Author: Annelyn Russ

Cargill Plans To Lay Off Around 5% Of Its Global Workforce

Cargill has over 160,000 employees and an estimated 8,000 will be impacted.

Cargill announced plans to lay off around 5% of its global workforce. The Minnesota-based food production giant is America’s largest privately held company. It is also the world’s largest agriculture commodities trader. The company is the middleman that distributes grains, meat and other farm products globally. As food prices drop, profits have dropped by billions. The company said the upcoming…

Trump Threatens Hamas In Regard To Release Of Hostages

Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated on January 20, when he expects the hostages to be released.

Donald Trump threatened Hamas in regards to the release of hostages. The president-elect took to his Truth Social platform to demand hostages be released. Trump said there would be “hell to pay in the Middle East” against the perpetrators. He added, “those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied history of the…

Biden Faces Backlash After Pardoning His Son

Capitol Hill Democrats have criticized the move as counterproductive to their party's efforts toward rebuilding public trust in American institutions.

President Biden has received extreme criticism after his decision to pardon his son Hunter. The president’s action has been slammed by not only Republicans, but Democrats as well. Capitol Hill Dems have criticized the move as counterproductive to their party’s efforts toward rebuilding public trust in American institutions. Some Democrats have extended a measure of sympathy with statements including “the…

Two Restaurants Team Up To Bring Unique Eatery To The Grand Strand

The eateries have created 'Sloppy Jose's Cantina and Seafood Grill.'

Two popular restaurants on the Grand Strand are teaming up for a new venture. Neal and Pam’s have partnered up with El Cerro Mexican Bar and Grill. The eateries have created ‘Sloppy Jose’s Cantina and Seafood Grill.’ The menu is expected to consist of a variety of dishes featuring Caribbean, Mexican and Latin meals, along with fresh seafood, steaks and…

Trial To Kick Off For Woman Accused Of Killing Bride In DUI Related Crash

Jamie Komoroski hit a golf cart that was carrying a couple that had just left their wedding reception and two others.

Jamie Komoroski is set to be tried this week on three counts of felony DUI and one count of reckless homicide resulting in death. The now 27-year-old is facing charges after a crash occurred in Folly Beach in April of last year. She is accused of driving drunk over three times the legal limit while speeding 65 miles-per-hour in a…

Two Detained After Weapon Discharged At Myrtle Beach Hotel

Police responded shortly before 8:30am to the Paradise Resort along S. Ocean Boulevard.

Myrtle Beach police responded to an incident that unfolded at a high-rise hotel Sunday. Police responded shortly before 8:30am to the Paradise Resort along S. Ocean Boulevard. Hotel staff reported a weapons discharge took place. Two people have been detained in connection to the incident. Identities of those involved have not been released. No injuries were reported and the scene…

Driver Dies After Crashing Into Two Vehicles Before Striking A House

A 2018 Chrysler Sedan was heading west when it ran off the left side of the road.

A crash in Horry County resulted in the death of one person and left another injured. The accident occurred just before 3am at East Isle of Palms Avenue and Middleton Drive. A 2018 Chrysler Sedan was heading west when it ran off the left side of the road. The vehicle struck a Land Rover and a BMW before crashing into…

One Person Dies After Crashing Into A Tree In Georgetown County

A 2018 audi was heading east on Pennyroyal Road near Woodstock Street.

One person died after a crash in Georgetown occurred Saturday night. The incident unfolded just before 10:30pm. A 2018 Audi was heading east on Pennyroyal Road near Woodstock Street when the driver veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash is…

Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Robeson Co.

Police were called to the 1500 block of East Green Springs Road in Parkton on reports of a weapon violation.

An investigation is underway after one man was found dead in Robeson County. Around 10:45am on Saturday, police were called to the 1500 block of East Green Springs Road in Parkton on reports of a weapon violation. Upon arrival, two houses were found with gunshot damage. Officials later discovered 20-year-old Brandon Deal dead along a roadway near one of the…

Michigan And Ohio State Fined After Post-Game Brawl

The Big Ten Conference announced fines for Michigan and Ohio State of $100,000 each.

Two college football teams have been fined following an incident after a Saturday game. The Big Ten Conference announced fines for Michigan and Ohio State of $100,000 each. The teams were fined for violating the conference’s sportsmanship policy. A fight broke out at midfield after the Wolverines’ 13-10 victory. Michigan players attempted to plant their flag on the Ohio State…