Author: Annelyn Russ

Police Search For Suspect Wanted On Counts Of Minor Exploitation

43-year-old Jonathan Jacobs of Parkton is accused of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Robeson County police are searching for a wanted person. 43-year-old Jonathan Jacobs of Parkton is accused of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The suspect also uses the aliases Ashley Jacobs and Ashley Heights. No further information was immediately available. An investigation remains underway and anyone with information is urged to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.

Goodwill Partners With Google To Train People In AI Skills

The 10-hour class teaches attendees how to use generative AI effectively in day-to-day work.

Goodwill industries and Google have partnered up to train people in artificial intelligence skills. The non-profit will provide the ‘Google’s AI Essentials Course’ for free to 200,000 people. The 10-hour class teaches attendees how to use generative AI effectively in day-to-day work. It features hands on experience in tasks that involve videos, reading and interactive exercises. The course will be…

High Noon Recalls Celsius Cans Mistakenly Containing Alcohol

The products were distributed across eight states including South Carolina.

High Noon is voluntarily recalling cases of a popular energy drink. The recall covers certain packages of High Noon Beach variety 12-pack cans that are incorrectly packaged as Celsius Astro Vibe Energy, Sparkling Blue Razz edition cans. The Celsius drinks are non-alcoholic whereas High Noons have a 4.5% ABV. The recall was placed after a packaging supplier error allowed for…

Kamala Harris Will Not Run For California Governor In 2026

"After deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for governor in this election,” Harris said.

Kamala Harris has debunked a rumor that has been swirling around and creating speculation. Many people have been discussing the topic of the former vice president running for governor of California next year. “In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their governor. I love this state, its…

25 Passengers Sent To Hospital After Severe Turbulence

The flight was diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul where it landed safely.

Dozens of people aboard a Delta Airlines plane were sent to a hospital after a situation mid-flight Wednesday. Flight 56 took off from Salt Lake City heading to Amsterdam when it encountered “significant” turbulence. There were 275 passengers and 13 crew members on board. The flight was diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul where it landed safely. Fire department and paramedic crews…

Trump Escalates Trade War With Canada Due To Palestine Stance

Canada is the second-largest U.S. trading partner after Mexico, and the largest buyer of U.S. exports.

President Trump has escalated his trade war with Canada. The U.S. leader is set to impose a 35% tariff on all Canadian goods not covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement if the neighbors do not reach an agreement by Friday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently said that negotiations with Washington had been constructive. However, Carney has now said that…

Pedal Pub Proposes Tours Along The Grand Strand

The company would have public and private guided tours with room for up to 15 passengers.

A party bike company is proposing a new tour option along the Grand Strand. Pedal Pub first pitched the idea last week. The company would have public and private guided tours with room for up to 15 passengers in Conway and Myrtle Beach. They would last two hours with a goal of showcasing the areas and create memories through positive…

Breeze Airways Add New Non-Stop Flight From MYR

The flights will operate on Fridays and Mondays starting February 6.

Breeze Airways announced a new non-stop flight option from Myrtle Beach International Airport. Travelers can now book non-stop flights on Breeze to Manchester, New Hampshire. The flights will operate on Fridays and Mondays starting February 6. The fares start at $49 one way. This marks Breeze’s 10th destination from Myrtle Beach.

Man Charged With Kidnapping After Traffic Stop

23-year-old Zion Estakio is accused of refusing to let the victim out of the car after picking her up.

One man has been arrested after a traffic stop was conducted in Myrtle Beach. Shortly before 4am on Sunday, officers stopped a vehicle near 21st Avenue N. and N. Kings Highway. The driver was speeding 53 mph in a 35 mph zone. Warrants reported that the back right door of the car was opening while the vehicle was moving. When…

Two Horry Co. Woman Facing Human Trafficking Charges

Margaret Roberson and Camisha McGaskey were each charged with five counts of trafficking in persons under 18.

Two woman in Horry County are facing charges of human trafficking. 56-year-old Margaret Roberson and 31-year-old Camisha McGaskey were each charged with five counts of trafficking in persons under 18 and criminal conspiracy. Between January 1 and June 11, Roberson conspired with McGaskey to entice, solicit, harbor and-or transport five minor victims for the purpose of forced labor through cleaning…