Author: Annelyn Russ

Breeze Airways Adds New Routes From Myrtle Beach

Fares on the new route start from $59 one-way if purchased by next Monday for travel by September 3rd.

A new flight route are coming to Myrtle Beach. Breeze Airways is set to offer seasonal service to Hartford, Connecticut from Myrtle Beach. The service will fly twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays starting on May 2nd. Fares on the new route start from $59 one-way if purchased by next Monday for travel by September 3rd. The airline is also…

Maxton Police Need Help Locating Person Of Interest In Arson Case

Around 11:45 Tuesday night, police, along with the local fire department, reported to a fire that broke out at a laundromat in the 500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Maxton police are asking for help locating a person of interest. Around 11:45 Tuesday night, police, along with the local fire department, reported to a fire that broke out at a laundromat in the 500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. After containing the fire, an investigation revealed it was a felony act of arson. The person pictured in…

Man Arrested In Connection To Decades Old Rape Case Through DNA

In 2022, 36-year-old Jacob Williamson, was arrested in South Carolina for an offense that required him to submit his DNA upon his conviction.

DNA results led to the arrest of a man in connection to a decades old case. In 2022, 36-year-old Jacob Williamson, was arrested in South Carolina for an offense that required him to submit his DNA upon his conviction. After the submission, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said they received a combined DNA index system hit for Williamson which identified…

Netflix Has Seen A Major Boost In Subscribers

Overall, Netflix now has a record number of 260.3 million subscribers.

Netflix has seen a significant boost in sign-ups. The streaming company added over 13 million subscribers in the fourth quarter, compared to the expected 8.7 million. Overall, Netflix now has a record number of 260.3 million subscribers. It’s stock has also jumped more than 7% in after-hours trading. Over the past year, Netflix implemented several initiatives aimed at adding subscribers,…

Russia Blames Ukraine For Downing Of Military Plane

The plane was carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, a crew of six and three other passengers, none of which survived the crash.

Russia’s defense ministry has accused Ukrainian forces of shooting down a military transport plane on Wednesday. The plane was carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, a crew of six and three other passengers, none of which survived the crash. The prisoners were in route with intentions of being swapped. Ukrainian officials have not yet confirmed or denied…

U.S. Conducts Strikes On Iranian-Backed Militias In Iraq

The attack targeted Hezbollah headquarters, as well as storage and training locations for rocket, missile, and one-way attack UAV capabilities.

The U.S. carried out airstrikes in Iraq targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militias in the country Tuesday. The strikes were conducted on three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah and other Tehran affiliated groups. The attack targeted Hezbollah headquarters, as well as storage and training locations for rocket, missile, and one-way attack UAV capabilities. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, “The…

Biden Campaign To Make Adjustments To Its Senior Leadership

The new members were also a part of Biden's 2020 campaign and took on major roles after he was sworn into office.

President Biden’s campaign is making adjustments to its senior leadership. The president’s top White House Aides Jennifer O’Malley Dillon and Mike Donilon will be stepping down from their roles and transfer to top jobs for Biden’s re-election bid. In the coming weeks as the campaign shifts to a general election posture, the expected staff moves will have Donilon playing a…

Trump Won The New Hampshire Primary

Nikki Haley vowed to remain in the Republican race stating she will now focus on the February 24th primary voting in her home state of South Carolina.

Donald Trump advanced toward winning a third consecutive Republican presidential nomination Tuesday. The former president won the New Hampshire primary in a one-on-one match-up with his last challenger standing, Nikki Haley. The former S.C. governor vowed to remain in the Republican race stating she will now focus on the February 24th primary voting in her home state of South Carolina….

Three New Additions Were Inducted To The S.C. Hall Of Fame

Since 2001, the S.C. Hall of Fame has recognized distinguished individuals who have dedicated their lives to public service and leaving their mark on the Palmetto State.

A ceremony was held Monday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center to honor the lives of three South Carolinians and welcome them into the state’s hall of fame. Since 2001, the S.C. Hall of Fame has recognized distinguished individuals who have dedicated their lives to public service and leaving their mark on the Palmetto State. Smokin’ Joe Frazier, who died…

Program Offers Money For South Carolinians Who Earn Their GED

To be eligible for incentive payments, you must be a resident of S.C., at least 19-years-old, and do not currently hold a GED or high school diploma from any state.

The General Educational Development incentive program is offering $500 to anyone in South Carolina who earns their GED. In addition, the program has expanded to provide an additional $500 to individuals who complete short-term occupational training through the S.C. Technical College System. To be eligible for incentive payments, you must be a resident of S.C., at least 19-years-old, and do…