Author: Annelyn Russ

China Vows To Stand Against Trump’s Tariff Threat

China's Commerce Ministry said the country's stance is consistent, they do not want a tariff, but they are not afraid of one.

China signaled that it is not going to back down amid Trump’s 100% tariff threat. Trump has threatened to jack up the tax on imports from China by Nov. 1 in response to new Chinese restrictions on the export of rare Earths, which are vital to a wide range of consumer and military products. China’s Commerce Ministry said the country’s…

Biden Commends Trump Over Recent Gaza Peace Effort

Former President Biden took to social media to share that he is deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come.

Former President Biden praised President Trump’s recent peace effort for Israel’s war in Gaza. Biden took to social media to share that he is deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come. He was referring to the last living 20 hostages being released and finally reunited with their families and loved ones. Biden also said he’s grateful that civilians…

Myrtle Beach NAACP To Host Meet The Candidate Event

The event will be held Tuesday in the Thomas Maeser Auditorium located at the HGTC Conference Center.

The Myrtle Beach branch of the NAACP is inviting the community to meet the mayoral race candidates and those running for the city council. The ‘Meet the Candidate’ event will be open to the public, providing residents with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates. Upon arrival, attendees will receive cards on which they can write down questions they want…

Myrtle Beach Roads Closed Due To Flooding

Officials have advised the public to avoid driving through the flooded roads due to safety concerns.

Myrtle Beach city government has implemented road closures due to flooding in the area. The list of flooded roads includes, 75th Ave N and Porcher 5300 N Ocean Boulevard 68th Ave N and Ocean Boulevard/Cane Patch Swash 28th Ave N flooded beach pipe 24th Ave N and Withers 24th Ave N and Ocean Boulevard 62nd Ave N and Northern avenues…

Several Displaced After Seawall Collapses Near Residential Building

The Horry County Government Code Enforcement deemed the residential building unsafe.

Several people were displaced after a seawall collapsed near a multi-unit residential structure. Shortly before 1pm Sunday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews were called to the 4000 block of Coquina Harbour Drive in Little River. The Horry County Government Code Enforcement deemed the residential building unsafe, which required the evacuations of nine units. Seven residents are currently displaced and the…

Four Killed, 20 Injured In Beaufort Co. Bar Shooting

The shooting unfolded just before 1am Sunday at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island.

Four people were killed and at least 20 others were injured in an early morning shooting at a busy bar in Beaufort County. The shooting unfolded just before 1am Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island. A large crowd of people gathered at the bar. That included alumni from a local high school that was hosting an…

Nightclub Shooting Claims The Life Of One Man

It was reported that around 300 people were in attendance when the gunfire broke out.

A shooting at a Marlboro County nightclub claimed the life of one man over the weekend. The shooting happened between 2-3am on Saturday at the Mr. G’s establishment, formerly known as the Knife and Fork club along Atkins Street. It was reported that around 300 people were in attendance when the gunfire broke out. One male victim was transported to…

Penn State Fires Football Coach James Franklin

Terry Smith will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of the season for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State has fired football coach James Franklin. The Nittany Lions will pay nearly $50 million making Franklin’s buyout the second-largest severance pay day in college football history. During his 12-season run as coach, Franklin delivered six 10-win seasons, including three straight from 2022 to 2024. His tenure ended after the team’s third consecutive loss this season, with his final…

National Day Of Remembrance For Charlie Kirk

Both chambers of Congress approved resolutions to honor Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

More than a month has gone by since Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10. The conservative influencer’s death was felt globally. Last month, both chambers of Congress approved resolutions to honor Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday. October 14th will be marked as a National Day of Remembrance for Kirk….

Some CDC Staffers Reinstated After Mistakenly Laidoff

The reversal comes after the Trump administration laid off more than 4,100 employees across several federal agencies.

The Trump administration reversed layoff notices for some CDC staff. Around 1,300 employees were notified of layoffs amid the current government shutdown. Those notified of layoffs included people on teams on infectious disease outbreaks, science and health data analysis and employee safety. However, a federal official reported that around 700 layoff notices were accidental and those employees have since been…