Author: Annelyn Russ

DOJ To File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster

The agency will further investigate whether Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, has engaged in anticompetitive practices.

The Justice Department is preparing to file a federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation. The merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster was approved in 2010 by the DOJ following an antitrust investigation. The two large companies have faced widespread public scrutiny for dominance in the ticketing industry, which reportedly allows them to raise prices on live entertainment. Live Nation has…

Criminal Investigation Opened Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse

On March 26, a container ship struck a pillar of the Baltimore bridge resulting in the collapse and the death of six people.

A criminal investigation has been opened into the circumstances leading up to the fatal collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. On March 26, a container ship struck a pillar of the Baltimore bridge resulting in the collapse and the death of six people. The Dali vessel departed Baltimore’s port early that morning with cargo destined for Sri Lanka. It…

Trump’s Hush Money Trial Is Officially Underway

Out of 96 potential New Yorkers, 50 were immediately dismissed.

The opening day of the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president was held Monday. The second day started Tuesday morning and Trump delivered remarks. In this case Trump is facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection to covering up hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels. The money was allegedly used to keep her quiet…

North Myrtle Beach’s Music On Main Concerts To Soon Return

Every Thursday starting June 6-September 26, the Horseshoe beach access will host live music.

North Myrtle Beach’s Music on Main concert series is set to return. Every Thursday starting June 6-September 26, the Horseshoe beach access will host live music. Each concert will start at 7pm and end at 9pm. Families are encouraged to visit the downtown area to enjoy the music, restaurants and shops. The first performance will be by ‘Too Much Sylvia.’…

One Displaced After Fire Damages Home In Surfside Beach

Officials reported to a home on Palladium Drive just after 9pm and had the fire under control by 9:45pm.

Horry County crews responded to a fire in Surfside Beach Saturday night. Officials reported to a home on Palladium Drive just after 9pm and had the fire under control by 9:45pm. The blaze was contained to the garage. No one was injured but one person has been displaced as a result of the incident. The cause of the fire is…

Robeson Co. Police Search For Man Wanted In Connection To Murder

38-year-old Scotti Tyler is facing charges of first-degree murder and nine counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.

Robeson County deputies are searching for a man wanted in connection to a homicide investigation. 38-year-old Scotti Tyler is facing charges of first-degree murder and nine counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling. The charges stem from an investigation into the death of 36-year-old Lydia Hoyos. She was found dead in her home on Levi Road just before…

One Man Is Dead After Falling From Myrtle Beach Hotel

27-year-old Jorge Orellana fell to the ground before reaching the fifth floor. He was transported to a hospital where he later died from massive trauma to his upper body.

A North Carolina man died at a Myrtle Beach hotel Sunday. Around 1:30am, officers were called to Hotel Blue located along South Ocean Boulevard on reports of shots fired. The shooting occurred in a room on the sixth floor. While people involved were fleeing the hotel room, one man exited through the balcony. He was attempting to climb down the…

Marlboro Co. Police Need Help Locating A Missing Woman

Erica Balcom is 5-foot-4 inches, weighs 120 pounds with blue eyes and a shaved head.

Marlboro County police are asking for help with locating a missing woman. Erica Balcom was last seen in the Wallace area. She was wearing a burgundy hoodie with blue jeans. Balcom is 5-foot-4 inches, weighs 120 pounds with blue eyes and a shaved head. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office.

Krispy Kreme Offers Deal For Customers On Tax Day

The eatery is offering a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just the price of sales tax.

Krispy Kreme has a deal to give guests a sweet tax break on Tax Day. The eatery is offering a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just the price of sales tax. The deal comes with a regular priced purchase of an Original Glazed or Assorted dozen. Pricing for the second dozen vary based on each state’s sales tax. There is…

Tax Day Reminder

Even if you secure an extension to file, most people are still required to pay whatever they owe the IRS by midnight on the April deadline.

A reminder that April 15 is Tax Day. Most Americans must file their 2023 taxes by 11:59pm Monday. If you owe money to the IRS you must pay what you owe before midnight. If you file late and you still owe money, you will be hit with a failure-to-file penalty plus interest on your outstanding balance. You can request an…