Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Faces Charges Following New Year’s Eve Incident

56-year-old Willie Bartelle allegedly pointed a firearm at several people.

One man is facing multiple charges following a New Year’s Eve incident. The situation unfolded along Baby’s Lane in the Pamplico area of Florence COunty. 56-year-old Willie Bartelle allegedly pointed a firearm at several people, assaulted someone by hitting them in the head with the gun, and fired the weapon in a home with children present. Bartelle was charged with…

Woman And Boyfriend Charged After Abuse Of Elderly Mother

On November 20, the 78-year-old woman suffered head, neck, and collarbone injuries.

A woman and her boyfriend have been charged in connection to the assault of an elderly woman. On November 20, the 78-year-old woman suffered head, neck, and collarbone injuries. She was treated by EMS before being airlifted to a more advanced hospital due to the severity of her injuries. Jennifer Coleman allegedly pushed her boyfriend’s mother down and attempted to…

IHOP Announces Bottomless Pancakes Deal

The eatery is offering Bottomless Pancakes with the purchase of select breakfast combos.

IHOP has launched a deal that comes with the purchase of select breakfast combos. The eatery is offering Bottomless Pancakes with the purchase for dine-in only customers. The deal “cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion, including IHOP Rewards Stack Market redemptions.” The Bottomless Pancakes offer is only valid per person, per order and includes Buttermilk Pancakes only.

Chick-fil-A Launches Items In Honor Of 80th Anniversary Celebration

Chick-fil-A added Frosted Sodas and Floats to start the year-long anniversary celebration.

Chick-fil-A is launching new menu items in honor of it’s 80th anniversary celebration. The fast-food chain is tapping into its “heritage” with food and drink offerings, throwback packaging and other surprises. Under the chicken nugget category, there are two new menu items available. Chick-fil-A also added Frosted Sodas and Floats to start the year-long anniversary celebration. Frosted Sodas are a…

Federal Agents Deploying To Minneapolis For Immigration Crackdown

The move could involve around 2,000 agents and officers from ICE's deportation branch and Homeland Security Investigations.

The Trump administration is deploying hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to Minneapolis. The move is part of its federal crackdown. It could involve around 2,000 agents and officers from ICE’s deportation branch and Homeland Security Investigations, the agency’s investigative arm tasked with fighting transnational crimes. Officials did not publicly specify what the operations will include but the plans…

Venezuela’s Maduro Pleads Not Guilty In U.S. Court

"I'm innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man, the president of my country," Maduro said.  

Venezuela’s Former PresidentNicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance after being detained by the U.S. military. Maduro is facing narco-terrorism charges that the Trump administration said was justification for his capture and removal to New York. Prosecutors unveiled a new four-count indictment against Maduro, his wife and Venezuelan officials after seizing the former president, alleging Maduro leveraged…

Highway Interchange Named After Former S.C. Governor

David Beasley served as governor from 1994-1998.

A highway interchange has been renamed to honor a former South Carolina governor. David Beasley served as governor from 1994-1998. He was honored with having the first interchange on Interstate 20 named for his service. Beasley was the second Darlington County native to become governor. His new honor is located at the interchange on I-20 at Highway 340. Since his…

Deputies To Conduct Two Day Training Exercises At Carvers Bay High

Students will not return to campus until Wednesday when classes are set to resume.

On Monday and Tuesday, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting training exercises. Teacher’s returned Monday for preparation days, but students will not return to campus until Wednesday when classes are set to resume. While students are out, the training will take place at Carvers Bay High School. People can expect an increased law enforcement presence in the area…

One Hurt After Fire Damages Four-Acres In Conway Area

The fire was contained and the cause is now under investigation.

A fire in Horry County damaged four-acres in the Conway area. Shortly after noon on Friday, fire crews responded to High Point Church Road on reports of an outside blaze that threatened nearby structures. The flames also damaged a residence and left one person hospitalized with injuries. The fire was contained and the cause is now under investigation.

19-Year-Old Arrested In Connection To Florence Co. Shooting

19-year-old Khamauri Fling was arrested and booked into the Florence County Detention Center Sunday night.

A man is facing multiple charges following a shooting in Florence County. The incident took place in the 100 block of North Aiken Drive. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. 19-year-old Khamauri Fling was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and breach of peace of an aggravated nature. Fling was arrested and…