Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Arrested After Standoff Situation In Robeson County

After a 30-minute standoff, 40-year-old Fabian Perez was apprehended.

One man was arrested after a standoff situation in Robeson County. Shortly before 5pm on Sunday, police responded to Highway 301 North on reports of a woman being assaulted. After a 30-minute standoff, 40-year-old Fabian Perez was apprehended. He was charged with first-degree kidnapping, felonious restraint, assault by strangulation, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, assault on a…

Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ Meet The Team Party

The event is free to the public and will be held 6-7:30pm at RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar.

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are set to host an event for fans. Everyone is invited to the “Meet the Team” party Thursday night. Each member of Myrtle Beach’s Opening Day roster will be briefly introduced before an autograph session with each player and coach. Fans are encouraged to bring their own items for them to sign. Following that, fans will…

CCU Football Tickets To Soon Include Free Concession Options

The Chanticleers will host their first home game of the season on September 6 against Charleston Southern.

Coastal Carolina Athletics is planning to offer a new incentive to be a part of Teal Nation. The university’s Athletic Department is teaming up with its concessionaire, Aramark, to introduce the ‘CCU Kick-off Meal Deal: Every Football Game, Every Fan, Always Free.’ This allows ticket buyers to get four items per concession stand visit. You can choose from a wide…

Myrtle Beach Crime Reportedly Down 50% Since 2015 Report

The report shows that in 2015, there were more than 4,900 reported incidents. Last year there were less than 2,600.

The Myrtle Beach Police Department had their 2024 year in review at the Myrtle Beach City Council workshop Tuesday night. At the meeting, officials went in depth regarding all the successes and challenges they faced last year. City leaders annually go over the police department’s year in review. This year’s report showed that crime in Myrtle Beach was down by…

Eateries To Offer Deals On National Burrito Day

Moe's is offering customers a Buy-One-Get-One free burrito or bowl at participating locations.

April 3 is National Burrito Day and several eateries have deals to celebrate. Moe’s is offering customers a Buy-One-Get-One free burrito or bowl at participating locations. Online redemption requires a Moe’s Rewards account and applying the reward at check-out. Chipotle is bringing back the popular Burrito Vault Game to give away more than 150,000 bogo entree codes. That promotion kicked…

Sen. Cory Booker Breaks Record With Lengthy Senate Floor Speech

It wasn't until 25 hours and 5 minutes later that the 55-year-old finished speaking.

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker set a new record for a speech delivered on the Senate floor. Booker took to the floor Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able.” It wasn’t until 25 hours and 5 minutes later that the 55-year-old finished speaking. It set the record for the longest continuous Senate…

Former Yankee Star Brett Gardner’s Son’s Cause Of Death Investigation

Miller's initial cause of death was presumed to be asphyxiation after a possible intoxication tied to food.

Former Yankees star Brett Gardner’s teenage son’s cause of death is still under investigation. 14-year-old Miller Gardner died on March 21. His body was found in a hotel room in Costa Rica where he was vacationing with family members. He reportedly died peacefully in his sleep. Miller’s initial cause of death was presumed to be asphyxiation after a possible intoxication…

Judge Orders Trump To Restore Legal Aid For Unaccompanied Migrant Children

The move marks the third legal setback in less than a week for the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant children who are in the U.S. without a parent or guardian. On March 21, the administration terminated a contract with the Acacia Center for Justice, which provides legal services for unaccompanied migrant children under 18 through a network of legal aid groups that subcontract with the…

Russia President Putin Calls On 160,000 Men To Join Military

The current draft will take place between April and July. It comes despite U.S. attempts to forge a ceasefire in the war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on 160,000 men aged 18 to 30, the highest number of recruits since 2011. Those included are being called to serve a year in the military. The move comes after Putin said Russia should increase the overall size of its military to almost 2.39 million and its number of active service-men to 1.5 million….

City Of Conway Renames Nearby Areas For April Fool’s Day

City spokesperson June Wood said, by executive order, they've renamed a few local areas.

Tuesday is April Fool’s Day and the city of Conway is known for having an annual prank. This year, the city renamed other nearby cities, counties, and even the state. City spokesperson June Wood said, by executive order, they’ve renamed a few local areas. She said, “we will now have Conway Forest, Conway Beach, North Conway Beach, Conway County,” adding,…