Author: Annelyn Russ

36th Annual Run To The Sun Car Show

It will be hosted at the old Myrtle Square Mall off North Oak Street.

The 36th annual Run to the Sun car and truck show is here! The event has sold out again this year with car participants. The show kicks off Tuesday and will last until Saturday. It will be hosted at the old Myrtle Square Mall off North Oak Street near the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Event organizers are expecting more than…

S.C. Wildfire Update

The fire in Marlboro County along the 87000 block of Academy Road are now 100% contained.

We have an update on a few wildfires that are still burning across the state. The fire in Marlboro County along the 87000 block of Academy Road are now 100% contained. It is unclear how many acres are involved at this time but residents say you can see smoke for miles. Separately, the Carolina Forest Wildfire has reached 65% containment….

Lamar High School Football Coach Departing

The coach will now head to Westwood High School in Blythewood.

The head football coach at Lamar High School is resigning. Coach Stephen Burris is departing from the Silver Foxes after two seasons of running the program. During his time with the school, Burris gained an overall 18-8 record and lead the team to a regional title in 2023. He will now head to Westwood High School in Blythewood to become…

Second Arrest Made In Connection To Fatal Hookah Lounge Shooting

35-year-old Robert Fields received aid on the scene. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A second arrest has been made in connection to a fatal shooting in Florence County. The incident unfolded on September 14 at the Absolem Hookah lounge located on Second Loop Road. When officers arrived, 35-year-old Robert Fields received aid on the scene. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. In February, Trevor Johnson was arrested and…

Deadline To Claim Your Share Of $1 Billion Unclaimed 2021 Tax Refunds

The refunds belong to those who did not file their Form 1040 federal income tax return for their taxes filed in April of 2022.

The IRS announced around $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds could become property of the U.S. treasury. 1.1 million Americans are urged to take action soon to claim their share of an estimated $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 tax year. The refunds belong to those who did not file their Form 1040 federal income tax return for…

T-Mobile Reaches Settlement Over Data Breach Lawsuit

T-Mobile denied any wrongdoing in the data breach, but agreed to pay $350 million to settle.

T-Mobile has agreed to pay customers their share of a settlement from a 2022 class action lawsuit. A cyberattack in August of 2021 sparked customers to sue the phone company after personal data. 76 million t-mobile customers’ names, addresses and social security numbers were possibly compromised. T-Mobile denied any wrongdoing in the data breach, but agreed to pay $350 million…

Zelenskyy Accuses Russia Of Prolonging War After Ceasefire Proposal

The Kremlin is reviewing details of the White House’s proposal that came after the talks between Ukraine and the U.S..

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of “seeking to prolong the war.” Zelenskyy took to social media to say, “regrettably, for more than a day already, the world has yet to hear a meaningful response from russia to the proposals made.” – The leader is referring to the potential 30-day cease-fire that Ukraine has agreed to after discussions with…

Long-Term Canadian Visitors Must Register With U.S. Government

The new visitor registration rules for Canada will go into effect on April 11.

The U.S. is cracking down on long-term visits from Canadians by requiring them to register with the government. Those who are over the age of 14 who stay in the U.S. for longer than 30 days will now need to apply for fingerprinting with authorities. The move comes amid a trade war between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. after President…

The Market Common Hosts First St. Patrick’s Day Crawl

If you complete the bingo card, you have a chance to win the grand prize pot of gold.

The Market Common is hosting its first ever St. Patrick’s Day crawl. Festivities kicked off at the beginning of this month and will run through Tuesday. Everyone is encouraged to pick up a bingo card at participating businesses and explore the community. The challenges on the card include selfies, appetizers and festive drinks. For each bingo you complete, you can…

Man Charged With Felony DUI Following Fatal Crash

Troopers found several open containers in his vehicle and "detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from him."

A man has been arrested in connection to a crash in Horry County. The accident took place at around 3:15am on Sunday along Highway 57 near the intersection with Highway 90 just outside North Myrtle Beach. A GMC truck was heading north when it struck an SUV traveling south. 63-year-old Tammy Blanton was the driver of the SUV. She was…