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3Feb

By Dayshaun PoweNo Comments

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Maduro Overthrown

The U.S. Has Invaded Venezuela and Removed President Nicolás Maduro from Power, but Many are Concerned That Ulterior Motives are at Play. By Dayshaun Powe Global News At around 2 a.m. local time on January 3, 2026, bombs were heard being dropped in Caracas and Higuerote, Venezuela. Shortly after, the US army's Delta Force had extracted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. By 4 a.m., they were already on board the USS Iwo Jima, with their final destination being the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York city, New York. This is where they currently are as they await trial. This, understandably, left many questioning what provoked this. But the tensions between the United States and Venezuela didn't suddenly appear. Tensions have been ste...

3Feb

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

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Meet the Editor

By Meghan Miglorie Feature My name's Meghan Miglorie, and I am honored to work as Editor-in- Chief for The Roddey-McMillan Record. I’m currently a junior at Winthrop and have been a staff writer for the RMR for two years. I’m pursuing my Bachelor of Arts in English with a double minor in Creative Writing and International & Global Studies. Last semester, I worked as a news intern for York County’s Post & Courier and currently host a radio show with Winthrop Eagle Air, MegxMixRadio. My long-term goal is to pursue a career in travel journalism. I want to share stories of culture and music, bring social issues to light, and share the joys of life. I love Winthrop and all of the opportunities it has provided to me. Working with student publications has shown me ...

2026 MLK Dream Keeper Award to Stacey Anderson

3Feb

By Chase DuncanNo Comments

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2026 MLK Dream Keeper Award to Stacey Anderson

VP of Rock Hill Bank of America Awarded MLK Dream Keeper Award for "Exemplary Displays of Committed Service" in the Community By Chase Duncan Local News The first words that Stacey Anderson, 2026 recipient of the Dream Keeper Award, spoke after receiving the honor named after civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. were the opening lyrics of Andraé Crouch’s 1972 song “My Tribute”. “How can I say thanks / For the things You have done for me? / Things so undeserved / Yet You gave to prove Your love for me; /The voices of a million angels /Could not express my gratitude /All that I am and ever hope to be / I owe it all to Thee,” Anderson said. The Dream Keeper Award is an honor bestowed annually by the Community Relations Council of the City of Rock Hill that “recognize...

3Feb

By Leanna Sheffield SheffieldNo Comments

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Minnesota Woman Killed by ICE

By Leanna Sheffield Politics On January 7th, 2026, 37 year old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. She was a mother of 3, Wife, prize winning poet, and loving daughter. News of this act of violence quickly spread around the country and caused controversy. When the video from the incident surfaced, many people immediately started placing blame. She was there as part of a legal, peaceful protest against ICE, however many people, including President Trump, called the incident “An act of domestic terrorism.” In my opinion, the incident is an example of the power from the government we are experiencing. I believe the death of Good could have been prevented with proper training and safety measures. After extensively reviewing the footage, I ...

3Feb

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

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Professor Spotlight

How One Professor is Advocating for Inclusion in The Classroom By Meghan Miglorie Feature “Diversity is more than just race or ethnicity […] it’s also about disabilities, mental health, socioeconomic background, and life experience.” – Dr. Katharine Hubbard Dr. Katharine Hubbard is a professor who is committed to preparing students for their future experiences in integrated communications, and enriching their classroom with acknowledgement and acceptance of students from every walk of life. Dr. Katharine Hubbard is an inspiring educator, dedicated to providing insight on diversity, cultural competence, and ethical practices in communications. With roots in Nebraska, Dr. Hubbard has dedicated their career to standing up for the representation of marginalized comm...