Author: Annelyn Russ

Largest School District In The U.S. To Ban Cell Phones

New York's decision comes after the Los Angeles Unified school district moved to ban cell phones just last week.

The largest school district in the nation could place a ban on cell phones. David Banks, the chancellor of New York City public schools said that phone usage during the school day has not only become a distraction, but an addiction. He added that they “recognize the problem and that it is a major issue.” The ban would effect over…

Biden And Trump To Participate In First 2024 Presidential Debate

President Biden got to choose whether he wanted the right or left side podium giving Trump the final word of the night.

President Biden and Donald Trump are set to face off Thursday night in the first presidential debate of this year’s election. The debate will be hosted by CNN and will mark the first time either candidate has been on a debate stage since 2020. President Biden got to choose whether he wanted the right or left side podium giving Trump…

Coastal Carolina’s Melissa Jefferson Earns Spot On Team USA For 2024 Olympics

The runner raced to a first-place finish with a time of 10.91 seconds in her women's 100-meter preliminary heat to advance to the semifinals.

Coastal Carolina track and field’s Melissa Jefferson earned a spot on Team USA for this year’s Olympics. The runner finished in first-place with a time of 10.91 seconds in her women’s 100-meter preliminary heat on Friday. The win allowed her to advance to the semifinals at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team trials in Oregon. On Saturday, Jefferson finished second in…

Horry Co. Deputies Pose With John Stamos During Alabama Theatre Show

The Horry County deputies watched over the actor during his performance with The Beach Boys at the Alabama Theatre.

While John Stamos was in North Myrtle Beach over the weekend, he took pictures with Horry County deputies who provided him security. The Horry County deputies watched over the actor during his performance with The Beach Boys at the Alabama Theatre. The deputies posed for photos with Stamos who is most known for his role as”Uncle Jesse” from “Full House.”…

Darlington Community To Get First Walking Trail Amenity

Several developments are underway one of which is a walking trail near the new courthouse in the downtown district.

The Darlington Community is getting a new amenity. Several developments are underway one of which is a walking trail near the new courthouse in the downtown district. This will be the city’s first walking trail. There will be a new splash pad for kids as well. It will be 4,200 feet, allowing for 125 kids at a time. The project…

Myrtle Beach Officials Plan To Add Spaces To City’s Busy Parking Lot

The work is expected to be complete by October.

Myrtle Beach city officials are planning to expand a parking lot. The plan involves adding 50 additional spaces to Warbird Park. The new spaces will include spots for buses as well as handicapped parking. The Farrow Parkway lot is one of the city’s busiest parking lots. The work will be conducted over the next several months and is expected to…

Myrtle Beach State Park Fishing Pier Temporarily Closed

The structure will remain closed off to the public and is set to reopen in three weeks.

The Myrtle Beach State Park fishing pier is temporarily closed. The closure started Monday. During this time, construction will take place for repairs on issues that occurred during a storm late last year. The structure will remain closed off to the public and is set to reopen in three weeks.

One Person Is Dead And Another Injured After Shooting In Mullins

The Mullins Police Department as well as the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded.

A shooting in Mullins Sunday resulted in the death of one person and left another victim injured. The incident occurred along Barns Street. The Mullins Police Department as well as the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded. The surviving victim was shot in the leg and they are expected to be okay. The identities of those involved have not been publicly…

Chicago’s Bean Sculpture Reopens For Public Access

The bean-shaped sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor is formally known as "Cloud Gate" and weighs 110-tons.

One of Chicago’s most popular tourist attractions has been reopened to the public after nearly a year of renovations. Construction on the attraction known as “The Bean” first began in August of last year. Fencing around the sculpture limited close-up access to visitors since. The work around the plaza surrounding the sculpture included new stairs, accessible ramps and a waterproofing…

Popular Canned Coffee Products Recalled Due To Potential Contamination

The products can be identified as the can will read, "Produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC.” That would be stated under the nutrition facts panel on the packaging.

Hundreds of canned coffee products have been recalled over concerns of botulism contamination. The products are produced by Snapchill LLC, which is voluntarily recalling over 250 products that were distributed nationwide to various roasters and vendors, as well as sold to customers online. The FDA raised concerns over the manufacturing practices claiming the company failed to inform the agency of…