Author: Annelyn Russ

President Biden To Host NATO Summit In Washington

Ukraine's long-term path to become a member of NATO will be a hot topic of discussion.

President Biden will host leaders of the member nations in Washington this week for the NATO Summit. The meeting celebrates NATO’s 75th anniversary in the city where the original treaty was signed. Partner nations from the EU, Ukraine, Japan, S. Korea, Australia and New Zealand will also be in attendance. Ukraine’s long-term path to become a member of NATO will…

Russia Launches Strike That Killed At Least 39 People Including Children

Moscow launched the aerial assault on targets in cities across Ukraine during morning rush hour.

Russia conducted a rare daytime missile strike Monday that left dozens dead. Moscow launched the aerial assault on targets in cities across Ukraine during morning rush hour. A children’s hospital in Kyiv was partially flattened as a result. The facility is Ukraine’s largest children’s medical center and has been significant in the care of some of the sickest children across…

4th Of July Festivities Across The Grand Strand

A celebration will take place at Memorial Park between Surfside Drive and N. Willow Drive from 5-8pm.

There will be several options to watch fireworks across the Grand Strand this 4th of July. Myrtle Beach: The 2nd Avenue Pier Show will take place along S. Ocean Boulevard at 9pm then Broadway at the Beach will set off a display along Celebrity Circle at 10pm. Surfside Beach: A celebration will take place at Memorial Park between Surfside Drive…

Pawleys Island Beach Now Has A New Amenity

The Adaptive Surf Project funded the new useful tool that is now open to the public.

A beach in Pawleys Island got a new amenity Monday. The South End Beach Access on Pawleys Island now has an accessibility mat. The Adaptive Surf Project funded the new useful tool that is now open to the public. The organization has also expressed interest in donating a beach wheelchair and a wheelchair paddle board but that has not been…

Family Kingdom Sued After Man Was Allegedly Paralyzed From Ride Injury

The lawsuit alleges that the injury occurred based on "a result of negligence, carelessness, recklessness, willfulness and wantonness of the defendants."

Family Kingdom is being sued for negligence after an incident allegedly left one man paralyzed. The lawsuit claims that in July of 2021, Kul Sannyashi was visiting the amusement park and got on the Swamp Fox. The ride is one of the last wooden roller-coasters left in the U.S. and is famously known. While riding the Swamp Fox, Sannyashi allegedly…

Family Of Beach Goer Fatally Struck By Patrol Vehicle Is Suing The HCPD

On June 13, 66-year-old Sandra Schultz-Peters was hit by the full-sized vehicle near the Nash Street Beach Access.

Family members of the beach-goer that was fatally struck by an Horry County patrol vehicle are suing the Horry County Police Department. Around 1pm on June 13, 66-year-old Sandra Schultz-Peters was hit by the full-sized vehicle near the Nash Street Beach Access. She was taken to a hospital where she later died. Julian Brown, the county’s beach director, was identified…

Shooting In Florence Co. Leaves One Person Dead

Authorities said it appears to have been accidental but they are working to reveal more.

The victim of a fatal shooting in Florence County has been identified. The incident occurred at a home along Wrenfield Road. 19-year-old Billy Matthews III died as a result. Another victim was injured in the shooting but their condition is unclear at this time. Authorities said it appears to have been accidental but they are working to reveal more. Matthews…

China Collects First Ever Samples From Far Side Of The Moon

It was said the samples appear to be "thicker and stickier" than ones collected from the moon's near side.

China is now in possession of the first samples ever collected from the far side of the moon. The country’s Chang’e 6 robotic lunar lander returned last week and brought back nearly 4.3 pounds from the side of the moon that permanently faces away from Earth. Ge Ping, a senior space official overseeing China’s lunar program, said the samples appear…

USPS To Raise Prices Once Again

The raises are part of the USPS' 10-year "Delivering for America" plan intended to financially stabilize the postal service.

The U.S. Postal Service announced prices are set to increase once again. The price of first-class forever stamps will increase from 68 cents to 73 cents which is an uptake of over 7%. Prices for all services are set to rise over 7.5% as well. The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters will rise to 28 cents from 24 cents. The…

Supreme Court Makes Landmark Ruling: A Win For Trump

The decision will throw a wrench in parts of Special Counsel Jack Smith's case against Trump for his alleged actions to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling Monday delivering a win for Former President Trump. The justices voted 6-3 in favor of shielding former presidents from criminal prosecution for actions they take while in office. The decision determined presidents have absolute immunity for actions that fall within the core responsibilities of their office and are immune for all other official…