Author: Annelyn Russ

MLK Events During Annual Grand Strand Freedom Week

The week will feature activities including the MLK annual Parade, Community Youth Fair, Drum Major Awards, Breakfast and more.

There will be several events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 20th annual Grand Strand Freedom Week. The week will feature activities including the MLK annual Parade, Community Youth Fair, Drum Major Awards, Breakfast and more. The celebration is set to kick off at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot on Friday from 5-8pm with refreshments and live…

Conway Company Collects Items For California Fire Victims

Two crates will be out front until 5pm Wednesday.

A company in the Conway area is collecting items for victims of the Southern California wildfires. Cotton GDS is asking the community to come together, look through their closets and sort through items they may be willing to part with. They are collecting items such as adult and children’s clothing, hygiene products, diapers, new underwear and even toys. Two crates…

Large Non-Residential Structure Fire Damages Garage

The fire was reported around 6:20am along Rocky Lane off of Four Mile Road.

Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a “non-residential” structure fire in the Conway area Wednesday morning. The fire was reported around 6:20am along Rocky Lane off of Four Mile Road. The agency sent a second alarm to bring more resources to the scene. A large garage was on fire and was destroyed in the flames along with two vehicles….

Man Facing A Slew Of Charges After Myrtle Beach Barricade Incident

When police arrived, 30-year-old Devante Green barricaded himself and refused to surrender.

A man is now facing several charges after a barricade situation unfolded Tuesday near downtown Myrtle Beach. The incident occurred shortly before 7pm in the 300 block of 9th Avenue North. It involved someone pointing and presenting a firearm. When police arrived, 30-year-old Devante Green barricaded himself and refused to surrender. He was eventually taken into custody around 9:40pm. Green…

Darlington Co. Corrections Officer Injured In Inmate Involved Incident

A corrections officer was pushed by an inmate

A Darlington County Corrections Officer was injured during an incident involving an inmate Tuesday. Officials were informed about an incident regarding an inmate with a metal object at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center. Officers then responded by entering the pod where a corrections officer was pushed by an inmate, causing him to fall. The officer was transported to a…

FDA Proposes New Front-Of-Package Nutrition Label

The FOP label dubbed the "Nutrition Box" would complement the nutrition facts label that is required on most food packages.

The FDA is proposing to require a front-of-package nutrition label on most packaged foods. The new rule would provide accessible, at-a-glance information to help consumers quickly and easily identify how foods can be part of a healthy diet. The FOP label dubbed the “Nutrition Box” would complement the nutrition facts label that is required on most food packages. However, it…

Biden Releases Letter Ahead Of His Farewell Address

Biden's farewell address will be delivered Wednesday at 8pm.

President Biden released a letter to Americans to address his accomplishments over his four years in office ahead of his farewell speech. In the letter, he outlined that he came into office during the COVID-19 pandemic and an economic crisis. “We came together as americans, and we braved through it. We emerged stronger, more prosperous, and more secure,” the president…

Biden Administration Finalizes Rule Regarding China/Russia Tech In Cars

Beijing said it "firmly opposes" the U.S. move to effectively bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market.

The Biden administration finalized new rules for cracking down on Chinese and Russian made tech in connected cars. The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security discovered that certain technologies that appear in connected car features, such as internet connectivity integrated into a car’s automatic driving systems, “present an undue and unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.” The new rule…

Biden Announces $770 One-Time Payments For California Fire Victims

There is 14% containment of the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, 33% containment in Pasadena, and 100% containment in Ventura.

President Biden announced one-time payments for victims of the California wildfires as part of efforts to provide federal support. Biden said they are not waiting for the fires to burn out to start assisting the victims. He added people impacted by these fires are going to receive a payment of $770. The critical needs assistance program was activated last week….

Second Annual Caddy Day Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The Heart of Stoke Foundation organization that is hosting the event is on a mission to help underserved kids.

The Heart of Stoke Foundation is set to host their second annual golf fundraiser. The Caddy Day Golf Tournament will feature music, food, prizes, raffles, giveaways and of course golf. Tickets to participate cost $30 per player or $150 for a team of six. The event will be held at Topgolf in Myrtle Beach on January 20 from 7-10pm. The…