Author: Annelyn Russ

Atlantic Beach To Host Gullah-Geechee Farmer’s Market

Those who stop by will be able to browse through local vendors and artisans.

Atlantic Beach is hosting the Gullah-Geechee Farmer’s Market. Those who stop by will be able to browse through local vendors and artisans. The event will be set up near 30th Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. You can search for the Gullah flags if you have trouble finding it. The market is set to be held on Saturday from 10am-4pm.

Harbor Freight Announces Plans To Open Lumberton Location

The new store is expected to create between 25 to 30 job opportunities.

A new hardware store is coming to Lumberton. Harbor Freight announced plans to open a new location. It is set to open next month along the 1700 block of N. Roberts Avenue. A grand opening date has not been set but the new store is expected to create between 25 to 30 job opportunities.

South Carolina Presidential Ballot Includes Seven Candidates

Tuesday was the deadline for political parties to submit certified candidates' names to the state election commission to be printed on the ballot.

The presidential race is nearing its final months and South Carolina has revealed it’s ballot. Tuesday was the deadline for political parties to submit certified candidates’ names to the state election commission to be printed on the ballot. The finalized ballot will include, Randall Terry of the Constitution Party Claudia de la Cruz representing the Workers’ Party Chase Oliver of…

19-Year-Old Identified As Victim Killed After Crane Collapsed On A Building

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon along Cambria Court in the Bridgewater Community off of Highway 9 in Horry County.

We now know the identity of the victim that was killed after a crane collapsed on a residential building. 19-year-old Anibal Sanchez Pelayo of Galivants Ferry died at the scene after suffering multiple traumatic injuries. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon along Cambria Court in the Bridgewater Community off of Highway 9 in Horry County. The home was under construction…

Chipotle Releases Costumes Through Spirit Halloween Partnership

Purchases must be made through Spirit Halloween online as in-store supplies is limited to certain states.

Chipotle is gearing up for spooky season. The fast food chain announced a costume collaboration with Spirit Halloween. The collection consists of body-suits that are meant to resemble a Chipotle napkin, fork, water cup, burrito and to-go-bag. The idea stems from an on-going joke that floated around on-line. The costumes will go on sale starting tomorrow and will cost $39.99…

Southwest Airlines Offers Limited Time Companion Pass Promotion

The designated companion owes only taxes and fees when accompanying the passholder, which starts at $5.60 one way.

Southwest Airlines announced the return of a deal for a limited time. The airline is offering a promotional Companion Pass, which would allow a passholder’s companion to fly with them nearly free on unlimited flights for two months early next year. The designated companion owes only taxes and fees when accompanying the passholder, which starts at $5.60 one way. To…

CPSC Seeks To Launch Probe Into E-Commerce Platforms Including Shein

Both discount retailers have stated they put much into making sure they are complying with laws and regulations.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking to launch a probe into safety practices of “foreign-owned” E-commerce platforms. The agency wants to examine two major brands including Temu and Shein focusing on the retailer’s safety and compliance controls, relationships with third-party sellers and consumers. It will also examine “any representations they make when products are imported.” The agency seeks…

Several Hundred Hotel Workers Remain On Strike

The union and members say that in many cases, workers are now being paid less than before the COVID-Pandemic.

Most of the 10,000 hotel workers who went on strike during Labor Day, have now returned to work, but some refuse. A group of 700 Unite Here Union members in San Diego will reportedly continue to strike for the foreseeable future. Those workers are employed at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. It was said they plan to remain on strike…

Jury Selection Begins For Hunter Biden’s Trial On Tax-Related Charges

Prosecutors accuse Biden of engaging in a four-year scheme to not pay at least $1.4 million in self-assessed federal taxes he owed for tax years 2016 through 2019.

Jury selection began Thursday in Los Angeles federal court for Hunter Biden’s trial on tax-related charges. The 54-year-old was indicted in December on three felony and six misdemeanor counts alleging he failed to pay his taxes during a period, when he was allegedly addicted to drugs as well as when he got sober. The indictment claims “rather than paying his…

14-Year-Old Suspect Kills Four In Georgia School Shooting

Two teachers and two other 14-year-old students died as a result of the incident.

A shooting took place at a Georgia high school that left several people dead. The incident took place Wednesday at Apalachee High School in Winder. The report of an active shooter came in around 10:20am. 14-year-old Colt Gray armed with an AR-platform weapon, reportedly fired several shots resulting in the death of two teachers and two other 14-year-old students. Nine…