Author: Annelyn Russ

7-Eleven Owner Rejects Merger Proposal

The plan would involve merging 7-Eleven and Circle-K among other brands across America, Asia and Europe.

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said it has rejected a merger request from a retail giant. Canadian retail giant Couche-Tard proposed purchasing Seven and i Holdings which would have been the biggest ever foreign takeover of a Japanese firm. It would involve merging 7-Eleven and Circle-K among other brands across America, Asia and Europe. As the world’s biggest convenience store…

Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty To Tax-Related Charges

The president's son pleaded guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax case.

Hunter Biden made a surprising move as his tax-related trial kicked off. The president’s son pleaded guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax case. District Judge Mark Scarsi accepted the plea after an all-day hearing that began with jury selection process for the trial that was set to last for weeks. Biden could face up to 17 years…

14-Year-Old Georgia School Shooter And Father Appear In Court

Because the suspect is a juvenile, the maximum penalty he could face is life without parole.

The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Georgia high school was in court Friday morning. Colt Gray opened fire with a semi-automatic assault-style rifle at Apalachee High School in Winder on Wednesday. The incident resulted in the death of four people including two teachers and two other 14-year-old students. Nine others were injured. At Gray’s hearing, the teen was…

Georgetown Co. To Host Parade Honoring Olympic Medalist Melissa Jefferson

Jefferson participated in the 100-meters final at the Paris Olympics over the summer.

Georgetown County officials are hosting a parade in honor of Melissa Jefferson. The 23-year-old is a Georgetown native who made her mark during her Olympic debut winning a bronze medal. Jefferson participated in the 100-meters final at the Paris Olympics over the summer. The parade will celebrate her representation of the county. It is set to take place along Front…

Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam To Return For 7th Annual Event

The three day event is set to kick off on October 25 and run through October 27.

The annual Jeep Jam is coming back to the Grand Strand. Attendees will be able to experience local attractions and activities with over 120 vendors present. There will also be an obstacle course, the Show-N-Grime Jeep Show, a Sunrise Beach Crawl and more. The three day event is set to kick off on October 25 and run through October 27….

Atlantic Beach To Host Gullah-Geechee Farmer’s Market

Those who stop by will be able to browse through local vendors and artisans.

Atlantic Beach is hosting the Gullah-Geechee Farmer’s Market. Those who stop by will be able to browse through local vendors and artisans. The event will be set up near 30th Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. You can search for the Gullah flags if you have trouble finding it. The market is set to be held on Saturday from 10am-4pm.

Harbor Freight Announces Plans To Open Lumberton Location

The new store is expected to create between 25 to 30 job opportunities.

A new hardware store is coming to Lumberton. Harbor Freight announced plans to open a new location. It is set to open next month along the 1700 block of N. Roberts Avenue. A grand opening date has not been set but the new store is expected to create between 25 to 30 job opportunities.

South Carolina Presidential Ballot Includes Seven Candidates

Tuesday was the deadline for political parties to submit certified candidates' names to the state election commission to be printed on the ballot.

The presidential race is nearing its final months and South Carolina has revealed it’s ballot. Tuesday was the deadline for political parties to submit certified candidates’ names to the state election commission to be printed on the ballot. The finalized ballot will include, Randall Terry of the Constitution Party Claudia de la Cruz representing the Workers’ Party Chase Oliver of…

19-Year-Old Identified As Victim Killed After Crane Collapsed On A Building

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon along Cambria Court in the Bridgewater Community off of Highway 9 in Horry County.

We now know the identity of the victim that was killed after a crane collapsed on a residential building. 19-year-old Anibal Sanchez Pelayo of Galivants Ferry died at the scene after suffering multiple traumatic injuries. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon along Cambria Court in the Bridgewater Community off of Highway 9 in Horry County. The home was under construction…

Chipotle Releases Costumes Through Spirit Halloween Partnership

Purchases must be made through Spirit Halloween online as in-store supplies is limited to certain states.

Chipotle is gearing up for spooky season. The fast food chain announced a costume collaboration with Spirit Halloween. The collection consists of body-suits that are meant to resemble a Chipotle napkin, fork, water cup, burrito and to-go-bag. The idea stems from an on-going joke that floated around on-line. The costumes will go on sale starting tomorrow and will cost $39.99…