Author: Annelyn Russ

Ignite National To Host A Winter Giveback Event On CCU’s Campus

The organization is asking for assistance as they prepare to donate toiletries such as tissue, tooth-paste, paper towels, deodorant, lotion, laundry detergent, soap and more, to CCU students.

Ignite National is partnering with the community and local businesses to organize a Winter Giveback event. The event is set to be held from 12:30-2pm on January 20th at the Lackey Chapel on the campus of Coastal Carolina University. The organization is asking for assistance as they prepare to donate toiletries such as tissue, tooth-paste, paper towels, deodorant, lotion, laundry…

Horry County’s First Shelter For Domestic Violence Victims Set To Open Soon

Plans for the new shelter include a residential building, an office building for staff, a playground and an electric security gate.

The Family Justice Center is set to open as Horry County’s first shelter for domestic violence victims. The center said its outgrown its current three-bedroom Georgetown shelter. Plans for the new shelter include a residential building, an office building for staff, a playground and an electric security gate. In the residential building there will be 16 bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a…

Investigation Opened After Shooting Incident Turned Fatal

25-year-old Ty-Ree Graham was shot multiple times in the area of Hemingway Street in Conway.

Details are limited and no arrests have been made in connection to a fatal shooting incident. 25-year-old Ty-Ree Graham was shot multiple times in the area of Hemingway Street in Conway. The medical call reporting his situation came shortly before 9pm on Wednesday. Graham was taken to a hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries. He succumbed to his injuries…

Florence Police Investigate Gas Station Robbery

The incident occurred at the KP Express in the 1300 block of E. Palmetto Street.

An investigation has been opened after a gas station in the Florence area was robbed Thursday. The incident occurred at the KP Express in the 1300 block of E. Palmetto Street. Deputies are now searching for the suspect. It is unclear at this time what the suspect got away with as details are limited. If you can provide any information…

Monarch Roofing: “Roof For Troops” Surprise

Every year Monarch Roofing selects a Veteran or service member for their free roof giveaway though their "Roof for Troops" program.

Monarch Roofing is completed a “Roofs for Troops” surprise Friday. Every year Monarch Roofing selects a Veteran or service member for their free roof giveaway though their “Roof for Troops” program. On Friday, they honored Marine Corps Veteran LeFonza Wilson with assistance to fix up his home. Wilson served 5 years with 2 tours in Iraq. He was awarded the…

Millions Of Furniture Tip Kits Recalled

The recall was placed due to the possibility of the plastic zip tie becoming brittle or weak which could result in the furniture detaching and potentially posing fatal fall risk to children.

Millions of New Age Furniture Tip Kits designed to prevent furniture from collapsing have been recalled. The kits include a plastic zip-tie, two brackets, and two screws, and were sold with dressers and other similar furniture pieces manufactured in Vietnam. The recall was placed due to the possibility of the plastic zip tie becoming brittle or weak which could result…

Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Tax Charges

The charges stem from what prosecutors say was a four-year scheme to avoid paying the $1.4 million he owed to the IRS.

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges Thursday. The president’s son faces nine felony and misdemeanor tax offenses. The charges stem from what prosecutors say was a four-year scheme to avoid paying the $1.4 million he owed to the IRS and instead used the money to fund an extravagant lifestyle that included drug and alcohol abuse. Biden has…

Closing Arguments For Trump’s New York Fraud Trial Were Delivered In Court

The attorney general’s office argued in its closing presentation that Trump “acted with intent” to fraudulently inflate the value of his assets in his financial statements.

Closing arguments were delivered Thursday for Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial. The attorney general’s office argued in its closing presentation that Trump “acted with intent” to fraudulently inflate the value of his assets in his financial statements. The office is seeking $370 million in its claim, alleging that his fraudulent statements allowed him to obtain loans and insurance…

The U.S. And British Militaries Launched A Strike Against Houthis

The U.S. Air Force’s Mideast command said it struck over 60 targets at 16 sites

The U.S. and British militaries launched a strike against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen Thursday. The U.S. Air Force’s Mideast command said it struck over 60 targets at 16 sites including “command-and-control nodes, munitions depots, launching systems, production facilities and air defense radar systems.” The strikes were reportedly in retaliation as President Biden said they were conducted to demonstrate that…

S.C. Restaurant Week Has Officially Kicked Off

Thursday through January 21st, restaurants will be offering deals and discounts for guests.

South Carolina’s Restaurant Week has kicked off. Thursday through January 21st, restaurants will be offering deals and discounts for guests. Several eateries along the Grand Strand are participating. In North Myrtle Beach, 21 Main is offering a 3 course dinner for $59 per person and Greg Norman’s is offering 3 course dinners for $60. In Myrtle Beach, Black Drum Brewing…