Author: Annelyn Russ

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…

Town Of McColl Appoints New Police Chief

Billy Stubbs has been tapped to replace former chief Bob Hale, who resigned with the rest of the department in November.

The town of McColl has appointed a new police chief nearly six months after its entire force resigned. Billy Stubbs has been tapped to replace former chief Bob Hale, who resigned with the rest of the department in November. Stubbs was on the town’s police force from March 2011 until July 2020. He has also worked for the Marlboro County…

Man Charged In Hit And Run That Left Motorcyclists Injured

Shortly after 5pm on Saturday, police responded to the area of S. Kings Highway on reports of a crash.

One man has been arrested in connection to a hit and run in Myrtle Beach. Shortly after 5pm on Saturday, police responded to the area of S. Kings Highway on reports of a crash. Several witnesses reported that a vehicle was traveling south on the highway when it attempted to make an unlawful u-turn from the middle lane. It cut…

Driver Believed To Be Intoxicated Resulting In Fatal Motorcycle Crash

The crash occurred shortly before 2am on Sunday along the Highway 17 North off-ramp at Sea Mountain Highway.

A motorcycle crash in North Myrtle Beach resulted in the death of one person and left another injured. The crash occurred shortly before 2am on Sunday along the Highway 17 North off-ramp at Sea Mountain Highway. An investigation determined the driver was speeding at 100mph onto the ramp from 17 North toward Sea Mountain. The driver attempted to stop, leaving…

Investigation Opened Into Fatal Lumberton Shooting

40-year-old Corey Clark was found suffering from gunshot wounds.

A shooting in Robeson County resulted in the death of one person. The incident unfolded around 1:20am Monday near Wilson Street in Lumberton. 40-year-old Corey Clark was found suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to UNC Health Southeastern where he later died. Investigators are working to learn more and anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to…

Planet Fitness Offers Free High School Summer Pass

The pass will be honored starting on June 1 until August 31.

Planet Fitness announced the return of its free High School Summer Pass. Teens ages 14 to 19 can now pre-register for a free online or in-club membership. Participants will have access to a range of strength equipment, free fitness training, teen-specific workout plans, and the Planet Fitness app featuring hundreds of on-demand exercises. Those under the age of 18 must…