Author: Annelyn Russ

Two Suspects Arrested In Connection To Murder In Robeson County

Both suspects are being held without bond at the Robeson County Detention Center.

Two people have been arrested in connection to a murder investigation after a deadly shooting occurred in Lumberton earlier this month. On March 10th, Robeson County deputies responded to UNC Southeastern Medical Center for a person who was brought in by a neighbor suffering gunshot wounds. 46-year-old, Christopher Chavis later died from his injuries. The shooting happened at Chavis’s home…

Suspect Accused Of Shooting A Security Guard Denied Bond

Freeman is accused of shooting security guard Ricky Wise while he was attempting to break up a fight in the Avalon community of the Carolina Forest area.

The suspect accused of shooting a security guard on March 11th allegedly had Molotov cocktails in his home. 37-year-old, Brent Freeman was arrested and charged with attempted murder, strong arm robbery, breach of peace, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and malicious injury to real property value over $5 thousand. Freeman is accused of shooting security guard Ricky…

3D Rocket Launch Attempt Fell Short Of Orbit

Terran 1 is not designed to be recovered but 'Relativity Space' is already working on another project based on the data collected from the failed attempt.

‘Relativity Space’ launched its first 3D-printed rocket on a test mission that started with hope for success and fell short of accomplishment. The 110-foot-tall Terran 1 rocket was originally scheduled for liftoff on March 8th but the attempt was called off 70 seconds before launch, due to a malfunctioning valve. A second attempt was conducted on March 11th but was…

Gunman Responsible For Denver School Shooting Discovered Dead

A manhunt was conducted to track down a teenager who shot two faculty members at East High School in Denver, Colorado.

  Wednesday morning, a manhunt was conducted to track down a teenager who shot two faculty members at East High School in Denver, Colorado. The teenager reportedly had to be patted down each day due to prior incidents. Teachers, Eric Sinclair and Jerald Mason were both injured and rushed to the hospital. Sinclair remains in critical condition but Mason was…

Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rate For Ninth Consecutive Time

The rate was hiked by a quarter percent bringing the Fed's policy rate to a new range of 4.75%-5%.

Amidst a banking crisis and inflation, the Federal Reserve made a decision to once again raise interest rates. The rate was hiked by a quarter percent bringing the Fed’s policy rate to a new range of 4.75%-5%. This move marks the ninth rate hike in a row and marks the highest range since October of 2007. The Fed released a…

Wraps Ink Chose ‘Wraps For Warriors’ Winner This Year

'Wraps Ink' gives away a free custom wrap to a veteran-owned business annually.

A vinyl sign shop in Murrells Inlet is using its resources to pay it forward to veterans in the area. ‘Wraps Ink’ gives away a free custom wrap to a veteran-owned business annually. The company said by doing this, they are expressing their appreciation for veterans who returned from serving the United States and took the risk of starting and…

Canada Goose Nesting In Food Lion Parking Lot

The Food Lion located on 38th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach will have an odd occupant for the next month.

  A Canada Goose has decided the parking lot of a convenience store was the coziest place to set up nesting. The Food Lion located on 38th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach will have an odd occupant for the next month. The Myrtle Beach Police Department worked with the grocery store to set up a blockade of caution tape, traffic…

Conway Bridge Deemed Safe Despite Crack In Beam

It is not currently load restricted and has the steel elements supporting the structure inside the concrete.

One of Horry County’s busiest bridges has been deemed safe for travel despite a concerning crack. The Highway 501 bypass bridge over Highway 701 in Conway appears to have a crack in a beam. Inspections occur at least every two years, with the most recent taking place in August of last year. The South Carolina Secretary of Transportation says the…

Stephen Smith’s Death Now Investigated As A Homicide

Smith's case was recently re-opened after new evidence was discovered during the investigation of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh's double murder.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is now investigating the death of Stephen Smith as a homicide. The 19-year-old was found dead on Sandy Run Road in Hampton County back in 2015. The original autopsy confirmed the death as a possible hit-and-run but some authorities questioned the ruling. Smith’s case was recently re-opened after new evidence was discovered during the…

Deputies Encounter Standoff In Connection To Murder Investigation

Deputies from the Robeson and Dillon County Sheriff's Offices encountered a standoff.

Tuesday night, deputies from the Robeson and Dillon County Sheriff’s Offices encountered a standoff. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said a suspect fired shots at officials and retreated into a house on Hayestown Road near Lake View where they continued shooting. The incident is connected to a murder investigation that was opened Tuesday afternoon after Robeson County deputies and homicide…