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Suspect found with more than 4 pounds of marijuana

She’ Franklin

A suspect was arrested after over four pounds of marijuana was found in a vehicle during a routine patrol check of the Cherry Road parking lot located near Winthrop University…

This week in American politics

Marley Bassett

President Joe Biden announced his plans for reforming current policy on marijuana with three steps on Oct 6. Biden announced a federal pardon for all those currently serving in prison…

Alumnus Charles Yearta to become new Chief of Police

Chase Duncan

Charles Yearta, the newly appointed Chief of Police at Winthrop University Police Department (WUPD), has over 15 years of service and is eager to continue his efforts for the safety…

UPDATED: Downed phone lines prevent attacked student from calling WUPD

Chase Duncan

A Winthrop student was physically assaulted by a non-Winthrop affiliated stranger on Wednesday night while phone lines were down across campus, preventing students from calling the Winthrop University Police Department…

Woman shot in face with Airsoft gun

The Johnsonian

On Sept. 23, an officer with Winthrop University Police Department responded to an incident involving a woman being shot in the face with an Airsoft gun. The victims, identified as…

Students call for healthier, more affordable meals in Culinary Council meeting Thursday

Ainsley McCarthy

Participants noted smaller portion sizes, a lack of vegetarian and vegan options, and restrictive hours of operation, among other concerns, stating that they “don’t trust” the quality of their food.…

WU Starbucks closed after 5 student workers test positive for COVID-19

Chase Duncan

Winthrop University’s Starbucks location was shut down Monday night for cleaning and sanitization after five student employees tested positive for COVID-19. The number of positive tested employees has risen to…

Suspect driving stolen car shot, killed after car chase to Cherry Road CVS

Ainsley McCarthy

Winthrop students received a WU ALERT on Sept. 13 at 5:12 p.m. stating that there was a “shooting incident in the vicinity of campus at CVS on Cherry Road.” The…

Black marijuana users arrested more than white marijuana users, Rock Hill Police Department statistics show

Spencer Horton

The 2020 Census shows that Black people make up 39% of Rock Hill’s population compared to 54% for white people, and yet, the Rock Hill Police Department’s 2020 Police Report…

Criminal Sexual Conduct Case Currently Under Investigation

She' Franklin

Warning: The following article depicts sexual violence. Winthrop University Police Department has issued an investigation into a sexual conduct case that occurred on Sep 10. According to the Reporting Officer(R/O),…