Annelyn Russ, Author at WFXB

First Successful American Mission To Land On Moon’s Surface Since 1972

As it approached the moon, Odie lost contact with NASA, but after 15 minutes of searching, officials confirmed they were once again receiving signals from the spacecraft and it successfully landed on the moon.

February 23, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

An unmanned, robotic lunar lander touched down on the moon’s surface Thursday. Odysseus was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida last week on-board a SpaceX Falcon rocket. On Wednesday, the 14-foot-tall spacecraft had been pulled by the moon’s gravity into a circular orbit. Thursday, ‘Odie’ dropped within 6 miles of the lunar surface. As it approached the moon, Odie…

Thousands Of AT&T Customers Nationwide Experienced Outages

Based on AT&T's review, the outage was caused by the application and execution of an incorrect process used as they were expanding their network.

February 23, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

A nationwide AT&T network outage lasted nearly 12-hours Thursday. Reports of cellular service loss were made in the early morning hours leading into the afternoon. Over 74,000 customers were affected by the major cell network outage. The incident rapidly raised questions about whether malicious activity could have caused the outage. Fears also grew over if the outage presented an ongoing…

Toyota Recalls 280,000 Vehicles

The recall was issued as certain parts of the transmission may not disengage when the vehicle is shifted to the neutral position.

February 23, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

Toyota has also placed a recall on around 280,000 vehicles. The recall was issued as certain parts of the transmission may not disengage when the vehicle is shifted to the neutral position. If this occurs, some engine power may continue passing through to the wheels. The vehicle could creep forward at a low speed when it’s on a flat surface…

Volkswagen Issues Recall On Nearly 261,000 Vehicles

A fuel leak can increase the risk of fire and potentially damage a vehicle or harm its occupants.

February 23, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

Volkswagen has issued a recall on nearly 261,000 vehicles. The recall was placed due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside some affected fuel tanks. Fuel could flow into a separate evaporative emissions system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister. A fuel leak can increase the risk of fire and potentially damage a vehicle or…

University Of Georgia Cancels Classes After Deceased Body Found On Campus

The woman was an Augusta University college of Nursing student at its campus in Athens, the city that's also home to the University of Georgia.

February 23, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

The University of Georgia cancelled all in-person classes after a deceased body was found on campus Thursday. Police received a call shortly after noon from someone reporting concerns about their friend, who had gone for a run near Intramural fields. Police started a search that lead to finding an unconscious person with “visible injuries” behind Lake Herrick around 12:30pm. Authorities…

U.S. Targets Russia With Hundreds Of New Sanctions

The actions seek to hold Russia accountable over the war as well as the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

February 23, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

President Biden announced Washington plans to issue over 500 new sanctions targeting Russia. The U.S. will also impose new export restrictions on nearly 100 entities for providing support to Russia and take action to further reduce Russia’s energy revenues. The measures come as February 24 marks the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The actions seek to hold Russia…

Xavier Legette Recognized As 2023 Blanchard-Rogers Trophy Winner

Last year, Xavier Legette finished with 71 receptions for 1,255 yards and scored 7 touchdowns, averaging 17.7 yards per catch and 104.6 yards per game.

February 21, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

A native of Mullins in Marion County was announced the 2023 Blanchard-Rogers trophy winner by the S.C. Football Hall of Fame Tuesday. The award honors the state’s most outstanding college football player of the season. Xavier Legette is the star All-SEC receiver for the University of South Carolina, where he is a 5th-year senior. Last year he finished with 71…

Little River Medical Center To Use Grant For New Clinic Location

The grant provides one-time infrastructure funds to create or improve facilities in rural or medically underserved areas.

February 21, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

Little River Medical Center is the recipient of one of 26 grants awarded by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human services. The grant provides one-time infrastructure funds to create or improve facilities in rural or medically underserved areas. Those being awarded will receive up to $3 million in one-time infrastructure funds and must operate grant-funded facilities for at…

Georgetown City Council Upholds Suspension Of Business License For Mingz

During the council meeting, local law enforcement shared many calls for service were made to the bar and restaurant. There were reportedly 53 calls made in 2022 and 60 last year.

