Author: Annelyn Russ

Walk-Ons Along Highway 501 Permanently Closes Its Doors

A letter on the door states the decision was not made lightly, but did not provide explanation as to why it was closing.

A restaurant along Highway 501 has permanently closed its doors. Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux on Rodeo Drive has closed. A letter on the door states the decision was not made lightly, but did not provide explanation as to why it was closing. However, the letter encourages guests to continue to support for the eatery at the other Walk-Ons location, located along…

Myrtle Beach Fire Department Secured Its First High Water Vehicle

South Carolina Forestry is set to conduct a final inspection before it is fully transferred over to the Myrtle Beach Fire Department.

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department now has a new tool. The department secured its first high water vehicle, also known as a light medium tactical vehicle. It will reportedly be used for transporting resources and rescuing people in flooding situations if needed. The department was able to obtain the water vehicle last summer through federal firefighter programs. It aims to…

Horry Co. Could Soon Take Control Over Surfside Beach First Responders

Mayor Robert Krouse said he was informed by Fire Chief David Nelson, that their station does not have enough manpower to safely serve Surfside Beach.

Horry County could soon take control over Surfside Beach first responders. Mayor Robert Krouse said he was informed by Fire Chief David Nelson, that their station does not have enough manpower to safely serve Surfside Beach. Town leaders are now seeking to solve the issue. Krouse said one solution to the problem could come from raising the town’s taxes through…

Investigation Opened Into Georgetown Shooting Incident

Police were called to the area of Emanuel Street and Alex Alford Street on reports of shots fired.

An investigation is underway after one person was shot in Georgetown Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to the area of Emanuel Street and Alex Alford Street on reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, a male victim was found with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was taken to a hospital by EMS. Their condition is unknown at this…

Wanted Man Arrested After Traffic Stop In Lumberton

The suspect was charged with nine counts of discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling and first degree murder.

A man wanted out of Robeson County has now been detained. 38-year-old Scottie Tyler was wanted in connection to the alleged shooting and killing of 36-year-old Lydia Hoyos. The two were recently in a relationship and the victim is the mother of Tyler’s two children. Hoyos was found dead on Sunday inside her home located along Levi Road. Tyler was…

Red Lobster Considers Filing For Bankruptcy

The decision comes amid hard financial times for the restaurant which reportedly lost $12.5 million in operations last year.

One well known restaurant is considering filing for bankruptcy. Red Lobster is considering filing Chapter 11 amid growing debt. The eatery has reportedly been struggling to make money with their current leases and labor costs. Red Lobster has not made a final decision yet, but noted that it would help the business continue to operate while they figure out their…

Ford Issues A Recall On Over 450,000 Vehicles

Owners are advised to take their vehicles to a ford dealership to have the issue repaired.

Ford has issued a recall on over 450,000 vehicles. The recall covers Ford Bronco Sport SUVs made between 2021-2024 and the Ford Maverick pickups made between 2022-2023. The recall was placed after Ford discovered an undetected low battery charge could result in a “loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights.” The issue could also cause a “loss of drive…

First Phase Of A Report Into Maui Wildfires Investigation Released

In August, the fires damaged or destroyed over 2,000 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. An estimated 4,500 people were displaced and 101 people died.

The first phase of a report on an investigation into the Maui wildfires was released Wednesday. In August, the fires damaged or destroyed over 2,000 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. An estimated 4,500 people were displaced and 101 people died. The report was published by Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez with the Fire Safety Research Institute. It used…

House Reveals Bills Regarding Aid For U.S. Allies And More

Lawmakers have 72 hours to review the legislation with intentions to put up a vote as soon as Saturday.

House Republican leadership revealed three bills regarding aid for U.S. allies and more. The legislation would provide $26.4 billion to support Israel, $60.8 billion to assist Ukraine and $8.1 billion to counter China in the Indo-Pacific, including billions for Taiwan. The Israel bill also includes over $9 billion to address humanitarian aid. A fourth bill, which is set to be…

Senate Dismisses Articles Of Mayorkas Impeachment Created By The House

The first article charged mayorkas with “willful and systemic refusal to comply” with immigration law. The second charged him with a “breach of trust” for saying the border was secure.

The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Wednesday. Earlier this week, House Republicans sent two articles of impeachment to the Senate with hopes of forcing a trial. The first article charged mayorkas with “willful and systemic refusal to comply” with immigration law. The second charged him with a “breach of trust” for saying the border…