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Body Discovered This Morning in Florence Near Family Dollar

A body was discovered this morning in Florence near a Family Dollar. Around 2:45 a.m. the unidentified victim was found on Lucas Street. They reportedly died of gunshot wounds, however police have reason to believe the shooting did not occur at the location in which the victim was found. Authorities have not released any information on a potential suspect or…

Suspect Apprehended After Committing Double Homicide in Georgetown County

The suspect who committed a double homicide yesterday evening has been apprehended. Georgetown County authorities responded to the scene of the shooting around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Indian Hut Road and Highmarket Street. They found two deceased victims and a third who was injured. It’s believed the suspect shot them following a fight about a car crash. The…

Congressional Hearings Conclude for Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

Yesterday marked the final day of congressional hearings for Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The 63-year-old was thoroughly grilled over changes he made within the United States Postal Service since his appointment in May. It’s suggested DeJoy purposefully implemented changes that effectively slowed down mail delivery. These changes in turn may impede the 2020 presidential election which is expected to receive…

Jerry Falwell Jr. Withdraws Resignation Amid Rumors of Wife’s Scandalous Affair

Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. has reportedly withdrawn his resignation as president of Liberty University. The 58-year-old’s announcement comes two weeks after he was placed on administrative leave by the school’s board. He faced heavy criticism after posting a suggestive photo of himself drinking with his wife’s assistant. Falwell said the photo was a joke and claims he was put…

First Night of Republican National Convention Full of Passionate Speeches

The first night of the Republican National Convention was full of passionate speeches and harsh warnings. South Carolina looked good last night as former Governor Nikki Haley arguably delivered the most effective case for President Trump. She noted in particular his powerful foreign policy and beliefs in a righteous America. Also moving, was when the night concluded with South Carolina…

Protests Near RNC in Charlotte Continue for Third Night in a Row

Protests in Charlotte continued last night for the third night in a row. It appears demonstrators are pushing back against the Republican National Convention which is scheduled to begin tonight. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers confirmed they moved barricades, construction cones and trash cans, as they attempted to impede traffic. It’s also believed officers were assaulted while intervening. So far, two people…

Man Arrested for Shooting at Marlboro County Deputy

A suspect has been taken into custody for shooting at a Marlboro County Deputy. The officer was responding to numerous 911 calls from a residence on Gravel Pit Road in Bennettesville. Upon arrival, he was confronted by the suspect, James Taylor, who began yelling from inside the home. The situation escalated after Taylor started firing through a window. The deputy…