Author: Annelyn Russ

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…

Deceased Man Identified In Florence Nightclub Shooting

A disturbance broke out at Qulture Bistro on East Palmetto Street that resulted in gunfire.

The deceased victim of a Florence nightclub shooting has been identified. Around 3am on Sunday, a disturbance broke out at Qulture Bistro on East Palmetto Street that resulted in gunfire. Six people were injured with gunshot wounds and their current conditions are unknown. The man who died was identified as 39-year-old Melvin Gibson. He was the security guard of the…

Trump Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Four-Day Middle East Trip

The Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman greeted Trump as he landed at the airport in the Saudi capital.

President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia Tuesday kicking off a four-day Middle East trip with a focus on dealmaking. The Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman greeted Trump as he landed at the airport in the Saudi capital. The two leaders went on to sign more than a dozen agreements to increase cooperation between their governments’ militaries, justice departments and cultural…

Baby Food Sold At Publix Recalled Due To Possible Lead Levels

GreenWise Pear Kiwi, Spinach and Pea Baby Food products are produced by Bowman Andros LLC.

Publix has placed a voluntary recall on some baby food products. GreenWise Pear Kiwi, Spinach and Pea Baby Food products are produced by Bowman Andros LLC. They were distributed to Publix grocery stores across several states including North and South Carolina. The recall was placed after a routine sampling discovered potential contamination with elevated levels of lead. The products were…

Trump Signs Order Aiming To Lower Drug Prices In The U.S.

Trump said the goal is to equalize and pay the same as what Europe pays.

President Trump sign an executive order Monday that aims to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S.. The order directs the Health Department, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to broker new price tags for drugs over the next month. If deals are not reached by the 30-day deadline, Kennedy will be called on to develop a new…

Deputy AG Todd Blanche Appointed Acting Librarian Of Congress

“Todd is an excellent attorney who will be a crucial leader in the Justice Department, fixing what has been a broken system of justice for far too long,” Trump said.

President Trump’s former lead attorney in his New York hush money case has been tapped to take on a leading position. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has been appointed to the role of acting Librarian of Congress. The Library of Congress houses the Congressional Research Service. It provides non-partisan information to assist in the drafting of legislation, and the copyright…