Author: Annelyn Russ

President Biden Increases U.S. Tariffs On Various Chinese Imports

The increase will apply to imported steel and aluminum, solar cells, medical products, electric vehicles and more.

President Biden is increasing tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese imports. The increase will apply to imported steel and aluminum, solar cells, medical products, electric vehicles and more. The new tariff rates range from 100% on electric vehicles, to 50% for solar components, to 25% for all other sectors. The changes are set to take place over the next two…

New Pedestrian Friendly Bridge Opens At Thunderbolt Park In Myrtle Beach

After four years of planning and construction, the pedestrian and bicycle bridge is now open to the public.

A new pedestrian friendly bridge has opened at Thunderbolt Park in Myrtle Beach. After four years of planning and construction, the pedestrian and bicycle bridge is now open to the public. The structure connects the multipurpose around the Thunderbolt Park lake, which is located just west of the park itself. Bikes, people, and pets all welcome on the bridge. Pets…

Chris Gotterup Wins The First-Ever Myrtle Beach Classic

Chris Gotterup surged in the 2nd round to take the lead after 36 holes and went on to win the Classic Sunday.

The first-ever Myrtle Beach Classic wrapped up Sunday! Organizers reported over 15,000 people attended the event on Saturday alone. That marks a record-setting turn out for a first-ever Grand Strand event of the PGA Tour. Chris Gotterup surged in the 2nd round to take the lead after 36 holes and went on to win the Classic Sunday. It was the…

Gas Prices Are Down In The Myrtle Beach Area

Across South Carolina, gas prices are down 9.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.17 per gallon.

Gas prices in Myrtle Beach have reportedly dropped recently. Prices are down 11 cents in the past week after previously dropping 6.2 cents. In late April, the average was up to $3.25 a gallon. It has now dropped to $3.08 a gallon. The cheapest gas in the area was priced at $2.94 per gallon with the highest recorded at $3.39….

Motorcycle Crash Results In The Death Of One Person

The victim was identified as 37-year-old Tully Tillman from Indian Land in Lancaster County.

A motorcyclist is dead after crashing while heading to the Myrtle Beach Bike Rally. The crash occurred around 7am Saturday along McBee Highway and Ellis Road. The motorcyclist went off the right side of the road and hit a culvert. The victim was identified as 37-year-old Tully Tillman from Indian Land in Lancaster County. He was taken to a hospital…

One Person Died And Two Others Were Hurt In Marion County Shooting

Two other people were taken to a hospital by private vehicles. Both are expected to survive.

One person is dead and two others were left injured after a shooting incident in Marion County. The incident occurred around 5am Sunday on Evans Court just outside of Mullins. 29-year-old Devante Legette later succumbed to injuries he sustained. Two other people were taken to a hospital by private vehicles. Both are expected to survive. Further details remain limited as…

Georgetown Police Ask For Help With Locating A Missing Woman

31-year-old Heather Crawford has brown hair and green eyes.

Police in Georgetown County are asking for help with locating a missing woman. 31-year-old Heather Crawford was last seen on Friday at 1191 Montford Road. She is 5-feet-6-inches and weighs 130 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes. Crawford was last spotted wearing dark grey yoga pants and an aqua-blue shirt. Anyone with information on Crawford’s whereabouts is urged…

Law Enforcement To Now Issue Penalties For Carolina Squat Ban Violators

The law prohibits the operation of vehicles with front fenders raised by four or more inches compared to their rear fenders.

Friday marks the first day law enforcement in S.C. will be enforcing penalties for violations of the Carolina Squat Ban. Senate Bill 363 was signed into law in May of last year. It prohibits the operation of vehicles with front fenders raised by four or more inches compared to their rear fenders. The law went into effect in November, but…

69th Annual Sun Fun Festival In Myrtle Beach

The event features many family-friendly activities including free games, face painting, arts and crafts, photo opportunities and more.

The 69th annual Sun Fun Festival kicks off Friday evening in Myrtle Beach. The event features many family-friendly activities including free games, face painting, arts and crafts, photo opportunities and more. There will also be live music throughout each day of the festival. The event is taking place at Plyler Park and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk on Ocean Boulevard. Festivities…

S.C. Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Gender Affirming Care For Minors

Gov. McMaster has previously supported the bill stating, "It'll keep our people safe and healthy." The measure now heads to his desk for signature.

The S.C. Senate passed a bill Thursday that would ban all gender treatments for minors in the state. The House created the bill and previously passed it on to the Senate. The legislation known as the ‘Help Not Harm’ bill, would prohibit minors from undergoing or seeking gender transition treatments. Any minor who receives treatment before August 1 will be…