A deadly armed robbery in Robeson County is under investigation. The incident occurred at a residence in Maxton early yesterday morning. When police arrived, they found the victim, 34-year-old Alexander Locklear, injured with a gunshot wound. Unfortunately, Locklear later died from his injuries after being transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital. The Robeson County Sheriff’s office have not named a suspect…
A family of three was shot in Red Springs, North Carolina late last night. A couple and their infant child were at a stoplight at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Main Street when a “dark-colored vehicle drove up on the driver’s side and began firing a high powered weapon” into their car. The 27-year-old male driver and infant were…
Last night, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program reform bill. It was previously approved in the House in an almost unanimous decision at 417-1. The legislation officially titled the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act” is meant to provide more flexibility and accessibility for small businesses affected by the pandemic in terms of loan forgiveness. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer…
Multiple leaders spoke out yesterday against President Trump’s recent actions. Most notably, was that of former Defense Secretary James Mattis who said “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people. Does not even pretend to try. Instead he tries to divide us. We are witnessing the consequences of three years…
Almost 20,000 new cases of the coronavirus were reported yesterday. Yesterday also saw almost 1,000 more deaths. This brings the total deaths now to over 107,000 with 1.8 million infected in the U.S. It was also announced this morning 43 million Americans are now unemployed. Fortunately, Dr. Anthony Fauci has predicted we should expect about a couple hundred million doses…
All four officers involved in the death of George Floyd were arrested and charged yesterday evening. The announcement was made by lead prosecutor and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. He said, “George Floyd mattered. He was loved. His life was important. His life had value.” Former officers Tou thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and…
The Grand Strand continued to see peaceful protests yesterday afternoon. North Myrtle Beach saw a protest that ended with ten minutes of kneeling. People demanded justice not only for George Floyd, but other people killed by police including Breonna Taylor and Eric Garner. Even more peaceful protests are expected to take place over the next few days, including two in…
Horry County Schools have announced tomorrow will be the end of their student meal pick-up and delivery services. But have no fear, because they are simply being replaced by the summer food program which will begin similar services a week from now, June 9th, and last until July 30th. Meal pick-ups will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays will have…
Over $50,000 dollars in drugs were seized during a traffic stop in Pawleys Island. 29-year-old Delano McDowell Jr. was pulled over Monday night by agents with the 15th Circuit Drug Enforcement Unit. Upon smelling marijuana, they searched his car then discovered 659 grams of meth pressed into 2,100 pills as well as 50 grams of marijuana, both packaged for sale….
Three people have been charged following a series of drive-by shootings. 27-year-old Joshua Spain faces ten counts of attempted murder and numerous other serious charges after police were led to believe he was involved in three incidents on Palmetto Street, Kitty Lane, and HWY 548 back in April. It was noted Spain had a long history of arrests and was…
