Author: Annelyn Russ

SCDNR Offering Free Boat Inspections During Labor Day Weekend

Those not compliant will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before launching their boat.

The SCDNR Law Enforcement division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings this weekend. Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina waterways. The agency is offering to inspect your boat for free to help keep people safe. Those not compliant with safety regulations or registration requirements will not…

Horry County Officials Lift No-Wake Zone Order Along ICW

The order applied to the Intracoastal Waterway from Fantasy Harbor Bridge to Bucksport Marina.

The emergency no-wake zone order in Horry County has officially been lifted. The order applied to the Intracoastal Waterway from Fantasy Harbor Bridge to Bucksport Marina. The order was placed after Tropical Storm Debby brought heavy rain to the Grand Strand prompting waters to rise. The no-wake zone intended to prevent additional flooding in neighborhoods where water was unusually high…

Florence Police Investigate Dollar General Robbery

A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that could lead to an arrest.

Florence County authorities are asking for help with an armed robbery investigation. The incident occurred just before 9pm on Saturday. A masked suspect entered the Dollar General store in the Kingsburg area and demanded money from the clerk holding them at gunpoint before fleeing the scene. Further details remain limited. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Florence County…

Carlos Alcaraz Loses To Botic Van De Zandschulp In Shocking Defeat

The shocking defeat comes as Alcaraz is ranked No. 3 in the world while van de Zandschulp is ranked 74.

Carlos Alcaraz was defeated in the second round of the U.S. open Thursday. Alcaraz lost to Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets. The shocking defeat comes as Alcaraz is ranked No. 3 in the world while van de Zandschulp is ranked 74. In the past two months Alcaraz has won an Olympic silver medal and took home the Wimbledon…

Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft To Return Without Crew

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were both aboard the spacecraft that took them to the International  Space Station.

Boeing’s Starliner is officially set to return home. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were both aboard the spacecraft that took them to the International  Space Station after launching for a test flight on June 5. NASA later announced the spacecraft was experiencing gas leaks and issues with the capsule’s propulsion system, making the spacecraft unsafe to finish its mission with…

Identification Required To Purchase Tobacco Products Under 30

The new restrictions apply to sales of traditional tobacco products as well as e-cigarettes.

The FDA has now established a rule that will require any retailer that sells tobacco products to check identification of any buyers under the age of 30. The new age is up from the previous limit of 27. The rule also restricts tobacco vending machine sales to spaces that are limited to people 21 and older. The main goal of…

WHO Reaches Deal With Israel To Temporarily Pause Fighting In Gaza

The temporary truce would allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children.

The United Nations World Health Organization said it has reached an agreement with Israel for limited pauses in fighting in Gaza. The temporary truce would allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children after a baby contracted the first confirmed case in 25-years in Palestinian territory. The vaccination campaign is set to begin on Sunday in central Gaza,…

New S.C. Football Team Debuts In Florence

The team's President and CEO Andre Duncan has expressed his excitement to partner with the Florence Center.

A new football team is set to debut at the Florence Center this year. The South Carolina Ravens are part of an independent league driven by community involvement. The team’s President and CEO Andre Duncan has expressed his excitement to partner with the Florence Center. Tryouts for the team will be held on September 22. They are on the hunt…

Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold At Food Lion In Longs

The numbers drawn on Tuesday night are 16-18-21-54-65 with a Mega-ball of 5.

Check your lottery tickets! A Mega-Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at the Food Lion located at 110 Highway 9 east in Longs. The ticket matched all five white ball numbers drawn. The numbers drawn on Tuesday night are 16-18-21-54-65 with a Mega-ball of 5. The player has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their…

Clean Up Event To Be Held At Warbird Park On 9/11

After the service project, the City of Myrtle Beach will host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 10am in the park.

A volunteer project is set to be held in Myrtle Beach on 9/11. ‘Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful’ is hosting a clean up event at Warbird Park along Farrow Parkway. Volunteers will help remove weeds and plant flowers. They will also assist in cleaning up litter in the area. The event is set to start at 8am on September 11. After…