Author: Annelyn Russ

Rory McIlroy Wins 89th Masters And Completes Grand Slam

The golfer defeated Justin Rose in the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Green Jacket

Rory McIlroy won the 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland overcame a shaky start in the final round to defeat Justin Rose in the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Green Jacket and become only the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam. McIlroy joins Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan,…

Tariff Exemptions On Electronics Are Temporary

The exemptions will only remain in place until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry.

President Trump confirmed that the tariff exemptions on electronics are only temporary. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said items like smartphones, laptops, hard drives, flat-panel monitors and some chips would qualify for the exemption. Machines used to make semiconductors are excluded too. That means they won’t be subject to most of the tariffs levied on China or the 10% baseline…

Suspect Arrested For Setting Fire To Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence

38-year-old Cody Balmer told police that he set the fire and planned to beat Shapiro with a small sledge hammer.

A man is facing charges in connection to an arson incident in Pennsylvania. Around 2am Sunday night, a man scaled an iron security fence, eluded police, and broke into the Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests were forced to evacuate the building after the man set fire to the building which caused significant damage. 38-year-old Cody Balmer…

Russia Ballistic Missile Strikes Civilian Ukraine City

Two children were among those confirmed killed, while 117 others were injured, including 15 children.

A Russian ballistic missile strike on the northeaster Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people Sunday. Two missiles struck the center of the city that is known to be civilian populated. Two children were among those confirmed killed, while 117 others were injured, including 15 children. The strike hit multiple buildings, including residential ones. The head of Ukraine’s…

CCU To Host Inaugural Disc Golf Tournament

Students pay a $10 fee, while the general public pays $15 or you can register as a team for $50.

Coastal Carolina is hosting its inaugural disc golf tournament this weekend. The CCU Disc Golf Classic will be played on a temporary 18-hole course designed by Innova Disc Golf. The course aims to showcase the proposed area for a new course on campus. The tournament is open to the public. You can just show up and register to play. Students…

Man Found Suffering A Gunshot Wound Prompts Investigation

Thursday afternoon, several gunshots were heard in the area of Washington Park in Laurinburg.

An investigation is underway after a shooting incident unfolded in Scotland County. Thursday afternoon, several gunshots were heard in the area of Washington Park in Laurinburg. Police responded to the area of Grant Street and Alexander Avenue. A 21-year-old man was witnessed fleeing from the shooter toward Stewartsville Road when officers found him. He was suffering from a gunshot wound…

Pedestrian Dies Following Horry County Crash

A 2025 freightliner tanker truck was traveling on 501 when it struck a pedestrian who was in the road.

Shortly before 6am Thursday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to Highway 501 near Legends Road. A 2025 freightliner tanker truck was traveling on 501 when it struck a pedestrian who was in the road. The driver of the truck was not harmed. However, the pedestrian died at the scene of multiple traumatic injuries. Their identity has not been publicly…

House Fire Claims The Lives Of Two People

54-year-old Jennifer Mishoe called 911 screaming "help me" multiple times before the line went silent.

Two people died following a residential fire in Horry County. Around 9pm on Monday, fire rescue crews responded to the flames at a home in the area of Armview Road. 54-year-old Jennifer Mishoe called 911 screaming “help me” multiple times before the line went silent. Upon arrival, officers found her at the bottom of the front steps of the home….

Federal Judge Allows Trump Admin To Require Migrant Registration

The move demands that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government and carry documentation.

A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to proceed with an immigration requirement. The move demands that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government and carry documentation. The Trump administration argued that officials were simply enforcing a requirement that already existed for everyone who is in the country but isn’t an American citizen. Registration will be…

U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine Bridget Brink Is Stepping Down

Brink has served as the country's ambassador in Kyiv since May 2022, just a few months after Russia's invasion started.

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is stepping down from the position. Brink has served as the country’s ambassador in Kyiv since May 2022, just a few months after Russia’s invasion started. Her announcement comes shortly after she received rare public criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, over her wording in a public statement about a Russian attack on his…