Author: Annelyn Russ

House Passes Tax Bill Valued At $78 Billion

This marks a rare sign of agreement along party lines in a Congress that has been split down the aisle more often than not recently

The House passed a tax bill valued at $78 billion Wednesday. The chamber approved the ‘Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act’ in a bipartisan 357-70 vote. This marks a rare sign of agreement along party lines in a Congress that has been split down the aisle more often than not recently. It is also one of the few…

Hiring Event Happening Soon For The Myrtle Beach Community

Organizers recommend participants come dressed to impress and ready for an on-site interview.

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce along with Partnership Grand Strand are hosting a hiring event. Everyone is invited to head out and explore employment opportunities and community resources in Myrtle Beach. Organizers recommend participants come dressed to impress and ready for an on-site interview. The hiring event is being held at Fresh Brewed Coffee House Friday from 1-3pm.

Marion County Man Arrested After Hours Long Standoff

The suspect now faces two counts of attempted murder, one count of discharging a weapon into a vehicle and more.

A Marion County man was arrested after an hours-long standoff. 42-year-old Jeffrey Shelley allegedly shot at two people occupying a vehicle on Monday night. No one was injured, but police attempted to arrest him when he barricaded himself in a home on Highway 9 in the Gresham Community. The incident started around 8pm Monday and wasn’t resolved until nearly 11am…

Conway Police Search For Suspect Of Fraud And Forgery Investigation

The incident occurred on January 16th at Anderson Brothers Bank located on Church Street.

The Conway Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect in a fraud and forgery investigation. The incident occurred on January 16th at Anderson Brothers Bank located on Church Street. If anyone can provide any information related to the case or about the person pictured in the video above, you are urged to contact Conway authorities.

Senior Helpers Is Collecting Valentine’s Day Cards To Deliver

Anyone interested in being a part of the Valentine's Day Card Drive can mail or drop off completed cards at the Senior Helpers office in Murrells Inlet.

Do you feel like spreading some love ahead of Valentine’s Day? “Senior Helpers” is collecting Valentine cards to deliver to homebound seniors in Charleston, Summerville and Myrtle Beach. The gesture aims to bring joy to seniors and let them know someone is thinking of them. Anyone interested in being a part of the Valentine’s Day Card Drive can mail or…

Starbucks Releases Olive Oil Infused Beverages Nationwide

The concept originated from the Mediterranean custom of ingesting a spoonful of olive oil each day.

Starbucks has now released a tested beverage nationwide. The coffee chain first launched it’s Oleato drinks in select states last year. Now, the olive oil infused beverages are available in all locations. Starbucks Oleato adds extra virgin olive oil to sweet cream cold foam and select espresso drinks. New options include the Oleato Golden Foam Shaken Iced Espresso, Oleato Caffè…

Neuralink Implants Chip In Human Brain For First Time

Trial patients will have a chip surgically placed in the part of the brain the controls the intention to move.

Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has implanted a chip in a human brain for the first time. The company has been working toward using implants to connect the human brain to a computer for half-a-decade. The FDA approved the human clinical trial steps last year. Trial patients will have a chip surgically placed in the part of the brain the controls…

France Moves Closer To Including Abortion Rights In Its Constitution

The bid for constitutionalization became a priority for the French government after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

France is heading toward becoming the first country in the world to include abortion rights in its constitution. The French National Assembly passed the historic bill in a 493-30 vote. The legislation will now move to the Senate for debate and vote. If approved, a special body composed of both chambers of the parliament will meet again for its official…

House Republicans Voted To Advance Impeaching Mayorkas

Alejandro Mayorkas would be the first cabinet official to be impeached in nearly 150 years. He would also become only the second cabinet official ever to be impeached in U.S. history.

House Republicans voted Tuesday to advance impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. On Sunday, House GOPs released the impeachment articles against Mayorkas accusing him of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” and “breach of public trust” over the administration’s handling of the migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. After nearly 15 hours of discussions, the House Homeland…

Iran Threatens To Respond To Any U.S. Attack Following Fatal Drone Strike

The U.S. has signaled it is prepared for retaliatory strikes in the Middle East but concerns remain that additional American strikes could further escalate tensions.

Iran threatened to “decisively respond” to any U.S. attack following a fatal drone strike in which the U.S. holds the foreign country responsible for. Three troops were killed and over 40 others were injured after an enemy drone struck near sleeping quarters at a U.S. military base in Jordan Sunday. The U.S. has signaled it is prepared for retaliatory strikes…