issue that has been an on-going debate among officials for months. McCarthy and his top lieutenants announced they are preparing to move a party-line bill to raise the National debt limit if President Biden continues to leave no room for negotiation with House Republicans….

Turkey Approves Finland’s NATO Application

All 30 NATO members must ratify a new membership before they are allowed to join the alliance.

Finland’s application to join NATO has been approved. After months of delay, the Turkish Parliament voted unanimously in favor of Finland’s membership which was the last awaiting step to make it official. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said, “Finland will be a strong and capable ally, committed to the security of the alliance.” Turkey has not yet indicated whether it will…

American Journalist Detained In Russia

Russia's main security service claims that the Wall Street Journal reporter was trying to gain state secrets.

An American reporter for the Wall Street Journal has been detained by Russian authorities who accuse him of spying. Russia’s main security service claims that Evan Gershkovich was trying to gain state secrets. The Wall Street Journal denied the allegations in a statement and demanded the immediate release of their trusted and dedicated reporter. This is the first time an…

Former President Trump Indicted By Manhattan Grand Jury

This is the first time a current or former U.S. president has been criminally charged.

Former President Donald Trump has officially been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury. The Manhattan district attorney’s office has been investigating the former president in connection to a hush money scheme to cover-up his involvement with adult film star Stormy Daniels. Just before the 2016 presidential election, Trump’s then-personal attorney, Michael Cohen, allegedly paid Daniels $130 thousand to silence her…

Monster Jam Event Set To Be Held At The Florence Center

The drivers push the Monster Jam trucks to their "limits" in freestyle, two-wheel, and racing competitions.

The Florence Center is set to host an adrenaline charged family event. Monster Jam features some of the most recognizable trucks in the world including ‘Grave Digger’, ‘Just Get-Er-Done’, and many more. The drivers push the Monster Jam trucks to their “limits” in freestyle, two-wheel, and racing competitions. The event will host a pre pit party, meet and greets with…

Second CCU Football Player Arrested In A Week

The player was arrested by campus police and charged with carrying a weapon on school property.

A Coastal Carolina University football player was arrested. 20-year-old, Troy Dela Vega, was arrested by campus police and charged with carrying a weapon on school property. On March 23rd, Dela Vega admitted to police in a recorded interview that he was carrying a 9 millimeter handgun on campus on March 19th. The Chanticleer team member was released from the J….

Suspected Robber Arrested After Finger Prints Found At The Scene

The robbery was conducted at a store on 3rd Avenue South and was captured on surveillance video.

A man has been charged in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in Myrtle Beach on Friday. The robbery was conducted at a store on 3rd Avenue South and was captured on surveillance video. 20-year-old, Andre Long, grabbed a drink from the store and waited in line behind another customer. When the customer left the store, the cashier scanned…