Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Arrested After Threatening To “Blow Up” HCPD

Demetrick Simon reportedly called the evidence department to inquire about property that was seized when he was arrested last Tuesday

One man has been arrested after allegedly threatening the Horry County Police Department. Shortly before 9am on Wednesday, 21-year-old Demetrick Simon reportedly called the evidence department to inquire about property that was seized when he was arrested last Tuesday. In that case, he was charged with receiving stolen goods and accessory after the fact to a felony and released on…

Man Allegedly Rams Vehicle After Threatening Victims With Box Cutter

The suspect was asked to leave again before he allegedly pulled out a box cutter charging toward the victims.

One man is facing several charges after a series of incidents in Horry County. Around 9pm on Tuesday, police were called to Harvester Circle. Upon arrival, a woman informed officials that she and 42-year-old Dustin Gregg got into an argument. When he was asked to leave he refused so she called friends for help. Gregg was asked to leave again…

New Streaming Bundle To Combine Disney+, Hulu And Max

The streaming bundle is available to new and returning subscribers for $16.99 a month with ads or $29.99 a month without ads.

Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have launched a cross-studio bundle. The new bundle offers subscribers access to a wider array of programing, including premium service HBO, content from ABC, Food Network and more. The collaborative effort also brings together two major comic-book rivals, Warner Bros. DC and Disney’s Marvel, in a single package. The bundle combines Disney+, Hulu and Max,…

Coco Gauff Will Be Youngest American Flag Bearer At The Olympics

The athlete will be competing for her first time after narrowly missing out three years ago.

Team USA is set to be the penultimate team down the Seine river as the U.S. will host the next summer Olympics in 2028. Tennis star Coco Gauff will join NBA legend LeBron James in carrying the flag for Team USA. At just 20-years-old, Gauff will be the youngest American flag bearer at the Olympics. The athlete will also be…

France’s Rail Network Is Target Of Attacks Ahead Of The Olympics

French officials condemned the attacks as "criminal actions," though they said there was no sign of a direct link to the games.

France’s rail network was the target of widespread acts of vandalism Friday, including arson. The attacks come as many are using the transportation to travel to the area for the Olympic Games. The attacks halted travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe, keeping Olympic athletes and more from reaching the opening ceremony. French officials condemned the…

The Olympics To Kick Off In Paris

The last time the Olympics were hosted in Paris was exactly a century ago.

Over a billion people around the world are expected to tune in Friday as the Olympics kicks off. Over 10,000 athletes will be in Paris for what is expected to be the most ambitious opening ceremony ever. To commemorate the official start of the Olympics, organizers have spent years orchestrating a dynamic and unique French affair. The ceremony starts at…

The Obamas Endorse Kamala Harris’ Bid For The White House

The Harris campaign shared the news through a video showing her on a phone call with Barack and Michelle.

The Obamas have formally thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House. The Harris campaign shared the news through a video showing her on a phone call with Barack and Michelle. In the video, Michelle says she is proud of Harris and that this election will be “historic,” before the former president shared they were…

First S.C. Solar Panel EV Charging Station Built By Students Of Training Program

The money made by drivers using the chargers will go back into the program to help in training more people.

South Carolina now has it’s first solar panel EV charging station. The four-car port was built in Georgetown County by 14 students enrolled in a solar and renewable energy training program. They were each paid $12 an hour and it took less than a month to complete the project. Though they were paid, the solar paneled EV station was also…

SCDOT To Host Public Input Meeting Regarding Two Horry Co. Road Projects

Improvements include new pavement markings, high visibility crosswalks, countdown signal heads and more.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is set to host a meeting for public input next month. Community members are invited to attend and deliver their comments on planned safety-improvement projects along two roadways in Horry County. Construction along Robert Grissom Parkway will take place between Stalvey Avenue to Executive Avenue or Cannon Road. Work on Socastee Boulevard will be…

The Lake Paul Wallace Dam Breached Again

The water was rushing under the bridge, however, unlike the last breach situation, no mandatory evacuations were issued.

The Lake Paul Wallace Dam in Bennettsville has breached again. It was said the dam burst at the end of Beauty Spot Road. The incident caused part of the roadway to wash out. SCDHEC has been monitoring the dam since it first breached in May. The agency also recently conducted an inspection of the structure. Engineers noticed an issue a…