Author: Annelyn Russ

‘I Love Seafood’ Festival Delayed Due To Expected Weather

Due to inclement weather, the festival will now take place on October 26.

The ‘I Love Seafood’ festival was set to return to the Grand Strand for a third year Saturday. The event has now been delayed due to weather-related activities. The festival celebrates the freshest catches from across the Carolinas and beyond. Seafood vendors participate from all over the U.S. and even the country of Jamaica. Attendees will experience live cooking demonstrations,…

Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff In Horry County

The suspect fled into an apartment unit in the Deerfield Community on Auburn Lane and S. Reindeer Road.

One suspect was arrested after an hours-long standoff unfolded in Horry County. Around 9pm Thursday night, a shooting took place that injured two people. Their conditions are unknown at this time. The suspect fled into an apartment unit in the Deerfield Community on Auburn Lane and S. Reindeer Road. They refused to come out which prompted the HCPD Special Operations…

Two Arrested After Search Warrant Conducted On Surfside Beach Dispensary

46-year-old Jason Papotto and 45-year-old Sabrena Papotto have each been charged with distribution of marijuana and more.

Two people are now facing charges after a months long investigation in Surfside Beach. Authorities secured a search warrant issued Thursday at Delta Dispensary off of Highway 17. The investigation found liable evidence that “unregulated and untested substances represented as hemp were being sold at the dispensary.” Several cardboard boxes were filled with products seized from the scene. 46-year-old Jason…

Crash Involving Forklift Leaves One Person Injured In Horry County

Lanes of traffic were blocked off while officials worked on the scene, but have since reopened.

A crash involving a forklift occurred in Horry County Thursday. The incident happened in the area of North Highway 57 and Wailea Circle in Little River. One individual was injured and transported to a hospital for medical attention. Their condition is unknown. Lanes of traffic were blocked off while officials worked on the scene, but have since reopened. The crash…

Two Eateries Have Deals To Celebrate Friday The 13th

Krispy Kreme is offering customers a dozen original glazed doughnuts for just $0.13.

Friday the 13th is known as a universal day of bad luck but two eateries have deals and freebies to help you feel more lucky Friday. Krispy Kreme is offering customers a dozen original glazed doughnuts for just $0.13. The offer is available with the purchase of any dozen or 16-count minis at regular price. The offer is only available…

Mortgage Rates At Lowest Level Since Early 2023

Mortgage rates have decreased over half-a-percent over the last six weeks after beginning to drop last month.

Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest point since February of 2023. The standard 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average now sits at 6.2%. That’s down from last week’s 6.35% and well below the two-decade high of 7.79% in October of 2023. Mortgage rates have decreased over half-a-percent over the last six weeks after beginning to drop last month. The lower mortgage…

33,000 Union Members At Boeing Are Now On Strike

The rejected deal would have given raises of at least 25% over the life of the deal. It also would have increased job security for union members.

Around 33,000 union members at Boeing are now on strike. The walk-outs come after workers strongly rejected a proposed four-year contract with the troubled aircraft manufacturer. The rejected deal would have given raises of at least 25% over the life of the deal. It also would have increased job security for union members. However, 95% of members of the IAM…

Putin Warns Of Certain Actions That Would Be Considered An “Act Of War”

U.S. officials have previously expressed concerns that allowing Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia could escalate the conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned NATO alliance leaders of actions that would be considered an “act of war.” President Biden and NATO partners have appeared increasingly open to the possibility of allowing Ukrainian forces to use western-provided long-range weapons systems to strike at Russian military targets. However, Putin warned the move to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of longer-range…

Judge Drops Additional Charges In Trump’s Election Interference Case

Trump now faces eight total counts after originally being charged with 13.

A judge in Georgia has dropped several charges against trump in his 2020 election interference case. Judge Scott McAfee granted a motion from some of the former president’s co-defendants to dismiss three counts in the racketeering indictment brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. McAfee said they lie beyond Georgia’s jurisdiction. The ruling hands Trump a large victory as…

Trump Refuses To Participate In Another Presidential Debate

Donald Trump argued he doesn't need a rematch because he won the debate.

Former President Donald Trump announced he will not participate in another debate this election year. The Republican candidate took to his Truth Social platform to state there will not be a third debate, referencing his first face-off with President Biden in June and his second with Kamala Harris on Tuesday. Harris’ campaign called for another debate saying she believes they…