Author: Annelyn Russ

Several Eateries Have Deals To Celebrate The First Day Of Spring

March 20 is the official first day of spring and several eateries have deals to celebrate.

March 20 is the official first day of spring and several eateries have deals to celebrate. Rita’s Italian Ice is continuing its annual tradition of giving away a free 6-oz. Italian Ice in the flavor of your choice. Dairy Queen’s annual Free Cone Day is March 20 and participating locations are offering customers one free small vanilla cone. They are…

Finland Named Happiest Country Through 2025 World Happiness Report

Finns reported an average life satisfaction score of 7.74/10.

This year’s World Happiness Report has revealed the top five happiest countries in the world. The report ranks countries using data from the Gallup World Poll, asking respondents to evaluate their life as a whole on a scale of 0-10. The responses are weighted to give population-representing national averages using three years worth of data. Finland took the number one…

Tesla Places Recall On Over 46,000 Cyber Trucks

151 warranty claims that may be related to the issue have been filed, but no collisions or injuries have been reported.

Tesla has placed a recall on over 46,000 vehicles. The recall covers nearly all Cyber Trucks in the United States built from November, 2023 through February, 2024. It was placed due the possibility that a detached rail panel may create a detectable noise inside the cabin. Customers may also observe the panel coming loose or separating from the vehicle. 151…

Nearly 200,000 Cans Of Green Beans Recalled Over Potential Contamination

The classification of the recall is the second highest risk level of a product that could result in serious health consequences.

The FDA has issued a recall of nearly 200,000 cans of green beans for potential contamination. The recall was placed due to the possible presence of a foreign object. It’s a Class II recall notice that covers over 8,240 cases of Good and Gather Cut Green Beans. They were distributed by Target last week. The classification of the recall is…

Pentagon Deleting Articles To Comply With Trump DEI Order

The order involves eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion work from the federal government.

The Defense Department has removed or plans to take down thousands of websites to comply with an order from President Trump. The order involves eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion work from the federal government. That includes removing pages dedicated to topics like the Holocaust and the 9/11 terror attacks. Pages already deleted include an article about the experience of Holocaust…

President Trump To Sign Order Dismantling The Education Department

The White House formally noted which department duties could be handed off to other departments or eliminated altogether.

President Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the Education Department. Trump has said the department is wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology. Advocates for public schools said eliminating the department would leave children behind in an American education system that is “fundamentally unequal.” “This isn’t fixing education. It’s making sure millions of children…

New Retailers Could Be Coming To Coastal Centre Mall In Conway

The change comes after 'Rise Partners' bought the shopping center back in October.

New retailers could be coming to the Coastal Centre Mall in Conway. Storefronts at the building have been vacant for years, but redevelopment plans are currently in the works. What was once K-Mart, Goody’s, and Winn-Dixie will soon become Marshalls, Homegoods, Petsmart, Five Below, and Ulta. The change comes after ‘Rise Partners’ bought the shopping center back in October. The…

Company Investing $100 Million To Bring New Facility To Darlington Co.

The new facility will be home to Universal Industrial Gasses LLC.

A company is investing $100 million to bring a new facility to Darlington County. The new facility will be home to Universal Industrial Gasses LLC. It will be 200 thousand-square-foot located at 300 Steel Road and will provide on-site industrial gases to Nucor’s Darlington County steel mill. The company specializes in the design, construction and operation of industrial gas production…

Horry Co. Leaders Vote To Keep Wind-Driven Shades Off Beaches

The 3-9 vote was against allowing a wind-driven shade trial run.

Horry County leaders voted to keep wind-shading devices off beaches during a meeting Tuesday. Council members were considering the option to give a one-year trial period for beach-goers to use devices like the Shibumi Shade. However, during the meeting that involved heated discussions, the proposal was shot down. The 3-9 vote was against allowing a wind-driven shade trial run. That…

Former Nurse Charged For Violating Drug Distribution Laws

The woman was accused of fraudulently documenting a "quantity" of oxycodone to a patient twice and hydrocodone once.

A former nurse has been arrested and charged after allegedly violating drug distribution laws. 35-year-old Ashley Jarnagin was a registered nurse at Conway Medical Center. She was hired on January 10, 2023, but was terminated on October 9. Jarnagin was accused of fraudulently documenting a “quantity” of oxycodone to a patient twice and hydrocodone once. She now faces charges including…