Author: Annelyn Russ

One Arrested In Connection To Fatal Dillon Co. Shooting

Through an investigation that required several agencies, deputies were able to identify 63-year-old Monte Lee Armstrong as the suspect.

An arrest has been made in connection to a fatal Dillon County shooting. On March 21, deputies responded to Amherst Court in reference to someone shot. Upon arrival, 38-year-old Quentin Berry was found shot and later died at the scene. It was revealed Berry was involved in an altercation that led to the shooting. Through an investigation that required several…

Crash In Horry Co. Resulted In One Death And Left Four Others Injured

The driver of a 2014 Kia Sorento was heading north on the highway when the vehicle ran off the right side of the road and overturned into a water-filled ditch.

A crash in Horry County left one person dead and four others injured. The accident occurred around noon Monday along Highway 9 near the Waccamaw River in the Longs area. The driver of a 2014 Kia Sorento was heading north on the highway when the vehicle ran off the right side of the road and overturned into a water-filled ditch….

Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Over 40 Locations Nationwide

One of the closing locations includes the Red Lobster along Highway 17 in Myrtle Beach. A sign has been placed on the door announcing its closure.

Red Lobster is abruptly closing at least 48 of its restaurant locations nationwide. The affected Red Lobster locations across several cities were listed as “temporarily closed” on the company’s website. TagEx Brands is conducting an online auction of Red Lobster restaurant inventory, including kitchen equipment, furniture, tables and chairs. The auction will continue through Thursday. Red Lobster is reportedly considering…

Several Major Airlines File Lawsuit Against The DOT Over New Rules

The suit alleges the DOT exceeded its authority by placing the new rule, calling it an “arbitrary, capricious” change.

Major airlines have filed a lawsuit against the federal government over new rules. Recently, the Department of Transportation revealed new rules that would require carriers to disclose all airline fees up-front. That includes fees for checked and carry-on bags as well as change and cancelation fees. The suit alleges the DOT exceeded its authority by placing the new rule, calling…

FDA Issues Most Serious Type Of Recall On App Used With An Insulin Pump

Tandem Diabetes Care Inc. is recalling version 2.7 of the t:connect mobile app that pairs with the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control IQ technology.

The FDA has issued a recall correction for an app used with an insulin pump. Tandem Diabetes Care Inc. is recalling version 2.7 of the t:connect mobile app that pairs with the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control IQ technology. The software may cause the app to crash and automatically relaunch inconsistently, which leads to excessive Bluetooth communication that may…

Crews Make Major Move In Clearing Baltimore Bridge Collapse Wreckage

A crew of 21 Indian and Sri Lankan men have spent the last 49 days on board the cargo ship.

Crews in Baltimore “successfully” detonated controlled explosives to remove a large section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. On March 26, a large cargo ship lost power and struck a pillar of the structure causing the collapse that resulted in the death of six construction workers. A planned demolition took place around 5pm Monday evening after weather conditions delayed…

President Biden Increases U.S. Tariffs On Various Chinese Imports

The increase will apply to imported steel and aluminum, solar cells, medical products, electric vehicles and more.

President Biden is increasing tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese imports. The increase will apply to imported steel and aluminum, solar cells, medical products, electric vehicles and more. The new tariff rates range from 100% on electric vehicles, to 50% for solar components, to 25% for all other sectors. The changes are set to take place over the next two…

New Pedestrian Friendly Bridge Opens At Thunderbolt Park In Myrtle Beach

After four years of planning and construction, the pedestrian and bicycle bridge is now open to the public.

A new pedestrian friendly bridge has opened at Thunderbolt Park in Myrtle Beach. After four years of planning and construction, the pedestrian and bicycle bridge is now open to the public. The structure connects the multipurpose around the Thunderbolt Park lake, which is located just west of the park itself. Bikes, people, and pets all welcome on the bridge. Pets…

Chris Gotterup Wins The First-Ever Myrtle Beach Classic

Chris Gotterup surged in the 2nd round to take the lead after 36 holes and went on to win the Classic Sunday.

The first-ever Myrtle Beach Classic wrapped up Sunday! Organizers reported over 15,000 people attended the event on Saturday alone. That marks a record-setting turn out for a first-ever Grand Strand event of the PGA Tour. Chris Gotterup surged in the 2nd round to take the lead after 36 holes and went on to win the Classic Sunday. It was the…

Gas Prices Are Down In The Myrtle Beach Area

Across South Carolina, gas prices are down 9.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.17 per gallon.

Gas prices in Myrtle Beach have reportedly dropped recently. Prices are down 11 cents in the past week after previously dropping 6.2 cents. In late April, the average was up to $3.25 a gallon. It has now dropped to $3.08 a gallon. The cheapest gas in the area was priced at $2.94 per gallon with the highest recorded at $3.39….