Author: Annelyn Russ

Walmart Launches Its Own Private Food Brand

Bettergoods products are now available in-store and online, with the full line continuing to roll out over the next few months.

Walmart has launched its own private food brand. ‘Bettergoods’ is described as, “a new elevated experience that delivers quality, unique, chef-inspired food at an incredible value.” Walmart referred to the new brand as a “fresh take on the culinary experience with elevated taste” while also noting its affordability. Bettergoods products range in price from under $2 to $15, with most…

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Proposes Reclassifying Marijuana

The agency has proposed to reclassify it as a Scheduled III drug alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids, which would consider marijuana less dangerous.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is working to reclassify marijuana. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Scheduled I drug, alongside heroin and LSD. The agency has proposed to reclassify it as a Scheduled III drug alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids, which would consider marijuana less dangerous. The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has…

World Central Kitchen Resumes Operations In Gaza

The organization said, "The humanitarian situation remains dire. We are restarting our operation with the same energy, dignity, and focus on feeding as many people as possible."

The World Central Kitchen has resumed operations in Gaza after suspending its presence in the area four weeks ago. The organization withdrew from Gaza after April 1, when seven aid workers were killed by Israeli air strikes. Since then, the  Israeli military has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in the attack. It was said they…

Trump Fined $9,000 For Violating Gag Order In Hush Money Trial

The judge warned Trump that he could face incarceration if he continued to violate the order.

Donald Trump has been fined in his ongoing criminal hush money trial. Last Tuesday’s proceedings began with addressing Trump over nine violations of the gag order that took effect before the trial started. Judge Juan Merchan has now fined Trump $9,000 for violating the gag order. The rules prohibited Trump from making public statements about jurors, witnesses, prosecutors, court staff…

Protests Continue To Disrupt Colleges Across The Nation

The dispute prompted objects being thrown and physical violence. Tasers and pepper spray were used as well.

Protests continue to break out at colleges across the nation amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Tuesday night, police arrived on campus at the UCLA after a violent confrontation broke out between pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel supporters. The dispute prompted objects being thrown and physical violence. Tasers and pepper spray were used as well. Protestors were pushing into…

Additional Details Released Following Fatal Shooting Of Four Officials In N.C.

Officials, Thomas Weeks Jr., Sam Poloche, Alden Elliott and Joshua Eyer, were each shot and killed during the incident.

Additional details have been released regarding the fatal shooting of four law enforcement officers in North Carolina. On Monday, four officers were fatally shot while attempting to serve two warrants at a residence in Charlotte. 39-year-old Terry Hughes immediately ambushed the officers, firing from the second story of the home, which gave him an advantage over them. Hughes was shot…

Myrtle Beach Restaurant Makes Top 20 On A Yelp List

The eateries on the list were ranked based on several factors, including their ratings and volume of reviews over the last three years.

A Myrtle Beach restaurant made the Top 25 on a Yelp list. Drift- A Coastal Eatery, secured the 11th spot on Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Brunch Spots’ this year. The eateries on the list were ranked based on several factors, including their ratings and volume of reviews over the last three years. Drift has 4.6 stars and 390 reviews on Yelp….

Visit Myrtle Beach To Release New Children’s Book

City officials have created a new children's book titled 'Splish, Splash, Squawk! Finding Joy in a Sensory Friendly Vacation.'

Visit Myrtle Beach has been working to make the area a sensory-friendly destination for visitors with autism. City officials have created a new children’s book titled ‘Splish, Splash, Squawk! Finding Joy in a Sensory Friendly Vacation.’ The book was created in collaboration with author and illustrator Lynda Wilson, who often travels to Myrtle Beach with her son who has autism….

HCS Board Hosts Meeting After Sixth Threat Made Against Carolina Forest High

The district plans to hold a budget hearing to look into putting more funds into school safety and security.

Another bomb threat was made against Carolina Forest High School Monday. This marks the sixth bomb threat the school has received since Wednesday. Each time officers searched the school and gave the campus the “all clear.” The other five threats were also found to be a hoax but each are being investigated separately. The Horry County School Board met Monday…

Suspect Arrested In Connection To Valentine’s Day Threat At Dillon High School

Crews then conducted a sweep of the buildings but no suspicious devices were found. A bomb detection dog also responded and completed a secondary search.

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a Valentine’s Day bomb threat at Dillon High School. On February 14, Dillon officials responded to the school after a bomb threat was reported. The threat was made via a call to the front office. Crews then conducted a sweep of the buildings but no suspicious devices were found. A bomb detection…