Author: Annelyn Russ

Arrest
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Man Arrested After Shots Fired In Pawleys Island Area

A suspect reportedly fired a handgun into the air and the ground during a verbal altercation.
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One man was arrested in connection to a shooting in the Pawleys Island area. On Sunday night, Georgetown County authorities responded to reports of a suspect firing a handgun into the air and the ground during a verbal altercation. 44-year-old Eric Smith fled the scene as deputies arrived. A police pursuit took place eventually ending at a home on Parkersville…

Injured
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18-Year-Old Injured During Georgetown Co. Shooting

The incident unfolded near the Winyah "One Stop" convenience store on Highmarket Street in Georgetown.
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An 18-year-old was injured during an incident involving shots fired in Georgetown County. Monday night, a victim reported to emergency personnel at a local hospital that he was shot. The incident unfolded near the Winyah “One Stop” convenience store on Highmarket Street in Georgetown. Deputies reported to the scene where they failed to find evidence of a shooting or witnesses…

Dui
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Driver Involved In Fatal Crash Charged With Felony DUI

The passenger of the sedan was identified as 44-year-old Oshunda Quilin who died at a hospital.
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A crash in Florence County resulted in the death of one woman. The accident occurred Friday afternoon at the intersection of Firetower Road and Highway 76 east in Florence. A Toyota minivan was traveling east on 76 while a Chevrolet sedan was traveling north on Firetower. The sedan attempted to cross 76 when the vehicles collided. The driver of the…

Recall
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YoCrunch Yogurt Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Contamination

The recall coves YoCrunch products, including 6-ounce individual and packaged cups as well as 4-ounce four-packs.
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A popular yogurt sold across retailers nationwide has been recalled. Danone U.S. placed a recall on all of its YoCrunch yogurt products, including 6-ounce individual and packaged cups as well as 4-ounce four-packs. The recall was issued due to possible contamination of plastic fragments, up to an inch in size. It may have sharp edges and pose a dangerous choking…

Tariff
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U.S. Imposes 17% Tariff On Tomatoes Out Of Mexico

Mexico currently supplies around 70% of the U.S. tomato market, up from 30% two decades ago.
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The U.S. government has implemented a 17% tariff on most fresh tomatoes out of Mexico. The move came after an agreement was not reached following negotiations. Mexico currently supplies around 70% of the U.S. tomato market, up from 30% two decades ago. The import tax will reportedly help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry and ensure that produce eaten in…

Education
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SCOTUS Allows Trump To Continue Layoffs In Department Of Education

The high court's ruling is not final and the dispute could return to the justices.
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The Supreme Court voted to allow President Trump to resume efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. Since entering office, the administration has sought to lay off half of the Education Department’s workforce and move some of the agency’s core functions, such as managing student loans, to other federal departments. The 6-3 vote to allow the administration to resume, lifts…

Flood
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Flash Flooding Impacts Northeast And Mid-Atlantic Cities

No injuries or deaths have been reported at this time but several rescues have been conducted.
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Cities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic have been impacted by flash flooding after storms produced heavy rainfall. The storms prompted flash floods in the metropolitan areas from New York City to Washington, D.C., leading to road closures and a state of emergency declaration in New Jersey. In northern New Jersey, between three and 6.5 inches of rain fell, with continued…

Kentucky
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Fatal Kentucky Church Shooting Suspect Identified

A mother and daughter died while the other two victims and the trooper were taken to hospitals to be treated for injuries.
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The suspect of two separate shooting incidents in Kentucky has been identified. On Sunday, 47-year-old Guy House was pulled over by a state trooper on a terminal road at the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington. The traffic stop was conducted due to a license plate alert. During the stop, House shot the trooper and sped off leading to a nearly…

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‘Strike Of The Wind’ Performances By The Lumbee Tribe Of N.C.

The drama will be performed at the Adolph Dial Amphitheater at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center.
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An outdoor drama put on by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has kicked off. ‘Strike at the Wind’ has been a vital part of the tribe’s culture since 1976. The performance tells the story of the Lowrie War in 1865. That’s when Henry Lowrie led men in a seven-year battle against those he believed killed his father and brother….

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Lumberton Police Need Help Searching For Missing Woman

It was determined that she was last seen July 2 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.
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Lumberton police are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing woman. 62-year-old Robin Bridgett-Blackmon was initially reported missing to Farimont police but Lumberton authorities took over. It was determined that she was last seen July 2 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton. She is 5-foot-4 and weighs 210 pounds. She has has gray and black hair and brown…

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