Author: Annelyn Russ

McDonald’s To Continue Offering $5 Meal Deal Through The Fall

The deal includes a McDouble or McChicken sandwich, a four-piece Chicken McNugget, a small fry and a small soft drink.

McDonald’s announced it is keeping a deal on the menu for longer than initially planned. The $5 meal deal was added to the fast food chain’s menu over the summer with hopes to attract more consumers. After reviewing success of the limited-time offer, it will now remain as an option through December. The deal includes a McDouble or McChicken sandwich,…

Campbell Soup Company To Change Name Of Brand

Although Campbell's plans on removing "soup" from it's name, it is expected to continue producing soup products.

An iconic brand is changing it’s name for the very first time. Campbell Soup Company leaders gathered to discuss ideas for the future of the brand this week. The biggest change leaders discussed is the change of the name to ‘The Campbell’s Company.’ The slight yet important change retains the company’s iconic name recognition, reputation and equity build over 155…

Inflation Now At Lowest Rate Since Early 2021

On a monthly basis, prices were unchanged from July’s increase of 0.2%.

Inflation is now at its lowest rate since the early 2021. The consumer price index slightly dropped from a 2.9% annual increase in July to 2.5% in August, marking the lowest annual increase since February 2021. It then landed a rate that matched the average seen in 2018. On a monthly basis, prices were unchanged from July’s increase of 0.2%….

Hurricane Florence Leaves Hundreds Of Thousands Without Power

Francine rapidly lost much of its power as it moved over land and gradually downgraded to a tropical storm late Wednesday night.

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana Wednesday as a Category 2. The storm knocked out electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and threatened widespread flooding as it sent a storm surge inland along the Gulf Coast. Francine rapidly lost much of its power as it moved over land and gradually downgraded to a tropical storm late Wednesday…

Discounted Tickets For S.C. State Fair Now Available

Discounted tickets can be purchased at participating Circle-K locations or at the S.C. State Fair website.

The 155th South Carolina State Fair is coming soon and you could get your tickets now for a discounted price. Discounted tickets can be purchased at participating Circle-K locations or at the S.C. State Fair website from now until October 8. Discount admission tickets are $10 down from the usual $15-$20 price during the fair. Discount ride vouchers are $32…

Horry County Intersection To Close For Construction

The closures will take place for road work as part of the Highway 472 bridge replacement.

Temporary road closures will start next week in the Conway area. The intersection of Highway 471 and 472 will be closed starting September 16. The closures will take place for road work as part of the Highway 472 bridge replacement. Travelers will be detoured using Highways 19, 905 and 66. The intersection is expected to reopen by the end of…

Residents Of Horry Co. Advised To Check For Assessment Notices Online

The county assessor's office reported there was an unusually high number of notices returned to sender.

Horry County residents who have yet to receive an assessment notice this year are advised to check online. The county assessor’s office reported there was an unusually high number of notices returned to sender. If you were expecting an assessment notice and never received one or are unsure if you were supposed to receive one, you are urged to check….

Police Need Help Identifying Two Persons Of Interest In Arson Investigation

On August 17, a fire was set at Brookgreen Pantry and Grill on Mechanicsville Road.

Florence County officials are asking for help with identifying two persons of interest in an investigation. On August 17, a fire was set at Brookgreen Pantry and Grill on Mechanicsville Road. It is believed that the two people pictured in the video above could have knowledge that would help investigators find out more. If you have any information regarding the…

Crash Involving Golf Cart Leaves Several People Hospitalized

The passengers occupying the golf cart were ejected and hospitalized.

Several people were injured in a crash involving a golf cart in Surfside Beach. The incident occurred Tuesday evening in the area of S. Hollywood Drive and 10th Avenue South. The passengers occupying the golf cart were ejected and hospitalized. Their conditions are unknown at this time. No additional details were immediately available.