Author: Annelyn Russ

Disney On Ice To Return To The Pee Dee Area

The 'Into the Magic' show will be performed featuring characters from 'Frozen,' 'Coco,' 'Beauty and the Beast' and more.

A popular extravaganza on ice is returning to the Pee Dee area. Disney on Ice is set to be held once again at the Florence Center. The ‘Into the Magic’ show will be performed featuring characters from ‘Frozen,’ ‘Coco,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and more. Tickets go on sale to the public starting August 20. The first show will take…

Rob Gronkowski Visits The Grand Strand

Rob Gronkowski and his brothers were in Garden City to film an episode of their show, 'Ice Shaker Beach Games.'

A well-known former NFL player visited the Grand Strand over the weekend. Rob Gronkowski and his brothers were in Garden City to film an episode of their show, ‘Ice Shaker Beach Games.’ The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office provided security for them. Gronkowski played 11 NFL seasons with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He won four Super Bowls,…

Conway Officials Ask Boaters To Travel With Caution On The Water

The call comes as many in the area are dealing with flooding impacts from Tropical Storm Debby.

The City of Conway is asking boaters to take caution during this time. Officials request that boaters on the Waccamaw River to travel slowly and refrain from creating wake. The call comes as many in the area are dealing with flooding impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. It was said even the smallest wake could cause disastrous damage to property that…

S.C. Department Of Social Services Offers Grant For Childcare Providers

Funds from the grant are expected to be used to retain current staff through salary increases or retention bonuses.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is offering an expansion and operating grant for childcare providers. The grant aims to support increased enrollment, staff and educator retention as well as operating expenses. Funds from the grant are expected to be used to retain current staff through salary increases or retention bonuses. It could also be used for playground repairs…

Suspect Identified In Fatal Loris Shooting Of N.C. Woman

A firearm was pulled and around 11 shots were fired.

The suspect in a fatal shooting incident has now been identified. The shooting occurred last Wednesday near a Bojangles on Walnut Street in Loris. 33-year-old Lilly Stephens allegedly attempted to assault two people while in a vehicle. A firearm was pulled and around 11 shots were fired. 22-year-old Kenasia Martin of North Carolina was killed and another victim was injured….

Man Dies After Being Ran Over By His Own Vehicle

It was said the man was driving his vehicle when it became disabled.

A man in North Myrtle Beach died after being ran over by his own vehicle. Just after noon on Monday, police and fire units were called to the area of Sea Mountain Highway near Spring Sheet. It was said the man was driving his vehicle when it became disabled. He reportedly exited and walked in front of it when it…

Senators Question Kroger Over Use Of Digital Labeling

Kroger began using "digital labels" claiming the technology saves employees time and allows them to be more productive.

One of the largest grocery store chains in the U.S. is under scrutiny due to concerns over rising prices. Democratic Senator’s Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania recently sent a letter to Kroger. They questioned the company regarding their practices of using electronic price tags. Kroger began using “digital labels” claiming the technology saves employees time and…

Ford And Mazda Warn Owners Of Older Vehicles Over Airbag Recall

If a vehicle has an unrepaired Takata inflator, owners should stop driving them and call a dealer to set up a repair appointment.

Ford and Mazda have issued a warning to owners of over 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S.. The warning covers over 374,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with model years from 2004-2014. It also covers nearly 83,000 Mazdas model years from 2003-2015. The companies are warning owners not to drive these vehicles as they may have dangerous Takata airbag inflators…

Department Of Education Asks SCOTUS To Lift Block On SAVE Plan

Two groups of GOP-led states filed lawsuits arguing the president does not have the legal authority to implement the plan.

The Department of Education asked the Supreme Court to lift a new block on President Biden’s student loan repayment plan dubbed ‘SAVE.’ Two groups of GOP-led states filed lawsuits arguing the president does not have the legal authority to implement the plan. It ties borrower’s monthly payments to their income and family size. It also aims to slash monthly payments…

UCLA Cannot Allow Protesters To Block Jewish Students From Campus

The judge ruled the university is prohibited from providing classes and access to buildings on campus if Jewish students are blocked from them.

A federal judge has ruled that the University of California, Los Angeles, cannot allow pro-Palestinian protesters to block Jewish students from accessing classes and other parts of their campus. Judge Mark Scarsi’s ruling came in a lawsuit filed in June by three Jewish students at UCLA. The students claimed they experienced discrimination on campus during the protest due to their…