Author: Annelyn Russ

Outside Fire Behind North Myrtle Beach Walmart Injured One Person

The flames broke out on a large stack of compacted cardboard and extended to nearby brush and woods.

A fire broke out behind a North Myrtle Beach Walmart leaving one person injured. Around 6am firefighters were called to the Walmart located in the Gator Hole Plaza. A victim was taken to a local hospital after being treated on the scene for burns. He was later loaded onto a helicopter and transported to a burn center in Augusta for…

Two Men Arrested In Connection To Shooting Death Of 17-Year-Old

19-year-old Bacorian Fling and 18-year-old Tyquan Buie have both been arrested and charged with murder

Two men have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Marion County. On Friday afternoon, 17-year-old Desmond Drew was shot and killed on Willie Hodge Road. 19-year-old Bacorian Fling and 18-year-old Tyquan Buie have both been arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. They are each being held…

Man Dies After Dirt Bike Crash In Georgetown County

A 32-year-old man was traveling north on a dirt bike when he lost control and went into the roadway.

An investigation is underway regarding a fatal dirt bike crash that occurred in Georgetown County. Around 6pm on Saturday, police were called to Oatland Road on reports of an unresponsive person. A 32-year-old man was traveling north on a dirt bike when he lost control and went into the roadway. He was transported to a hospital where he later died…

Two-Vehicle Crash In Marlboro Co. Results In Death Of One Person

A Ford pickup was traveling north on Highway 9 when it struck the Nissan on the driver's side.

A two-vehicle crash in Marlboro County resulted in the death of one person. Around 4:50pm Sunday, police responded to the accident that happened along Highway 9 at Hickory Grove Road near Bennettsville. A Nissan Sedan was heading west on Hickory Grove when it attempted to turn left onto Highway 9. Meanwhile, a Ford pickup was traveling north on Highway 9…

LeBron James Breaks NBA Record Held By Michael Jordan For Years

It took Jordan 1,072 games in 15 seasons to achieve the record, while James did it in 1,523 games throughout 22 seasons.

LeBron James made history Friday night breaking an NBA record held by Michael Jordan for years. LeBron secured a record 563rd career 30-point game after shooting a turnaround fadeaway jumper in the fourth quarter in a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks. He passed Jordan’s record set back in 2003. It took Jordan 1,072 games in 15…

Chick-Fil-A Changes Popular Waffle Fries Recipe

The goal is to keep the fries "crispier, longer" while keeping the "same great taste."

Chick-Fil-A’s popular waffle fries may taste different from here on out. The fast food chain announced it would make a “slight adjustment” to its waffle potato fries recipe by adding pea starch to the coating. The goal is to keep the fries “crispier, longer” while keeping the “same great taste.” Some fans have said the new fries are horrible, stale,…

Costco Recalls Its Brand Of Cold And Flu Medicines

The recall was placed after the accidental release and shipment of a specific lot code that was rejected.

Costco has placed a recall on its brand of cold and flu medicines. The recall covers Kirkland Signature severe cold and flu plus congestion. The products were sold in stores in the Midwest and Southeast between October 30 and November 30. The recall was placed after the accidental release and shipment of a specific lot code that was rejected due…

President Biden Bans New Offshore Oil And Gas Drilling Along Coastline

Biden said drilling of these coasts could cause irreversible damage to places and is unnecessary to meet the nation's energy needs.

President Biden has banned new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of the U.S. coastline. The order will protect around 625 million acres of ocean along the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Bering Sea from “environmental and economic risks and harms.” It is also an attempt to protect Biden’s climate legacy…

President Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act Into Law

It will affect nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their time in public service jobs.

President Biden signed a new measure into law dubbed the ‘Social Security Fairness Act.’ The bill boosts social security payments for current and former public employees. It will affect nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and in other public service jobs. The measure rescinds two provisions including the ‘Windfall Elimination Provision’…

Canada’s Prime Minster Resigns As Leader Of The Liberal Party

This comes ahead of a general election later this year, which Trudeau was widely expected to lose.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned as leader of the ruling Liberal party Monday. He will remain prime minister until a new leader is chosen. This comes ahead of a general election later this year, which Trudeau was widely expected to lose. The general election must be held on or by October 20. However, Canada’s parliament will be suspended until…