Author: Annelyn Russ

President Trump Requests To Appeal Hush Money Conviction

The goal of the appeal is to erase the verdict that made Trump the first person with a criminal record to win the office.

President Trump has requested to appeal his hush money conviction. Trump’s attorneys filed the notice Wednesday, asking New York state’s mid-level appeals court to overturn his conviction last May on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The case involves an alleged scheme to hide a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels in exchange for her silence during Trump’s 2016 presidential…

New Hotel Coming To Myrtle Beach Area

The new Hilton Grand Vacations Hotel is expected to have 228 rooms.

A new oceanfront hotel is coming to the Myrtle Beach area. The city council passed the second and final reading of an ordinance to create the 23rd Avenue Planned Unit Development. The new Hilton Grand Vacations Hotel is expected to have 228 rooms. It will include surface parking lots on the second and third row and will add two new…

Hannah-Pamplico High School Names New Principal

Jordan Ward will take over on July 1 as a replacement of the retiring Carol Hill.

Florence County District 2 has named the new principal of a school. Jordan Ward is a veteran educator who is set to take on the role of principal at Hannah-Pamplico High School. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Social Studies from Francis Marion University. He also earned Master’s Degrees in Athletic Administration and Educational Administration from Ohio University and…

Florence Officials Seek Assistance In Identifying Theft Suspects

The incident took place on January 19 at CWS Waste on West Leggs Circle.

Florence police are asking the public for assistance in a vehicle theft investigation. The incident took place on January 19 at CWS Waste on West Leggs Circle. Two suspects entered the property and stole a 2004 Ford F350 work body truck as well as tools. The theft was caught on camera. Anyone who can provide information about the individuals pictured…

Woman Convicted In Nacho Hippo Murder Trial Files Appeal

LaFredia Todd was convicted last week of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

The woman convicted in the Nacho Hippo murder trial is appealing her sentence. On July 28 of 2022, 26-year-old Quentin Johnson was shot and killed at the North Myrtle Beach restaurant by a coworker. LaFredia Todd was convicted last week of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. She was sentenced to 36 years on the murder…

Marion Co. Police Are Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl

15-year-old Jaylyn Cates was last seen around 8pm on Friday night along Curry Road in the Mullins area.

Marion County officers are asking for help in locating a missing girl. 15-year-old Jaylyn Cates was last seen around 8pm on Friday night along Curry Road in the Mullins area. She was wearing a grey hoodie and jacket with jogging pants, crocs and glasses. She reportedly has no known contacts in marion county and walked away from the residence she…

Brittney Griner To Join Atlanta Dream As First Move In Free Agency

It is expected to be made official on Saturday, when contracts across the league are allowed to be signed.

Brittney Griner has announced her first move in free agency. The 10-time WNBA All-Star has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Atlanta Dream. Specific details of the deal were not released. However, it is expected to be made official on Saturday, when contracts across the league are allowed to be signed. This off-season is the first time Griner…

Chipotle Offers 50,000 Free Entrees For Fans Watching Super Bowl LIX

When "something extra" happens during the game, Chipotle will drop a text-to-claim code via social media.

Chipotle is offering a reward for NFL fans during Super Bowl LIX. The fast-food chain’s deal comes in celebration of “all things extra.” When “something extra” happens during the game, Chipotle will drop a text-to-claim code via “X” and in an Instagram story. Examples of “extra” events include, if the offense converts on a fourth down play, if offense successfully…

Starbucks Plans To Remove 30% Of Menu Options

The goal in simplifying its offerings is to reduce wait times and improve its customer experience.

Starbucks has been making changes under new CEO Brian Niccol’s leadership. One of the most significant changes involves the coffee chain’s menu. Starbucks plans to eliminate a significant number of options in the coming months. The total will make a roughly 30% reduction in both beverages and food. Specific items that will be removed have not been revealed at this…

President Trump Signs Order Regarding Youth Gender Transitions

The order aims to cut federal support for gender transitions for people under age 19.

President Trump signed an executive order regarding transgender youth. “It is the policy of the United States that it will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called ‘transition’ of a child from one sex to another, and it will enforce all laws that prohibit or limit these destructive and life-altering procedures,” the order says. The order advises federally-run…