A crash in Horry County resulted in the death of one person. The accident occurred around 9:40pm on Sunday night along Highway 378 in Conway. 26-year-old Fausto Patishtan struck another car with his vehicle and was pronounced dead. His cause of death was ruled as blunt force trauma. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is still investigating the incident.
An investigation is underway following a shooting incident in Robeson County. Around 6pm Wednesday night, police were called to the area of Warren Street in Red Springs. Upon arrival, a 16-year-old male was found deceased at the scene. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Red Springs Police Department to learn more information. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms…
There were many winners announced at the 33rd ESPY awards Wednesday night. The Philadelphia Eagles were named the team of the year after winning the Super Bowl. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the Oklahoma City Thunder won Best Athlete in men’s sports as well as Best NBA Player. Gymnast Simone Biles won Best Athlete in women’s sports. Caitlin Clark won Best WNBA…
The U.S. State Department escalated its warning against travel to Iran. The intensified warning comes amid ongoing tensions following recent military exchanges between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. The operations targeted Iranian facilities, including nuclear sites, triggering retaliatory missile strikes from Iran against Israel and a U.S. airbase in Qatar. The new warning highlights the “continuing severe risks” associated with…
The Lowcountry Food Bank added a new amenity to its partner food pantry, North Strand Helping Hands. The location now has 28 food lockers to fill with free, healthy food for neighbors to access outside of regular food pantry operating hours. The food locker system uses order ahead software that is available through feeding America-member food banks like the Lowcountry…
McAlister’s Deli locations will be celebrating the 16th annual Free Tea Day Thursday. The offer applies to sweet tea, unsweet tea, tea-lemonade, flavored teas, and one flavor shot per tea. The deal is limited to one tea per person for in-store orders, while online orders are limited to four teas per order. The offer is only valid July 17 at…
The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach kicked off a new event for kids. The restaurant will now be hosting two Pirates and Princesses Breakfast events daily from 9am-10am through August 15. It features dancing, a show, eating, treasure hunting and adventure. Participants will be provided with their very own pirate or princess gear. It is an all-you-can-eat menu that…
One man was arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle and using it to sell drugs. On Monday, Robeson County deputies pulled over a black Dodge Charger on Asa Road in Lumberton. During the traffic stop, it was discovered that the car had been flagged as stolen. Officials then proceeded to search the car finding cocaine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia. The…
A domestic dispute in Robeson County resulted in the death of one person. Around 4pm Tuesday, police were called to the 100 block of Lambshire Drive and Cedar Grove Road outside Lumberton. Upon arrival, 38-year-old Edel Yost was found deceased at the scene. The incident was an apparent shooting that is being investigated. No arrests have been announced at this…
The National League won the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. After finishing nine innings all tied up, the game was decided by a swing-off for the first time. In the impromptu home run derby, the teams picked three players to each take three swings. Brent Rooker hit two homers to lead things off for the American League. Kyle Stowers responded…
