Author: Annelyn Russ

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Man Wanted For Charges Of Murder And Assault

The suspect is wanted on charges of first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.
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Police are searching for a wanted suspect in connection to a shooting that led to the death of one person. On Saturday, police were called to Ballance Farm Road and Maple Leaf Drive in Robeson County around 9:45p.m.. Officers discovered the deceased body of 26-year-old, Amonte Blocker, at the scene. 25-year-old, Trevion Cooper remains at large. The suspect allegedly assaulted…

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Additional Arrests Made In Connection To A Fatal Shooting Incident

All suspects are facing charges of first-degree murder, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to robbery with a dangerous weapon, and discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling.
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Additional arrests have been made in connection to a fatal shooting incident. The shooting occurred on December 22nd in Maxton. Authorities arrived at a home on Corey Road and found 50-year-old, Darrell Locklear had been shot. He was transported to a hospital where he later died. His death was ruled a homicide. An investigation first led to the arrests of 18-year-old,…

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Death In Florence County Opened Homicide Investigation

Florence County coroner said an investigation led authorities to treat the incident as a homicide.
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An investigation has been opened after a body was discovered on Sunday in the Pee Dee area. Officers were called to the 600 block of Brunson Street in Florence County around 3p.m. responding to reports of a cardiac arrest. A victim was discovered dead at the scene. Florence County Coroner, Keith von Lutcken identified the victim as 30-year-old Tony Smoot….

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Residence Evacuated While Suspect Barricaded Themselves

Around 3a.m. Monday morning, the suspect was detained.
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A suspect was taken into custody early Monday morning. Officials were on the scene as a person barricaded themselves in a home at Gibson Manor Apartments in Scotland County. The residence had to be completely evacuated. Around 3a.m., the suspect was detained. Additional information regarding this incident has not yet been publicly released at this time.

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Damar Hamlin “Remarkably” Recovering

The 24-year-old was in critical condition after a tackle in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals and required CPR and resuscitation before being transported to the hospital.
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Buffalo Bills player, Damar Hamlin is making great strides in his recovery after suffering cardiac arrest on the field mid-game last week. The 24-year-old was in critical condition after a tackle in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals and required CPR and resuscitation before being transported to the hospital. On Friday it was announced that Hamlin’s breathing tube was removed…

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Biden Visited Southern Border For First Time Since Elected

The president spent a few hours in El Paso seeing first hand what is going on at the US-Mexico border.
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President Biden visited the US-Mexico border for the first time since he took office. The president spent a few hours in El Paso seeing first hand what is going on at the southern border. He reportedly did not speak or interact with any migrants. Biden’s appearance at the border comes after many outbursts and criticism calling him out for not…

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House GOP’s Select Panel To Investigate DOJ And FBI

The proposed idea would give the House GOP's power to investigate all on-going criminal probes of the executive branch.
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House Republicans are preparing to investigate the Department of Justice and the FBI. The new House GOP majority wants to form a new Select Subcommittee. The proposal is from newly appointed House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy’s key concessions that he made to his opposition to secure the position. The proposed idea would give the House GOP’s power to investigate all on-going…

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Rioters Rebel In Brazil’s Capital Storming Government Buildings

Lula de Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president after defeating former leader Jair Bolsonaro.
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On Sunday, rioters stormed major government buildings in Brazil’s capital. Lula de Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president after defeating former leader Jair Bolsonaro. Brazilian officials condemned Bolsonaro supporters saying those responsible for the actions will be found and punished. At least 400 arrests have been made so far. Bolsonaro criticized his supporters’ choice of reaction and said his…

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Senator Ben Sasse Resigns From The Senate To Return To Academia

Before he ran for the senate, Sasse led Midland University. He now prepares to step back into academia as president of the University of Florida.
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On Sunday, a Republican senator officially resigned from the Senate. Senator Ben Sasse submitted his resignation last month announcing his departure would be conducted on January 8th after two years into his second term. Before he ran for the senate, Sasse led Midland University. He now prepares to step back into academia as president of the University of Florida. In…

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Kevin McCarthy Appointed As House Speaker

This speakers race marked the longest contest since 1859.
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The U.S. House elected a speaker. Early Saturday morning after several days of negotiations and 15 rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy was officially appointed to take the House Speaker position. His election came after a confrontation on Friday night between himself and Representative Matt Gaetz during the 14th round of voting. Six Republican holdouts all voted “present” on the 15th…

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