A well known U.S. military base has officially been renamed. Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, named after a confederate general, has been re-designated. It is now dubbed Fort Cavazos, after a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars who was born in Texas to Mexican-American parents. In 1982, he became the first Hispanic to wear four stars on his uniform….
The Biden administration announced plans for new regulations regarding air-travel. Later this year the administration is expected to propose a historic new rule that will make it mandatory for all U.S. airlines to compensate travelers for meals, hotels, taxis, ride-shares, rebooking fees, with cash, travel miles or vouchers, whenever they are responsible for a cancellation or delay. The airlines would…
New details have been revealed regarding the gunman who opened fire at a Texas mall killing eight people including children, and leaving several others injured. On Saturday, Mauricio Garcia used an AR-15 style weapon to carry out the massacre before he was gunned down by a police officer. That weapon and others found in his possession were purchased legally from…
‘The Running Hawaiian 5k run/walk’ is set to be hosted on Saturday in North Myrtle Beach. The race is held annually to remember surfside teen, Aiden Mendoza, who was only 17 when he drowned in Surfside Beach in December of 2016. Aiden was a senior at Socastee High School and had received nearly a full ride to Anderson University at…
A bill to strengthen South Carolina DUI laws could soon be sent to governor McMaster’s desk. Under the current state law, drivers can be required to temporarily use an ignition interlock device if they have several DUI convictions or one conviction with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15, which is nearly twice the legal limit. Drivers must blow into the…
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two homicides. Two murders occurred within an hour of each other on Friday night. Officials were called to the 100 block of Parnell Road near Lumberton on reports of someone being shot around 8:30p.m.. Upon arrival, deputies found 27-year-old Donald Williams deceased due to a gunshot wound. 33-year-old, Kenneth Mitchel is wanted in…
A man has been charged with murder after a suspicious death occurred on Saturday. Around 11:30a.m., a man was found dead in the 16,000 block of Highway 17 North in Robeson County. The victim was discovered to have died from an assault. 49-year-old, Bobby Williams, has been charged with altering/destroying evidence. The identity of the deceased has not yet been…
This Saturday, the National Association of Letter Carriers will host its 31st annual national food drive. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be happening all throughout the United States and is the largest National single-day food drive. To participate, all you have to do is leave a bag or box containing non-perishable food next to your mailbox prior to…
Planet Fitness has launched its third year of its high school summer pass program during Mental Health Awareness month. Teens aged 14 to 19 can boost their physical and mental well-being all summer long, for free. The program is meant to represent a way to keep high schoolers active during the summer in a “fun, safe, and judgement free zone”….
The Coronation of King Charles III took place on Saturday. The weekend started with the traditional ceremony, crowning the king and his wife, Queen Camilla, along with a full-scale military procession and a Buckingham Palace balcony appearance. It continued with lunches, VIP recognition, and a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle featuring Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Andrea Bocelli. Over 2…
