Author: Annelyn Russ

Arrest Made In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of 16 Y/O Boy

The teen was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

An arrest has been made in connection to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy. Around 11:30pm on Tuesday, Trey Wright was found lying in the road along N. First Neck Road near Johnsonville. The teen was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. An investigation revealed that a verbal altercation…

North Myrtle Beach Traffic During 4th Of July Fireworks Show

A small portion of the beach near the Cherry Grove Pier will also be closed off starting at 7pm.

The city of North Myrtle Beach has released details regarding traffic patterns during its upcoming 4th of July fireworks show. The event is set to occur on the holiday from 9:30-10pm at the Cherry Grove Pier. During that time, the 3500 block of N. Ocean Boulevard will be closed. Ocean Boulevard traffic will move north and southbound only. Drivers can…

Coastal Carolina University New Indoor Practice Facility

The $20 million facility is located at the end of University Boulevard connected to Highway 544.

Coastal Carolina University hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday celebrating its new indoor practice facility. The $20 million, 90,000-square-foot building offers space for training, events, and collaboration. It features a full-size synthetic teal turf field, a training room, video recording platforms, a coaches’ tower, and more. Besides athletic training, the facility will also be used for commencement staging, club and intramural…

HCFR Rescues Two People From Roof Of Car

One person was able to escape the vehicle but two people were in need of rescue.

Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a situation Thursday morning involving a vehicle crash. Shortly before 5am, authorities were called to the 5000 block of Highway 17 Bypass. Upon arrival, a vehicle was witnessed sinking in a pond. One person was able to escape the vehicle but two people were in need of rescue. They were trapped on the…

Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Horry County

A person was walking along Highway 501 at Carolina Forest Boulevard.

A crash involving a pedestrian resulted in the death of one person. Shortly after 11pm Wednesday night, a person was walking along Highway 501 at Carolina Forest Boulevard. They were struck by a 2015 Honda SUV that was heading north. The victim was walking westbound across the highway. The SUV driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and did…

ABCA & ATEC Honors CCU Head Coach Kevin Schnall

The title comes after he lead the team to many season accomplishments including a school record of 56 wins and more.

The head baseball coach for Coastal Carolina has been honored. The American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC have named Kevin Schnall as the 2025 East Region Coach of the Year. The title comes after he lead the team to many season accomplishments including a school record of 56 wins, a Sun Belt Conference Championship, Sun Belt Tournament Championship, a trip…

Myrtle Beach Park To Get Upgrades With Help From State Aid

The park is one of South Carolina's largest disability-accessible playgrounds.

A playground in Myrtle Beach is getting upgraded thanks to some assistance from state aid. Savannah’s Playground in the Market Common area first opened in 2016 and is named after Savannah Thompson, a local girl with Williams syndrome. The park is one of South Carolina’s largest disability-accessible playgrounds. On Tuesday, city council members accepted a $71,155 state Parks and Rec,…

NMB City Council Approves New Golf Cart Oridnance

Drivers must be at least 16-years-old with a driver's license and liability insurance.

The North Myrtle Beach City Council has approved a new golf cart law. The new ordinance allows golf carts to be driven on certain roads. The golf carts will be able to operate from sunrise to sunset on public highways and streets that have a speed limit of 35 mph or less. Drivers must be at least 16-years-old with a…

20 Injured After Lightning Strike At Lake Murray

It was reportedly a sunny day without rain, but the lightning stemmed from a random storm cloud that passed by.

Several people were injured after a lightning strike at Lake Murray in Lexington County Tuesday. Around 4:45pm, fire crews responded to the Dominion Beach Park and were met with 20 patients at the scene. 12 people in total were transported to hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Those hurt range from adults to children. The incident occurred after a bolt of…

Third Arrest Made In Connection To Fatal Shooting

16-year-old Jai'Mere Jordan did not survive the injuries they sustained.

Another arrest has been made in connection to a fatal shooting in Florence. Around 1:30am Thursday, authorities responded to N. Irby Street where two victims were found lying on the sidewalk after being shot. Both were transported to a hospital. One remains in critical condition but their identity has not been released. However, 16-year-old Jai’Mere Jordan did not survive the…