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Motocross Race Crash Leaves Rider With Serious Injuries

The rider reportedly veered left of the course and struck a tree nearly half-a-mile from the roadway.
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A motorcycle crash in Florence County left one person seriously injured. The crash happened just before 11am Sunday near Sandy Lane Drive in the Johnsonville area. The Johnsonville Rescue Squad responded to the scene in which one person was involved in a motocross race. The rider reportedly veered left of the course and struck a tree nearly half-a-mile from the…

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Woman Identified As Victim Of Fatal New Year’s Eve Crash

A 2008 Pontiac Sedan veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree.
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The victim of a New Year’s Eve crash in Marlboro County has been identified as a 37-year-old woman. The crash occurred along Outlaw Lane near Mt. Zion Church Road in the Tatum community. A 2008 Pontiac Sedan veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree. Nicole Long was pronounced dead at the scene. She was the…

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Jay Doyle Sworn In As Mayor Of Georgetown

Jay Doyle won as a third-party candidate, making history as the first Forward Party mayor.
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The city of Georgetown officially swore in Jay Doyle as mayor. Doyle won as a third-party candidate, making history as the first Forward Party mayor. The party touts its priorities as free people, a vibrant democracy, and thriving communities, ditching party politics. “I want to increase the economic vitality of the area. Our median income is extremely low; we have…

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14-Year-Old Injured In New Year’s Day Shooting

The 14-year-old was struck twice in the leg and was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries.
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A teenager was shot after a party on New Year’s Day in the Maxton area. Shortly after midnight, police responded to a location after multiple people were involved in an incident involving shots fired. Eight different vehicles were struck by bullets. The 14-year-old was struck twice in the leg and was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries…

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Woman Arrested In Killing Of Boyfriend

Around 11pm, police responded to the 1100 block of Oxendine Road in Pembroke.
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One woman is facing charges after a domestic dispute turned deadly on New Year’s Eve. Around 11pm, police responded to the 1100 block of Oxendine Road in Pembroke on reports of disorderly conduct. Upon arrival, 22-year-old Lacota Locklear was found deceased. His girlfriend, 28-year-old Joanna Deese, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and discharging a weapon within an enclosure…

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President Trump Comments On His Health Amid Concerns

The 79-year-old said he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors have recommended.
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President Trump has publicly commented on his health amid growing concerns. The 79-year-old said he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors have recommended, blaming the medication for the visible hand bruises that have sparked questions regarding his health. Trump explained saying, “they say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood…

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Venezuela Open To U.S. Negotiations Regarding Drug Trafficking

Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said the country is open to negotiating an agreement with the U.S. to combat drug trafficking. Maduro reiterated that the U.S. wants to force a government change in Venezuela and gain access to its vast oil reserves through the months long pressure campaign that began with a massive military deployment to the Caribbean Sea. “The U.S….

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40 Killed, Others Injured During Swiss New Year’s Celebration

Investigators believe sparkling flares atop champagne bottles started the blaze at a bar at the resort.
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A fire at an Alpine ski resort in switzerland left 40 people dead and 119 others injured during a New Year’s celebration. Investigators believe sparkling flares atop champagne bottles started the blaze at a bar at the resort. Authorities say their main theory is that a “flashover” triggered a rapid explosion during which everything in the room ignites almost simultaneously….

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Barefoot Swing Bridge To Undergo Annual Yearly Maintenance

The lane reduction will last throughout the month of January.
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Starting Monday, the Barefoot Swing Bridge in North Myrtle Beach will undergo its annual yearly maintenance. Commuters in the area can expect travel delays in the area with implemented traffic control measures in place to support the upcoming work. Traffic on the bridge is reduced to one lane as crews work. The lane reduction will last throughout the month of…

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Fire Damages One Acre In Florence County

No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is now under investigation.
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A fire damaged around one acre of grass in Florence County. On Saturday, fire rescue crews responded to the intersection of Irby Street and Effingham Highway in the Howe Springs area. Officials were called to investigate a large column of black smoke but discovered a structure fire at a storage building in which crews were able to contain preventing further…

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