Author: Annelyn Russ

Hostages Released, Palestinian Prisoners Freed As Part Of Ceasefire

The moves come after both sides agreed to a ceasefire deal that has halted the two years of war.

All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel were freed Monday. Hamas also released the bodies of four of 28 deceased Israeli captives, though it’s not clear when the rest will be sent back to Israel. Israel said it has released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of the exchange. The…

20th Annual Little River ShrimpFest

The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Historic Little River Waterfront.

The 20th annual Little River ShrimpFest is happening this weekend. You can enjoy live music, stilt walkers, balloon artists and over 100 vendors, including a variety of art and crafts, organizations and more. Local waterfront restaurants will be serving shrimp and other seafood options. A variety of food vendors will also be present serving festival favorites. The event will be…

Debris From Sunken Ship Washing Ashore

If you stumble upon debris on the beach, contact the city using their non-emergency line.

Debris from a now sunken ship is washing ashore along the coast. The 48-foot shrimp boat caught fire on Monday before sinking nearly a half-mile from the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach. Since then, authorities have received reports of parts of the ship washing up. Officials have retrieved the fuel tank after it was found on land. Now,…

About 50 Shots Fired Damaging Home And Vehicle

Officers were called to the area of Pine Needle Drive and Freemont Road in Longs.

An estimated 50 gunshots were fired in Horry County on Tuesday night. Around 10:30pm, officers were called to the area of Pine Needle Drive and Freemont Road in Longs. Nearly four bullets struck the siding of a home and the rear glass of a vehicle at another residence was “completely shattered.” Authorities collected nearly a dozen shell casings from the…

Classes Resume Following SCSU Shootings

One of the shootings claimed the life of 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler. The other shooting left one male in critical condition.

Classes resumed Wednesday following a tragic shooting at South Carolina State University. The university cancelled classes on Monday and Tuesday following their Homecoming weekend. On Saturday, two separate shootings occurred at the same student housing complex. One of which claimed the life of 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler. The other incident left a man in critical condition who remains hospitalized. 18-year-old Matthew…

Man Admits To Drinking Before Fatally Striking Pedestrian

A van reportedly ran up onto the sidewalk and struck 60-year-old Elizabeth Coss along Highway 707

One man has been charged in connection to the death of a pedestrian. 39-year-old Camerino Hernandez was arrested in connection with a crash that occurred on September 30. A van reportedly ran up onto the sidewalk and struck 60-year-old Elizabeth Coss along Highway 707 near Starbuck Lake Road in the Murrells Inlet area. The driver was identified as Hernandez. Coss,…

Last Of Ten Escaped Louisiana Inmates Captured

28-year-old Derrick Groves was arrested at an Atlanta home Wednesday.

A months-long manhunt has ended after the 10th escaped Louisiana inmate was captured. In May, 10 inmates from a New Orleans jail escaped after breaking a faulty door cell and crawling through a hole in the wall behind a toilet. They then fled through a loading dock door and scattered. Officials were not aware of the incident till a few…

Man Charged With Starting Deadly Palisades Fire

29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht has been arrested and charged with malicious destruction by means of a fire

Authorities have arrested a suspect charged with initially igniting the deadly Palisades fire in California. The fire, which claimed the lives of 12 victims, was one of several blazes that broke out in early January. The flames combined resulted in the deaths of 30 people total and destroyed over 17,000 homes and buildings. The wildfire outbreak become the most destructive…

Israel And Hamas Agree To Pause War In Gaza

As part of the agreement, President Trump says the remaining hostages are expected to be released by Monday.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their two-year devastating war. Both sides have agreed to the first phase of a U.S. brokered ceasefire framework. As part of the agreement, President Trump says the remaining hostages are expected to be released by Monday. Israeli forces will withdraw to an agreed-upon line and increase the delivery of aid into…

10th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Beach Walk

There will be a tribute wall where attendees can honor and remember loved ones affected by breast cancer.

The 10th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Myrtle Beach Walk is scheduled to take place this weekend. The American Cancer Society invites survivors, thrivers and community supporters to join in the 5k beach walk that celebrates courage, hope, and the power of community coming together to fight the good fight. The event will take place on Saturday at…