Author: Annelyn Russ

Port Workers Return To Jobs After Agreement Reached

The agreement includes a $4-per-hour raise for each year of the six-year contract.

Thousands of port workers returned to work Friday after a brief strike. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked off their jobs on Tuesday pushing for their demands to be met. Thursday, regulators reached a tentative agreement. The 50,000 union members across ports from Maine to Texas were asking for increased wages. They also expressing concerns that increased automation at…

Two California Farm Workers Test Positive For Bird Flu

This marks the first two presumptive positive cases in humans in the state.

Two farm-workers in California have tested positive for H5 Bird Flu. This marks the first two presumptive positive cases in humans in the state. Both of the workers submitted specimens to the CDC for confirmatory testing. The two cases appeared to be unrelated. Both people worked on different dairy farms in California’s Central Valley and both farms had cattle known…

Over 200 Storm Related Deaths Recorded In Hurricane Helene Aftermath

The situation remains dire as hundreds of loved ones remain unaccounted for.

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has now surpassed 200. The situation remains dire as hundreds of loved ones remain unaccounted for. Around 784,000 homes and businesses are still in the dark after the storm knocked out power across Florida, Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas. Communities and towns suffered major loss of infrastructure, making the storm the fourth deadliest hurricane…

Fright Nights To Kick Off In Myrtle Beach

Each weekend, Ocean Boulevard will transform to a haunted spectacle for a chilling Halloween experience.

‘Fright Nights’ in Myrtle Beach is making a return. Starting Friday an array of events will be held every weekend throughout October and early November. Each weekend, Ocean Boulevard will transform to a haunted spectacle for a chilling Halloween experience. The Dynamic Blue Sisters will kick off this weekend with DJ Frankenstein from 5-8pm Friday, followed by another performance from…

The Grand Strand To Host Another Major Golf Event

Coastal Carolina University and the Myrtle Beach Sports Alliance will co-host the event.

The Grand Strand is set host a major golf event on the collegiate level. The TPC Myrtle Beach in Murrells Inlet will be one of six host sites for the 2027 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Tournament. The event will mark the third time the NCAA golf regional makes its way to the Myrtle Beach area. It will also be…

Three Of The Seven Victims Who Died In A Three-Vehicle Crash Identified

All seven of the victims were occupants of the passing vehicle. Three of them were reportedly ejected.

Three out of the seven victims who died in a three-vehicle crash last week, have been identified. Around 6pm last Thursday, police responded to the accident along Highway 711 in the Pembroke area of Robeson County. Two vehicles were traveling west on the road when one of them attempted to pass the other. The vehicle then sideswiped the other before…

Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Dillon County Shooting

An argument reportedly led up to shots fired which resulted in the death of one person.

An arrest has been made in connection to a shooting incident in Dillon County. The shooting occurred early Wednesday morning on Windmill Avenue in the Little Rock area. An argument reportedly led up to shots fired which resulted in the death of one person. The victim’s name has not been publicly released but, 20-year-old Jhamir Wright has been arrested and…

Wendy’s To Offer New Krabby Patty Option For ‘Spongebob’ Anniversary

The 'Krabby Patty Kollab Burger' is the restaurant's take on the cartoon burger that features a "top-secret" sauce.

If you’ve ever watched ‘Spongebob Squarepants’ and wished you could taste the famous Krabby Patty, now’s your chance. Wendy’s is partnering with Paramount to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the popular cartoon by launching the ‘Krabby Patty Kollab.’ The new offer features two new items. The ‘Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty’ is a vanilla frosty with a pineapple mango flavored…

The CBP Raised The Cost Of Its Trusted Traveler Programs

Previously, different travelers paid various prices, but now every customer will pay the same rate.

The cost of having a smoother experience while going through American airports has just gotten pricer. U.S. Customs and Border Protection raised the cost of applying for or renewing its ‘Trusted Traveler Programs.’ The term overall covers Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI. The cost now jumped to $120. Previously, different travelers paid various prices, but now every customer will pay…

Chevy & GMC Truck Owners Could Claim Part Of A Major Settlement

The part known as the 'CP4' pump was allegedly "unreasonably fragile and prone to catastrophic failure."

Owners of certain Chevrolet and GMC trucks could possibly receive money from a major settlement. Plaintiffs of a class action lawsuit claim that General Motors hid issues with a defective high-pressure fuel injection pump. The part known as the ‘CP4’ pump was allegedly “unreasonably fragile and prone to catastrophic failure.” The lawsuit claims when parts of the pump rubbed against…