Author: Annelyn Russ

Victim In Critical Condition Following Drive-By Shooting

Around 11pm Wednesday night, police responded to the area of Clyde Street and Gaillard Street.

A drive-by shooting in Florence County left one person hospitalized. Around 11pm Wednesday night, police responded to the area of Clyde Street and Gaillard Street on reports of shots fired. At the same time, police were informed about a possible gunshot victim who was dropped off at a hospital. An investigation led police to the driver who reported that they…

Woman Arrested In Connection To Fatal Hit-And-Run

67-year-old Cheryl Richards is accused of hitting a Harley Davidson in her Ford SUV resulting in death.

One woman is facing charges in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that happened in Horry County. Shortly before 8pm last Friday, 41-year-old Eric Odom died at a hospital following a crash along Highway 17 near Palmetto Avenue in Little River. 67-year-old Cheryl Richards is accused of hitting Odom’s Harley Davidson in her Ford SUV before fleeing the scene. Richards was…

Several Democratic-Led States Form West Coast Health Alliance

The states involved, claim their health alliance will provide "science-driven" advice on vaccines as opposed to Kennedy's approach.

Several Democratic-led states along the West Coast announced a new public health alliance. The move marks a stance against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It comes after a letter signed by over 1,000 HHS employees called for Kennedy to resign from his position claiming he is “compromising the health of the nation.” The move also comes…

Powerball Jackpot Soars To Estimated $1.7 Billion

The next powerball drawing will take place Saturday night.

The Powerball jackpot increased once again after no winning tickets secured the big prize Monday night. The numbers from Monday night’s drawing were 3, 16, 29, 61, and 69 with a Powerball of 22. The jackpot has now soared to an estimated $1.7 billion making it the 3rd largest grand prize in the game’s history. The winner could choose to…

Walmart+ Subscribers To Soon Get Access To Peacock

Members will be able to switch between Paramount+ and Peacock at no additional cost every 90 days.

Walmart+ members are getting a new benefit in celebration of its fifth anniversary. The enhanced benefit will give members a new “video streaming choice.” Paramount+ has been a perk for members since September of 2022. Now, starting September 15 this year, members will be able to choose Peacock among the ad-supported plans. Members will also be able to switch between…

Federal Judge Reverses Harvard Funding Freeze

The judge said that the country must fight anti-Semitism, but it also must protect the right to free speech.

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully blocked funding from Harvard University. The ruling orders the administration to reverse its cut of more than $2.6 billion in research funding for the Ivy League school. The judge backed his decision after finding that the freeze in funding was illegal retaliation for Harvard’s rejection of the administration’s demands. The…

Suspect Charged In Connection To Wells Fargo Bank Robbery

52-year-old Lawrence Swindell entered the Wells Fargo bank located along N. Elm Street in Lumberton.

One man has been arrested in connection to a bank robbery in Robeson County. Around 2pm Tuesday, 52-year-old Lawrence Swindell entered the Wells Fargo bank located along N. Elm Street in Lumberton. The suspect was sporting a mask when he approached a teller demanding money and then fled in a dark-colored Sedan with an unknown amount of cash. Swindell was…

Four People File Lawsuits Against Party Boat Company

The lawsuits were filed in connection to a shooting that unfolded during Memorial Day Weekend.

Four people have filed lawsuits against a party boat company. The lawsuits were filed in connection to a shooting that unfolded during Memorial Day Weekend in Horry County. Around 124 people were on board a private charter boat for a celebration. After the boat docked, shots were fired, leading to 11 injuries. Four people who were aboard the boat named…

Florence Co. School Bus Involved In Multi-Vehicle Crash

The area where the accident unfolded is referred to as "dead man's corner" due to all the crashes.

A Florence 1 Schools’ bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. The crash took place around 3pm on East Old Marion Highway, between Firetower Road and Taylor Hill Circle. There were six children on board. None of the kids suffered serious injuries, but the bus driver had to be evaluated. The incident prompted parents to bring forth an…

Man Arrested After Multi-Agency Chase Ends In Crash

Horry County police were informed of a chase coming from Surfside Beach on Highway 17 Business.

One man is behind bars after a multi-agency chase ended in a crash. Horry County police were informed of a chase coming from Surfside Beach on Highway 17 Business. 25-year-old Christopher Coleman was speeding, passing cars in turn lanes, ignoring traffic lights and traveling over 80mph when HCPD took over. The suspect turned onto 19th Avenue S. into heavy traffic…