Author: Annelyn Russ

Hands
News, The Latest

Helping Hands Of Myrtle Beach To Host Food Drive

You can drop off your donations Friday from 6-10am at the Veterans Cafe located along Northgate Drive.
Annelyn Russ,

Helping Hands is set to host a food drive at a Myrtle Beach restaurant. You can donate items such as canned goods, cereals, pasta products and more. The organization is also accepting baby formula, baby food and personal care items. Please refrain from donating glass items. You can drop off your donations Friday from 6-10am at the Veterans Cafe located…

Publix
News, The Latest

Publix To Open First Florence Location

It will be located at the Northeast Corner of Palmetto Street and Ebenezer Road.
Annelyn Russ,

A popular grocery store chain is opening its first Pee Dee location. Publix signed a lease for occupancy near downtown Florence. It will be a nearly 47,000 square-foot site located at the Northeast Corner of Palmetto Street and Ebenezer Road. It is expected to bring 140 jobs. A specific opening date has not been determined at this time.  

Plezi
News, Sports, The Latest

Steph Curry And Michelle Obama Launch New Sports Drinks

The drink comes in three flavors including tropical punch, lemon lime and orange mango twist.
Annelyn Russ,

A former first lady and current NBA star have teamed up to release a new sports drink. Michelle Obama and Steph Curry have created a new drink called ‘PLEZI Hydration.’ Obama said the drink was made with the help and expertise of registered dietitians and has more potassium, half the sugar and less sodium. The drink comes in three flavors…

Ssa
News, The Latest

SSA To Withhold 100% Of Benefit To Recover Outstanding Overpayments

Payments won’t resume until the scheduled benefits match the overpayment amount.
Annelyn Russ,

A major change regarding the Social Security Administration kicks off Thursday. The clawback rate set by President Biden was 10%. But starting Thursday, the SSA will start to withhold 100% of a person’s monthly benefit to recover any outstanding overpayment amount. The acting Commissioner of Social Security said it is the agency’s duty to “revise the overpayment repayment policy back…

Geren
News, The Latest

DHS Pausing Review Of Some Green Card Applications

DHS says the goal is to better identify fraud and address public safety as well as national security concerns.
Annelyn Russ,

The Department of Homeland Security is halting review of green card applications for some refugees and asylum seekers. The directive from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is expected to impact refugees who have already been approved to enter the United States, as well as those granted asylum after petitioning for the protection in immigration court. DHS says the goal is…

Fema
News, The Latest

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Intends To “Eliminate” FEMA

FEMA coordinates disaster response in the immediate aftermath of storms and also assists with longer-term recovery.
Annelyn Russ,

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced intentions to “eliminate” the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA coordinates disaster response in the immediate aftermath of storms and also assists with longer-term recovery. A recent White House executive order fell short of getting rid of the agency, instead calling for a review of disaster response policies. The order calls on Noem to propose…

Tariff
News, The Latest

President Trump To Impose 25% Tariff On Auto Imports

The White House claims the tariffs would encourage domestic manufacturing but could also impact automakers
Annelyn Russ,

President Trump is planning to impose a 25% tariff on auto imports coming into the U.S.. The White House claims the tariffs would encourage domestic manufacturing but could also impact automakers that depend on global supply chains. The White House expects the tariffs will raise $100 billion in revenue annually and lead to more factories opening in the U.S.. The…

Funds
News, The Latest

Trump Administration Pulls Back State And Local Health Funding

The reasoning behind the pull back comes after the end of the COVID pandemic, as much of the grants were issued for a limited purpose to assist during that time.
Annelyn Russ,

The Department of Health and Human Services is canceling billions of funds in federal grants that state and local health departments use. The departments were using the money to track infectious diseases, health disparities, vaccinations, mental health services, and other health issues. The reasoning behind the pull back comes after the end of the COVID pandemic, as much of the…

Cool
News, The Latest

Gov. McMaster Announces Winner Of Coolest Thing Made In S.C.

E. & J. Gallo Winery's High Noon Sun Sips won the "coolest thing made" in South Carolina this year.
Annelyn Russ,

Gov. Henry McMaster revealed which product was voted the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina.” The Manufacturing Madness contest was created in 2022 by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. It highlights the innovation and craftsmanship of products made in the state. The four finalists this year included, Fiber Optic Cable – AFL, Duncan 787 Dreamliner – The Boeing Company,…

Logo
News, The Latest

Surfside Beach Is Calling All Artists For Fishing Pier Logo Contest

March 31 is the last day to enter. You must be 18 or older and have an original, non-AI generated design to be accepted.
Annelyn Russ,

The town of Surfside Beach is hosting a contest calling all artists and creators to participate. The pier committee is searching for someone to create their new logo. Entries will be judged on uniqueness, and eye-catching art that captures the spirit of sun, sea, sand and family combined with the vibrant community. The winner will receive a free annual fishing…

Related Posts