Author: Annelyn Russ

Former CCU Quarterback Grayson McCall Plans To Retire

The 23-year-old cited the decision amid health concerns after several head injuries.

Former Coastal Carolina University quarterback Grayson McCall made an announcement. The three-time Sun Belt Conference player of the year said he plans to retire. The 23-year-old cited the decision amid health concerns after several head injuries. McCall transferred to North Carolina State last year and on October 5 of this year, he was carted off the field after taking a…

Coker University Forced To Build Temporary Dining Hall After Incident

It is unclear when construction of the temporary dining hall will be complete.

Coker University is building a temporary dining hall after an incident last month. In September, a water pipe burst in their current dining facility, causing the ceiling to fall in. A structural engineer and architect conducted a in-depth inspection out of an abundance of caution. The dining hall is an older structure which played a part in the significant damage…

Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Home Leaving Four People Displaced/One Injured

Witnesses reported they heard four to five propane tanks going off, even sending one soaring into the air.

A residence sustained extreme damage after a two-alarm fire in Horry County. The flames broke out at a home on Sky Bow Branch in the Loris area near the N.C. state line. Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to the call around 3:20pm Wednesday. In addition to the home, a gazebo and camper were also destroyed. Six vehicles and a…

Two Vehicle Crash In Horry Co. Leaves Two People Injured

The crash did involve confinement in which one of the vehicles overturned.

A two vehicle crash left two people hurt in Horry County Wednesday night. The accident occurred around 8:20pm in the area of East Highway 9 and Sea Mountain Highway in Little River. The crash did involve confinement in which one of the vehicles overturned. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were forced to deploy extraction operations. Two people were taken to…

Victim Identified In Robeson Co. Fatal Shooting

21-year-old  Ja'wuane Baker was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim of a deadly shooting in Robeson County has been identified. The incident occurred this past Saturday along the 100 block of Grantham Street in the Red Springs area. 21-year-old  Ja’wuane Baker was pronounced dead at the scene. Details remain limited but officials say they do have a suspect and are hoping to make an arrest soon. Anyone with…

Amazon Prime Members Receive New Perk At The Gas Pump

To receive the offer, you must have an Amazon Prime membership and a free Earnify account.

Amazon Prime members now have access to a new perk. Those who have Prime can get a 10-cent discount on every gallon of gas at around 7,000 participating BP and Amaco gas stations nationwide. To receive the offer, you must have an Amazon Prime membership and a free Earnify account. To activate the deal, you can visit amazon.com/fuelsavings to link…

Goldfish Snack Gets Temporary Sophisticated Name

Pepperidge Farm is aiming to expand its consumer age range with a more sophisticated name.

An iconic cheddar cracker that is popular with kids is getting a fancier name to attract adults. For a limited time, Goldfish crackers will be referred to as ‘Chilean Sea Bass.’ Pepperidge Farm is aiming to expand its consumer age range with a more sophisticated name. Despite the name change, the ‘Chilean Sea Bass’ crackers will look and taste the…

Disney World Raises Price For 2025 Annual Pass

Park prices for the rest of next year remain unchanged, only the holiday season will be included in the increase.

Disney World announced a raise in prices. The cost of an annual pass has now increased between $30 to $100, depending on the ticket type. Recently released tickets for November and December of next year hit record prices. Magic Kingdom tickets alone will cap out at $199 on select dates next holiday season which is $10 more than this year’s…

Boeing Union Members Reject Latest Offer

The current six-week strike will continue, resulting in further halting of production of the aerospace giant's best-selling jetliners.

Boeing union members voted to reject the company’s latest contract offer. 64% of the IAM members who cast ballots, voted against the proposal. The offer included pay raises of 35% over four years and more. However, the union initially demanded a 40% pay boost over three years. One of the leaders of the IAM union said they still have ground…

Socastee High School To Host Trunk-Or-Treat Fundraiser

Those who attend will be allowed to walk among vehicles that have decorated trunks full of candy to handout.

Socastee High School is set to host a Trunk-or-Treat fundraiser. Everyone is invited to participate in the family-friendly fun-filled day. Those who attend will be allowed to walk among vehicles that have decorated trunks full of candy to handout. There will also be games that aim to bring the community together, along with food and beverages available for purchase. All…