Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Sentenced In Connection To String Of 2023 Robberies

In 2023, Samuel Smith broke into some of the area's best-known locally-owned restaurants and bars.

One man has been sentenced in connection to a string of robberies along the Grand Strand. In 2023, Samuel Smith broke into some of the area’s best-known locally-owned restaurants and bars. The items stolen include safes, some with thousands of dollars inside, a firearm and more. That includes the ashes of a former bartender at the Old Bull and Bush…

Man Facing Murder Charges In Florence Stabbing

Upon arrival, a woman was found deceased inside and appeared to have suffered stab wounds.

We now have an update regarding a stabbing incident that occurred in Florence County. Tuesday morning, police responded to the 200 block of N. Coit Street. Upon arrival, a woman was found deceased inside and appeared to have suffered stab wounds. The woman’s identity has not been publicly released and an autopsy is scheduled for this week. Michael Smith was…

Log Truck Driver Dies After Crashing To Avoid Colliding With Vehicle

The accident unfolded around 7am Monday along Highway 378 near Lake City.

A crash involving a log truck resulted in the death of one person. The accident unfolded around 7am Monday along Highway 378 near Lake City. The driver of a loaded logging truck swerved to avoid colliding with a vehicle that was crossing the intersection in front of him on Turbeville Highway. The truck drove off the road into a nearby…

Taco Bell Allows Fans To Create Menu Options

The chosen Fan Styles will be featured on menus across the country for a limited time later this year.

Taco Bell has announced some exciting news! The Mexican Fast-Food chain is giving fans the opportunity to have their food hacks on menus nationwide. Fan Style is a new in-app experience that allows fans to create, name and share their custom orders. No purchase is required to participate, but fans must be a Taco Bell Rewards member and signed into…

Two Soda Companies Announce New Options

The Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is geared toward health conscious customers.

Two major soda companies announced new options. PepsiCo is introducing a new prebiotic soda this fall. It is designed to meet changing consumer needs and offering “more functional ingredients.” The new drink will come in cola and cherry vanilla flavors, containing five grams of cane sugar, three grams of prebiotic fiber and no artificial ingredients, while a single serving will…

Target Changes Its Price-Match Policy

Starting July 28, the retailer will only match its own in-store and online prices as Target.com, if the price drops within 14 days.

Target is ending its guarantee to price-match Amazon and Walmart policy. The current price-match policy allows customers to find the identical item for less at either retailer and they will match it. However, starting July 28, the retailer will only match its own in-store and online prices as Target.com, if the price drops within 14 days. Neither Amazon nor Walmart…

Trump Announces Trade Deal Reached With Japan

The agreement involves placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.

President Trump announced a trade deal is in the works with Japan. The agreement involves placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation. The president said Japan would invest $550 billion into the U.S. and would “open” its economy to American autos and rice. Trump added, it will create hundreds of thousands of jobs and there has never…

Suspect Faces 74 Charges After Plowing Through Crowd With Vehicle

If convicted, he faces multiple sentences of life in state prison.

The man accused of intentionally plowing through a crowd in Los Angeles has been charged. 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez drove through a crowd of people that were waiting outside of a night club in East Hollywood on Saturday. The crash occurred after the suspect had been removed from the establishment. 37 victims were injured during the incident, eight of which suffered…

Cavender’s Boot City To Open First South Carolina Location

Cavender's Boot City announced the opening of its first Palmetto State location in North Myrtle Beach.

A Texas-based western retailer is boot, scoot, boogying its way into South Carolina. Cavender’s Boot City announced the opening of its first Palmetto State location in North Myrtle Beach. It is known for its wide selection of handcrafted western boots. Cavender’s full line of men’s, women’s, and children’s hats, shirts jeans, dresses, belts, work boots, and western accent accessories will…

Fourth Annual Conway Burger Week Dates Announced

Local restaurants will offer unique, limited-time menu items while competing for the 'Best Burger Prize.'

The dates for the fourth annual Conway Burger Week have been announced. From September 12-21, local restaurants will offer unique, limited-time menu items while competing for the ‘Best Burger Prize.’ The list of the offerings will be released on September 5, and a QR code will be available at each location participating in the contest. You do not have to…