Author: Annelyn Russ

CDC Announces New Requirements For Bringing Canines Into The U.S.

The CDC announced Wednesday that it is updating regulations for bringing dogs into the U.S. in an effort to keep the country free of canine rabies.

The U.S. has new rules for how canines are brought into the country. The CDC announced Wednesday that it is updating regulations for bringing dogs into the U.S. in an effort to keep the country free of canine rabies. The new rules require that all dogs entering the U.S. appear healthy upon arrival. They must also be at least 6-months-old,…

Suspect Of Laken Riley’s Murder Indicted By Grand Jury

26-year-old Jose Ibarra has now been indicted with malice murder and felony murder in connection to her death.

A grand jury Wednesday formally indicted the suspect accused of killing 22-year-old Laken Riley. Riley was a nursing student of Augusta University. She was found dead in a wooded area at the Athens campus on February 22 after she didn’t return from a run. 26-year-old Jose Ibarra has now been indicted with malice murder and felony murder in connection to…

House Votes To Block Rep. Greene’s Effort To Oust Speaker Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson was elected speaker last year after the ousting of Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

The House voted Wednesday to block Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role. The vote was 359-43 in Johnson’s favor, which came with the help of Democrats. The move brings an end to the most serious challenge the Louisiana Republican has faced so far as House speaker. Johnson spoke briefly following the vote….

Storms Continue To Ravage Across The South And Central U.S.

In North Carolina, a state of emergency was declared Wednesday night for Gaston County after a storm downed power lines and trees leaving one person dead.

Storms continue to rage over parts of the south and central U.S. Thursday after severe weather has left at least three people dead since Monday. One storm Wednesday in northeastern Tennessee damaged homes, injured several people and left one man dead. A second person was killed in Columbia, Tennessee. In North Carolina, a state of emergency was declared Wednesday night…

Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally 2024

There will be many activities and vendors across the area that cater to visiting and local bikers.

The Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally kicks off Friday. The event is set to bring thousands of bikers to the Grand Strand. There will be many activities and vendors across the area that cater to visiting and local bikers. Festivities throughout the week will last through May 19. Drivers are urged to take extra precautions while traveling as there will…

NASCAR Powerball Playoff Returns

Players can enter their tickets for a chance to win $1 million in a promotion with NASCAR.

Powerball players in South Carolina could win more than cash this month. Players can enter their tickets for a chance to win $1 million in a promotion with NASCAR. The winner will be announced live from the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race in Phoenix on November 10. In addition, players are also competing for a trip to the championship race,…

Lake Paul Wallace Dam Inspected A Week Before It Breached

The inspection report has not been finalized yet. However, DHEC said no evidence indicated any type of imminent risk of breach or failure.

New reports reveal the Lake Paul Wallace Dam was inspected just a week before it was breached. The structure is a high-hazard dam which DHEC performs routine inspections on every two years. The last one on this structure was conducted on April 30. The inspection report has not been finalized yet. However, DHEC said no evidence indicated any type of…

Controlled Burn To Take Place In North Myrtle Beach Area

The North Myrtle Beach Fire Department will be monitoring the burn.

North Myrtle Beach officials made an announcement Tuesday. Over the next four weeks, there will be a controlled burn taking place off Long Branch Loop and Water Tower Road near the Highway 31 interchange. Smoke is expected to be moderate but may be visible from Highway 22 at times. Officials are informing residents not to be alarmed if smoke is…

Robeson Police Release Details Regarding Mica Miller’s Death Investigation

Around 3pm, Miller called 911 and asked if her phone could be located before threatening suicide. She hung up before further information could be gathered by dispatch.

New details have been released in the death investigation of 30-year-old Mica Miller. Miller died on April 27 at Lumber River State Park. Her death was ruled a suicide. Surveillance footage assisted police in the investigation. Miller is seen leaving her residence shortly after 11am. She is spotted a little after noon walking into Dick’s Pawn Shop in Myrtle Beach…

Horry County Police Continue Search For Missing 18-Year-Old Male

Police are asking for community members in the Island Green, Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Resort and Cypress River neighborhoods, to check their surveillance cameras for any sign of Innis.

Horry County police are still searching for a missing teen. 18-year-old Trevor Innis was last seen around 1:30am on Sunday. His last known location was near Chamberlin Road off of Bay Road near Socastee. He was last spotted wearing a green shirt with a left side pocket and black adidas shorts. Innis is around 6-feet-2-inches tall weighing 150 pounds with…