Author: Annelyn Russ

Investigation Underway After Victim Shot Several Times

The victim suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen, left arm, and left leg.

An investigation is underway after one victim was shot in the Green Sea area of Horry County. Around 2:30am Tuesday, a male victim was shot several times at his home on Tulip Grove Road. He was transported to a hospital with gunshot wounds to his abdomen, left arm, and left leg. His current condition is unknown. No arrests have been…

Reese’s And Oreo Team Up For New Treats

Both new treats will be released to retailers nationwide in the beginning of September.

Two chocolate treats are being combined together through a partnership between two companies. The Hershey Company and Mondelez International teamed up to launch two treats that feature Reese’s and Oreos. The new Reese’s Oreo Cup resembles the traditional, milk chocolate peanut butter cup with a twist inside for Oreo lovers. It will be available in several sizes and added as…

Youtube To Launch AI Powered Tool For Teen Safety

The feature will be tested in the coming weeks among a small set of U.S. users, before rolling out to a wider audience.

Youtube announced plans to launch a new feature aimed at keeping youth safe. The tool will be powered by artificial intelligence and will be able to assess a person’s age based on the types of videos they have watched. It will also review the categories of videos and how long the person has had their account, regardless of the birthday…

Rep. Marjorie Greene Denies Rumors Of Running For Georgia Governor

Despite her denial, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene did not completely shut down the idea of running in the future.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has shut down a rumor that has prompted speculation for months. It has been assumed that Greene would be running for Georgia governor next year. She took to social media to debunk the constant rumors about her political ambitions. In reference to the rumors regarding her intentions to launch a campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian…

Senate Confirms Monarez To Lead The CDC

Monarez was President Trump's second pick but is the first nominee for CDC director to require Senate confirmation.

The Senate has confirmed Susan Monarez to lead the CDC. Monarez was President Trump’s second pick but is the first nominee for CDC director to require Senate confirmation. She will take on the position amid chaos within the agency. The Trump administration is seeking to cut its budget by nearly half next year. She also takes over as hundreds of…

8.8 Magnitude Quake Off Russia Coast Prompts Tsunami Warnings

Several people were injured, but none seriously, also, no deaths or major damage was reported so far.

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far eastern coast triggering tsunami waves across the Pacific. Several people were injured, but none seriously, also, no deaths or major damage was reported so far. However, the quake has been reported as one of the biggest ever recorded. Shortly after it struck, tsunami advisories and warnings urged millions to move away from…

43rd Annual Craftsmen’s Summer Classic Festival

The event will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center August 1-3.

The 43rd annual Craftsmen’s Summer Classic Art and Craft Festival is soon returning to the Grand Strand. The event features hundreds of artists and craftsmen from across 15 states. They’ll make their way to Myrtle Beach drawing crowds of both locals and tourists. Everyone is invited to head out and browse through aisles of pottery, jewelry, woodwork, glass, fine art,…

Two U.S. Military Jets Make Emergency Landing At MYR

The two jets are assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter

Two U.S. military F-16 fighter jets were forced to make an emergency landing at Myrtle Beach International Airport Monday. Around 9:30am, the jets were spotted and heard as they circled the airport for several minutes before landing without incident. The two jets, assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, were conducting training missions. They…

Driver Escapes After Sinkhole Swallows Car At Traffic Light

Myrtle Beach police were called to the intersection of Seaboard Street and Harrelson Boulevard.

Earlier Tuesday morning, the roadway gave out beneath a car while it was stopped at a traffic light in Horry County. Around 4:30am, Myrtle Beach police were called to the intersection of Seaboard Street and Harrelson Boulevard. Upon arrival, the front end of a car was submerged in a large sinkhole. The hole was caused by a broken six-inch water…

Three Departments Respond To Intense Hotel Fire

Around 6am, crews were called to the former Travel House Inn on West Lucas Street in Florence.

Three departments responded to an intense hotel fire Tuesday in Florence County. Around 6am, crews were called to the former Travel House Inn on West Lucas Street in Florence. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames from both the first and second floors of the building. No injuries have been reported. Crews from West Florence Fire Rescue, Windy Hill Fire Rescue…