Author: Annelyn Russ

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DOT Issues Largest Fine Ever Against American Airlines

The airline said all of the delays were due to weather situations and represent a small number of the 7.7 million flights during the time period.
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The Department of Transportation has slapped American Airlines with the largest fine ever for holding passengers onboard for too long. The department issued a $4.1 million fine for lengthy tarmac delays of 43 flights that impacted over 5,800 passengers. The flights occurred between 2018 and 2021 and during the longest delay, passengers sat aboard a plane for six hours and…

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One Faculty Member Dead After UNC Shooting

The suspect, Tailei Qi, was taken into custody, but a motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time as authorities investigate.
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A shooting occurred at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday that left one person dead. Gunshots were reported shortly after 1p.m. at the school’s Caudill Laboratories. The suspect, doctoral student Tailei Qi, was taken into custody around 2:30p.m., but a motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time as authorities investigate. He is facing charges…

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The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Created A New App

Once downloaded, the department says to set up alerts and search through the app in its entirety to learn more about it.
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The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office has created a new app that provides real time crime updates. ‘TheSheriffApp.com’ App offers quick access to topics of public interest. The app allows you to set up notifications to personalize it for you and access information such as registered sex offenders, inmate information, employment information with applications, a link for schools throughout the county,…

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Shots Fired At A Football Game In Georgetown County

The motivation behind the events remain unclear but the Georgetown County School district is working with Georgetown County Police to provide as much information as they can.
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Georgetown County School District Superintendent Keith Price released a statement addressing shots fired at a football game. On Friday, the game between Georgetown High School and Andrews High School was canceled during half-time after a fight broke out between a small group of students near the concession stand. While officers were addressing the fight, shots were fired in the parkinglot…

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Man Arrested In Connection To A Fatal Shooting Incident

An investigation led to the arrest of 78-year-old Sturgeon Locklear who was detained and charged with second-degree murder.
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A man has been arrested and charged in a fatal shooting incident. On Sunday, Robeson County Deputies reported to the 500 block of Old Landing Road in Maxton in reference to a person shot around 2p.m.. Upon arrival, 55-year-old Phillip Locklear was found dead at the scene. An investigation led to the arrest of 78-year-old Sturgeon Locklear who was detained…

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Florida Prepares To Be Hit By Storm Idalia

Out of an abundance of caution, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of local emergency in over 30 counties so far.
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Tropical storm Idalia is strengthening as it heads toward Florida and could become a Category 3 storm as it approaches the coast with heavy rains, high winds, and damaging storm surge. As it intensifies, life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are becoming likely for portions of Florida. The storm’s arrival has prompted the state to deploy water rescue teams as…

Simone
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Simone Biles Breaks Record With 8th All-Around National Title

Even after a long absence from major competition, Biles dominated the field and locked up the all-around crown with a 15.400 in her floor exercise.
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Simone Biles made history after winning a record 8th all-around national title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The 26-year-old also became the oldest woman to ever win the championships when she finished 3.9 points ahead of Shilese Jones, the all-around silver medalist at last year’s world championships. The eighth title for Biles breaks the record that was set all the…

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Two Eye Drop Products Recalled Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination

People who have been using the drops with signs or symptoms of an eye infection should talk to their health care professional or otherwise seek medical care immediately.
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A recall has been placed on two separate brands of eye drops. The FDA warned people to stop using Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops. The agency found bacterial contamination in some of the tested products. FDA officials say using contaminated eye drops could result in minor to serious vision-threatening infections which could potentially become…

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Three Died In A Florida Shooting Believed To Be Racially Motivated

The suspect fatally shot the three at a Dollar General store in what authorities have called an anti-black hate crime.
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On Saturday, three people died in a shooting attack that is believed to have been racially motivated. The victims were identified as 19-year-old AJ Laguerre Jr., 29-year-old Jerrald Gallion, and 52-year-old Angela Carr, all African Americans. The gunman was identified as 21-year-old Ryan Palmeter, a white male. The suspect fatally shot the three at a Dollar General store in what…

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Three Marines Died After An Osprey Aircraft Crashed During Training Exercise

The 23 U.S. Marines on board the MV22B aircraft, were flying in support of Exercise Predators Run.
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Over the weekend, an Osprey aircraft crashed during military exercises in Australia. The 23 U.S. Marines on board the MV22B aircraft, were flying in support of Exercise Predators Run. Three died and five others were transported to the Royal Darwin Hospital to be treated for serious injuries. Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles said some of the other Marines were…

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