Author: Annelyn Russ

Protesters Demonstrate Outside Myrtle Beach City Hall

It was one of many protests held nationwide that follow a series of Trump executive orders.

A crowd gathered outside Myrtle Beach City Hall Monday to protest. The rally was part of the 50501 movement dubbed ‘No Kings on Presidents Day.’ It involved 50 protests, 50 states and one movement against President Trump. Democratic demonstrators in Horry County carried signs against Trump and Elon Musk, who is running his Department of Government Efficiency. It was one…

North Myrtle Beach Leaders Discuss Multi-Million Dollar Home Project

Council members approved but said a few issues remain before they can give the final green light.

North Myrtle Beach leaders have given early approval for a multi-million dollar home project. Last year, Florida-based Klotz Group, proposed a $250 million venture to bring 804 homes and a 10,000-square-foot commercial building on land located between Highway 22 and Carolina Bays Parkway. Monday, a smaller footprint of that project was presented. It eliminates the commercial space, allows for a…

Person Taken Into Custody After Crash In The Market Common Area

Firefighter crews worked to extinguish a car that caught fire.

A crash in Myrtle Beach led to an arrest Monday night. The single-vehicle crash occurred along Hammock Lane in The Market Common area. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded and worked to extinguish a car that caught fire. One person was taken into custody as a result but no charges have been filed at this time. An investigation is underway.

Fire Crews Work To Control Underground Propane Leak

Around 6pm, the propane tank located on a property of KFC along 6th Avenue North began to leak.

An underground propane leak started Monday night in the Surfside Beach area. Around 6pm, the propane tank located on a property of KFC along 6th Avenue North began to leak, prompting fire crews to address the situation. An estimated 10,000 gallons of water has been sprayed in an attempt to control the leak. The water helps make it less flammable….

Collision Involving A Train Claims The Life Of One Man

Around 6:30pm Sunday, a CSX train struck a Ford F-150 truck at a railroad crossing.

A collision involving a train claimed the life of one man. Around 6:30pm Sunday, a CSX train struck a Ford F-150 truck at a railroad crossing on Walnut Street in Lumberton. 56-year-old Alfredo Hernandez was the sole occupant of the truck and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crossing remained closed as crews worked to clear the accident, but…

Krispy Kreme And Hulu Release Unique Doughnut Collection

The flavors are inspired by popular movie theater snacks like popcorn and slushies.

Krispy Kreme is partnering up with Hulu for a new doughnut collection. The flavors are inspired by popular movie theater snacks like popcorn and slushies. There’s a Blue Raspberry Slush, Caramel popcorn, Cookie Dough Superstar and a Candy Double Feature Doughnut. The line-up is only offered for a limited time and aims to bring theater snacks to your home while…

Southwest Airlines Plans First Major Layoffs In Company History

The Dallas-based airline is planning to eliminate 15% of its corporate workforce.

Southwest Airlines announced plans to conduct the first major layoffs in the company’s 53-year history. The Dallas-based airline is planning to eliminate 15% of its corporate workforce. The job cuts will be focused nearly entirely on “corporate overhead and leadership positions,” including senior leadership and directors. Eleven senior leadership positions that represent 15% of the company’s senior management committee, are…

Mexico Threatens To Sue Google

Mexico has argued that the mapping policy violates Mexican sovereignty.

Mexico is threatening to sue Google over a recent change to its map service. President Claudia Sheinbaum shared a letter that says Google will not change the policy it outlined after U.S. President Trump declared the Gulf of Mexico be changed to the Gulf of America. Google Maps recently made the name change in which the body of water appears…

Delta Airlines Jet Flipped Upside Down Attempting To Land

The flight was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members when it attempted to land at Toronto's Pearson Airport.

A Delta Airlines jet flipped upside down on a snowy Toronto runway Monday. The flight from Minneapolis was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members when it attempted to land at Toronto’s Pearson Airport. The aircraft flipped on its roof during the landing. Communications between the tower and pilot were normal on approach and it is unclear what went so…

Russia And U.S. Leaders Host Discussion Regarding Several Topics

The two countries' top diplomats held discussions in which both sides agreed broadly to pursue three goals.

Russia and the United States participated in talks regarding several topics. The two countries’ top diplomats held discussions in which both sides agreed broadly to pursue three goals. That includes restoring staffing at their respective embassies in Washington and Moscow, creating a high-level team to support Ukraine peace talks, and exploring closer relations and economic cooperation. The pair also agreed…