FLORENCE, S.C. -- Florence County deputies discover nearly seven pounds of cocaine after stopping a woman traveling northbound on I-95 for speeding. After deputies discovered reasonable suspicion for criminal activity, they conducted a consent search of the vehicle, where they discovered cocaine in an aftermarket compartment in the vehicle, according to a release from the Florence County Sheriff's Office. Carmen Denisse Garcia Roman of Orlando is charged with trafficking cocaine and is in custody at the Florence County Detention Center pending a bond hearing, according to the release.

I spent nearly two years there between 2017 and 2022, most of it living with Kikuyu-speaking households which voted overwhelmingly for President William Ruto in 2022. President William Ruto salutes during the Kenya Airforce 60th Anniversary Celebrations at Moi Base Eastleigh in Nairobi County. President William Ruto during a past national day celebration in Nairobi. Pressure is mounting on President Ruto to crack the whip on some of his Cabinet Secretaries and senior officials. Whatever happens next, Ruto’s re-awakening of class identities has shifted the character of Kenya’s politics in ways even he could not have predicted.

Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) party wants the Public Service Commission to review the entire human resource with the view of scrapping “unnecessary positions.”MDG party leader David Ochieng’, who is also the MP for Ugenya constituency, said the review will go a long way in taming extravagance in government. “We must stop rewarding the homeboys from the public purse and adhere to meritocracy in appointments to the public service,” he maintained. Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Chairperson Lyn Mengich on Wednesday said the commission would "freeze" the salary increases for state officers due to "the current realities of the economy". The public service wage bill stood at Sh1.1 trillion in the financial year that ended June 2023. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has urged the SRC to propose strategies for slashing the public wage bill to curb government spending.

Rid your cabinet and government in general of those functionaries named in corruption, waste, fraud and abuse of public resources;3. Undertake and facilitate the audit of our public debt, enabling public participation in an inclusive, transparent and accountable manner;5. We Muslim leaders and the entire Muslim community remain available to provide counsel, advice and any assistance within our means. Our message to Gen ZsYou represent the feelings, the spirit, the rage and the aspirations of an overwhelming majority of our people. As your elders, parents and kith and kin, we remain at your disposal for guidance, counsel and any other assistance within our means.

TOKYO: It resembles a malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway's new humanoid employee was designed with nothing more sinister than a spot of painting and gardening in mind. Starting this month, the machine with a crude head and coke-bottle eyes mounted on a truck -- which can drive on rails -- will be put to use for maintenance work on the firm's network. Its operator sits in a cockpit on the truck, "seeing" through the robot's eyes via cameras and operating its powerful limbs and hands remotely. For now, the robot's primary task will focus on trimming tree branches along rails and painting metal frames that hold cables above trains, the company said. The technology will help fill worker shortages in ageing Japan as well as reduce accidents such as workers falling from high places or suffering electric shocks, the company says.

TOKYO: It resembles a malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway's new humanoid employee was designed with nothing more sinister than a spot of painting and gardening in mind. Starting this month, the machine with a crude head and coke-bottle eyes mounted on a truck – which can drive on rails – will be put to use for maintenance work on the firm's network. Its operator sits in a cockpit on the truck, "seeing" through the robot's eyes via cameras and operating its powerful limbs and hands remotely. For now, the robot's primary task will focus on trimming tree branches along rails and painting metal frames that hold cables above trains, the company said. The technology will help fill worker shortages in ageing Japan as well as reduce accidents such as workers falling from high places or suffering electric shocks, the company says.

She is looking for a man she fell in love with at Davido's wedding. Photo Credit: @_divine_chidimma, Instagram/@davidoSource: UGCOn Tuesday, June 25, afrobeats singer Davido and his lover Chioma walked down the aisle in a lavish Lagos wedding. Divine Chidimma, a Nigerian lady, had attended the wedding and revealed a man stole her heart. Decor at Davido, Chioma's weddingMeanwhile, TUKO.co.ke previously reported that Davido and Chioma’s wedding started trending on social media for various reasons, including the party venue. Several white and gold chairs surrounded the decorated white tables, and lovely chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were adorned with gold drapes and white flowers.

Samsung has unveiled its 2024 Neo QLED 8K and 4K, OLED TV line-up at the local Unbox & Discover event at Capital Club in Nairobi. The Neo QLED 8K also boasts AI features that understand and adapt to user needs. The Neo QLED 8K QN800D is available in sizes of 65, 75, and 85 inches. The Neo QLED 4K is available in one model, QN85 D, and in sizes of, 55, 65, 75, 85,. The 2024 Neo QLED 4K lineup brings cutting-edge innovations from the Neo QLED 8K flagship TVs, elevating the viewing experience with ground-breaking features powered by the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor.

Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UNHaitian Prime Minister Garry Conille told the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that the arrival of the first Kenyan police officers under a U.N.-backed mission marked a critical stage to restoring security in a country ravaged by gang violence. “The arrival of the first contingent of the Multinational Security Support kicks off a new era in Haiti,” Conille told diplomats in New York. Without substantial additional funding, BINUH said, the mission will be unable to complete a 12-month deployment, whose initial mandate ends in October. Most illegal guns seized in Haiti, and across the wider Caribbean, have been traced back to the United States. “We do not see the current embargo doing anything to prevent the flow of arms from the U.S.,” Nebenzia said.

Voters are casting their ballots on Thursday in the first UK-wide vote since 2019, with Labour tipped to win the keys to 10 Downing Street. Polling places are open from 7am to 10pm, with results expected in the early hours of Friday. The outlook is much less clear north of the border, with Labour looking to end more than a decade of SNP domination at Westminster. Mr Sarwar cast his vote at Pollokshields Burgh Hall in Glasgow on Thursday morning, accompanied by his wife Furheen and son Aliyan. Scotland boasts a number of the more intriguing local battles in this election, including the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East seat.

The club, known as Kesgrave Panthers, had fielded 18 competitors for the event, which took place in Hull. In addition, Kesgrave won the overall club championship, which is the fourth year in a row it has achieved this accolade. Kesgrave Cycle Speedway Club has its home at the KWMCC sports field on Twelve Acre Approach in Kesgrave, with youngsters and adults meeting regularly to train over the 70 metre track. Kirsty Spurgeon , from Kesgrave Panthers, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled with the results of this year’s Championship – both on a club basis, and for individuals. VetsWednesfield 29 1stBirmingham 27 2nd (after a run off with Great Blakenham)Great Blakenham 27 3rdLeicester 25Newport 22Kesgrave 15Vets Kesgrave : Matt Parr, Steve Hammond

A nationwide clampdown on illegal cooking gas (LPG) refilling plants has recovered 26,000 cylinders in the past three years that compliant brand owners blame for losses of Ksh1.2 billion yearly. The first batch of 6,000 LPG cylinders has been returned to brand owners. The multi-agency team impounded an LPG tanker, LPG refill equipment and an unassorted number of empty LPG cylinders lined up for refilling. > How Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi Became a BillionaireThe raid also seized a mini-lorry loaded with refilled LPG cylinders ready for distribution to the market. EPRA warned that any offending facility will see their LPG refill equipment impounded and LPG refill licences revoked.

Diplomats from China and Russia on Wednesday called on the United States government to urgently combat the alleged flow of illegal firearms to Haiti. Speaking during the United Nations Security Council meeting in the US, the ambassadors faulted President Joe Biden's administration for reportedly failing to block the illicit trade of firearms. According to the Chinese and Russian ambassadors, most illegal guns seized in Haiti, and across the wider Caribbean, have been traced back to the United States. While responding to the claims, the United States ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas, clarified that the US government was actively working to enforce the arms embargo. Meanwhile, Haiti's Prime Minister who also attended the meeting, commended the United States and the United Nations for stepping up to salvage the Carribean nation.

SA's oil and gas industry is waiting with bated breath to hear if TotalEnergies will indeed exit the gas discoveries off the coast of Mossel Bay – a move which would follow hot on the heels of Canadian giant CNR International, which washed its hands of the project a few days ago. As a multinational oil and gas major, TotalEnergies is the operator of block 11B/12B, holding a 45% stake. It is responsible for carrying out all prospective activities. A $400 million investment in exploration has yielded two major discoveries there — a one billion barrels equivalent gas find at the Brulpadda well in 2019, followed by another major discovery at the nearby Luiperd well in 2020.

SHAH ALAM: Newly-elected Kuala Kubu Baharu state rep Pang Sock Tao was sworn in as a first-term assemblyman at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly today. Pang later said she was excited and honoured to be at the State Assembly. The second sitting of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly, which began today, is scheduled to end on July 18. Pang, who is married to Yap Bing Yew, 32, won the Kuala Kubu Baharu seat with a 3,869 majority on May 11 with a voter turnout of 61.51%. The seat fell vacant following the death of incumbent Lee Kee Hiong of DAP on March 21 from cancer.