Author: Annelyn Russ

Grand Strand Rotary Club To Host Concerts For The Cure

The shows will begin at 7pm on Friday and tickets cost $35.

The Grand Strand Rotary Club is set to host two concerts this week. The Concerts for the Cure event aims to raise funds and awareness for two priorities of Rotary. That includes End Polio Now and the CART fund, which is dedicated to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. The concerts will be held at The Carolina Opry along…

Water Transmission Project In NMB Causes Closures

Drivers are advised to stay cautious while traveling in the area.

A project is about to enter its second phase in the city of North Myrtle Beach. The RH Moore Company has been working toward installing a new 30-inch water transmission line along Windy Hill Road Extension. The construction has caused temporary lane and sidewalk closures as crews work. The second phase of the project is set to begin on Friday….

Fire Causes Thousands In Damages At Train Depot

The cause of the flames was undetermined following an investigation.

A report has been released with details regarding a fire at the historic Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot. On the afternoon of September 22, the Conway Fire Department was called to the Horry Co. train depot on Highway 905. HCFR crews also responded to the scene to assist with battling the flames. Around 40 firefighters worked to put out the…

Horry Co. Crash Leaves One Person Injured

The two-vehicle accident occurred around 11:30am Tuesday in the area of Highway 701 and Kinlaw Lane.

One person was injured during a crash in Horry County. The two-vehicle accident occurred around 11:30am Tuesday in the area of Highway 701 and Kinlaw Lane. Traffic was blocked as crews worked the scene and extraction operations were needed after one of the vehicles overturned. One person was transported to a hospital to be treated for injuries but their current…

HBO Max Increases Streaming Plan Prices

The Standard tier increased by $1.50 totaling to $18.49 per month.

HBO Max increased its streaming prices for the third time in three years. The Basic option with ads increased by a $1 per month totaling to $10.99. The Standard tier increased by $1.50 totaling to $18.49 per month and the Premium option increased by $2 to $22.99 a month. The prices are effective immediately for new subscriptions. Existing monthly subscribers…

Maker Of Tylenol Pushes Back On Label Change Proposal

Kenvue asked the FDA to deny the petition, saying the suggested label changes are unsupported by scientific evidence.

The maker of Tylenol is pushing back on proposed changes to the product’s safety label. Last month, President Trump claimed that Tylenol use during pregnancy was linked to an increased risk of autism. The FDA responded by asking Kenvue to include the warning to the safety label on Tylenol. The company says that acetaminophen, the generic name for the painkiller,…

Trump Seeking Money From Justice Department As Compensation

"I was damaged greatly, and any money I would get I would give to charity," Trump said.

A new report says President Trump is seeking money from the Justice Department as compensation for past investigations into his conduct. The president filed lawsuits alleging his rights were violated in the investigation into possible Russian coordination with his campaign in 2016. He also alleged being violated when the FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago property in 2022 as part of a…

Barefoot Landing To Host Annual BooFest!

The event will feature costume contests for the kids and pets with registration opening at 11am.

Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach is set to host a family-friendly event on Saturday. The waterfront boardwalk is hosting its annual BooFest! The event will feature costume contests for the kids and pets with registration opening at 11am. There will also be other contests, stilt walkers, live music, Halloween activities, and more. The free event will be held from…

Anto’s Pizza Romana & Italian Market Wins International Award

The eatery won first place in the focaccia category at the Pizza World Cup in Rome, Italy.

A pizzeria in Conway put South Carolina on the map during an international competition. Anto’s Pizza Romana and Italian Market is a newer eatery that opened around this time last year. The pizzeria brought home top international honors, winning first place in the focaccia category at the Pizza World Cup in Rome, Italy. The eatery brought home the title during…

Horry Co. Deputy Administrator To Retire

Randy Webster's retirement will take effect on November 3. A successor has not been selected at this time.

A top Horry County administrator announced plans to retire. Randy Webster was named assistant administrator over public safety in November 2019. He first began his career with Horry County in 1989 with his public safety experience spanning across emergency management, EMS and the fire service. Webster was named the emergency management director in 2003. Throughout his time with the county,…