(AP) – The Hong Kong-based conglomerate that operates ports near the Panama Canal has agreed to sell shares of its units that operate the ports to a consortium including BlackRock Inc., after President Donald Trump alleged Chinese interference with the operations of the critical shipping lane.

Representatives from CK Energy cut the power from poles leading into the CHS Ag Barn after high winds caused two lines to be knocked down. CDN | Staff Photo

Tuesday’s brutal winds of almost 25 miles per hour with gusts of almost 50 mph in Clinton resulted in two power pole lines going down by the Clinton High School Ag Barn.

(AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of condemned man Brad Sigmon, clearing the way for Friday’s firing squad execution.

Police tape encircled the parking lot of TH Rogers Tuesday evening after an individual died after a report of shots fired. It is believed the incident is related to a homicide that took place earlier in the day at the Primavera Apartments.

Following reports of shots fired Tuesday evening at the parking lot of TH Rogers on U.S. Highway 183/Fourth Street, Clinton Police Chief Luis De La Torre has confirmed one fatality and three arrests made.

In 1836, the Alamo mission and fortress compound in Texas fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.

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