Author: Annelyn Russ

Florence Bridge To Temporarily Close

The closure will allow for the replacement of the bridge ties in the railroad trellis that runs over Highway 76.

A Florence bridge is scheduled to close temporarily next week. The CSX bridge on East Palmetto Street will be closed Tuesday through Thursday from 9am-5pm each day. The closure will allow for the replacement of the bridge ties in the railroad trellis that runs over Highway 76. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible and take alternate routes….

12-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Connection To Armed Robbery Incident

The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office is now searching for a 16-year-old also believed to be involved in the incident.

We now have an update on an armed robbery incident that occurred at a Pawleys Island McDonald’s. On March 31, a 17-year-old employee was walking to her car after her shift when two armed suspects approached her and demanded money. Three shots were fired at her but, she was not hit. The woman was then struck in the head with…

Three-Vehicle Crash Results In The Death Of One Person

The accident happened around 8:30am along Highway 76 near Bubba Road in Marion County.

A three-vehicle crash occurred Wednesday resulting in the death of one person. The accident happened around 8:30am along Highway 76 near Bubba Road in Marion County. A 2002 International pickup truck, a 2023 Peterbilt tractor trailer, and a 2007 Ford pickup truck were all involved. The driver of the International truck and Peterbilt tractor trailer were traveling east on the…

One Arrested In Connection To A Fatal Crash

The crash occurred around 2am Thursday morning on Union Chapel Road near Pembroke in Robeson County.

One person was killed and another charged in a fatal two-vehicle crash. The crash occurred around 2am Thursday morning on Union Chapel Road near Pembroke in Robeson County. A pick-up truck failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a car. The truck then ran off the road to the right, overturned and came to a stop in a…

Delta Air Lines Announces Changes To Its Boarding Process

Customers will have a zone number assigned to them instead of boarding groups labeled by airline status.

Delta Air Lines is making changes to its boarding process. The airline is introducing numbered boarding zones for all flights. That means customers will have a zone number assigned to them instead of boarding groups labeled by airline status. Fliers will have to know what zone number they’re in to board in the correct sequence. Delta says the boarding orders…

Tennessee Senate Advances Bill To Allow Teachers To Carry Guns

The legislation would allow teachers and staff in K-12 public schools to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds.

The Tennessee state Senate advanced a bill Wednesday. The legislation would allow teachers and staff in K-12 public schools to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds. Lawmakers passed the bill in a 26-5 vote. It comes nearly a year after a fatal shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville. Three 9-year-olds and three adults were killed in this…

Biden Administration Works To Expand Background Checks For Gun Purchases

The gun show loophole has reportedly allowed unlicensed gun dealers to sell firearms without background checks at gun shows, on the internet and out of their homes.

The Biden administration is working to expand background checks for gun purchases. The gun show loophole has reportedly allowed unlicensed gun dealers to sell firearms without background checks at gun shows, on the internet and out of their homes. The proposed measure would eliminate the loophole by requiring anyone who sells guns for profit to have a license. It would…

Sons Of Hamas Political Leader Killed In Israel Airstrike

The incident occurred amid ongoing negotiations and talks of a possible cease-fires between israel and hamas.

Three sons of a Hamas political leader were killed by a strike in Gaza Wednesday. The three adults were killed along with four grandchildren of Ismail Haniyeh. A vehicle they were traveling in was bombed in the Al Shati refugee camp, northwest of Gaza. The Hamas-run Government Media Office said, the Haniyeh family had been “carrying out social and family…

A Severe Weather System Damaged Parts Of The South

One storm related death was reported in Scott County, Mississippi but the exact cause of death has not been publicly revealed.

A severe weather system damaged parts of the south Wednesday. Areas across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama were strongly affected. One storm related death was reported in Scott County, Mississippi but the exact cause of death has not been publicly revealed. At least 10 people were injured and taken to hospitals after a possible tornado touched down in Slidell, Louisiana and…

New High-Rise Hotel Could Soon Be Coming To Myrtle Beach

The new 24-story oceanfront hotel would be located along 23rd Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard.

Myrtle Beach City Council members decided to move forward with rezoning plans during Tuesday’s meeting. The plans would pave the way for a new high-rise hotel to be added to the Grand Strand. The new 24-story oceanfront hotel would be located along 23rd Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard. It will also have a four-story parking garage. The project is expected…