Author: Annelyn Russ

Egg Prices Drop For First Time In Months

Though the cost has dropped, the average price for a dozen Grade A eggs hit a record high of $6.23 in March.

Prices of eggs in the United States fell for the first time in months. The overall cost of eggs dropped 12.7% last month. The decline marks the first month-to-month decrease since October. The price hikes over the last few months were in connection to a major bird-flu outbreak that significantly impacted American poultry farms and egg-laying hens. Though the cost…

Artificial Tears And Other Eye Products Recalled

Consumers who may have the recalled products are urged to refrain from use and contact AvKARE to return them.

A recall has been placed on over-the-counter eye drops and artificial tears solutions. The recall was issued for several AvKARE products as a result of manufacturing deviations that “may lead to products of unacceptable quality, and it is not possible to rule out patient risks resulting from use of these products.” The manufacturing deviations were discovered during an inspection by…

Judge Decides Resentencing For The Menendez Brothers

57-year-old Lyle and 54-year-old Erik were originally sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting their parents.

The infamous Menendez brothers, who were convicted in the 1996 murder of their parents, have been resentenced. 57-year-old Lyle and 54-year-old Erik were originally sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting Jose and Kitty Menendez in their California home. The brothers claim the killings came after years of sexual abuse by their father which was reportedly ignored…

Department Of Homeland Security Terminates TPS Program For Afghans

Afghans’ temporary protected status will expire on May 20 and the elimination of the program will take effect on July 12.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that the U.S. will terminate the Temporary Protected Status program for Afghanistan. The move could lead to the deportation of over 9,000 Afghans residing in the country. Noem said the conditions in Afghanistan have improved sufficiently to warrant the program’s termination. She added, that they no longer meet the requirements for a TPS…

Trump Announces Plans To Roll Back Sanctions On Syria

Trump said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan  had encouraged him to remove the sanctions.

President Trump announced plans to roll back sanctions on Syria. Trump said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan  had encouraged him to remove the sanctions. They had been imposed against the former Bashar Assad regime amid a civil war. Late last year, the Assad government was driven out of office by Syrian rebels. “The sanctions were brutal and…

Lee’s Inlet Kitchen 77th Anniversary Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The long-time staple is located at 4460 Highway 17 Business and is open Monday through Saturdays from 4:30-9pm.

A celebration was held in the Murrells Inlet community Monday in honor of a local eatery. Lee’s Inlet Kitchen had their 77th anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony. The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce assisted in hosting the event. The restaurant is, “Known for their fresh, locally sourced seafood and time-honored family recipes passed down for generations. Lee’s Inlet Kitchen has served…

New EMS Station Opens In Lower Florence County

It aims to help support the services in the Johnsonville, Pamplico, and Lake City communities.

A new EMS station has opened in Florence County. The Medic 8 Station is located on South Deerfield Road in the Johnsonville area. It aims to help support the services in the Johnsonville, Pamplico, and Lake City communities. The new facility will allow for operations to be from the old fire station on Broadway Street. Former County Council Member Roger…

City Of Conway Lifts Open Burning Ban

The lift means residents can resume outdoor burning within city limits.

The city of Conway has lifted its ban on open burning. The burn ban was placed due to increased fire risk in the area. The lift means residents can resume outdoor burning within city limits while following guidelines and precautions. Though conditions have improved, the city’s fire department is reminding residents to never leave a fire unattended, keep a water…

Several Apartments And Vehicle Damaged During Shooting

It's unclear how many people fired shots but victims reported hearing gunshots from multiple firearms.

A shooting incident in Horry County left several apartments and a vehicle damaged. Around 11:15pm on Sunday night, police responded to the 300 block of Swamp Bog Drive at the Walden Preserve apartments. The residences were struck by gunfire in a shooting that unfolded off of Highway 90. It’s unclear how many people fired shots but victims reported hearing gunshots…

Man Arrested After Shooting Victim In Thigh In Myrtle Beach Area

Surveillance footage showed the suspect waiting for the victim, and picked up the sound of a gunshot before the suspect fled the scene.

One man has been charged after shooting someone in the thigh in the Myrtle Beach area. On Saturday, surveillance footage captured a suspect shooting a victim with a Smith and Wesson handgun along Joseph Road. Surveillance footage showed the suspect waiting for the victim, and picked up the sound of a gunshot before the suspect fled the scene. The victim…