Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Dies After Barricading Himself Amid Homicide Investigation

Several agencies responded to an apartment complex on Brittany Drive off West Palmetto Street in Florence Monday night.

We now know the identity of the man found deceased in a Florence parking lot on Sunday. Around 1am, 34-year-old Idris Cooper was found in the Colonial Gardens Apartments parking lot. He was located near a running car and suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS attempted to apply aid but he was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation led police…

McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal To Remain On Menu Longer

The $5 meal deal includes a McDouble Cheeseburger or a McChicken Sandwich, a small fry, four-piece Chicken McNuggets and a small soft drink.

McDonalds’ new $5 meal deal is officially set to stay. The fast food chain announced nearly all locations will continue to sell the $5 meal deal. It launched in June and was initially meant to be a limited time offer for one month only. However, McDonald’s reported the offer is resonating with millions of customers and resulted in bringing more…

Worldwide Tech Outage Continues To Impact Airlines

It impacted over 8.5 million windows devices globally, causing chaos at airports, health care facilities, banks, and even 911 services.

A worldwide tech outage is continuing to affect many businesses including airlines. Thousands of flights in the U.S. were cancelled this week as carriers work to recover from the outage that caused massive delays and left travelers stranded at airports around the nation. Delta Airlines is reportedly the most affected. The airline canceled over 1,200 flights into, within or out…

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns Following Trump Shooting

Cheatle and the Secret Service have been facing intense scrutiny over security lapses related to the assassination attempt.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned in the wake of the attempted assassination of Former President Trump. Cheatle and the Secret Service have been facing intense scrutiny over security lapses related to the assassination attempt. There were bipartisan calls in Congress for her to step down and Republicans wanted to impeach her. Frustration grew after she testified before Congress…

Harris Secures Enough Delegates To Win Democratic Party’s Nomination

During her first day as a candidate, Harris raised $81 million, marking the largest 24-hour raise by any candidate ever.

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough support to win the Democratic party’s nomination for president. On the first full day of her campaign, Harris was immediately backed by more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the nomination on the first ballot. Also during her first day as a candidate, Harris raised $81 million, marking the largest 24-hour…

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For Performing Arts Theater In Myrtle Beach

Crews will combine three historic Main Street buildings into a 300-seat venue.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for a new amenity in Myrtle Beach. Crews broke ground on the long-awaited Performing Arts Theater in the Arts and Innovation District. It will be located at 811 Main Street. The city of Myrtle Beach and Coastal Carolina University have spent years planning this project and are finally bringing it to fruition. It is…

New OrthoSC Location To Be Built In Conway

The new facility will be built at 103 Professional Park Drive.

A new orthopedic care location is set to be built in Conway. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday for a new OrthoSC location. The new facility will be built at 103 Professional Park Drive. The company is devoted to delivering world-class bone, joint, and muscle care to keep the Grand Strand community strong. A completion date for the new…

Crews To Soon Begin Installing New Waterline In Myrtle Beach

Road closures can be expected but will be announced closer to when construction is set to begin.

Crews in Myrtle Beach will soon begin installing a new waterline in the city. Installation is set to start in September at the “Mama Canal” located near Broadway Grand Prix. The new line will replace a nearly 40-year-old waterline. Most of the work will begin at the corner of 29th Avenue N. and Old Bryan Drive. The line will run…

One Person Is Dead And Two Others Left Injured After Georgetown Co. Crash

The driver of the Honda died from their injuries while the passenger was hurt and taken to a hospital.

A crash in Georgetown County resulted in the death of one person and left two others injured. The incident occurred along Highway 17 near Highway 17 Business shortly after 6pm Sunday evening. A 2011 Honda Accord was traveling west and a 2023 Subaru Outback was heading north when the two collided. The driver of the Honda died from their injuries…

Man Found Dead In Florence Parking Lot

Authorities found a male victim lying in the parking lot near a running vehicle suffering from several gunshot wounds.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in a parking lot in Florence. Around 1am Sunday, police responded to the Colonial Gardens Apartments along Third Loop Road on reports of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, authorities found a male victim lying in the parking lot near a running vehicle suffering from several gunshot wounds. EMS attempted to give…