Author: Laura Pence

14-Year-Old Injured in Laurinburg Shooting

The shooting appeared to be isolated and further details remain limited as an investigation is underway. 

A juvenile is in critical condition after being shot at a home in Scotland County. Officials responded to the home near the 500 block of Turnpike Road around 3:20pm on Saturday. Upon arrival, a 14-year old was found suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital and is reportedly in critical but stable condition. The shooting…

Georgetown Native Wins Bronze at Paris Olympics

Melissa Jefferson made her mark in the Olympics!

A Georgetown native and former CCU student-athlete made her mark in the Olympics on Saturday. Melissa Jefferson took third place in the women’s 100-meter dash final, winning the bronze medal. She qualified for the Olympics at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials back in June. During her Olympic debut, she turned in the seventh-fastest time at 10.96 out of…

Charlotte-Area Man Dies After Being Pulled from Pool in Myrtle Beach

An investigation is currently underway to reveal more.

A man died after being pulled from a pool in Myrtle Beach Saturday night. 37-year-old Grace Mendonda was pulled from a pool at 1701 South Ocean Boulevard around 11:30pm. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Mendonda was visiting the area from Charlotte. An investigation is currently underway to reveal more.

Kayaker Rescued After Falling into Lumber River

Robeson County authorities were called to the area of Lowe Road around 8:30pm.

A man was rescued after falling into the Lumber River Saturday night. Robeson County authorities were called to the area of Lowe Road around 8:30pm. Upon arrival, they were informed that a pair of kayakers got separated during a thunderstorm. One of them was able to get to safety, but lost contact with their companion. Crews began the search and…

Man Facing Charges Following Fatal Crash in Horry County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

A man is now facing charges after a fatal crash occurred in Horry County. The head-on collision unfolded on East Highway 9 just before 11:00pm on Friday. 17-year-old Sean Herd was traveling south on the highway when a Jeep traveling north struck him near the intersection at Ferrell Road. Both vehicles caught fire as a result. The teen died at…

Are You Worried About Turning Into Your Parents?

Most of us will turn into our moms and dads at some point, whether we like it or not.

Most of us will turn into our moms and dads at some point, whether we like it or not. In a new poll, 27% of Americans say they’re worried they’re becoming their parents and the average person first realizes they act like them at 30 years old. The survey also asked which “travel habits” people are worried they picked up…

The Most Coveted Seats on a Plane

People said they'd pay an average of $33.59 to choose their seat in advance.

If your ideal spot on an airplane is a middle seat, you’re among a select group of very talkative people. The travel site Upgraded Points polled over 3,000 people to find the most coveted seats on planes. They showed each person the seating chart for a 737 plane and asked them to choose their top seat location. Eight of the…

Babies ‘R’ Us is Coming to Kohl’s

he retailer said the first of the Babies "R" Us at Kohl’s sections have already launched.

The shops will start to appear in Kohl’s locations over the next few months. The retailer said the first of the Babies “R” Us at Kohl’s sections have already launched. kohl’s reps say they’re aiming to make Babies “R” Us shops interactive and feature items from 90 brands.