New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker set a new record for a speech delivered on the Senate floor. Booker took to the floor Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able.” It wasn’t until 25 hours and 5 minutes later that the 55-year-old finished speaking. It set the record for the longest continuous Senate…
Former Yankees star Brett Gardner’s teenage son’s cause of death is still under investigation. 14-year-old Miller Gardner died on March 21. His body was found in a hotel room in Costa Rica where he was vacationing with family members. He reportedly died peacefully in his sleep. Miller’s initial cause of death was presumed to be asphyxiation after a possible intoxication…
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant children who are in the U.S. without a parent or guardian. On March 21, the administration terminated a contract with the Acacia Center for Justice, which provides legal services for unaccompanied migrant children under 18 through a network of legal aid groups that subcontract with the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on 160,000 men aged 18 to 30, the highest number of recruits since 2011. Those included are being called to serve a year in the military. The move comes after Putin said Russia should increase the overall size of its military to almost 2.39 million and its number of active service-men to 1.5 million….
Tuesday is April Fool’s Day and the city of Conway is known for having an annual prank. This year, the city renamed other nearby cities, counties, and even the state. City spokesperson June Wood said, by executive order, they’ve renamed a few local areas. She said, “we will now have Conway Forest, Conway Beach, North Conway Beach, Conway County,” adding,…
A winning Powerball ticket from Saturday’s drawing was sold in Darlington. The ticket worth $50,000 was sold at the Walmart Fuel Kiosk located at 1451 S. Main Street. The ticket matched four numbers including 7-11-21-53-61. Players have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
A yoga fundraiser is going down this weekend to benefit local children. Neal & Pam’s and ‘Be Soulfish’ teamed up to offer a ‘Soulflow’ event. The beginner level yoga class will take place on the beach. Participants will then head to Neal & Pam’s for brunch. The funds will go toward the Children’s Recovery Center that helps abused children throughout…
Plans are in discussion to revitalize the former International Paper Mill site in Georgetown County. The mill recently closed, leaving over 700 employees without jobs and impacted hundreds of families and businesses. Senator Stephen Goldfinch is leading the initiative and said the most promising prospect for the site is a biomass plant. It would generate energy from tree waste, similar…
One man is dead after a hit and run incident in Robeson County. At around 6:40am Monday, police responded to E. Second Street near the intersection of N. Rozier Street in Lumberton. 46-year-old Jimmy Tilley was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop. He did not survive the injuries he sustained. Further details remain limited as investigators are working…
The Final Four left standing in the women’s NCAA Tournament have been revealed. Three No. 1 seeds in the field secured their spots. UCLA beat out LSU 72-65 on Sunday to secure their place. That same day, South Carolina gained a victory over Duke with a final score of 54-50. On Monday, Texas beat TCU 58-47 to make it into…
