Annelyn Russ, Author at WFXB

North Korean Hackers Blamed For Cryptocurrency Theft

The hackers stole around $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange.

February 25, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

North Korean hackers are behind a sophisticated hack involving crypto currency. The hackers stole around $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange. The attackers compromised one of Bybit’s offline cold wallets in what was possibly a supply chain attack, insider threat, or a sophisticated private key compromise. The blame was tracked to North Korean hackers…

Federal Judge Blocks Two Agencies From Disclosing Information To DOGE

The personal information that was accessed includes bank account numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth and addresses.

February 25, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

A federal judge agreed to temporarily block two federal agencies from disclosing sensitive information to Musk’s DOGE. The judge ruled that the Department of Education and the Office of Personnel Management likely violated the privacy act by disclosing people’s personal information to DOGE without their consent. The personal information that was accessed includes bank account numbers, social security numbers, dates…

Federal Employees Could Face Termination If Fail To Respond To Email

Many high ranking agencies and departments encouraged their employees to refrain from responding in disapproval of the request.

February 25, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

Elon Musk is giving federal employees another chance to respond to an email. Last week, federal workers were given a deadline to respond to an email recapping all of the accomplishments they made in their position. Many high ranking agencies and departments encouraged their employees to refrain from responding in disapproval of the request. However, Musk said failure to respond…

NACUFS Live Culinary Competition

The chefs will be representing colleges and universities from the North East and Mid-Atlantic regions.

February 24, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

A top chef style competition is set to be held in Myrtle Beach Monday night. The ‘National Association of College and University Food Services’ is hosting a live culinary competition during their spring conference. 11 chefs from 11 universities will be showcasing their cooking skills under pressure as they prepare dishes in a timed showdown. The chefs will be representing…

CCU’s President Departs To Take On Position At WVU

Coastal Carolina's board has already called a committee to initiate a national search for his replacement.

February 24, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

The president of Coastal Carolina University is leaving for another school. Dr. Michael Benson has been selected to be the next president at West Virginia University. The West Virginia board of governors voted 15-2 to have him replace Gordon Gee, who is retiring. Benson has acted as CCU’s president for the past four years after taking on the role in…

Skeletal Remains Found In Robeson County

The remains were submerged in a flooded pit beneath an abandoned water plant.

February 24, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were found in Lumberton. Around 4pm on Friday, the Lumberton Police Department and Robeson County Sheriff’s Office reported to the area of 600 Water Street. The remains were submerged in a flooded pit beneath an abandoned water plant. The Fayetteville Police Department’s dive team were called to the scene to assist in recovering…

Crash Results In Death Of One Person And Left Another Injured

The driver was taken to McLeod Hospital in Florence by a helicopter.

February 24, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

A crash in Darlington County resulted in the death of one person. Around 8:30pm Sunday night a Toyota Sedan was traveling along Indian Branch Road near just outside of Hartsville. The car veered off the right side of the road and struck a ditch before overturning. The driver was taken to McLeod Hospital in Florence by a helicopter. Their current…

Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life Of One Person

40-year-old Robin Richardson was taken to a hospital where he later died.

February 24, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

A single-vehicle crash in Horry County claimed the life of one man. Around 7:30am on Saturday, a Ford pickup truck was heading down Beverly Road near Pawley Swamp Road when the driver veered off the left side. It hit a mailbox and a fence before traveling off the right side of the road, flipped multiple times and struck a ditch…

Turkey To Export Eggs To The U.S. Amid Shortage

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects it to take months to replace lost flocks and egg prices will likely rise an additional 20%.

February 24, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

The U.S. is turning to another country for assistance amid the egg shortage. The bird flu outbreak has resulted in the deaths of 140 million egg laying birds in America since 2022. 17 million died in November and December alone. The deaths have impacted the egg market prompting limited supply and high prices. A carton of a dozen large grade-a…

Tesla Places Recall On Over 376,000 Vehicles

The recall was issued due to the vehicle's electronic power-assisted steering that could become overstressed.

February 24, 2025

Annelyn Russ,

Tesla has placed a recall on over 376,000 vehicles. The recall covers some 2023 Tesla Model 3s and some 2023 Model Ys. The recall was issued due to the vehicle’s electronic power-assisted steering that could become overstressed, causing potential loss of steering when the vehicle starts accelerating again after coming to a stop. No crashes or injuries have been reported…

Author: Annelyn Russ

North Korean Hackers Blamed For Cryptocurrency Theft

The hackers stole around $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange.

Federal Judge Blocks Two Agencies From Disclosing Information To DOGE

The personal information that was accessed includes bank account numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth and addresses.

Federal Employees Could Face Termination If Fail To Respond To Email

Many high ranking agencies and departments encouraged their employees to refrain from responding in disapproval of the request.

NACUFS Live Culinary Competition

The chefs will be representing colleges and universities from the North East and Mid-Atlantic regions.

CCU’s President Departs To Take On Position At WVU

Coastal Carolina's board has already called a committee to initiate a national search for his replacement.

Skeletal Remains Found In Robeson County

The remains were submerged in a flooded pit beneath an abandoned water plant.

Crash Results In Death Of One Person And Left Another Injured

The driver was taken to McLeod Hospital in Florence by a helicopter.

Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life Of One Person

40-year-old Robin Richardson was taken to a hospital where he later died.

Turkey To Export Eggs To The U.S. Amid Shortage

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects it to take months to replace lost flocks and egg prices will likely rise an additional 20%.

Tesla Places Recall On Over 376,000 Vehicles

The recall was issued due to the vehicle's electronic power-assisted steering that could become overstressed.

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Author: Annelyn Russ

The hackers stole around $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange.

The personal information that was accessed includes bank account numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth and addresses.

Many high ranking agencies and departments encouraged their employees to refrain from responding in disapproval of the request.

The chefs will be representing colleges and universities from the North East and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Coastal Carolina's board has already called a committee to initiate a national search for his replacement.

The remains were submerged in a flooded pit beneath an abandoned water plant.

The driver was taken to McLeod Hospital in Florence by a helicopter.

40-year-old Robin Richardson was taken to a hospital where he later died.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects it to take months to replace lost flocks and egg prices will likely rise an additional 20%.

The recall was issued due to the vehicle's electronic power-assisted steering that could become overstressed.

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