Author: Annelyn Russ

President-Elect Trump To Pardon Jan 6. Defendants

The president-elect says the action will be one of his first official acts of his second term in office.

Donald Trump plans to pardon “most” rioters accused or convicted of storming the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The president-elect says the action will be one of his first official acts of his second term in office. Trump has long promised to grant clemency to those who rushed the Capitol as Congress certified the 2020 election win of President Biden….

Russia Launches Massive Aerial Attack Against Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as one of the heaviest bombardments.

Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. The country fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles as well as around 200 drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s invasion started nearly three years ago. Ukrainian defense forces shot down 81 of the missiles, including 11 cruise…

Surfside Beach To Host Annual Christmas Parade

Bring a chair, blankets or whatever you think is comfy to watch the parade.

The annual Surfside Beach Christmas Parade is set to be held this weekend. The parade line-up starts on Melody Lane and Poplar Drive. Participants will be awarded prizes for the most festive entries. Three judges will be on the main stage set up on the corner of Surfside Drive and Ocean Boulevard. Everyone is invited to head out and enjoy…

City Of Conway Creates Retired Elf Adoption Agency

The program was created to give away the elves so children can take a small piece of Conway home with them.

The City of Conway has introduced the Retired Elf Adoption agency. There’s a station set up in City Hall where children can stop by and adopt a retired elf. The goal is for children to visit downtown and add a little bit of fun and magic into Christmas. The program was created to give away the elves so children can…

Violations Led To Several Pee Dee Residential Care Facilities’ Closure

Issues included structural failures, strong urine and smoke odors, live roaches, gnats, mildew stains and more.

South Carolina has revoked several Pee Dee residential care facility licenses. The Department of Public Health issued administrative orders to revoke the licenses issued to Cunningham-Waters Construction Company. The move means the company can no longer operate several residential care facilities. Patriot Living locations in Florence, Hartsville, Sumter and Taylors are being shut down. Inspections and investigations were conducted on…

Man And Woman Charged In Florence County Weapons Incident

Though the suspect pointed the gun at the victim and pulled the trigger, the gun did not discharge.

A man and woman are facing charges after an incident unfolded in Florence County. On November 1, 24-year-old Kallie Lovin allegedly pointed a handgun and pulled the trigger after 21-year-old Christopher Lovin accused the victim of attacking him after a verbal argument. Though Kallie pointed the gun at the victim and pulled the trigger, the gun did not discharge. No…

Four Men Arrested And Charged In Connection To An Armed Robbery

Dillon authorities then pursued the vehicle in which the suspects allegedly fired gunshots during the chase.

On Tuesday night, police were made aware of an armed robbery at a Verizon store in Cheraw in Chesterfield County. Officers gave surrounding counties the description of a white van that was used in the robbery. The vehicle was later spotted at a travel plaza along Highway 34 in Dillon County. Dillon authorities then pursued the vehicle in which the…

Bill Belichick Tapped To Take On Head Coaching Position At UNC

This will be his first coaching position for a college football team.

Bill Belichick has been tapped to take on a head coaching position again. The University of North Carolina hired Belichick as its head football coach. The 72-year-old replaces Mack Brown, who was fired after six seasons as head coach in Chapel Hill. Belichick is going to lead the Tar Heels after parting ways with the New England Patriots last season,…

Amazon Announces Return Of “Thank My Driver” Feature

The feature debuted during the 2022 holiday season and has been used 40 million times since.

Amazon is once again providing customers with a way to express gratitude to employees. The company announced the return of the “Thank My Driver” feature. Owners of an Amazon Alexa device can simply say “Alexa, thank my driver” to gift $5 to whoever delivers their orders at no charge to the customer. Those without an Alexa can use the Alexa-app…

Holiday Shipping Deadline Dates To Know

Another day to mark is National Free Shipping Day, which is December 13.

If you are having your gifts shipped this holiday season, there are certain dates you should keep in mind. If you want your packages to arrive on time, here are the deadlines to know. If shipping through FedEx, the Ground Economy deadline is December 13. If using USPS, there are several deadlines depending on which delivery you select. Ground Advantage…