Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Arrested After Ditching Duffel Bag Of Illegal Drugs In Dumpster

The duffel bag contained two large bags and four individual bags of what is believed to be marijuana.

A man was arrested Tuesday after a crash resulted in the discovery of drugs. Marlboro County deputies were dispatched to the scene of a collision per the request of highway patrol. Upon arrival, police were informed that a man tossed a duffel bag into a dumpster at the back of Parker’s Pit Stop. While searching the area, officials found a…

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Fatally Shooting Her Husband

Laura's warrant allege that "after having a verbal dispute pertaining to finances" she "did shoot the victim with a revolver two times in the torso."

A Loris woman was arrested after allegedly fatally shooting her husband. Around 9pm Sunday, Horry County officers responded to a home on Long Meadow Dr. on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, Laura Smith was located at the back of the house and detained. It was revealed she called authorities to report she had shot her husband and was going…

Cream Cheese Products Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Risk

The items were sold at stores across 28 states including South and North Carolina.

Aldi stores and several other supermarkets, have issued a recall on cream cheese products. The recall is associated with Schreiber Foods Inc. and was placed due to a potential salmonella risk. It covers ‘Happy Farms’ Whipped and Original Cream Cheese, along with Chive & Onion and Strawberry flavors. The items were sold at stores across 28 states including South and…

Bus Crash In Florida Left At Least Eight People Dead And 40 Others Injured

The driver of the Ford pickup was identified as 40-year-old Bryan Howard. He is charged with eight counts of DUI-manslaughter.

At least eight people were killed and many others were injured after a bus crash in Florida Tuesday morning. The bus was heading west on State Route 40 on its way to a watermelon farm while a Ford Ranger was traveling along the same road in the opposite direction. The Ford reportedly swerved into the westbound lane and the two…

Slovakia’s Prime Minister In Critical Condition After Assassination Attempt

The incident happened in a town around 90 miles northeast of the capital, outside of a building where he was meeting with supporters.

Slovakia’s prime minister is in critical condition after an assassination attempt. The incident happened in a town around 90 miles northeast of the capital, outside of a building where he was meeting with supporters. Robert Fico was reportedly shot several times. A suspect has reportedly been detained. Fico has served as prime minister since last year. He previously served from…

Biden And Trump Agree To A Debate

CNN has announced it will host the debate between Biden and Trump at its Atlanta studios on June 27 at 9 p.m. ET.

President Biden and Donald Trump are set for a debate showdown. Biden shared a video calling out Trump for skipping the debates so far this election round. He went on to ask Trump to pick the date and said he knows he’s free on Wednesday’s. The “Wednesday” comment alludes to Trump’s hush money trial, which doesn’t hold proceedings on that…

HCS Leaders Propose Over $1 Billion Budget For Next School Year

The proposal includes a $1,000 salary increase for teachers, a 3% non-teaching professional salary increase and a boost in pay for bus drivers.

Horry County School leaders met Monday to discuss the proposed budget for the next school year. The total is over $1.1 billion. The proposal includes a $1,000 salary increase for teachers, a 3% non-teaching professional salary increase and a boost in pay for bus drivers. The proposed budget also includes additional security guard positions, eight additional English for Speakers of…

Traffic Changes To Take Place In Myrtle Beach During Memorial Day Weekend

Road closures are also planned from 9am-Noon on May 25. The annual Military Appreciation Days Parade will take place during that time.

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! The holiday marks one of the busiest times along the Grand Strand. There are some traffic patterns to note if you plan to travel in Myrtle Beach from May 24-27. Only the southbound lanes along Ocean Boulevard between 29th Avenue N. and S. Kings Hwy will be open for drivers. The northbound…

Internal Erosion Is To Blame For Dam Breach In Marlboro County

Internal erosion occurs when water that naturally seeps through the dam begins to erode soil within the earthen embankment dam.

We now have an update on a dam in Marlboro County that recently breached. On May 6, the dam at Lake Paul Wallace in Bennettsville cracked. The incident prompted evacuations and flash flood warnings. No one was injured during the situation. It has now been reported that internal erosion is to blame for the breach. This occurs when water that…

Louisiana Man Extradited To Horry County In Connection To School Threats

The suspect is charged with threatening the use of a destructive device, a felony in which he could face up to 15-years if convicted.

A Louisiana man has been extradited to Horry County in connection to a bomb threat made against Carolina Forest High School. In late April, six threats were made against the school in the span of several days. One of the threats was linked to 19-year-old Trenton Brown of Baton Rouge. He has since been brought to Horry County where he…