Author: Annelyn Russ

National Average Price Per Gallon Of Gas Reaches Four-Month High

The prices are in transition from cheap winter fuel to more expensive summer fuel as traveling is expected to pick up.

Gas prices are rising nationwide. After hitting a low of $3.07 a gallon in January, the national average climbed to $3.40 a gallon over the weekend. This marks a four-month high. The rapid price increase threatens to set back progress on inflation and add to the financial pressure some Americans are feeling. If prices continues to rise, it would likely…

U.S. Military Airlifts Non-Essential Embassy Personnel From Haiti

Gang violence has strengthened in recent months, threatening to bring down the Haiti government and has led to thousands fleeing their homes.

The U.S. military has carried out an operation to extract non-essential embassy personnel from Haiti. U.S. forces were also added to bolster embassy security. The Caribbean nation is currently under a state of emergency. Gang violence has strengthened in recent months, threatening to bring down the Haiti government and has led to thousands fleeing their homes. The U.S. military’s southern…

President Biden Reveals Budget Proposal For 2025 Fiscal Year

The budget would cut taxes for millions of low and middle-income families, and it includes proposals to lower the cost of child care, prescription drugs, housing and utilities.

President Biden revealed his budget proposal Monday, for the fiscal year. Biden is calling for tax increases for large corporations and for billionaires to pay a minimum 25% tax rate. The president’s proposal would also reduce the federal deficit by nearly $3 trillion over a 10-year period, raising taxes on wealthiest Americans and businesses. The budget would crack down on…

Trump And Biden Address Laken Riley Death During Georgia Rallies

Last week, the House passed the 'Laken Riley Act,' which requires the detention of any migrant who committed burglary or theft.

President Biden and Former President Trump appeared in the same state over the weekend for the second time during the presidential race. The candidates competed in rallies on Saturday in Georgia. Both addressed immigration as well as the death of 22-year-old Laken Riley. The University of Georgia student was found murdered last month on the school’s campus. The suspect was…

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu To Move Forward With Military Offensive In Rafah

President Biden has warned Israeli leaders that a ground invasion in Rafah would be crossing a "red line."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will move forward with a military offensive in Rafah. Nearly 1.5 million displaced Palestinians are sheltering in the southern Gaza city. Many of which are experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger and lack of aid. President Biden has warned Israeli leaders that a ground invasion in Rafah would be crossing a “red line.” The…

Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival To Be Held In New Location

This year the festival will be held at the former Myrtle Beach Mall site along N. Kings Highway.

The Food Truck Festival is set to return to Myrtle Beach. The event is April 5-7. Over the past few years, the festival was held at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion. However, this year it will be at the former Myrtle Beach Mall site along N. Kings Highway. The event is open to the public from 11am-6pm on the 5th…

Events Rescheduled Due To Expected Weather

Due to inclement weather, the event has been will now be held from 1-4pm on May 4 .

Surfside Beach’s 14th annual BBQ Festival has been rescheduled. Festivities were initially set to take place Saturday. However, due to inclement weather, the event has been will now be held from 1-4pm on May 4 . The town apologized for any inconvenience the date change may cause. Despite the change, ‘The Embers’ band will still perform Saturday. The band will…

S.C. Supreme Court Elects New Chief Justice

Current Chief Justice Donald Beatty has reached mandatory retirement age and is set to leave the bench this summer.

The S.C. Supreme Court has a new chief of justice. Current Chief Justice Donald Beatty has reached mandatory retirement age and is set to leave the bench this summer. Lawmakers voted unanimously to elect John Kittredge as Beatty’s successor. Kittredge has served the Supreme Court since 2008. Once the transition is made, S.C. will be the only state with an all-white…

Man Wanted In Charleston Co. Arrested For Assault In Georgetown Co.

Anyone who has been approached by or witnessed any actions by Williams is urged to contact the Georgetown Police Department.

A man was arrested in Georgetown County. Thursday, officers responded to Cleland Street on reports of an assault. A victim informed police that 34-year-old Tyrese Williams assaulted her and attempted to coerce her into his red F-150 Ford pickup truck. A short time later, police said Williams approached another woman on Highmarket Street and attempted to entice her into his…

IHOP/Applebee’s Combination Restaurant Could Be Coming To The U.S.

The company said the revenue from the joint restaurants could double that of a standalone eatery and cost less to build.

Another dual-branded restaurant could be coming to the U.S. dining landscape. Dine Brands Global, the parent company of both IHOP and Applebee’s, is thinking about opening a combination restaurant of the two. In a February earnings call, the company said it has closed dozens of Applebee’s locations and opened several new IHOPs. The company said the revenue from the joint…