February 21, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

The Georgetown City Council voted to uphold the suspension of the business license for the Mingz Bar and Grill. During the council meeting, local law enforcement shared many calls for service were made to the bar and restaurant. There were reportedly 53 calls made in 2022 and 60 last year. The calls included trespassing, fights in progress, disorderly conduct and…

Police Search For Third Suspect Involved In Fatal Shooting

If you have any information about the wanted suspect or the incident, you're urged to contact Florence County authorities.

February 21, 2024

Annelyn Russ,

Police are still searching for a third person wanted in connection to a fatal shooting. On Sunday, 15-year-old Avery McDonald was shot and killed in the parking lot of Magnolia Mall in Florence. 18-year-old Javon Norman and a 15-year-old juvenile were arrested and charged with murder, armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and criminal conspiracy. Investigators…

Author: Annelyn Russ

First Successful American Mission To Land On Moon’s Surface Since 1972

As it approached the moon, Odie lost contact with NASA, but after 15 minutes of searching, officials confirmed they were once again receiving signals from the spacecraft and it successfully landed on the moon.

Thousands Of AT&T Customers Nationwide Experienced Outages

Based on AT&T's review, the outage was caused by the application and execution of an incorrect process used as they were expanding their network.

Toyota Recalls 280,000 Vehicles

The recall was issued as certain parts of the transmission may not disengage when the vehicle is shifted to the neutral position.

Volkswagen Issues Recall On Nearly 261,000 Vehicles

A fuel leak can increase the risk of fire and potentially damage a vehicle or harm its occupants.

University Of Georgia Cancels Classes After Deceased Body Found On Campus

The woman was an Augusta University college of Nursing student at its campus in Athens, the city that's also home to the University of Georgia.

U.S. Targets Russia With Hundreds Of New Sanctions

The actions seek to hold Russia accountable over the war as well as the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Xavier Legette Recognized As 2023 Blanchard-Rogers Trophy Winner

Last year, Xavier Legette finished with 71 receptions for 1,255 yards and scored 7 touchdowns, averaging 17.7 yards per catch and 104.6 yards per game.

Little River Medical Center To Use Grant For New Clinic Location

The grant provides one-time infrastructure funds to create or improve facilities in rural or medically underserved areas.

Georgetown City Council Upholds Suspension Of Business License For Mingz

During the council meeting, local law enforcement shared many calls for service were made to the bar and restaurant. There were reportedly 53 calls made in 2022 and 60 last year.

Police Search For Third Suspect Involved In Fatal Shooting

If you have any information about the wanted suspect or the incident, you're urged to contact Florence County authorities.

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Author: Annelyn Russ

As it approached the moon, Odie lost contact with NASA, but after 15 minutes of searching, officials confirmed they were once again receiving signals from the spacecraft and it successfully landed on the moon.

Based on AT&T's review, the outage was caused by the application and execution of an incorrect process used as they were expanding their network.

The recall was issued as certain parts of the transmission may not disengage when the vehicle is shifted to the neutral position.

A fuel leak can increase the risk of fire and potentially damage a vehicle or harm its occupants.

The woman was an Augusta University college of Nursing student at its campus in Athens, the city that's also home to the University of Georgia.

The actions seek to hold Russia accountable over the war as well as the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Last year, Xavier Legette finished with 71 receptions for 1,255 yards and scored 7 touchdowns, averaging 17.7 yards per catch and 104.6 yards per game.

The grant provides one-time infrastructure funds to create or improve facilities in rural or medically underserved areas.

During the council meeting, local law enforcement shared many calls for service were made to the bar and restaurant. There were reportedly 53 calls made in 2022 and 60 last year.

If you have any information about the wanted suspect or the incident, you're urged to contact Florence County authorities.

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