Author: Annelyn Russ

Lamar High School Football Coach Departing

The coach will now head to Westwood High School in Blythewood.

The head football coach at Lamar High School is resigning. Coach Stephen Burris is departing from the Silver Foxes after two seasons of running the program. During his time with the school, Burris gained an overall 18-8 record and lead the team to a regional title in 2023. He will now head to Westwood High School in Blythewood to become…

Second Arrest Made In Connection To Fatal Hookah Lounge Shooting

35-year-old Robert Fields received aid on the scene. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A second arrest has been made in connection to a fatal shooting in Florence County. The incident unfolded on September 14 at the Absolem Hookah lounge located on Second Loop Road. When officers arrived, 35-year-old Robert Fields received aid on the scene. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. In February, Trevor Johnson was arrested and…

Deadline To Claim Your Share Of $1 Billion Unclaimed 2021 Tax Refunds

The refunds belong to those who did not file their Form 1040 federal income tax return for their taxes filed in April of 2022.

The IRS announced around $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds could become property of the U.S. treasury. 1.1 million Americans are urged to take action soon to claim their share of an estimated $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 tax year. The refunds belong to those who did not file their Form 1040 federal income tax return for…

T-Mobile Reaches Settlement Over Data Breach Lawsuit

T-Mobile denied any wrongdoing in the data breach, but agreed to pay $350 million to settle.

T-Mobile has agreed to pay customers their share of a settlement from a 2022 class action lawsuit. A cyberattack in August of 2021 sparked customers to sue the phone company after personal data. 76 million t-mobile customers’ names, addresses and social security numbers were possibly compromised. T-Mobile denied any wrongdoing in the data breach, but agreed to pay $350 million…

Zelenskyy Accuses Russia Of Prolonging War After Ceasefire Proposal

The Kremlin is reviewing details of the White House’s proposal that came after the talks between Ukraine and the U.S..

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of “seeking to prolong the war.” Zelenskyy took to social media to say, “regrettably, for more than a day already, the world has yet to hear a meaningful response from russia to the proposals made.” – The leader is referring to the potential 30-day cease-fire that Ukraine has agreed to after discussions with…

Long-Term Canadian Visitors Must Register With U.S. Government

The new visitor registration rules for Canada will go into effect on April 11.

The U.S. is cracking down on long-term visits from Canadians by requiring them to register with the government. Those who are over the age of 14 who stay in the U.S. for longer than 30 days will now need to apply for fingerprinting with authorities. The move comes amid a trade war between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. after President…

The Market Common Hosts First St. Patrick’s Day Crawl

If you complete the bingo card, you have a chance to win the grand prize pot of gold.

The Market Common is hosting its first ever St. Patrick’s Day crawl. Festivities kicked off at the beginning of this month and will run through Tuesday. Everyone is encouraged to pick up a bingo card at participating businesses and explore the community. The challenges on the card include selfies, appetizers and festive drinks. For each bingo you complete, you can…

Man Charged With Felony DUI Following Fatal Crash

Troopers found several open containers in his vehicle and "detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from him."

A man has been arrested in connection to a crash in Horry County. The accident took place at around 3:15am on Sunday along Highway 57 near the intersection with Highway 90 just outside North Myrtle Beach. A GMC truck was heading north when it struck an SUV traveling south. 63-year-old Tammy Blanton was the driver of the SUV. She was…

Three Arrested After “Shots Fired” Call Prompts School Lockdowns

The suspects were identified as 19-year-old Brandon Davis, 18-year-old Ty'Sean Coe and 20-year-old Miyon Mungo.

A Darlington County shooting prompted several schools to be put on lockdown. Just before 2pm on Monday, police were called to the area of Society Avenue on reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officials were informed that a white Honda was involved in the shooting, which was seen at W. Carolina Avenue and 6th street. A traffic stop was attempted…

Former HCS Employee Arrested On Drug Related Charges

50-year-old Aaron Musick was found with a white powdery substance on school property.

A former P.E. teacher at Waterway Elementary School has been arrested. On Friday, 50-year-old Aaron Musick was found with a white powdery substance on school property. The discovery comes after staff reported concerning behavior to law enforcement. When officers arrived on the scene, a witness claimed that Musick had been acting differently and appeared to be in an “altered state…