Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Faces Several Charges After Firing Into A Home And At An Officer

When the officer arrived, the suspect allegedly shot at them as well, damaging their department vehicle.

One man is facing several charges after an incident led to shots fired at a police officer. Around 9pm on Thursday, Horry County police responded to a home along Shady Lane in the Longs area on reports of a shooting. 57-year-old John Wilson reportedly attempted to enter the home and after failing to do so, he allegedly shot a rifle…

Man Charged In The Fatal Shooting Of A 23-Year-Old

23-year-old Tyshaun Johnson was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound.

An arrest has been in a shooting investigation that unfolded in downtown Darlington. The incident occurred along the 100 block of S. Main Street shortly after 1:30am on Sunday. 23-year-old Tyshaun Johnson was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound. The victim’s vehicle crashed into a building. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. Marquis McGill has since been arrested and…

Amazon Announces Dates For October Prime Day Sale Event

This year's Prime Day sale will be live over the two-day period starting Oct. 8 and ending on Oct. 9.

Amazon has announced the return of its October Prime Day event. ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ will be the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season as Amazon brings back its fall sale for the second year in a row. This year’s Prime Day sale will be live over the two-day period starting Oct. 8 and ending on Oct. 9. It…

Tupperware Brands Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Tupperware is now seeking bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles to revitalize its business.

Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections. The company first started in 1946 and rapidly revolutionized food storage. Tupperware is now seeking bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles to revitalize its business. Sales improved during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, but overall sales have been in a steady decline since 2018 due to rising competition. Tupperware plans…

UAW Votes To Possibly Authorize Strike Against Stellantis

Automotive union strikes usually take place during national contract negotiations every four years.

The United Auto Workers union plans to hold strike authorization votes at a few of its Stellantis chapters. Union President Shawn Fain said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has failed to keep the product and investment commitments the automaker agreed to after the union conducted a six-week strike last year. The company said, “The commitments we made during 2023 negotiations span…

Republicans Vote To Block Democratic IVF Protections Bill

The bill seeks to make IVF treatment more affordable by requiring insurance coverage for fertility treatments

Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to block a bill that would guarantee access to in-vitro fertilization nationwide. The bill seeks to make IVF treatment more affordable by requiring insurance coverage for fertility treatments under employer-sponsored insurance and some public insurance plans. The legislation would also expand coverage of fertility treatments, including IVF, under U.S. military service members and Veterans’ health care….

Hezbollah Blames Israel For Explosive Attacks

Details on how the attack was executed are uncertain and investigators have not immediately said how the pagers were detonated.

Hezbollah has vowed to respond to an israeli attack that left at least 12 people dead and many injured. In Lebanon Tuesday, pagers belonging to members of the Iran-backed militant group exploded nearly simultaneously. Small amounts of explosives hidden in the pagers were detonated. Hezbollah has blamed Israel for the deadly attack that targeted a significant amount of people. Details…

Justin Moore To Headline Benefit Event At Pelicans Ballpark

The goal of the event is to help raise awareness about the importance of accessible and quality health care.

Country singer Justin Moore has been tapped to headline an upcoming event on the Grand Strand. The ‘Small Town USA’ singer will perform at the Careteam Plus Annual Benefit Bash. The goal of the event is to help raise awareness about the importance of accessible and quality health care. It is set to be held on November 9 at the…

Conway City Council Approves Final Reading Of Hate Crime Ordinance

The approved ordinance puts Conway in line with several other cities that have passed similar laws.

The City of Conway unanimously approved to pass the final reading of its hate crime ordinance. The ordinance is listed as “establishing restrictions and penalties related to hate intimidation and hate crimes.” A person who violates ‘Title 9’ with intent to intimidate or harm others due to their perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, physical disability, or any description they…

95-Year-Old Identified In Fatal Crash Involving MBFD Vehicle

95-year-old Peter Pulkkinen was the driver who was transported to a hospital where he later died.

The victim that was killed in a crash involving a Myrtle Beach Fire Department vehicle has been released. The crash occurred on Saturday around 6am along Highway 17 business near 15th Avenue South. A city-owned pick-up truck was responding to an emergency with its lights and sirens activated when it struck a sedan on the drivers side. 95-year-old Peter Pulkkinen…