Author: Annelyn Russ

Details Released After Arrests Of Two CCU Basketball Players

Joshua Beadle and Nadjrick Peat were each charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Further details have been released following the arrest of two CCU men’s basketball team members. Joshua Beadle and Nadjrick Peat were both arrested by Conway police on Tuesday. They were each charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to warrants, on March 15, police met with a woman at a hospital who reported that she had been sexually assaulted the…

Investigation Underway After Human Remains Found In Robeson Co.

Robeson County officials responded to the 100 block of Blanks Road in St. Pauls.

An investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains. Thursday night, Robeson County officials responded to the 100 block of Blanks Road in St. Pauls on reports of skeletal remains being found. The Fayetteville Police Department’s Missing Persons and Homicide Divisions were notified and provided information and evidence. Further details are limited as the incident remains under investigation. Anyone…

Police Pursuit Ends In Fatal Motorcycle Crash

The Suzuki was heading north on Highway 31 when it ran off the road and struck a tree.

A police pursuit in Horry County ended in a fatal crash Thursday. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle along Highway 22. The biker failed to stop leading police to pursue it. During the chase, the Suzuki was heading north on Highway 31 when it ran off the road and struck a tree. Horry County Fire Rescue…

Netflix To Raise Streaming Plan Prices Again

The increased prices will be applied to both existing and new members.

Netflix is raising prices for the second time in a little over a year. Under the new plan pricing, Netflix’s Standard with Ads will now coast $8.99, a $1 increase. The Standard plan, with no ads and viewing up to two devices, is rising by $2, from $17.99/month to $19.99. The Premium plan, that has no adds and allows simultaneous…

Trump’s Signature To Appear On U.S. Currency

Trump will become the first sitting president whose name will appear on currency.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, President Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent’s signature will also be on the currency. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are on a path toward unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar dominance, and fiscal strength and stability,” Bessent said. He added,…

Toyota Recalls More Than 140,000 Vehicles

The recall was placed due to a fault in the vehicle's rearview camera

Toyota has placed a recall on over 140,000 vehicles. The recall covers 2022-2025 Lexus NX350 and NX250 vehicles, as well as 2023-2026 RX350 and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. It was placed due to a fault in the vehicle’s rearview camera, which may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The issue could increase the risk of crash. Owners can…

Senate Unanimously Approves Proposal For DHS Funding

The legislation would fund all of DHS except Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

The Senate has unanimously approved a proposal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The legislation would fund all of DHS except Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, which Democrats have refused to vote for without significant changes to immigration raids and deportation practices. The deal comes after a 42-day funding lapse has caused travel chaos, and…

New SeaBasil Thai & Seafood Restaurant To Host Grand Opening

The official grand opening will be held Friday at 4pm.

There’s a new eatery option in the Carolina Forest area. SeaBasil Thai & Seafood has been celebrating its grand opening this week. The restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine as well as Thai dishes mixed with Italian, American and Indian style foods. The menu includes foods from comforting favorites to fresh seafood creations. The official grand opening will be held Friday…

Rapper Arrested In Horry Co. On Domestic Violence Charge

The rapper is best known for his songs 'Panda' and 'Timmy Turner.'

A rapper behind several hit songs was arrested in Horry County. Sidney Selby III, who goes by the stage name ‘Desiigner,’ was arrested on March 2. Police responded to a residence on Arbor Ridge Circle in Conway. Selby is accused of snatching car keys out of the pants pocket that the mother of his child was wearing. During the altercation,…

2 CCU Men’s Basketball Players Arrested

Joshua Beadle and Nadjrick Peat are being held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center.

Two players on the Coastal Carolina University men’s basketball team were arrested this week. Joshua Beadle and Nadjrick Peat, one of whom is the team’s leading scorer, are both listed as graduate students on the university’s website. They were both arrested by Conway police. The arrests come in response to warrants that were issued in connection to an off-campus incident…