Author: Annelyn Russ

Tiger Woods Announces End To 27 Year Partnership With Nike

The partnership included 15 major championship victories, 82 PGA Tour wins, and many comebacks from injuries and personal setbacks.

Tiger Woods announced Monday that his 27 year partnership with Nike has ended. In 1996, Woods became a pro and was decked in Nike attire from head to toe. The partnership included 15 major championship victories, 82 PGA Tour wins, and many comebacks from injuries and personal setbacks. Over more than a quarter-century, Woods’ traditional sunday attire of a red…

IRS To Start Accepting 2023 Tax Returns At The End Of January

If you would like to go ahead and file your taxes, you can do so starting on January 29. However, the official deadline has been set for April 15.

The IRS announced it will soon start accepting and processing 2023 federal income tax returns. If you would like to go ahead and file your taxes, you can do so starting on January 29. However, the official deadline has been set for April 15. If you are not able to file by mid-April, you must apply for an automatic six-month…

At Least 21 People Injured After An Explosion At A Texas Hotel

A spokesperson for the Fort Worth Fire Department said they have reason to believe this was some sort of gas related blast.

An explosion occurred shortly after 3pm on Monday at a hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. At least 21 people were hurt including four that were seriously injured and one in critical condition. Built in 1920, the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel has 245-rooms and is one of the city’s historical buildings. A spokesperson for the Fort Worth Fire Department…

Alaska Airlines Flight Forced To Ground After Exit Door Blew Off

On Friday, an Alaska Airlines flight traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, was forced to make an emergency landing after a portion of the aircraft blew out mid-air.

Alaska Airlines has canceled many flights after grounding some planes. On Friday, an Alaska Airlines flight traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, was forced to make an emergency landing after a portion of the aircraft blew out mid-air. Flight 1282 reached nearly 16,000 feet minutes after take off when an unused exit door blew off. The plug covering the…

SCOTUS To Review Colorado’s Decision To Remove Trump From State’s Ballots

Last month, justices of Colorado's Supreme Court deemed Trump ineligible to hold office again because he engaged in insurrection with his alleged actions leading up to the January 6th storming of the Capitol.

The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will review the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove Donald Trump from the state’s ballot. Last month, justices of Colorado’s Supreme Court deemed Trump ineligible to hold office again because he engaged in insurrection with his alleged actions leading up to the January 6th storming of the Capitol. For now, the former president will…

Horry County Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Storm

Students who are unable to participate due to power outages, loss of internet service, or other barriers will have the opportunity to complete assignments at a later date.

It was announced Monday morning that Horry County Schools will be operating on an E-Learning day on Tuesday. Based upon current information concerning the intense storm system predicted to impact Horry County and surrounding areas Tuesday, all schools will be closed for the day. Students will complete their work via online instead. Students who are unable to participate due to…

Gas Prices Across The Carolinas Decreased

Gas prices across South Carolina has also dropped 10.1 cents for an average of $2.82 per gallon. And for North Carolina gas prices fell 8.8 cents for an average of $2.91 per gallon.

Gas prices in the Myrtle Beach area have seen a significant drop. The average price per gallon for regular gas has dropped 16.6 cents this past week. That brings the average per gallon to $2.76 with the cheapest station in Myrtle Beach priced at $2.62 per gallon and the most expensive at $3.09 per gallon. Gas prices across South Carolina…

Pet Food Products Recalled

Blue Ridge Beef was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that salmonella and listeria monocytogenes were found in one lot of each of the products.

A recall has been placed on certain pet food products. The Blue Ridge Beef pet food company placed the recall on it’s ‘2lb. Kitten Grind’, ‘2lb. Log of Kitten Mix’, and ‘2lb. Log of Puppy Mix.’ The products were distributed between November 14, 2023 and December 20, 2023 and were sold in 16 states including North Carolina. Blue Ridge Beef…

Student Who Pulled A Knife At West Florence High School On House Arrest

A judge ordered electronic monitoring for the teen and ruled he must stay off of social media.

We have an update on the incident in which a student pulled a knife and threatened an officer at West Florence High School. Around 8:15am on December 5th, a disturbance broke out in the school’s cafeteria. When the resource officer went to investigate the situation, a 16-year-old was witnessed waving the knife at other students. The officer ordered the student…

Deadlines Approach To Register To Vote Ahead Of SC Presidential Primaries

For the first time, South Carolina is set to hold the First-In-The-Nation Democratic presidential primary, followed by the traditional First-In-The-South Republican primary.

Registration deadlines to vote are approaching. For the first time, South Carolina is set to hold the First-In-The-Nation Democratic presidential primary, followed by the traditional First-In-The-South Republican primary. The registration deadline for the Democratic primary was set for January 4th which has now passed and voting is set to take place on February 3rd. However, the Republican primary deadline is…