Author: Annelyn Russ

CDK Global Appears To Have Paid Millions In Ransom To Hackers

It appears that CDK has paid the hackers through a bitcoin transaction of around 387. That total is the equivalent of roughly $25 million.

CDK Global appears to have paid millions in ransom to hackers who disrupted car dealerships across the U.S.. CDK is a software firm that serves dealerships nationwide and a cyber attack last month sent businesses in a spiral while they were unable to access records or other info stored through software. It appears that CDK has paid the hackers through…

Hilton-Branded Hotel Is Part Of Inlet Square Mall Redevelopment Plan

The hotel is expected to bring 134 rooms and more green space to the plaza.

A Hilton-branded hotel will be part of the redevelopment of the Inlet Square Mall. The hotel is expected to bring 134 rooms and more green space to the plaza. Officials still need a variance before construction can begin. County regulations require 165 parking spaces, but the redevelopment team only wanted 147. A request has been submitted for review. The hotel…

North Myrtle Beach Elementary School Hosting Back To School Backpack Drive

Donations can also be dropped off at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness center as well as the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center.

The back to school backpack drive for Ocean Drive Elementary school is now underway. From now until August 14, school supplies as well as clear backpacks are being collected at the North Myrtle Beach Police Department. Donations can also be dropped off at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness center as well as the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center.

Latta School District Names New Superintendent

Ard graduated from Latta High School in 2003 and received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Clemson University.

The Latta School District Board of Trustees has named a new superintendent. Stephanie Ard is now the superintendent of the Latta School District in Dillon District 3. She assumed the role earlier this month and will be stepping in to replace George Liebenrood who retired. Ard graduated from Latta High School in 2003 and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary…

Woman Arrested After Standoff At Myrtle Beach Campground Identified

The situation escalated which prompted a bomb squad, SAWT team, negotiators, a drone unit and K-9 officers to get involved.

We now know the identity of the woman who was arrested after a standoff at a Myrtle Beach campground Sunday night. Diana Shaw is accused of exiting her residence and pointing a gun at people as well as threatening them. It was said she claimed the victims stole her dog. When police arrived, she retreated and barricaded herself in her…

Juvenile Arrested And One Man Still Wanted In Shooting Investigation

Police are still searching for 30-year-old Timothy Locklear. He's wanted on four counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and more.

A juvenile has been arrested and one person is still wanted in connection to a shooting incident in Robeson County. The shooting occurred on Tuesday along Arthur Road in Red Springs. A home was shot into leaving two minors suffering from gunshot wounds. Both have since been treated and are expected to be ok. During an investigation, it was revealed…

Mother Facing Charges After Son Pulled From Myrtle Beach Resort Pool

The child jumped into the pool at five foot deep and was submerged for six minutes before being pulled out and given CPR.

A mother has been charged after an incident unfolded over the 4th of July weekend. On Friday, a boy was pulled from the water of a swimming pool at the Caribbean Resort along N. Ocean Boulevard. The child jumped into the pool at five foot deep and was submerged for six minutes before being pulled out and given CPR. The…

Woman Dies After Being Attacked By A Dog In Florence Co.

Officials were informed the woman was riding a bicycle through the area when a dog got loose and attacked her as well as knocked her off the bike.

One woman has died after being attacked by a dog in a Florence community. Wednesday evening, police were called to the area of Brigadoone Lane in reference to a woman with severe injuries. Upon arrival, officials were informed the 71-year-old Karen Nelson was riding a bicycle through the area when a dog got loose and attacked her as well as…

Costco To Raise Membership Fees For First Time In Seven Years

The rise will impact around 52 million memberships which is a little over half of which are Executive.

Costco announced it is making changes to it’s membership fees. The retail giant said starting on September 1, “Gold Star” memberships will see an increase in price go up from $60 to $65. “Executive Membership” fees will now cost $130 which is a $10 increase. The membership’s maximum annual 2% reward will also increase from $1,000 to $1,250. This marks…

White House To Offer $1.7 Billion For U.S. EV Manufacturing

The funding comes as growth in new electric vehicle sales has slowed and many facilities have been closed down or at-risk.

The Biden administration announced plans to offer $1.7 billion to assist in funding auto manufacturing and assembly facilities that make electric and hybrid vehicles. The funding comes as growth in new electric vehicle sales has slowed and many facilities have been closed down or at-risk. The project is expected to create an estimated 2,900 new jobs and save 15,000 jobs…