Author: Annelyn Russ

Groundbreaking Date Set For Horry Co. Domestic Violence Shelter

The project aims to provide a safe space for those seeking shelter from a domestic violence situation.

A new shelter is coming to Horry County to help victims of domestic violence. The project aims to provide a safe space for those seeking shelter from a domestic violence situation. The current nearest shelter is in Georgetown County, but the new Horry County location will house twice as many people. It will have 24-hour security, pet accommodations and a…

Woman Arrested For Shooting Man Amid Domestic Disturbance

Deputies later discovered a man was transported to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest.

One woman was arrested after an investigation linked her to a shooting. On Tuesday, Florence County police responded to the 400 block of North Schofield Street on reports of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, only 45-year-old Delores Williams was on the scene. Deputies later discovered a man was transported to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest….

Dillon Co. Rollover Crash Results In The Death Of One Person

A 2024 Nissan Altima was heading south along Lucius Road when it veered off the right side before overturning.

A crash in Dillon County resulted in the death of one person. The accident occurred shortly before noon Wednesday. A 2024 Nissan Altima was heading south along Lucius Road when it veered off the right side before overturning. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been publicly released at this time. Further details remain limited.

Amazon Reveals Refreshed Kindle Line-Up Including First Color Display

The new features and updates mark the largest single refresh the Kindle line-up has ever had.

For the first time ever, Amazon is releasing a Kindle e-reader with a color display. Since the Kindle was first introduced in 2007, every device has had a black-and-white screen. The new Kindle Colorsoft has a display that is designed to ensure colors don’t appear washed out or pixelated. The device reportedly has “weeks of battery life.” It is retailing…

Lyft To Offer Discounts For Riders On Election Day

On Election Day, Lyft is offering a 50% discount of up to $10 as part of its voting access program.

A rideshare company is making sure transportation is not an excuse to miss-out on voting. On Election Day, Lyft is offering a 50% discount of up to $10 as part of its voting access program. Users can pre-load the code “VOTE24” on or before November 5 for rideshare, bike-share or scooter rides. The code is only available to use between…

Biden Administration Releases New Round Of Student Loan Forgiveness

Borrowers eligible for this recent round of relief should be informed of their canceled debt in the coming weeks.

The Biden administration announced another round of student loan forgiveness. The latest round of relief forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers. It comes as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s fixes to the ‘Public Service Loan Forgiveness’ program. Under Biden’s administration the number of borrowers to benefit from the program has exceeded one million, which…

FTC Reveals New Rule In Regards To Subscriptions

'Click to Cancel' will require retailers, gyms and other businesses to make canceling subscriptions as east as enrolling in them.

The Federal Trade Commission revealed a new rule amid high volumes of complaints. Federal regulators reported they receive around 70 complaints a day regarding charges for subscriptions that are either a lengthy frustrating process to cancel or that people didn’t realize they accepted to begin with. Before the new rule, to cancel memberships for health clubs you had to do…

U.S. Military Strikes Houthi Facilities In Yemen

The U.S. Air Force used long-range B-2 warplanes to target five underground weapons storage sites that housed various weapons components.

U.S. military forces have struck Houthi facilities in Yemen. The U.S. Air Force used long-range B-2 warplanes to target five underground weapons storage sites that housed various weapons components. The Houthis have used the weapons against military vessels through the region. The Iran-backed rebels were attacked over-night after recent incidents targeting American and international shipping vessels in the Red Sea….

Murrells Inlet Church To Host Free Thanksgiving Dinner

The meal will be held from noon-3pm at 4430 Murrells Inlet Road.

A church along the Grand Strand is hosting it’s 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Low Country Community Church is holding the dinner as part of it’s ‘NOAH’ project. The name stands for ‘No One Alone on the Holiday.’ The Thanksgiving meal will be served on November 28. It is open and free to all who attend. The meal will be held…

Horry Co. School Ranked Best High School In S.C.

The school helps students ninth-12th grade earn their high school diploma while also earning college credits.

An Horry County school was ranked the best high school in South Carolina. ‘Scholars Academy High’ is a program school on Coastal Carolina University’s campus. It helps students ninth-12th grade earn their high school diploma while also earning college credits through Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment classes. The school gained the top tier status from the S.C. School Report Card earning…