Author: Annelyn Russ

Ccu
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CCU Pitcher Nominated For NCAA Woman Of The Year Award

Nicolette Picone was named the 2025 Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year and Sun Belt Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
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Coastal Carolina University softball pitcher has been selected as a NCAA Woman of the Year Award nominee. The program recognizes graduating female student athletes from all three NCAA divisions for their academic success, athletic accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to community service. Nicolette Picone completed an impressive four-year career this year. She was named the 2025 Sun Belt Pitcher of the…

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Local Filmmaker Wins Award At Austin Comedy Film Festival

Billy Rydstrom's 'Very Abridged Comedy Show' won the 'Best Sketch Comedy' award.
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A local independent filmmaker recently won big at the Austin Comedy Film Festival in Texas. Over the weekend, Billy Rydstrom’s ‘Very Abridged Comedy Show’ won the ‘Best Sketch Comedy’ award. The short film is 15 minutes of over 20 skits that Rydstrom made with the help of his close friends and family. Rydstrom is a local to Myrtle Beach and…

Theft
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Darlington Co. Authorities Investigate String Of Golf Cart Thefts

Anyone with information regarding any of the thefts is urged to contact the Darlington County Sheriff's Office.
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Darlington County authorities are asking for the public’s help with an investigation. Several golf carts across the area have been stolen since late August. The first was a gold 2010 EZ GO stolen off North Center Road. A few days later a blue 2005 Club Golf Cart was stolen off that same street as well as a black and yellow…

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Man Facing Charges In Connection To Death Of 1 Y/O

Shy-Keem Dixon was identified as the driver of the vehicle and now faces charges.
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One man is facing charges in connection to a fatal crash. Last week, a 2005 Toyota was traveling north on Highway 501 in Dillon County. It veered off the road before overturning several times. The front passenger and a 1-year-old child were taken to a hospital, each with life threatening injuries. The child later died but the passenger’s condition is…

Shooting
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North Myrtle Beach Shooting Leaves One Man Dead

29-year-old Anadai Keel did not survive the injuries he sustained.
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One man is dead after being shot while sitting in his vehicle during an event at the North Myrtle Beach Drag Strip. The drag strip is located at 1985 Star Bluff Road near the Longs area of Horry County. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday. 29-year-old Anadai Keel did not survive the injuries he sustained. The Horry County…

Crash
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Crash Involving Train Claims Life Of One Man

20-year-old Derek Goins of McColl did not survive the injuries he sustained.
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A collision involving a train in Marlboro County resulted in the death of one person. The accident occurred around 3pm Monday along Briar Patch Road. A chevrolet F-10 pickup truck was struck by a train at a railroad crossing. 20-year-old Derek Goins of McColl did not survive the injuries he sustained. Details surrounding the incident remain limited as an investigation is…

Rally
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86th Annual Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally

A kick-off party is set to take place Monday starting at 4pm at the Harley Davidson located on South Kings Highway.
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The 86th annual Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally is officially underway. Motorcyclists from across the country are making their way toward the Grand Strand to participate in many events that will take place throughout the week. Hundreds of vendors will be set up at dozens of eateries and retailers around the area. There will also be live entertainment, contests, and…

Crash
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Driver Crashes Into Hartsville Piggly Wiggly Before Fleeing Scene

Around 1:30am on Saturday, a driver crashed into the Piggly Wiggly store on South Fifth Street.
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An investigation is underway following a crash in Hartsville. Around 1:30am on Saturday, a driver crashed into the Piggly Wiggly store on South Fifth Street. The collision caused significant damage to the structure. The driver fled the scene before police arrived. No injuries were reported but police are now searching for a suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact…

Shots
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Investigation Opened After Houses, Vehicles Hit During Shooting

The incident occurred around 6pm on Bombing Range Road off of Highway 90.
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Horry County police are investigating what they believe to be a drive-by shooting incident. The incident occurred around 6pm on Bombing Range Road off of Highway 90 near the Wampee area. No injuries were reported but multiple houses and vehicles were struck by gunfire. The shooter or shooters fled the scene. Further details are limited as authorities work to learn…

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Police Need Help Locating Wanted Man

Police are now searching for Thomas Thompson. He is around 5 foot 9 and weighs about 155 pounds.
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One man is wanted following a stand-off situation that took place in Florence County. The incident unfolded along Mack’s Lake Road in the Johnsonville area. A woman was reportedly assaulted and forced into a residence by an armed suspect. She was a relative of the suspect. SWAT responded to the scene and the woman was located and removed from the…

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