Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Arrested For Breaking Into A Home And Stealing Presents

Homeowners noticed forced entry upon their door and reported their home broken into and their children's Christmas gifts stolen.

A man is accused of breaking into a home and stealing Christmas gifts in Marlboro County. 47-year-old, Richard Johnson, was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary, malicious damage to property, petty larceny, as well as receiving or possession of stolen property. At a home on Trails Edge Road, homeowners noticed forced entry upon their door and reported their home broken…

Woman Discovered A Sick Bald Eagle In Her Driveway

The woman rushed the bird to a Georgetown County Fire Station for help.

A woman in Georgetown County discovered a sick Bald Eagle in her driveway. The woman rushed the bird to a Georgetown County Fire Station for help. Crews at Station #9 called a bird sanctuary in Awendaw. The Center for Birds of Prey agreed to allow the woman to drive the animal to them so that it could be evaluated and…

Argentina Crowned Champions Of The 2022 World Cup

Argentina won their third World Cup after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties.

After one of the most exciting games in World Cup history, a new champion has been crowned. On Saturday, Croatia took The World Cup 2022 bronze after an action-packed match with Morocco ended 2-1 in the third-place playoff. On Sunday, Argentina won their third World Cup after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties. The final game was full of…

Elon Musk Created Twitter Poll To Decide His Future

Musk Tweeted a poll promising to follow through on whatever the platform users voted.

Elon Musk could be stepping down as the head of Twitter shortly after being appointed. On Sunday, Musk Tweeted a poll promising to follow through on whatever the platform users voted. The Tweet read, “Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll.” The poll then had a “yes” and “no” option…

Many Injured On Flight After Encounter With “Severe Turbulence”

Eleven of the injured reportedly suffered serious conditions. Most injuries were head injuries, lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness.

On Sunday, at least 36 people were injured on a Hawaiian Airlines flight. A plane travelling from Phoenix to Honolulu experienced “severe turbulence.” The encounter occurred 15 to 30 minutes before the plane landed carrying 278 passengers and 10 crew members. 20 of those injured were transported to emergency rooms, and among those was a 14-month-old child. Eleven patients reportedly…

El Paso Declares State Of Emergency

It was stated that issuing the state of emergency declaration would allow the city on the U.S. border with Mexico, access to additional resources that could become necessary.

The mayor of a Texas city has declared a state of emergency as issues rise at the Southern Border. As ‘Title 42’ ends on Wednesday, concerns have grown as to how the city of El Paso will handle the expected large amount of migrants that attempt to cross the border. Mayor Oscar Leeser, issued the state of emergency declaration to…

Missing American College Student Found Safe

The student was finally found safe in Spain where he reportedly and voluntarily has been for the past few weeks.

The American college student studying abroad, who was reported missing after several days of no contact, has been found safe. Kenny DeLand Jr. was studying abroad at the University of Grenoble Alpes in France. He was reported missing on November 29th. Over the weekend DeLand was finally found safe in Spain where he reportedly and voluntarily has been for the…

The Conway Police Department Is Fully Staffed

For the first time in nearly a decade the Conway Police Department has 65 certified police officers.

The Conway Police Department is now fully staffed for the first time in nearly 30 years. Conway Police Chief, Dale Long, now oversees a full staff of 65 certified police officers. He shared that it would not have been possible without support of the city approving the funding needed to bring in new officers to keep up with the growth…

Sami’s Law Passed The U.S. House

A bill was introduced in 2021 that would require ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft, to deploy enhanced verification systems.

A few years ago, a University of South Carolina student was killed after accidentally entering a vehicle under the impression it was her Uber ride home. 21-year-old, Samantha Josephson was kidnapped and killed by Nathaniel Rowland in 2019 after Rowland pretended to be her ride-share driver. A bill was introduced in 2021 that would require ride-share companies like Uber and…

Shooting Investigation Opened For Search Of Suspects

The shooting took place in the area of 16th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard around 12:30p.m.

Officials are searching for suspects in connection to a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon. The shooting took place in the area of 16th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard around 12:30p.m. Witnesses noticed officers going in and out of a room on the third floor of the Wave Rider Resort. The suspects fled the scene on foot. One person was injured…