Author: Annelyn Russ

High-Speed Police Pursuit Ends In Head-On Collision

The suspect continued west and drove at high-speeds into eastbound traffic.

A police pursuit ended in a crash in Robeson County Tuesday night. The Maxton Police Department initiated the chase that crossed into Scotland County through Laurinburg city limits. The suspect continued west and drove at high-speeds into eastbound traffic. They then collided head-on into another vehicle near Ida Mill Road. Additional details were not immediately available. It is unclear if…

18-Year-Old Arrested After Hit-And-Run Resulting In Injuries

The occupants on the mini-bike were a grandfather and his grandson. They were both taken to a hospital by EMS.

One man is facing charges after a hit and run incident in Marlboro County. On Saturday, officers responded to the intersection of Alpine and Redbud Streets. The crash involved a vehicle and a mini-bike. The occupants on the mini-bike were a grandfather and his grandson. They were both taken to a hospital by EMS. The adult sustained serious injuries and…

UNC To Take On TCU In Ireland Football Opening

It will mark the fifth consecutive season that college football begins the season with a game in Dublin.

The University of North Carolina will be kicking off next year’s football season across the pond. The Tar Heels will take on the Horned Frogs in Dublin, Ireland. The game will take place on August 29, 2026. It will mark the fifth consecutive season that college football begins the season with a game in Dublin. The goal is to bring…

Max Starts Cracking Down On Password Sharing

The streaming giant launched the Extra Member Add-on Feature priced at $7.99 a month.

Max is joining a handful of streamers who have been cracking down on password sharing. Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking to bring in additional revenue from Max subscribers who have been using someone else’s account. The streaming giant launched the Extra Member Add-on Feature priced at $7.99 a month. It allows a primary account owner to share their account by…

Health Officials To Phase Out Several Food Dyes

The dyes set to be phased out include Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1 and Blue 2.

The FDA is preparing to eliminate several food dyes by the end of next year. Health officials plan to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation’s food supply. The agency is expected to establish a standard and timeline for the industry to switch to natural alternatives, revoke authorization for dyes not in production within the coming weeks, and take…

Trump To Significantly Reduce Tariffs On China

The president said that it will come down substantially but it won't be zero.

President Trump said he plans to reduce tariff rates on China. The overall tariff level imposed is 145%. The president said that it will come down substantially but it won’t be zero. “We’re going to be very nice. They’re going to be very nice, and we’ll see what happens. But ultimately, they have to make a deal because otherwise they’re…

Soulfish Center To Open New Himalayan Salt Cave

The ribbon cutting will be held at noon on May 1 at the center located on Surf Pine Drive.

The Soulfish Center is planning a Grand Opening for a new Salt Cave in Surfside Beach. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held next week for the new Himalayan Salt Cave. In addition to the cave, the center offers other services including counseling, massage therapy, sound baths and energy healing. It also offers yoga and fitness classes, with plans in…

Horry Co. Ban On Outdoor Burning In Unincorporated Areas

The ban was placed due to low humidity and dry, windy conditions.

Horry County authorities placed a ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas. The ban was placed due to low humidity and dry, windy conditions. It will remain in place until further notice. The ban means all outdoor burning, including permitted burns, is not allowed. It comes as the Covington Drive Wildfire reaches day 52 of burning. The 2,059 acre fire…

Three-Vehicle Crash Leads To Diesel Fuel Spill In Dillon Co.

It involved a tanker truck, a tractor trailer, and a dump truck.

A three-vehicle crash in Dillon County led to a diesel fuel spill early Tuesday morning. The accident occurred on Interstate 95 around 1am in the southbound lane at mile marker 178. It involved a tanker truck, a tractor trailer, and a dump truck. Minor injuries were reported and the roadway was shut down to traffic as crews worked to clear…

Six People Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash

Fire rescue crews responded to the area of Highway 348 and Old Todd Ferry Road.

Several people were injured in an Horry County crash Monday night. Shortly after 8pm, fire rescue crews responded to the area of Highway 348 and Old Todd Ferry Road just outside of Loris. The multi-vehicle accident involved entrapment and extraction. Six people were taken to hospitals with injuries. Lanes of traffic were closed off as crews worked the scene. The…