Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Facing A Slew Of Charges After Myrtle Beach Barricade Incident

When police arrived, 30-year-old Devante Green barricaded himself and refused to surrender.

A man is now facing several charges after a barricade situation unfolded Tuesday near downtown Myrtle Beach. The incident occurred shortly before 7pm in the 300 block of 9th Avenue North. It involved someone pointing and presenting a firearm. When police arrived, 30-year-old Devante Green barricaded himself and refused to surrender. He was eventually taken into custody around 9:40pm. Green…

Darlington Co. Corrections Officer Injured In Inmate Involved Incident

A corrections officer was pushed by an inmate

A Darlington County Corrections Officer was injured during an incident involving an inmate Tuesday. Officials were informed about an incident regarding an inmate with a metal object at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center. Officers then responded by entering the pod where a corrections officer was pushed by an inmate, causing him to fall. The officer was transported to a…

FDA Proposes New Front-Of-Package Nutrition Label

The FOP label dubbed the "Nutrition Box" would complement the nutrition facts label that is required on most food packages.

The FDA is proposing to require a front-of-package nutrition label on most packaged foods. The new rule would provide accessible, at-a-glance information to help consumers quickly and easily identify how foods can be part of a healthy diet. The FOP label dubbed the “Nutrition Box” would complement the nutrition facts label that is required on most food packages. However, it…

Biden Releases Letter Ahead Of His Farewell Address

Biden's farewell address will be delivered Wednesday at 8pm.

President Biden released a letter to Americans to address his accomplishments over his four years in office ahead of his farewell speech. In the letter, he outlined that he came into office during the COVID-19 pandemic and an economic crisis. “We came together as americans, and we braved through it. We emerged stronger, more prosperous, and more secure,” the president…

Biden Administration Finalizes Rule Regarding China/Russia Tech In Cars

Beijing said it "firmly opposes" the U.S. move to effectively bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market.

The Biden administration finalized new rules for cracking down on Chinese and Russian made tech in connected cars. The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security discovered that certain technologies that appear in connected car features, such as internet connectivity integrated into a car’s automatic driving systems, “present an undue and unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.” The new rule…

Biden Announces $770 One-Time Payments For California Fire Victims

There is 14% containment of the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, 33% containment in Pasadena, and 100% containment in Ventura.

President Biden announced one-time payments for victims of the California wildfires as part of efforts to provide federal support. Biden said they are not waiting for the fires to burn out to start assisting the victims. He added people impacted by these fires are going to receive a payment of $770. The critical needs assistance program was activated last week….

Second Annual Caddy Day Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The Heart of Stoke Foundation organization that is hosting the event is on a mission to help underserved kids.

The Heart of Stoke Foundation is set to host their second annual golf fundraiser. The Caddy Day Golf Tournament will feature music, food, prizes, raffles, giveaways and of course golf. Tickets to participate cost $30 per player or $150 for a team of six. The event will be held at Topgolf in Myrtle Beach on January 20 from 7-10pm. The…

S.C. Parents Urged To Check Child’s Information After Data Breach

The department is urging parents to check and see if their child has a credit report, which could be a sign of identity theft.

The South Carolina Department of Consumer affairs is reminding parents of ways to protect their children after last week’s Powerschool data breach. All state districts except for four were involved in the breach. The department is urging parents to check and see if their child has a credit report, which could be a sign of identity theft. You can do…

Small Plane Crash Leaves Shed With Minor Damage

Two people were aboard the aircraft during the incident. However, no injuries were reported.

A small aircraft crashed into a shed in the Conway area Monday morning. Just before 7am, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to West Brownway Circle. A Challenger II Kit Model Ultralight plane reportedly ran out of fuel. The pilot attempted to land at the nearby Conway-Horry County airport, but was not able to make it. They then tried to…

Man Charged After Hitting Several Vehicles Including Patrol Cars

Sammons was arrested and charged with DUI, two counts of attempted murder, failing to stop for blue lights and several counts of hit and run.

One man is facing several charges after a series of events unfolded in Horry County. Around 12:30pm on Friday, the S.C. Highway Patrol responded to Beaver Run Boulevard on reports of a three-vehicle crash. A Ford pickup truck collided with two cars when the driver attempted to turn right from Dick Pond Road. 49-year-old Jeremy Sammons reportedly fled the scene…