Author: Annelyn Russ

Trump And Biden Participate In Meeting At The White House

The meeting comes after Trump did not invite Biden to the White House after he lost to the Democrat four years ago.

President-elect and President Joe Biden sat down for a meeting at the White House Wednesday. The two sat beside each other in front of a fireplace in the Oval Office just over a week after Trump secured the win in the presidential election. Biden congratulated the Republican on his victory. He pledged to follow tradition and provide Trump’s team with…

Republicans To Remain In Control Of House Creating Trifecta

That means Donald Trump is entering this term with a trifecta of power for the Republican party.

Republicans have secured enough seats to remain in control of the House. Victories in Arizona as well as in California, gave the GOP the 218 seats needed to make up the majority. Republicans also gained control of the Senate during this election. That means Donald Trump is entering this term with a trifecta of power for the Republican party. That…

Crunch Fitness Location To Open In Myrtle Beach

A Crunch Fitness location will take over the old Bed Bath and Beyond space at Coastal Grand Mall.

A new gym option is coming to Myrtle Beach. A Crunch Fitness location will take over the old Bed Bath and Beyond space at Coastal Grand Mall. A basic membership will start at $9.99 a month. The most expensive membership is its highest tier that includes group fitness classes and child care. That plan will cost $25 a month. Crunch…

Surfworks Attraction Relocated To Open At Broadway At The Beach

The park will take over the site that used to be 'The Palace Theater,' which closed after Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

Developers of Surfworks announced they are eyeing a different location for their man-made surf park. The attraction is now set open at Broadway at the Beach. It will be located at the corner of 21st Avenue North and the Highway 17 bypass. The park will take over the site that used to be ‘The Palace Theater,’ which closed after Hurricane…

Coastal Carolina University Reveals 2025 Baseball Schedule

The team will kick off their season with the annual Baseball at the Beach Tournament from February 14-17.

The schedule for Coastal Carolina University’s baseball team has been revealed. The Chants will face 11 teams who participated in this year’s NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Tournament. That includes Clemson, NC State, East Carolina and North Carolina. The schedule features 27 home games with the longest homestand of the season featuring seven games. The Chants will play against teams…

Surfside Beach Turns Down Idea To Transfer First Responders To Horry Co.

Horry County offered four personnel to a shift when Surfside only had two. Surfside can currently offer the same.

Surfside Beach does not plan to transfer fire protection services to Horry County. Debates have been ongoing for months now after the idea to combine the two departments into one came about as a matter of safety. However, Surfside Beach Fire Chief David Nelson said the agency was understaffed and unable to protect the community then. Now, he says the…

A Change Of Leadership Comes In Florence

Lethonia Barnes accepted the city's top post during a swearing-in ceremony at Francis Marion University.

A change in leadership occurred in Florence Tuesday. In 2020, Mayor Teresa Myers-Ervin made history after becoming the first woman and first African American elected as mayor of the town. Tuesday, she wrapped up her 14-year political career touting her accomplishments while delivering a message to her community. She said she has no plans to run for office again. Myers-Ervin’s…

Three Toys Inducted In The National Toy Hall Of Fame

The addition of My Little Pony is specifically special after it was a finalist seven times before finally being inducted.

Three toys are being added to the National Toy Hall of Fame this year. The Strong National Museum of Play announced that My Little Pony, Phase 10 and Transformers were inducted to the famous list. The three were among 12 finalists, including trampolines, balloons and more. The museum’s vice president for collections and chief curator said the inductees are each…

KFC Files Lawsuit Against Church’s Texas Chicken

KFC accuses Church's of violating its trademark rights

Two well known chicken chains are currently in a dispute. KFC has filed a lawsuit against Church’s Texas Chicken. It accuses Church’s of violating its trademark rights when its competitor began using the words “Original Recipe” in its advertising and promotions. The lawsuit claims that beginning September 30, KFC noticed Church’s “abruptly” began using the phrase and ignored letters sent…