Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Pleaded Guilty To Manslaughter Now Facing Prison Sentence

The suspect pleaded to a fatal shooting at the Waffle House along Highway 501 in June of 2021.

A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter turned himself in to authorities on Monday to begin serving his sentence. 25-year-old Chancey Hickman was charged with killing 34-year-old Branden Harshaw during a shooting at the Waffle House along Highway 501 in June of 2021. Warrants indicated that Hickman shot Harshaw after he was asked to leave the restaurant following a physical…

Man Arrested After Shooting Into Vehicle Injuring Three People

The victims were transported to a nearby hospital for non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

A man was arrested after injuring three people. Deputies reported to calls of a shooting around 1a.m. in the 2500 Block of Wippoorwill Road in Effingham. 59-year-old Mikel Johnson was allegedly arguing with someone in a front yard when the conflict intensified into a physical fight. He then allegedly proceeded to go inside a home, grabbed a gun and shot…

Chipotle Offering Free Entrée During NBA Finals For 3-Pointers

The 'Free Burrito' codes will be valid for any regularly-priced entrée through June 30th.

Throughout this year’s NBA finals, Chipotle is offering a deal. Each time a player hits a 3-pointer, Chipotle will drop a text-to-win code via a tweet from @CHIPOTLETWEETS on Twitter. The first 300 fans to text the designated code to 888-222 will receive a free entrée from the food chain. The eatery will give away up to 10,500 free entrees…

FDA Proposes Additional Information To Be Added To Prescription Drug Directions

One study revealed nearly 70% of Americans have trouble taking their medication as directed.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed additional guidelines that could come with prescription drugs. The new rule would require the prescriptions to come with a new kind of single-page medication guide with an easy-to-use set of directions and easy-to-understand safety information. One study revealed nearly 70% of Americans have trouble taking their medication as directed. The new ‘Patient Medication…

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Announced Retirement At The End Of June

Raul Ortiz first became chief in August of 2021 and led the agency through significant challenges in recent years, including the COVID pandemic and recent expiration of Title 42.

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz announced plans to retire at the end of June. Ortiz wrote a letter to Border Patrol employees that said after a 32-year career spanning multiple Sectors, HQ tours, and overseas assignments, he decided to retire from federal service on June 30th. Ortiz first became chief in August of 2021 and led the agency through…

S.C. Store Owner Charged After Fatally Shooting 14-Year-Old

Self-defense law in S.C. requires that the shooter does not instigate the incident, believes he is in imminent danger, and has no way to avoid that danger.

On Tuesday, a gas station owner accused of chasing a 14-year-old boy and fatally shooting him in the back, made his first court appearance. Rick Chow accused Cyrus Carmack-Belton of shoplifting four bottles of water from his Xpress Mart Shell station in Columbia, S.C.. However, authorities said the boy put the waters back in the cooler and was not on…

Debt Limit Deal Clears Significant Hurdle Heading To Full House For Vote

The president and McCarthy have both said they believe the agreement will pass and it is estimated to cut deficits by $1.5 trillion over 10 years.

The debt limit deal that was agreed upon by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is now on its way to the House of Representatives after clearing a key hurdle on Tuesday. The bill to suspend the U.S. debt ceiling and cap federal spending was advanced by the House Rules Committee on a 7-6 vote, sending it to a…

Chris Christie Launces SPAC Ahead Of Presidential Run Announcement

Christie has been openly exploring a presidential run for months now and plans a formal announcement in the next two weeks.

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is setting the stage for a 2024 presidential run after the establishment of a Super Political Action Committee. ‘Tell it like it is’ is a Super PAC that’s set to be run by GOP Operative Brian Jones. unlike campaign’s, Super PAC’s can accept unlimited funds to support candidates with TV ads as long as…

CCU Reveals Opponents For This Years NCAA Conway Regional

CCU was given the No. 1 seed. Their first game will be played against Rider on Friday at 7p.m..

Coastal Carolina Chanticleer’s baseball team has revealed who their opponents will be for this years NCAA Conway Regional. Rider, UNC Wilmington and Duke were selected to compete in the Conway regional by the NCAA’s selection committee. The games are set to be double-elimination. The No. 2 and No. 3 seeds will face off in a game while the No. 1…

Two Men Arrested After Traffic Stop Led To Discovery Of Drugs

The deputy found plastic bags filled with multi-colored tablets and multi-colored star-shaped cereal like items. The items in both bags tested positive for Meth and possibly Fentanyl.

A traffic stop in Florence County led to the arrest of two men after the discovery of drugs. Officials stopped a car along Interstate 20 for speeding. During the stop, the officer developed reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and was given consent to the search the vehicle. The deputy found plastic bags filled with multi-colored tablets and multi-colored star-shaped cereal…