Author: Annelyn Russ

Marion Co. Crash Claims Life Of One Person

A GMC SUV was heading south on 501 while a Chevy Sudan was traveling east on Penderboro.

A crash in Marion County claimed the life of one person. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon along Highway 501 Bypass near Penderboro Road. A GMC SUV was heading south on 501 while a Chevy Sudan was traveling east on Penderboro. The vehicles then collided at the intersection. The driver of the Sudan did not survive the crash and the GMC…

Chipotle Brings Back ‘Boorito’ Halloween Celebration

You can also enter a Boorito Costume Contest which will open on Monday and last through November 2.

Chipotle is bringing back an offer in honor of Halloween. The annual ‘Boorito’ Halloween celebration allows Chipotle Reward Loyalty program members to claim a holiday deal on food items. The offer is only available to customers who dress up in their spookiest costumes on October 31. Reward members who participate can get a $6 entree deal. You can also enter…

White House’s East Wing To Be Demolished For Ballroom

The East Wing was constructed in 1902 and was last modified in 1942.

Demolition at the White House has begun with a goal to make room for a lavish ballroom. Initially, President Trump said the ballroom’s construction would not “interfere with the current building,” but it was determined that in order to do it properly, the existing structure has to be adjusted. The White House has served as the historic home of the…

U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Russia’s Oil Giants

The move aims to push Russian President Putin to the negotiating table.

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies. The massive sanctions against oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil comes after months of calls from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as well as bipartisan pressure on President Trump to hit Russia with harder sanctions on its oil industry. The move aims to push Russian President Putin to the negotiating table with…

Myrtle Beach Hosting Fifth Annual Fall Fling

The family-friendly event will be held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium along 33rd Avenue North.

Myrtle Beach will also be hosting Halloween activities this weekend. The city is holding its fifth annual Fall Fling. The free event will feature vendors, a Dracula Dash Fun Run, a movie on the jumbotron, a haunted trail and more. There will also be a costume contest, a pumpkin hunt as well as several other games. The family-friendly event will…

Surfside Beach To Host Halloween Festivities

Throughout the day, there will be kids activities, including a bounce house, pumpkin decorating, and more.

The town of Surfside Beach has scheduled a day full of Halloween festivities this weekend. On Saturday, a Halloween Car Show will be held from 9am-2pm at Surfside and Yaupon Drive. Then from 11am-2pm, the Champion Autism Network’s annual Best of the Beach Balls Meatball Challenge will unfold in the Yaupon Drive parking lot. From 3-4pm, there will be a…

Grand Strand Rotary Club To Host Concerts For The Cure

The shows will begin at 7pm on Friday and tickets cost $35.

The Grand Strand Rotary Club is set to host two concerts this week. The Concerts for the Cure event aims to raise funds and awareness for two priorities of Rotary. That includes End Polio Now and the CART fund, which is dedicated to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. The concerts will be held at The Carolina Opry along…

Water Transmission Project In NMB Causes Closures

Drivers are advised to stay cautious while traveling in the area.

A project is about to enter its second phase in the city of North Myrtle Beach. The RH Moore Company has been working toward installing a new 30-inch water transmission line along Windy Hill Road Extension. The construction has caused temporary lane and sidewalk closures as crews work. The second phase of the project is set to begin on Friday….

Fire Causes Thousands In Damages At Train Depot

The cause of the flames was undetermined following an investigation.

A report has been released with details regarding a fire at the historic Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot. On the afternoon of September 22, the Conway Fire Department was called to the Horry Co. train depot on Highway 905. HCFR crews also responded to the scene to assist with battling the flames. Around 40 firefighters worked to put out the…

Horry Co. Crash Leaves One Person Injured

The two-vehicle accident occurred around 11:30am Tuesday in the area of Highway 701 and Kinlaw Lane.

One person was injured during a crash in Horry County. The two-vehicle accident occurred around 11:30am Tuesday in the area of Highway 701 and Kinlaw Lane. Traffic was blocked as crews worked the scene and extraction operations were needed after one of the vehicles overturned. One person was transported to a hospital to be treated for injuries but their current…