Author: Annelyn Russ

Unique Easter Egg Hunt Set To Return To Myrtle Beach

Children ages 3-12 are invited to participate in an egg hunt, games and arts and crafts.

A unique Easter egg hunt is returning to the Myrtle Beach area. The ‘Easter Egg Plunge’ event is set to be held in the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center’s swimming pool. Children ages 3-12 are invited to participate in an egg hunt, games and arts and crafts. The event is free but registration is required and that opens on February…

Myrtle Beach Polar Plunge Raises Nearly $150,000

This year, hundreds came out to help raise funds for Horry County Special Olympics.

Every year the ‘Freezin for a Reason’ polar plunge is held at the Sands Ocean Club. This year, hundreds came out to help raise funds for Horry County Special Olympics. The four plunges over four hours raised nearly $150,000. The water temperature was 52 degrees and participants dove in to create more opportunities for athletes to experience the life-changing benefits…

One Injured In Crash Involving Vehicle Fire

The driver of the car was lying near the vehicle and crews moved him away from the flames that were later extinguished.

A crash that resulted in a vehicle fire left one person injured. Shortly after 4am Sunday, North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to a wooded area off the Highway 17 North exit ramp from Sea Mountain Highway on reports of a car overturned and on fire. The driver of the car was lying near the vehicle and crews moved…

Homicide Investigation Opened After Teenager Shot And Killed

The incident occurred on Meadowbrook Drive off McIver Road.

An investigation was opened after an 18-year-old was shot and killed in Darlington County. Early Sunday morning, Damon Jackson Jr. died during the shooting. The incident occurred on Meadowbrook Drive off McIver Road. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:30am. The death was ruled a homicide and an autopsy has been scheduled for later this week. Details remain…

Robeson County Police Need Help Identifying Suspects In Shooting Case

One is in critical condition and the other was treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying three suspects involved in a shooting incident. Around 5am on Saturday, deputies responded to the 2000 block of Lombardy Village Road. Upon arrival, a 38-year-old and a 29-year-old were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a hospital. One is in critical condition and the other was…

Super Bowl LVIII Matchup Selected After Championship Games

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the big game for the fourth time in five years after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the AFC Championship Game Sunday.

The official matchup for the Super Bowl LVIII has been set. The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the big game for the fourth time in five years after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the AFC Championship Game Sunday. The San Francisco 49ers’ 34-31 win against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game secured their chance to win…

USA Hockey Mandates Neck Guards For Players Under The Age Of 18

The decision comes three months after American Adam Johnson died after taking a skate blade to the neck during a game in the Elite Ice Hockey League.

USA Hockey is forcing new rules after a tragic accident. USA Hockey is now mandating neck laceration protection for all players under the age of 18. The new rule is set to take effect on August 1st. The decision comes three months after American Adam Johnson died after taking a skate blade to the neck during a game in the…

Tax Filing Season Officially Kicks Off

Taxpayers have until April 15th to file without an extension.

Tax filing season officially kicks off Monday. The IRS has started accepting and processing 2023 federal tax returns. Taxpayers have until April 15th to file without an extension. You can file forms electronically or mail a paper return to the agency. The IRS generally issues refunds within three weeks after returns are electronically filed, even faster if you choose direct…

Trump To Pay $83.3 Million In Defamation Trial Verdict

The former president has vowed to appeal the decision and claimed it is "Absolutely ridiculous!" and "Our legal system is out of control, and being used as a political weapon."

A jury has ordered Donald Trump to pay millions in a sexual assault and defamation verdict. The jury awarded $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for Trump’s continued social media attacks against the columnist over her claims that he sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in 1996. The former president has vowed to appeal the decision and…

Six Injured After American Airlines Flight Makes “Hard Landing” In Hawaii

Out of the 167 passengers and seven crew members, five flight attendants and one passenger were transported to a hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening.

Six people were injured when an American Airlines flight was forced to make a “hard landing” in Hawaii. Shortly after 2pm on Saturday, the Maui Police Department received a central dispatch call regarding the incident that occurred at the Kahului Airport. American Airlines flight 271 experienced an issue upon landing after flying in from Los Angeles. Out of the 167…