Author: Annelyn Russ

Family Kingdom Sued After Man Was Allegedly Paralyzed From Ride Injury

The lawsuit alleges that the injury occurred based on "a result of negligence, carelessness, recklessness, willfulness and wantonness of the defendants."

Family Kingdom is being sued for negligence after an incident allegedly left one man paralyzed. The lawsuit claims that in July of 2021, Kul Sannyashi was visiting the amusement park and got on the Swamp Fox. The ride is one of the last wooden roller-coasters left in the U.S. and is famously known. While riding the Swamp Fox, Sannyashi allegedly…

Family Of Beach Goer Fatally Struck By Patrol Vehicle Is Suing The HCPD

On June 13, 66-year-old Sandra Schultz-Peters was hit by the full-sized vehicle near the Nash Street Beach Access.

Family members of the beach-goer that was fatally struck by an Horry County patrol vehicle are suing the Horry County Police Department. Around 1pm on June 13, 66-year-old Sandra Schultz-Peters was hit by the full-sized vehicle near the Nash Street Beach Access. She was taken to a hospital where she later died. Julian Brown, the county’s beach director, was identified…

Shooting In Florence Co. Leaves One Person Dead

Authorities said it appears to have been accidental but they are working to reveal more.

The victim of a fatal shooting in Florence County has been identified. The incident occurred at a home along Wrenfield Road. 19-year-old Billy Matthews III died as a result. Another victim was injured in the shooting but their condition is unclear at this time. Authorities said it appears to have been accidental but they are working to reveal more. Matthews…

China Collects First Ever Samples From Far Side Of The Moon

It was said the samples appear to be "thicker and stickier" than ones collected from the moon's near side.

China is now in possession of the first samples ever collected from the far side of the moon. The country’s Chang’e 6 robotic lunar lander returned last week and brought back nearly 4.3 pounds from the side of the moon that permanently faces away from Earth. Ge Ping, a senior space official overseeing China’s lunar program, said the samples appear…

USPS To Raise Prices Once Again

The raises are part of the USPS' 10-year "Delivering for America" plan intended to financially stabilize the postal service.

The U.S. Postal Service announced prices are set to increase once again. The price of first-class forever stamps will increase from 68 cents to 73 cents which is an uptake of over 7%. Prices for all services are set to rise over 7.5% as well. The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters will rise to 28 cents from 24 cents. The…

Supreme Court Makes Landmark Ruling: A Win For Trump

The decision will throw a wrench in parts of Special Counsel Jack Smith's case against Trump for his alleged actions to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling Monday delivering a win for Former President Trump. The justices voted 6-3 in favor of shielding former presidents from criminal prosecution for actions they take while in office. The decision determined presidents have absolute immunity for actions that fall within the core responsibilities of their office and are immune for all other official…

Hurricane Beryl Strengthens To Category 5

The hurricane is expected to continue strengthening on it's current path which would prompt life-threatening winds and storm surge to Jamaica Wednesday.

Hurricane Beryl has strengthened to a Category 5 storm kicking off an early hurricane season. The storm tore through Grenada Monday knocking down buildings and leaving thousands without power or phone service across the island. Around 90% of the homes on the nation’s union island are damaged or destroyed. At least one death has been recorded at this time. The…

5th Annual Myrtle Beach International Culture Festival

The event is set to take place from 1-9pm on Sunday at Chapin Park.

The annual International Culture Festival is returning to Myrtle Beach this weekend. The celebration revolves around embracing life through diversity. There will be around 40 vendors, nearly 1,500 attendees and cuisines from around the world as well as live music and dances from a dozen performers. This will be the fifth year the festival is taking place in Myrtle Beach….

Board Of Education To Regulate Book Selections In S.C. Schools

It was said the material in any book cannot include descriptions or visual depictions of sexual conduct.

A new policy in South Carolina is being enforced by the Board of Education. The procedure for selection or reconsideration of instructional material is a new regulation made by the board. Books containing sexual related material will soon be taken out of libraries and media centers across the Palmetto State. It was said the material in any book cannot include…

Several Lightning Strikes Were Reported Across The Grand Strand

Lightning possibly struck a home on 33rd Avenue North in Cherry Grove which resulted in an attic fire.

Several lightning strikes were reported amid storms across the Grand Strand Thursday. Just after 4:30pm, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to Pinehurst Circle in Little River for a multi-unit residential structure fire that appeared to be caused by a lightning strike. North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue also responded to several incidents related to the weather. Lightning possibly struck a…