Author: Annelyn Russ

Death Investigation Underway In Horry County

A person was found deceased with a gunshot wound in a wooded area.

A death investigation is underway after a body was discovered in Horry County. Around 8:30pm Thursday, police were called to Pint Circle near Longs. A person was found deceased with a gunshot wound in a wooded area. The person was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. Further details were not immediately released. However, police said there was no associated…

JCPenney Merges With Owner Of Forever21 To Create New Brand

Sparc Group owns brands including Forever21, Aeropostal, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Lucky Brand.

JCPenney has merged with Sparc Group to form a brand new company. Sparc Group owns brands including Forever21, Aeropostal, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Lucky Brand. The company announced the merger with JCPenney and the department store chain’s exclusive private brands, including Stafford, Arizona, and Liz Claiborne to create the new company dubbed ‘Catalyst Brands.’ It brings together the…

NFL Relocates Upcoming Playoff Game Due To Wildfires

The Rams' wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings is moving from L.A. to Arizona.

The NFL has decided to relocate an upcoming playoff game due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings is moving from L.A. to Arizona. The game will now be played Monday night at the State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale. The move comes after…

JD Vance Formally Resigns From His Seat In The Senate

An appointed Senator will serve in Vance's seat until a special election is held next year.

As of Friday, JD Vance formally resigned from his seat in the Senate. He sent his resignation letter to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine as he prepares for the next four years in the White House. Vance said as he gets ready to assume his duties as vice president, he would like to express that it has been an honor and…

Trump Sentenced In Hush Money Case Without Facing Penalties

Trump's conviction still stands, and he will enter another term of presidency as a convicted felon.

Donald Trump was sentenced for his criminal conviction in the hush money case Friday morning. Judge Juan Merchan said the only lawful sentence that does not intrude on the office of the president is an unconditional discharge on all 34 counts. That means he will not face fines, prison, or any other penalties. However, his conviction still stands, and he…

Death Toll Rises As Fires Continue To Burn Across California

The Palisades is now the most destructive ever to hit Los Angeles County.

The death toll continues to rise as wildfires burn across parts of California. At least 10 deaths have been recorded, but officials warn the actual toll will remain unclear until it’s safe for investigators to access neighborhoods. Over 10,000 structures have been destroyed between the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire. The Palisades is now the most destructive ever to…

Murrells Inlet Restaurant Permanently Closed

Walter's on the Waterway was located on the Waccamaw River at Wacca Wache Marina.

A Murrells Inlet Marina restaurant announced that it is permanently closing. Walter’s on the Waterway was located on the Waccamaw River at Wacca Wache Marina. The owners shared a post via Facebook that read, “Unforeseen events have made it necessary to end this chapter, but the stories and joy we have shared will not be forgotten, thank you to everyone…

Socastee Swing Bridge To Temporarily Close To Night Time Traffic

It will be temporarily closed for maintenance that will take place from 9pm-6am beginning on January 17.

The Socastee Swing Bridge is set to be closed off to night time traffic. The bridge sits over the Intracoastal Waterway in Horry County. It will be temporarily closed for maintenance that will take place from 9pm-6am beginning on January 17. Work is expected to wrap up by January 21. Traffic will be detoured to Highway 544 during this time….

Man Back In Custody After Bailing Out In Connection To Toddler’s Deaths

Matthew Graham Jr.'s bond was revoked due to “lack of subject matter jurisdiction.”

The man who was arrested and released after the death of two toddler’s has returned to custody. Matthew Graham Jr. was detained on Tuesday on charges connected to the death of 3-year-old Avery Graham and 2-year-old Sy’Riah Blanchard. The children died in a house fire on Christmas Eve. It was said they were left alone at the house while in…

S.C. Students Impacted By Nationwide Cybersecurity Breach Of Powerschool

Powerschool is used by districts including Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion and Marlboro Counties.

The South Carolina Department of Education announced a nationwide cybersecurity breach has impacted an unknown number of students across the state. Officials said unauthorized access to a Powerschool access portal was part of an “international incident over which the state and local districts had no control.” A senior leadership meeting confirmed “personal identified information” was compromised. “The protection of our…