Author: Annelyn Russ

McDonald’s Rolls Out New ‘McValue 2.0’ Menu

The menu will feature $3 and $4 meal deals aimed at luring back lower-income consumers.

McDonald’s is rolling out a new value menu dubbed ‘McValue 2.0.’ The menu will feature $3 and $4 meal deals aimed at luring back lower-income consumers who have pulled back on spending due to high living costs. The new menu items will replace the previous buy-one-add-one promotions. Consumers can soon pay $3 or less for items including 4-piece Chicken McNuggets…

Costco Recalls Pre-Made Meatloaf Meal Kit

The meals were distributed to Costco locations across 26 states including North and South Carolina.

Costco is recalling a popular pre-made meatloaf meal kit because it could be contaminated with salmonella. The ‘Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze’ was flagged after an ingredient supplier raised concerns. The recall notice did not specify which ingredient was linked to the potential contamination. The product was sold between March 2-13 with sell-by dates from March 5-16. The…

CCMF To Have Cornhole Tournament For First Time Ever

The American Cornhole League will host daily games inside the festival grounds in the General Admission area.

For the first time ever, there will be a cornhole tournament at the Carolina Country Music Festival. The CCMF ACL Cornhole Tournament will be presented by Sonic. The American Cornhole League will host daily games inside the festival grounds in the General Admission area. They will take place Friday-Sunday from 1:30-4pm. Players will have a chance to compete for $5,000…

Two Men And A Truck Myrtle Beach Hosts Donation Drive

The team is collecting essential care items for "New Directions of Horry County."

Two Men and a Truck Myrtle Beach is hosting it’s 11th annual Movers for Moms campaign. Now through May 5, the team is collecting essential care items for “New Directions of Horry County.” The local non-profit assists individuals and families with recovering from homelessness, poverty, and addiction by providing basic needs, resources and community support. This year, the team’s goal…

Florence Teacher 1 Of 5 Finalists For SC Teacher Of The Year

This marks the first time since 2016 that a Florence County teacher has been a finalist for the award.

An educator at Royall Elementary School in Florence was named one of five finalists for South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Meagan Johnson teaches kindergarten students with intellectual disabilities in the Florence 1 School District. The state recognition follows her work in developing accessible learning experiences and communication strategies for children with unique needs. Johnson will receive $10,000 and advance…

Man Charged In Connection To Fatal Killing At Marion Co. Nightclub

The incident occurred on March 1 at Club H2O along Highway 76.

One man has been arrested in connection to a Marion County nightclub killing. The incident occurred on March 1 at Club H2O along Highway 76. Symora Reaves was shot once in the chest and did not survive the injuries she sustained. 44-year-old Germane Gilchrist has since been arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and two counts of possession of…

15-Year-Old Dies After Gun Discharges Inside Home

Police responded to a residence on 600 Warwick Mill Road on reports of a male who had been shot.

A shooting incident in Lumberton claimed the life of a 15-year-old. Shortly after midnight on Friday, police responded to a residence at 600 Warwick Mill Road on reports of a male who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers witnessed family members that were providing aid to the juvenile. The victim was found suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. He…

U.S. Temporarily Lifts Sanctions On Russian Oil Amid Iran Conflict

The actions come amid the ongoing conflict with Iran which has vowed to keep blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. is temporarily removing sanctions on Russian oil. “President Trump is taking decisive steps to promote stability in global energy markets and working to keep prices low as we address the threat and instability posed by the terrorist Iranian regime,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. He added that the measure “will not provide the significant financial benefit to the…

Six U.S. Service Members Killed In Refueling Aircraft Crash

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

Six U.S. service members were killed in an aircraft crash in Iraq. The service members were aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft Thursday afternoon when a mid-air incident with a second aircraft occurred. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation but officials said it was not a result of hostile or friendly fire. All six crew members aboard the refueling…

Lebanese-Born American Identified As Suspect In Jewish Synagogue Attack

No children or staff at the temple were harmed and they were safely evacuated from the synagogue.

The suspect that targeted a Jewish synagogue in Michigan has been identified. The incident happened around 12:30pm Thursday. 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel, a large reform Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield. He then exited the vehicle with a rifle and exchanged gunfire with armed security, who shot and killed him. Ghazali was identified as a…