Author: Annelyn Russ

Lead Lawmakers Granted Access To Classified Documents

Those appointed are now allowed to review the classified documents wrongfully discovered in the homes of current and former U.S. leaders.

Lead lawmakers on Capitol Hill who oversee the intelligence community have been granted access to review classified documents wrongfully discovered in the homes of current and former U.S. leaders. Members of the ‘Gang of Eight’, includes the House and Senate leaders from each party as well as the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate intelligence committees. The…

China To Place No Fly Zone Near Taiwan

Beijing explained that the restrictions are related to a falling object from a launch vehicle set to land North of Taiwan.

China is preparing to impose a no-fly zone just North of Taiwan after several days of military drills around the island nation. Taiwan’s transport ministry said that China has set up the zone on the convergence areas of many international routes to restrict flights on the grounds of ‘space activities’. Beijing explained that the restrictions are related to a falling…

Tim Scott Launches 2024 Presidential Exploratory Committee

The South Carolina senator explained he has been debating this for several months thinking about his faith and the future of the United States.

Wednesday morning, Republican Senator, Tim Scott launched a presidential exploratory committee. Scott said he will not back down in defense of the conservative values that make America exceptional. The South Carolina senator explained he has been debating this for several months thinking about his faith and the future of the United States as he came to the conclusion that other…

New Dates Set For The Smoke On The Beach Festival

The event will include live music on the main stage, food trucks and venders, a car show, competitions, along with many activities for children.

New dates have been announced for the annual Smoke on the Beach BBQ festival after being forced to postpone. Now, the event will take place May 19th and 20th at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion Park. The festival is free to attend and includes an ‘Anything Butt Competition’ on Friday from 3-10p.m., and a ‘BBQ Competition’ on Saturday from 10a.m.-6p.m. Multiple…

Deceased Female Body Discovered In Parked Car

Officers found a female who appeared to have died several weeks earlier.

An investigation has been opened after a body was discovered in Robeson County. On Friday around noon, officers reported to 404 South Chippewa Street, where “McNeill Used Cars” is located. Upon arrival, officers found a female who appeared to have died several weeks earlier. It seems the woman went to sleep in the car and never woke up. The body…

One Dead After Shooting Incident In Florence County

Officers responded to the 1300 block of Pindo Court where 26-year-old, Rashawn Dickerson was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Saturday, one person was shot and killed and another was injured in Florence County. Around 10:45p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Pindo Court where 26-year-old, Rashawn Dickerson was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy is set to be conducted on Tuesday. The condition of the injured is unknown. Details of the incident are limited at this…

Single-Car Crash Resulted In One Death And Left Three Others Injured

The driver died in the crash and three others were transported to a hospital including a 10-year-old and a 13-year-old.

On Monday, a crash occurred that resulted in one death and left three others injured. Around 3:40p.m., a 2007 Ford Sedan traveling North on Highway 31 on the ramp to Highway 9, veered off the right side of the road, hit a guardrail, and went over an embankment before slamming into a tree. The driver died in the crash and…

FBI Warns Consumers To Avoid Using Public Phone Charging Stations

Consumers should avoid using public chargers at malls and airports due to 'juice jacking' where crooks have managed to hijack public chargers.

The FBI has issued a warning to the public regarding the use of public phone charging stations. The agency says consumers should avoid using public chargers at malls and airports due to ‘juice jacking’ where crooks have managed to hijack public chargers that can infect devices with malware or software and gives them access to any device that is plugged…

Truck Overturned Carrying Pounds Of Contaminated Soil In East Palestine

The contents were able to be contained and did not pose a threat to nearby waterways.

A truck transporting contaminated soil from the East Palestine derailment overturned on Monday. The tractor-trailer was traveling on State Route 165 in Ohio when it swerved off the roadway and overturned. Nearly 20 thousand pounds of soil spilled onto the roadway and berm. The contents were able to be contained and did not pose a threat to nearby waterways. The…

One Tennessee Lawmaker Reinstated After Expulsion For Protest Involvement

The protest was conducted following the Nashville shooting at a private Christian school that left six people dead including three children.

A lawmaker who was expelled last week after his involvement in a gun control protest, has now been reinstated. Democratic Representative, Justin Jones was one of the three Tennessee lawmakers who led a demonstration on the chamber floor. He was expelled for his actions along with fellow Democrat, Justin Pearson. The protest was conducted following the Nashville shooting at a…