Author: Annelyn Russ

Carolina Country Music Festival To Kick Off Thursday

Performers include country music stars Lady A, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen and many many more.

The Carolina Country Music Festival officially kicks off Thursday. Performers include country music stars Lady A, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen and many many more. It is already set up at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place. The rideshare location is different this year than last. Rideshare users should plan to be dropped off and picked up along Ninth Avenue North,…

New Charter School Location Set To Soon Be Built In Horry County

The building will be located on a 112-acre plot of land between the Carolina Waterway and Waterway Palms Plantation on River Oaks Drive.

The new location for Coastal High School is coming to the River Oaks community. Construction is set to begin in September for the new high school location with a middle school to follow. The education center will specialize in environmental studies. The building will be located on a 112-acre plot of land between the Carolina Waterway and Waterway Palms Plantation…

Two Cats Test Positive For Rabies In Florence County

All individuals involved were referred to health care providers.

Two cats in Florence County have tested positive for rabies. One of the felines is a wounded orange 6/8-week-old kitten. It was said 18 people are known to have been exposed to the animal. The other cat is a 2/3-year-old, black and white neutered male but only one person is known to have been exposed. All individuals involved were referred…

Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Portion Of Darlington Co. Highway To Close

The tractor-trailer was hauling cardboard but the cause of the fire was not immediately available.

An 18-wheeler caught fire Tuesday morning in Darlington County. The flames caused a portion of Oates Highway in between Seven Pines and Mineral Springs Roads to close. The tractor-trailer was hauling cardboard but the cause of the fire was not immediately available. The area was closed for hours as crews worked to clean up the debris. No one was injured…

Third Person Charged After 3-Year-Old Fatally Drowned

The father of the girl, Kinshae James, has been charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk and more.

A third person has been charged after a 3-year-old fatally drowned in a Darlington County Creek last month. The father of the girl, Kinshae James, has been charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk, three counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. James was charged after he allegedly “placed his daughter in an unsafe environment…

Student Of St. James High School Struck By Vehicle

The student was responsive and sitting up responding to questions but further details have not been released.

A St. James High School student was hit by a vehicle Wednesday morning. The incident happened while the female pedestrian was crossing Salem Road. According to Principal Ryan Poston, emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported the student to the hospital, along with her parents. The student was responsive and sitting up responding to questions but further details have…

Myrtle Beach Local Is A Contestant On Upcoming Season Of ‘The Bachelorette’

Sam McKinney's bio states that his ultimate dream is to be a loving husband and father.

A Myrtle Beach local will be a contestant of the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette.’ The show will feature lead Jenn Tran from Miami, Florida. The 26-year-old is currently studying to be a physician’s assistant. The contestant line-up includes 25 men, one of which is 27-year-old Sam McKinney. His bio states that his ultimate dream is to be a loving…

Florence School District 3 To Provide Free Meals Over The Summer Break

Bulk meal pickups will be open to students who are not participating in any summer activities.

Florence School District 3 will provide free meals to students throughout the summer break. Breakfast and lunch will automatically be handed out to students participating in school-based programs or activities. However, bulk meal pickups will be open to students who are not participating in any summer activities. The bulk meal packages will include five to seven days of breakfast and…

Two-Way Stop At Florence Intersection To Be Converted Into Four-Way Stop

The new stop signs are set to be added on Langston Road at the intersection.

An intersection in Florence County is soon to be converted into a four-way stop. At this time, stop signs are only placed on W. John Paul Jones Road. The new stop signs are set to be added on Langston Road at the intersection. A sign will be placed to notify the public of the new stop signs to come. The…

North Myrtle Beach Restaurant Temporarily Closed After Small Attic Fire

The eatery's managers announced they closed out of caution and for repairs though little damage was done.

A North Myrtle Beach restaurant temporarily closed after a small fire. Around 3:30 Monday afternoon, North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to Captain Archie’s off of Little River Neck Road. Crews located the small fire in the attic. The eatery’s managers announced they closed out of caution and for repairs though little damage was done. Captain Archie’s owners are…