Author: Annelyn Russ

17-Year-Old Found Deceased In Horry County

Officers responded to a location on Stallion Court on reports of a recent shooting.

An investigation is underway after a teen was found dead inside a vehicle in Horry County. Officers responded to a location on Stallion Court on reports of a recent shooting. Upon arrival, a Chevrolet Tahoe with a South Carolina license plate was located. The body of 17-year-old Jamarion Jackson was discovered deceased. It was determined that he died around 3:30…

Amazon Prime Days Kick Off

The sales event will run through July 11 totaling to a full 96 hours of deals, the longest Prime Day run yet.

Amazon Prime Day kicked off Tuesday. The sales event will run through July 11 totaling to a full 96 hours of deals, the longest Prime Day run yet. Online shoppers can find deals across more than 36 categories, including electronics, kitchen, beauty and apparel. The deals will come and go throughout the event, and the best bargains tend to sell…

TSA To Remove No-Shoe Rule In Security Checks Across Some Airports

The no-shoes rule was implemented by TSA nationwide following a 2006 incident.

TSA is making a change to security checks across several airports in the U.S.. The change appears to be a phased approach in which a few airports will no longer require shoe removal during the security check process. The first airports to test the move include Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and Piedmont Triad International Airport in North…

IRS To Allow Churches And Nonprofits To Endorse Political Candidates

The decision was determined in a court filing intended to settle a lawsuit filed by two Texas churches and others.

The IRS announced that churches and other houses of worship registered as tax-exempt non-profits can endorse political candidates to their congregations. The decision was determined in a court filing intended to settle a lawsuit filed by two Texas churches and others. Non-profit organizations have been prohibited from endorsing candidates or otherwise intervening in campaigns for political offices. That was part…

Trump Plans To Send More Weapons To Ukraine

"We're going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves," Trump said.

President Trump said that his administration is planning to send additional defense weapons to Ukraine amid its war with Russia. “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump said. Trump said the shipments will consist of “defensive weapons, primarily.” He added it comes as Ukraine is “getting hit very…

Death Toll Rises Amid Devastating Texas Floods

Camp Mystic is notably one of the most devastated areas in which 27 campers and counselors did not survive.

The death toll continues to rise as search and rescue efforts are underway in Texas. Over the weekend, around 20 inches of rain fell across several parts of the state prompting major devastating floods. At least 104 people have been found deceased across six counties. In Kerr County alone, 84 of those deaths include 56 adults and 28 children. Camp…

CCU Alum Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Wins The Women’s 100m

The win helped the Georgetown, South Carolina native to remain undefeated for 2025 outdoor season.

Coastal Carolina University alumni Melissa Jefferson-Wooden took the women’s 100m at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic on Saturday. The Olympic gold & bronze medal track & field star crossed the line first in 10.75, just outside her world lead. The win helped the Georgetown, South Carolina native to remain undefeated for 2025 outdoor season and was her first ever Wanga Diamond…

Wave That Flag Festival Postponed Until Labor Day Weekend

Wave That Flag is hosted by the Georgetown County Parks and Rec Department and coordinated by VibeTime.

The ‘Wave That Flag Festival’ was rescheduled after tropical depression Chantal hit the Grand Strand. The laser-light show aimed to wrap up the festive 4th of July weekend and was going to take place at Retreat Park in the Litchfield community of Pawleys Island Sunday. Wave That Flag is hosted by the Georgetown County Parks and Rec Department and coordinated…

South Carolina Gas Prices Drop

The average cost fell 11 cents per gallon and sits at $2.72 as of Monday.

The average price of gas in South Carolina dropped over the past week. The average cost fell 11 cents per gallon and sits at $2.72 as of Monday. Prices are 1.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 47.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The cheapest station in the state was priced at $2.41…

Man Faces Charges In Connection To Fatal Dillon Co. Shooting

Around 4:30am on Friday, police responded to a shooting in the McLeod area of Dillon County.

One man is facing charges in connection to the death of one person. Around 4:30am on Friday, police responded to a shooting in the McLeod area of Dillon County. Upon arrival, one victim was found dead but their identity was not publicly released. Later that day, 21-year-old Devon Hunt turned himself in to the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. He is…