Author: Annelyn Russ

NASA Astronauts Stuck In Space For Longer After Another Delay

With another delay, Wilmore and Williams will have been on the ISS for nine months.

Another delay is preventing the NASA astronauts stuck in space from coming home as scheduled again. Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were the first to board Boeing’s Starliner that launched on June 5. The trip was initially meant to last about a week to 10 days. However, the Starliner experienced issues that prompted NASA to be concerned and resulted in…

Congress Approves Bipartisan Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown

The approved deal gives Congress and President-elect Donald Trump more time to discuss further funding for next year.

Congress has approved a bipartisan bill to avoid a government shutdown. The deadline date was set for December 20. Now, the passed legislation is set to go into effect on Friday with a funding deadline scheduled for March 14. The new package features add-ons including a one-year farm bill extension, nearly $100 billion in disaster relief, around $10 billion in…

Suspect Of UHC CEO’s Murder Charged With Murder As Terrorism Act

The murder has instigated others to express resentment toward the U.S. health insurance companies.

The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was initially charged with murder in the killing of Brian Thompson, but the terror allegation is a new addition. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Thompson’s death on a Midtown Manhattan street was “a killing that was intended to evoke…

Surfside Beach To Host A Few Holiday Events This Weekend

Three trollies will be running throughout the event to take guests around to view Christmas lights and decor around the town.

The town of Surfside Beach is set to host a few holiday events this weekend. The 7th annual Christmas Trolley of Lights is set to be held from 5-8pm on Friday. Three trollies will be running throughout the event to take guests around to view Christmas lights and decor around the town. There will be free cocoa, Christmas music and…

West Florence Head Football Coach Announces Resignation

The Knights finished this season with an 8 and 4 record placing third in region 5-5A.

The head football coach of West Florence High School has announced his resignation. Monday Jody Jenerette revealed he will not return to lead the team next season. The coach took to social media to share his family has enjoyed the last seven years leading the Knights’ program, but the one-hour drive has taken its toll. Jenerette went on to express…

Marlboro County School Lockdown Details

An incident involving a student and a home situation carried over to the school.

Officials have provided information on what led to a school lockdown. Blenheim Middle School of Discovery in Marlboro County was placed on a modified lockdown Monday. An incident involving a student and a home situation carried over to the school. The school said at no point was there any danger to the students or staff. However, the lockdown was placed…

Vehicle Crashes Into Transformer Resulting In Outages And Serious Injuries

A driver reportedly drove off the road, traveled into the woods and struck a transformer.

A crash occurred in Horry County that left many people without power. The accident occurred around 11:30pm Monday night off Highway 544 and Nottingham Lakes Road. A driver reportedly drove off the road, traveled into the woods and struck a transformer. The incident damaged utility lines. Crews were called out to restore power for hundreds of customers in the area….

Man Shot During Incident In Dillon County

The victim said around 8am Monday, he went to retrieve his belongings from an individual along 6th Street.

One man was shot during an incident in Dillon. The victim said around 8am Monday, he went to retrieve his belongings from an individual along 6th Street. The man said he assumed when he went to get the items back, there would be a civil conversation, but it ended with him being shot. The victim was taken to a hospital…

Two People Injured In Crash That Involved Entrapment

Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a crash on South Highway 701 and East Highway 19 in Loris.

A two-vehicle crash in Horry County left two people injured. Around 5:30pm Monday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a crash on South Highway 701 and East Highway 19 in Loris. One of the vehicles involved overturned, leading to entrapment. Crews had to conduct extraction operations. Two people were taken to hospitals with injuries. The accident resulted in traffic…

China Expands Its Visa-Free Transit Policy

The new measure allows Americans and other eligible foreign travelers to stay in parts of the country as long as 240 hours, or 10-days.

China announced it is expanding its visa-free transit policy. The new measure allows Americans and other eligible foreign travelers to stay in parts of the country as long as 240 hours, or 10-days. The country’s National Immigration Agency said passport holders from 54 countries are eligible including countries in Europe, Latin America and Asia along with the U.S. and Canada….