Author: Annelyn Russ

21st Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival

The event features independent films from around the world with all types of genres.

The 21st annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival kicks off Tuesday at 3pm. The event will involve 63 films scheduled across five days. It features independent films from around the world with all types of genres. It is known for real films, real art, and real passion. The films will be showed at the Grand 14 theatre located in The…

McLeod Health Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For Outpatient Pharmacy

The new outpatient pharmacy facility aims to make it more convenient for patients to get their medications

McLeod Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for a new location. The new outpatient pharmacy facility has moved from its previous 2,200-square-foot location inside the hospital to a 12,000-square-foot building. It aims to make it more convenient for patients to get their medications and features a drive-thru pharmacy, curbside pickup, as well as a wider selection of over-the-counter medications. The…

Lanes Of Highway 707 Blocked Off As Fire Destroys Abandoned Home

Fire rescue crews were called to the area of Highway 707 near the 707 connector.

A fire in Horry County caused lanes of a highway to close. Around 6am Tuesday, fire rescue crews were called to the area of Highway 707 near the 707 connector. An abandoned house was on fire and ultimately destroyed. Lanes were blocked off to traffic as crews worked the scene. No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze…

Wanted Woman In Custody After SLED Issued Blue Alert

Lacey Cushman has since been arrested but the charges were not immediately known

One woman is now in custody after the South Carolina Law Enforcement agency issued a Blue Alert Monday night. The statewide alert was issued for 37-year-old Lacey Cushman around 10:30pm as officials searched for the armed and dangerous suspect. She was last seen driving a white Chevrolet Traverse in Barnwell County. Cushman was involved in a shooting that left a…

Investigation Underway After Man Shot Near Darlington Restaurant

The incident unfolded around 6pm along Pearl Street.

One man was shot Monday near a Darlington restaurant. The incident unfolded around 6pm along Pearl Street. A male victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital to be treated but his current condition is unknown. Police said there was not apparent threat to the public. Several agencies were called to the scene to…

Stabbing On Ocean Boulevard Leaves Two People Hurt

The incident happened around 8:30am Monday along the 1000 block of S. Ocean Boulevard.

A stabbing in Myrtle Beach left two people hurt. The incident happened around 8:30am Monday along the 1000 block of S. Ocean Boulevard. One of the stabbing victims was treated at the scene, while another was taken to a hospital. Their condition is unknown. One person has been detained. An increase in law enforcement presence was also witnessed in the…

Back-To-Back Champion, John Korir, Sets Boston Marathon Record

John Korir ran the race in 2-hours, 1-minute, 52-seconds.

The Boston Marathon was held Monday with a reigning champion breaking a record. John Korir was the fastest to finish the race in the event’s 130-year history. He ran the race in 2-hours, 1-minute, 52-seconds. That was 70 seconds faster than Geoffrey Mutai’s world-best in 2011. It was also the fifth-fastest marathon of all time. Korir, the 29-year-old Kenyan, won…

Red Lobster Brings Back “Endless Shrimp” Promotion

The deal will be available for a limited time at select locations for $24.99 per person.

A famous fan-favorite Red Lobster deal has returned. The restaurant has brought back its “Endless Shrimp” promotion marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings. The deal will be available for a limited time at select locations for $24.99 per person, up from $20 in 2024. The choices include Marry Me Shrimp, Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, Walt’s…

John Ternus To Take Over As Apple CEO

John Ternus will take over as CEO, leading the company into its next phase of innovation.

Apple’s CEO is stepping down and the senior vice president of hardware engineering is set to take over. Current CEO Tim Cook announced his resignation from the position Monday. Instead, he will transition to executive chairman of the company’s board of directors. Apple said the transition followed a “thoughtful, long-term succession planning process” and was unanimously approved by the board…

Gunman Opens Fire Atop Historic Pyramid In Mexico

The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso, a Mexican national.

A gunman opened fire while atop a historic pyramid in Mexico Monday. The shooting happened around 11:30am, when dozens of tourists were at the top of the Pyramid of the Moon. Seven of the victims were struck by gunfire, while others were injured in the chaos with some falling during the panic. Those hospitalized included tourists from several countries, among…