Author: Annelyn Russ

Hit And Run Victim Identified As Vacationer From Kansas City

Two people were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 21st Avenue S. near Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.

We now have more information on a hit and run that resulted in the death of one person. Around 12:30am on Sunday, two people were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 21st Avenue S. near Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. 26-year-old Dezhon Overton died from the injuries he sustained. The woman’s condition is unknown at this time. The…

Dollywood Ranked Number One Theme Park In The U.S.

Dolly Parton's Dollywood ranked as the number one theme park for the third time in the last four years.

Trip Advisor has revealed it’s Travelers’ Choice Awards of the Top Amusement and Water Parks of the United States. Dolly Parton’s Dollywood ranked as the number one theme park for the third time in the last four years. Magic Kingdom Park in Florida was ranked as number two, Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania took the third spot, while Disney’s Hollywood…

OpenAI Making ChatGPT More Sensitive To Mental Health

The tool will now be better at detecting signs of distress so ChatGPT can better respond appropriately.

OpenAI is seeking to make ChatGPT more sensitive to users’ mental health. Starting this week, the chatbot app will prompt users to take breaks from lengthy conversations. The tool will also refrain from giving direct advice regarding personal challenges. Instead, it will help users decide for themselves by asking questions or weighing pros and cons. OpenAI said the move comes…

Kia Issues Two Recalls Within The Same Week

Kia owners can take their vehicle to a dealership for a free inspection and replacement of the affected parts.

Kia has issued two recalls within the same week. The recall covers over 200,000 2023-2025 Telluride models that may experience loosening and eventual detachment of their door belt molding trims, which is the narrow strip located along the top edge of the door where the glass meets the metal frame. Over 100,000 2023-2025 K5 models have a similar issue with…

Texas House Democrats Facing Arrest Warrants After Fleeing

Now, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has signed warrants, which allow for the Democrats' arrests.

Texas House Democrats could be facing civil arrest warrants. A group of Democrats fled the state in an attempt to avoid the passage of a controversial new redistricting map that would give Republicans five additional congressional seats in the U.S. House. The Texas House needs two-thirds of its members present to vote. With Democrats refusing to participate in the legislative…

HCACC Installs Microchip Scanning Stations Around Horry Co.

If someone finds a stray pet in their community, they can take it to one of the stations.

The Horry County Animal Care Center announced a new amenity to help pet owners around the area. 10 microchip scanning stations have been installed across the county. If someone finds a stray pet in their community, they can take it to one of the stations. Then open the box and scan the animal by following the directions on the sign….

HGTC Awarded Funds For Trio Elite Scholars Program

The program offers academic coaching, peer mentoring, tutoring services, and more.

Horry Georgetown Technical College has been awarded funds to continue it’s Trio Elite Scholars program. TES is a federally funded initiative that provides academic and personal support to first-generation, income-eligible, and disabled students enrolled at the college. It is free for those who qualify. The program offers academic coaching, peer mentoring, tutoring services, and more. HGTC has been awarded over…

Nancy Mace Confirms Her Bid For S.C. Governor

The Lowcountry congresswoman has been touting a run for governor for months.

Congresswoman Nancy Mace has entered the race for South Carolina governor. Mace took to social media to officially announce her bid for governor of the Palmetto State Sunday night. The news came before she was set to make a “special announcement” at an event at the Citadel in Charleston Monday morning. The Lowcountry congresswoman has been touting a run for…

Human Skeletal Remains Found In Marlboro Co.

The bones were found on the property of a vacant farm in the Adamsville area.

Human skeletal remains were discovered in Marlboro County on Friday. The bones were found on the property of a vacant farm in the Adamsville area during bush-hogging operations. Details are limited as officials with the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office work to reveal more. SLED and the county coroner’s office are assisting.

Arrest Made Following Fatal Hit And Run In Myrtle Beach

The incident unfolded around midnight Sunday along 21st Avenue S. near Kings Highway.

A hit and run incident in Horry County resulted in the death of one person. The incident unfolded around midnight Sunday along 21st Avenue S. near Kings Highway. When police arrived, two people were found that had been struck and transported to local hospitals. One of them died from their injuries and the other victim’s current condition is unknown. The…