Author: Annelyn Russ

Delta Joins List Of U.S. Airlines Raising Checked Bag Fees

The move follows similar announcements from United Airlines and JetBlue.

Delta has joined a growing list of U.S. airlines that have raised fees. Delta is raising checked baggage fees starting Wednesday. Most domestic and short-haul international passengers will pay $45 to check a bag, $55 for a second and $200 for a third. That’s a $10 increase on each of the first two bags and $50 on the third. The…

Ford Places Recall On Over 422k Vehicles

Owners can take their vehicle to a dealership to have the affected parts replaced free of charge.

Ford has placed a recall on more than 422,000 vehicles. The recall covers 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigators and 2021-2023 Ford Expedition SUVs as well as 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty trucks. The recall was placed as the windshield wipers could break, which could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Owners can take their vehicle to a dealership to have…

American Woman Reported Lost At Sea In The Bahamas

Lynette fell into the water with the ignition key, causing the engine to shut off.

A search is underway for an American woman who went missing in the Bahamas. 55-year-old Lynette Hooker, and her husband, 58-year-old Brian Hooker, left Hope Town’s Abaco Inn on Saturday night on a small boat heading to their yacht in Elbow Cay. While they were aboard the vessel, Lynette fell into the water with the ignition key, causing the engine…

Iran And The U.S. Agree To Ceasefire After Weeks Of War

The ceasefire offers a pause to a conflict the has significantly impacted global markets

After weeks of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Iran and the U.S. have agreed to a ceasefire. The move comes after President Trump set a deadline in which he warned Iran that strikes would impact it’s major power and water infrastructure by 8pm Tuesday if the nation failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels. As part…

Conway Among 20 Finalists For 2026 All-America City Award

The honor recognizes communities that lead through civic engagement, collaboration and innovation.

The city of Conway is among 20 finalists from across the nation for the 2026 All-America City Award. The honor recognizes communities that lead through civic engagement, collaboration and innovation. It’s presented by the National Civic League. “For the past decade, the city of Conway has made it a priority to celebrate multicultural and diverse events while continuing to expand…

Myrtle Beach High School Student Leads Nation In High Jump

Julian Brown cleared 2.24 meters in the high jump. That totals to 7-feet 4.25-inches.

A junior at Myrtle Beach High School now leads the nation in the high jump. The 20th Beach Run Invitational was held over the weekend. On Saturday, Julian Brown cleared 2.24 meters in the high jump. That totals to 7-feet 4.25-inches. The score earned him first place at the meet, jumping 14 inches higher than the second place finisher. Brown…

World’s Largest Rubber Duck Returning To Myrtle Beach

Mama Duck will return to be situated at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place May 1-2.

The six-story-tall World’s Largest Rubber Duck is returning to Myrtle Beach. The duck was here last May as part of National Water Safety Month in a project led by the YMCA of Coastal Carolina in partnership with the City of Myrtle Beach and Visit Myrtle Beach. However, it was not here for as long as it was expected to be…

Second Arrest Made Following Shooting At Funeral Wake In Florence

The situation took place on February 6 along Tallulah Street where a funeral wake was taking place.

A second arrest has been made in connection to a shooting that happened in Florence. The situation took place on February 6 in the 1300 block of Tallulah Street where a funeral wake was taking place. 19-year-old Tyquan Williams and 21-year-old Kevion Faison reportedly waited in a vehicle until another vehicle with four occupants arrived, prompting shots fired toward that…

19-Year-Old Faces Charges In Connection To Two Separate Shootings

19-year-old Kwi'Lei Sellers is facing charges of attempted murder and more.

One man is facing charges in connection to two separate Florence County shootings. 19-year-old Kwi’Lei Sellers is facing charges of attempted murder, two counts of discharging a firearm in the city limits and two counts of aggravated breach of peace One of the situations unfolded in March on Clement Street near the Mordecai C. Johnson Park. He was identified but…

Michigan Wins First Men’s Basketball National Title Since 1989

Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau was named Most Outstanding Player after finishing with 19 points.

Michigan won the men’s basketball national title for the first time since 1989. The Wolverines defeated the UConn Huskies in a thrilling game to secure the championship. With 37-seconds left, Michigan’s Solo Ball shot a three pointer to give them a four point lead of 67-63. In the final minutes, Trey McKenney secured the win, largely sealed by his earlier…