Author: Annelyn Russ

Surfside Beach Memorial Day Celebration

You can dress up your cart in patriotic colors and prizes will be awarded to the most decorated participants.

Surfside Beach is hosting events to celebrate Memorial Day. Their annual Golf Cart Parade will take place Monday at 11am. You can dress up your cart in patriotic colors and prizes will be awarded to the most decorated participants. Candy will be thrown out to those in attendance. They will lineup on Dogwood North before turning onto 16th Avenue North,…

Darlington Co. Police Chase Ends In Crash

Christopher Smith was taken into custody and charged with reckless driving and failure to stop for blue lights.

A police pursuit in Darlington County ended in a crash Tuesday. Shortly after 11am, deputies were asked to assist the Hartsville Police Department in reference to a reckless driver traveling in a red corvette. The vehicle was driving at a high speed through Hartsville. It was heading southbound down Highway 151 before turning down Highway 52 Bypass. Traffic along that…

UTV Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Leaves Two Dead

The driver and passenger of the UTV were pronounced dead at the scene.

A UTV crash in Darlington County resulted in the death of two people. Shortly after 3am Tuesday a Kawasaki side-by-side was heading north on S. Center Road when it struck the side of a tractor-trailer that was traveling west on Highway 34. The driver and passenger of the UTV were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck…

Two-Vehicle Crash Results In Florence Co. Deputy Death

A GMC SUV was heading south on 301 while a Ford SUV was traveling north when they collided.

A Florence County deputy is dead following a crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon. The accident unfolded in the area of 301 Deer Processing on Olanta Highway between Meadow Prong and Langston Roads. A GMC SUV was heading south on 301 while a Ford SUV was traveling north when they collided. The driver of the Ford was identified as Nate Ansay,…

Three Arrest Made In Investigation Into Officer Involved Shooting Incident

A juvenile was arrested at one of them where various items were collected.

Three people have been arrested in relation to the officer-involved shooting in Myrtle Beach. On April 26, 18-year-old Jerrius Davis opened fire into a crowd in the 900 block of N. Ocean Boulevard. He was shot and killed by a police officer during the commotion. Those who were taken into custody were not directly linked to the shooting, but are…

NFL Players Approved To Play Flag Football 2028 Summer Olympics

The resolution aims to support the "growth of flag football both domestically and internationally.”

The NFL has approved a resolution that allows players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics. The resolution passed unanimously. It permits NFL players to try out for the Olympic Flag Football teams while limiting the total number of players. The 32 clubs will allow up to one of their players to play on each country’s team. The NFL’s international…

Cucumbers Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak

They were sold across 15 states including North and South Carolina. 

A recall has been placed on cucumbers due to a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections. The vegetables were grown by Bedner Growers Inc. based out of Florida and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc.. The cucumbers have been distributed to restaurants, wholesalers, retailers and distribution centers since April 29. They were sold across 15 states including North and South…

Over 5,000 Baby High Chairs Sold On Amazon Recalled

It was found that the restraint system is not attached to the product and the locks or latches can fail.

More than 5,000 baby high chairs sold exclusively on Amazon were recalled. Boyro Baby manufactured the baby chairs that have been recalled due to the risk of serious injury or fatal fall and for being an entrapment hazard. It was found that the restraint system is not attached to the product and the locks or latches can fail. The opening…

NMB Memorial Gardens 74th Annual Memorial Day Event

Entertainment and refreshments will kick off at 10:30am with the service starting at 11am.

North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens will be hosting their 74th Veterans event. The annual Memorial Day Service Celebration will take place Monday at the gardens located at 4360 Big Barn Drive in Little River. Entertainment and refreshments will kick off at 10:30am with the service starting at 11am. Everyone is invited to attend and encouraged to bring a lawn chair…

North Myrtle Beach Traffic And Beach Regulations

Barricades will be placed by the North Myrtle Beach Public Works Department starting on Friday.

Ahead of Memorial Day the city of North Myrtle Beach released information to know regarding traffic and beach regulations. Around 100,000 people are expected to visit during the holiday weekend. There will be an increased presence of officers, including supplemental officers from other agencies in the state. As for traffic, barricades will be placed by the North Myrtle Beach Public…