Author: Annelyn Russ

Sonic Reveals New Limited-Edition Drink Ahead Of Solar Eclipse

The new 'Blackout Slush Float' will include flavors of cotton candy and dragon fruit, with all-black slush representing the temporary darkness from the eclipse.

Sonic announced the launch of a new limited-edition drink to celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse. The new ‘Blackout Slush Float’ will include flavors of cotton candy and dragon fruit, with all-black slush representing the temporary darkness from the eclipse. It will also be topped with white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy themed sprinkles. The new drink will be…

Mega Millions Jackpot Nears $1 Billion After No Winners

The jackpot has now increased to an estimated $977 million with a cash option of $461 million.

The Mega Millions jackpot is nearing $1 billion after no tickets matched all 6 numbers from Tuesday night’s drawing. The winning numbers drawn Tuesday night were 24, 46, 49, 62 and 66 with a Mega Ball of 7. The jackpot has now increased to an estimated $977 million with a cash option of $461 million. The next drawing is set…

The U.S. Drops From Top 20 On World Happiness Report

The U.S. is now ranked at No. 23 compared to the No. 15 spot it took last year.

The U.S. is no longer among the 20 happiest countries in the world. In the recently released 2024 World Happiness Report by Gallup and its partners, the U.S. dropped out of the top 20 on the list for the first time in the report’s 12-year history. The U.S. is now ranked at No. 23 compared to the No. 15 spot…

CPSC Issues Warning For Two Brands Of Water Beads Sold On Amazon

The brands covered in the warning include Jangstor Large Water Beads and Tuladuo Water Bead Sets.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning for two brands of water beads sold on Amazon. It was said, “The large water beads contain levels of acrylamide in violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. If one of these large water beads is ingested, it can pose a risk of toxicity to children, causing adverse health effects.” There…

City Of Conway Transforms Into An Easter Wonderland

The city of Conway exchanged their St. Patrick's Day theme for Easter decor.

The city of Conway exchanged their St. Patrick’s Day theme for Easter decor. Conway has transformed into an Easter wonderland with colorful eggs in trees and ground, plus, a welcoming bunny and a light-up sign wishing a happy holiday. The city is also set to host an Easter egg hunt this Saturday. Activities are set to start at 10am. It…

SC Works To Host Hiring Events

Everyone is welcomed to head out to either event dressed in their best and on-site interviews can be expected.

SC Works is hosting hiring events this week. On Thursday, the company is hosting a job fair at the DoubleTree Resort in Myrtle Beach from 9am-noon. Then, on Friday, there will be a community hiring event hosted at Fresh Brewed Coffee House in Myrtle Beach from 1pm-3pm. The events will feature multiple employers and various job opportunities. Everyone is welcomed…

Man Arrested After Allegedly Attempting To Rob Five People

Five people informed officers that a man walked in with a gun sporting a ski mask and demanded their money and purses.

A man is facing several charges after allegedly attempting to rob five people at a volunteer operated charity. Around 4:20pm on Thursday, police responded to the Associated Charities on Lumber Street in Myrtle Beach on reports of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, five people informed officers that a man walked in with a gun sporting a ski mask and demanded…

Man Wanted In Connection To A 2022 Homicide

Police are now looking for 28-year-old Timothy Smith Jr. in connection to the case.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection to a homicide investigation. In july of 2022, police responded to McCallum Road in reference to an individual inside his vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, they found 26-year-old Kendrick Locklear dead. Police are now looking for 28-year-old Timothy Smith Jr. in connection to the…

Domino’s And T.G.I Friday’s Celebrate March Madness With Deals

March Madness to soon kick off and two restaurants are offering deals for customers to celebrate the tournament.

Two restaurants are offering deals to celebrate the start of March Madness. T.G.I Fridays is giving basketball fans a consolation prize. They’re giving away an order of 6 boneless wings to everyone with a busted bracket, alongside any food or nonalcoholic beverage purchase. Just bring your bracket along with you to the restaurant to receive the giveaway. The offer is…

March Madness To Kick Off This Week

As the 68-team bracket narrows, the championship game will be held on April 4.

March Madness gets underway this week. The Wagner Seahawks and the Howard Bison will kick off the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Tuesday at 6:40pm for the No. 16 seed in the west. After Texas Southern and Tarleton State play at 7pm, Abilene Christian will take on Texas A&M-CC at 9pm. Shortly after 9pm, Colorado State and Virginia will face off…