Author: Annelyn Russ

Baby Furniture Sold On Amazon Recalled

The company is urging consumers to stop use and follow the instructions for disassembly.

A recall has been placed on baby furniture sold on Amazon. Anna Queen Playpens were sold in March. They are being recalled for being an entrapment hazard and for posing a risk of serious injury or deadly suffocation. It was reported that infants can get trapped under the mattress or between the side of the play yard and the mattress….

Winter Wonderland At The Beach To Soon Kick-Off

There will be a slew of festivities going on nightly from 5-9pm between November 28 and January 4.

Myrtle Beach’s Winter Wonderland at the Beach celebration is set to soon kick off. There will be a slew of festivities going on nightly from 5-9pm between November 28 and January 4. There will be festive lights, live entertainment and fireworks to ring in the new year on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The free mile-long trail of lights will start…

Conway Approves Funding For CCU Banana Ball Event

The council unanimously awarded $42,000 to support the event that is expected to cost $77,000.

The Conway City Council approved funding to assist Coastal Carolina University with an upcoming event. Banana Ball is coming to the area when the Party Animals take on the newcomer Loco Beach Coconuts at Spring Brooks Stadium on March 28 and 29. CCU applied for financial assistance through the city’s economic development grant program, which draws from the city’s general…

Judge Orders Temporary Closure Of “Nuisance” Hotel

The motion comes after police responded to the establishment more than 280 times since May.

A Myrtle Beach hotel has been forced to temporarily close its doors. Twilight Surf Hotel is located along S. Ocean Boulevard. Last month, officials filed a temporary injunction in a bid to stop operations. The motion comes after police responded to the establishment more than 280 times since May in response to criminal on-goings. Including fire crews, authorities have responded…

Argument Prompts Shots Fired Leaving One Person Injured

Police responded to a home on Warf Drive near Highway 65.

An argument in the Conway area resulted in shots fired. Shortly before 11pm Wednesday night, police responded to a home on Warf Drive near Highway 65. Upon arrival, police were informed that one person suffered non-life threatening injuries. No arrests have been made, but a suspect has been identified. Further details are limited, but police confirmed this was an isolated…

Dillon Co. House Fire Claims Life Of One Woman

Around 2pm Wednesday, officials responded to a home on West Cleveland Street.

A house fire in Dillon County resulted in the death of one person. Around 2pm Wednesday, officials responded to a home on West Cleveland Street. Firefighters pulled a woman from the home and called EMS. Paramedics attempted to treat the woman, but could not resuscitate her. At this time authorities do not suspect the fire to be suspicious. However, the…

Indiana Man Identified As Pedestrian Struck And Killed

The accident happened Wednesday night along Highway 707 near Hidden Woods Drive in the Socastee community.

A crash in Horry County claimed the life of one person. It happened Wednesday night along Highway 707 near Hidden Woods Drive in the Socastee community. 72-year-old Gregory Weitl of Fort Wayne, Indiana was attempting to cross the roadway when he was struck and killed by a pick-up truck. A portion of the highway was closed as crews worked the…

Amazon Extends Return Window For Holiday Season

The goal is to make online shopping "as seamless and worry-free as possible."

Amazon plans to offer customers an extended return window for the holiday season. For most items purchased through December 31, returns will be accepted through January 31 for a refund. Products must be in original or unused condition. There are some restrictions including Apple-branded products that can only be returned through January 15. Refunds will be provided if Amazon or…

Ford Issues Recall On Over 200k Vehicles

The recall was placed due to issues with the instrument panel cluster.

Ford has issued a recall on over 200,000 vehicles. The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. It was placed due to issues with the instrument panel cluster, a group of gauges and warning lights on the dashboard. The part could display a blank screen during start up. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries, but…

Trump Signs Epstein Files Transparency Act

The department said it may withhold or redact the identities and personal and medical files.

President Trump signed a bill that compels the Justice Department to release all Epstein related files. The DOJ now has 30 days to release documents related to the case. The department said it may withhold or redact the identities and personal and medical files of the convicted sex offender’s victims to protect them under law. According to the bill, the…