Author: Annelyn Russ

Lake Paul Wallace Dam Inspected A Week Before It Breached

The inspection report has not been finalized yet. However, DHEC said no evidence indicated any type of imminent risk of breach or failure.

New reports reveal the Lake Paul Wallace Dam was inspected just a week before it was breached. The structure is a high-hazard dam which DHEC performs routine inspections on every two years. The last one on this structure was conducted on April 30. The inspection report has not been finalized yet. However, DHEC said no evidence indicated any type of…

Controlled Burn To Take Place In North Myrtle Beach Area

The North Myrtle Beach Fire Department will be monitoring the burn.

North Myrtle Beach officials made an announcement Tuesday. Over the next four weeks, there will be a controlled burn taking place off Long Branch Loop and Water Tower Road near the Highway 31 interchange. Smoke is expected to be moderate but may be visible from Highway 22 at times. Officials are informing residents not to be alarmed if smoke is…

Robeson Police Release Details Regarding Mica Miller’s Death Investigation

Around 3pm, Miller called 911 and asked if her phone could be located before threatening suicide. She hung up before further information could be gathered by dispatch.

New details have been released in the death investigation of 30-year-old Mica Miller. Miller died on April 27 at Lumber River State Park. Her death was ruled a suicide. Surveillance footage assisted police in the investigation. Miller is seen leaving her residence shortly after 11am. She is spotted a little after noon walking into Dick’s Pawn Shop in Myrtle Beach…

Horry County Police Continue Search For Missing 18-Year-Old Male

Police are asking for community members in the Island Green, Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Resort and Cypress River neighborhoods, to check their surveillance cameras for any sign of Innis.

Horry County police are still searching for a missing teen. 18-year-old Trevor Innis was last seen around 1:30am on Sunday. His last known location was near Chamberlin Road off of Bay Road near Socastee. He was last spotted wearing a green shirt with a left side pocket and black adidas shorts. Innis is around 6-feet-2-inches tall weighing 150 pounds with…

Starbucks Reveals New Drinks Inspired By Boba Tea

The specialty drinks are part of the summer menu and are only available for a limited time.

Starbucks has released three new drinks inspired by boba tea. The coffee chain’s unique take on boba tea tastes like “blueberries, blackberries and raspberries picked at the height of summer.” The ‘Summer-Berry Starbucks Refresher Beverages’ come in three variations including, ‘Summer-Berry’ which is made with water, ‘Summer-Berry with Lemonade’, and ‘Summer Skies Drink’ which is combined with coconut milk. The…

Sixth And Final Missing Person From Baltimore Bridge Collapse Recovered

Two of the victims were rescued that day and survived while the other six were presumed dead. Now, all six have officially been recovered from the wreckage, none of which were found alive.

The body of the sixth and final construction worker from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has been recovered from the Patapsco River. In the early hours of March 26, a cargo ship struck a pillar of the bridge causing the collapse. During that time, eight construction workers were working to fill potholes on the structure. Two of the victims…

Trump’s Classified Documents Trial Postponed Indefinitely

The judge's new schedule lays out all the legal disputes she must decide before a jury could hear the case.

A judge has indefinitely postponed his classified documents trial in Florida. Tuesday, Judge Aileen Cannon cancelled the initial May trial date, citing significant issues around classified evidence that would need to be worked out before the criminal case goes to a jury. The judge’s new schedule lays out all the legal disputes she must decide before a jury could hear…

Stormy Daniels Testifies In Trump’s Hush Money Trial

In 2016, Daniels agreed to refrain from disclosing her story in exchange for $130,000 which was paid to her through Trump's then attorney, Michael Cohen.

Stormy Daniels testified Tuesday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The adult film star testified she met Trump at a celebrity golf tournament in Nevada. That is where he allegedly invited her to his hotel suite with intentions to talk business. The pair allegedly spoke for two hours before a sexual encounter occurred. Daniels’ description of the incident included lurid…

U.S. Pauses Large Weapons Shipment To Israel Over Concerns For Rafah

Over a million palestinians are sheltering in Rafah and the U.S. has strongly opposed Israel's offensive plans.

The U.S. paused a large weapons shipment last week intended to be sent to Israel. The halt is due to Israel’s plans of military offensive in Rafah. Over a million palestinians are sheltering in the southern Gaza city and the U.S. has strongly opposed Israel’s offensive plans over concerns for civilians as well as lack of aid. The shipment included…

MBPD To Host Week-Long Course For Guardians Regarding Child Behavior

The course will cover a variety of topics including internet safety and mental health.

The Myrtle Beach Police Department is working to assist parents and guardians to look out for risky teen behavior through a week-long course. The department recently started accepting sign-ups for its Guardian Academy. The course will cover a variety of topics including internet safety and mental health. Other topics include suicide awareness and prevention, human trafficking and more. The course…