Author: Annelyn Russ

Socastee Heritage Festival 2026

The event will feature a slew of local vendors and food trucks as well as kids activities.

The 14th annual Socastee Heritage Festival is being held this weekend. The event will feature a slew of local vendors and food trucks as well as kids activities and two stages for live music and entertainment. The festival celebrates the area’s history and culture with a full day of family-friendly fun. There will also be a classic car show. The…

New Playground Officially Opens In Conway

The playground is one of the largest single-piece play structures in Horry County.

A new playground is officially open in Conway. The city’s Parks and Recreation opened the playground that is one of the largest single-piece play structures in Horry County. It features climbing and exploring exercises. Officials thanked restaurants, Hop N’ Wich and The Grumpy Monk, which donated the playground equipment. The playground is located at 1515 Mill Pond Road. Click here for more…

Police Pursuit Leads To Arrest Of Larceny Suspect

27-year-old Joshua Locklear was identified and officials attempted to initiate a traffic stop.

A police pursuit in Robeson County led to the arrest of one man. On Thursday, investigators responded to the area of Holly Swamp Church Road in Lumberton looking into several larcenies reported in the Moss Neck community. A large amount of stolen property was located and investigators conducted surveillance in an effort to identify those involved. 27-year-old Joshua Locklear was…

Body Of Fisherman Recovered From Marlboro Co. Pond

The deceased individual's identity has not been publicly released at this time.

Officials in Marlboro County recovered a body Thursday. The body of a fisherman was found in a pond on Mayberry Road near Tatum. The deceased individual’s identity has not been publicly released at this time. The incident remains in the early stages of a death investigation. Further details are limited at this time. Click here for more from WFXB.

Third Suspect Arrested Following Double Homicide In Dillon Co.

The deceased individuals were identified as 22-year-old Tyrese Smith and 18-year-old Ja'Quese Alford.

A third arrest has been made in connection to a double homicide that occurred in Dillon County. On March 23, a shooting unfolded on South 9th Avenue while another occurred on South 1st Avenue around the same time. The incidents were found to be connected. Several people were injured and taken to hospitals where two of the victims did not…

Loris Tractor Supply Store Closed Until Further Notice After Fire

The well-involved flames broke out around 4pm in the garden center of the store.

Fire crews responded to a Tractor Supply store in Loris Wednesday. The well-involved flames broke out around 4pm in the garden center of the store. The building was evacuated as crews worked on the scene. The building sustained smoke and water damage and will remain closed until further notice. No injuries were reported. Loris fire crews received assistance from the…

Second Arrest Made In Connection To Dillon Co. Double Homicide

The deceased victims were identified as 22-year-old Tyrese Smith and 18-year-old Ja'Quese Alford.

A second arrest has been made in connection to a double homicide that unfolded in Dillon County. On March 23, police responded to two shooting incidents that happened around the same area and same time. One took place along South 9th Avenue where a male victim was found suffering a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he…

Crash Involving Motorcycle Results In Death Of One Person

A Suzuki motorcycle was heading north on Hoffmeyer Road when it struck the rear of the Yukon.

A crash involving a motorcycle in Florence County claimed the life of one person. The accident happened around 8:30pm Wednesday. A GMC Yukon was traveling west on Chelsea Drive when it attempted to make a left onto Hoffmeyer Road. A Suzuki motorcycle was heading north on Hoffmeyer Road when it struck the rear of the Yukon. When officials arrived, the…

Highway 501 Crash Claims Life Of Florence Co. EMT

The deceased individual was identified as 36-year-old Ralph Fulmore Jr., a Florence EMT.

A crash in Marion County resulted in the death of one person. The situation unfolded around 5:30pm Wednesday along Highway 501 near Snipes Road. A Lincoln Navigator was heading south along 501 when they crossed over the centerline, striking a Chevrolet pickup that was traveling north. The driver of the Chevrolet did not survive the injuries they sustained. He was…