Author: Annelyn Russ

President Biden’s Opening Speech At NATO Summit Highlights Ukraine’s Needs

The speech came just a day after a Russian strike in Ukraine killed at least 39 people including four children.

President Biden kicked off the NATO Summit Tuesday with an opening speech. During his speech, the president highlighted Ukraine’s needs during Russia’s ongoing attempt to take over its territory. Biden said NATO has grown stronger and that Russia is “failing” in its war. He vowed the alliance will continue standing up for freedom amid a global rise in threats. The…

Hurricane Beryl Impacted Texans Leaving Many Without Power

Beryl claimed the lives of at least 10 people in Texas and Louisiana, mainly from downed trees.

Hurricane Beryl tore through parts of Texas as a Category 1 storm and had a major impact on residents. Nearly two million homes and businesses remain without power and air conditioning amid an extreme heat wave. Phone and internet access has also been cut off in several communities. Cooling centers have opened across the region as temperatures reach into the…

Extreme Heat Breaks Records Across Parts Of The U.S.

Several heat records have been broken and are expected to continue to rise over the next few days.

Heat records have been broken while high temperatures terrorize parts of the U.S. prompting air quality health advisories. Over 130 million people across the West, East Coast, Southeast Texas and South Florida were under heat alerts Tuesday. A large portion of the Western U.S. has been marked under red flag conditions due to risk of wildfires. At least seven people…

Coastal Carolina University To Get Pedestrian Walkway Across Hwy 544

There were incidents in 2012 and 2016 in which two students were hit and killed by cars along the highway.

Coastal Carolina University is getting a new amenity aimed at keeping students safe. The school is ramping up to install a pedestrian walkway across Highway 544. It’s one of the busiest roadways in Horry County. It is also an obstacle that many CCU students cross every day. There were incidents in 2012 and 2016 in which two students were hit…

Myrtle Beach Classic To Return Next May

The inaugural classic was held this year and was the first ever PGA Tour event to be held along the Grand Strand.

The PGA Tour’s Myrtle Beach Classic will return once again next year. The inaugural classic was held this year and was the first ever PGA Tour event to be held along the Grand Strand. The event brought over 40,000 fans to the area and delivered great moments that inspired bringing it back. Next year’s Myrtle Beach Classic is set to…

Harley Davidson To Host Fill The Bus School Supply Drive

Volunteers can contribute to gathering school supply donations that will be handed out to children in Horry County.

Harley Davidson is set to host a school supply drive in Myrtle and North Myrtle Beach. The ‘Fill the Bus’ event will be held from August 2-4. Volunteers can contribute to gathering school supply donations that will be handed out to children in Horry County. Volunteers can sign up for a slot at the Harley Davidson located along S. Kings…

Part Of SC-917 Will Be Closed Due To Construction

Drivers will be detoured to Highway 19 and Green Sea Road.

Work started Tuesday on the SC-917 culvert over Long Branch Swamp. Due to the construction, part of the road will be closed and drivers will be detoured to Highway 19 and Green Sea Road. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of August. During this time, SC-917 will only be open to local traffic.

Crash In Myrtle Beach Leads To Georgia Fugitive Arrest

The crash occurred near a Walmart Neighborhood Market along S. Kings Highway on Sunday.

A crash in Myrtle Beach led to the arrest of a Georgia fugitive. The crash occurred near a Walmart Neighborhood Market along S. Kings Highway on Sunday. When police arrived they identified 64-year-old Clifton Coley and learned he had a full extradition warrant out of Dekab County. He was charged with fugitive from justice. Coley was wanted for failure to…

McDonald’s Brings Back Well-Loved Menu Item Nationwide

The sandwiches are made with a special Smoky BLT sauce served on a toasted sesame seed bun.

McDonald’s is bringing back a well-loved item to menus nationwide. Two years after its debut, the fast food chain says the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the Smoky BLT Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese will both be returning. The sandwiches are made with a special Smoky BLT sauce served on a toasted sesame seed bun. They will be…

Walmart Is Facing A Class-Action Lawsuit Over “Deceptive” Pricing

The legal challenge alleges that Walmart is conducting a "bait-and-switch" pricing scheme.

Walmart is facing a class-action lawsuit over “deceptive” pricing in stores. The lawsuit claims the retail giant used inaccurate price labels in stores. The legal challenge alleges that Walmart is conducting a “bait-and-switch” pricing scheme in which purchase prices are higher than those displayed on store shelves. The lawsuit was filed by an Ohio resident who claims they bought several…