Author: Annelyn Russ

Mortgage Rate Reaches Lowest Level Since June

The decline marks the eighth consecutive week mortgage rates have dropped.

Mortgage rates have reached the lowest level since June. After dropping under 7% last week for the first time since August, rates decreased again this week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate fell to an average of 6.67% this week which is down from 6.95% last week. The average 30-year fixed-rate stood at 6.27% this time last year. The decline marks…

Honda Recalls 2.6 Million Vehicles Due To Fuel Pump Issue

The recall was placed due to possibility of the fuel pump breaking resulting in the sudden loss of power which poses the risk of crashing.

Honda has issued a recall on 2.6 million vehicles. The models covered in the recall include the 2019 and 2020 Honda Accord, 2019 Honda Odyssey, 2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Honda Ridgeline and many other Honda and Acura models. Acura is Honda’s luxury brand. The recall was placed due to possibility of the fuel pump breaking resulting in the sudden loss…

Children Playsets Recalled Due To Toxic Contamination

The products contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban as well as certain additional chemicals that are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Playsets have been recalled due to the possibility of lead contamination. The recall covers Litti City Premier Doctor Playset and Teacher Purse Set, Litti Pritti Stylists Handbag Set, and Prextex Slime Eggs The products contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban as well as certain additional chemicals that are toxic if ingested by young children and…

Gunman Kills At Least 14 In Shooting At University In Prague

Authorities believe the 24-year-old male gunman died by suicide, but he has not yet been formally identified because of the severity of his injuries.

On Thursday, a gunman conducted the deadliest mass shooting the Czech Republic has seen in decades. The violence broke out at a university in Prague resulting in at least 14 deaths and left 25 others injured. Authorities believe the 24-year-old male gunman died by suicide, but he has not yet been formally identified because of the severity of his injuries….

Biden To Pardon Certain Marijuana Offenses

The pardon applies to all U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in possession of marijuana for their personal use and those convicted of similar federal crimes.

Breaking News: President Biden announced a federal pardon to every American who has used marijuana in the past. The announcement came Friday morning and applies to all U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in possession of marijuana for their personal use and those convicted of similar federal crimes. It does not apply to individuals who have been jailed for selling…

Biden To Urge Mexican Leaders To Address Border Migrant Surge

The two leaders agreed that "additional enforcement actions are urgently needed" to reopen ports on the border where a migrant surge has strained federal resources and caused port closures.

President Biden is planning to place Mexico leaders under pressure as the migrant surge on the U.S. southern border has significantly increased. The president spoke with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador Thursday morning as the U.S. seeks additional assistance to drive down the number of migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border. The two leaders agreed that “additional enforcement actions…

Get Your Pets Picture Taken With Santa At Market Common

Limited supply is available and it will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis.

Market Common is hosting a holiday inspired photo opportunity for your pet. From 5-7pm Thursday night you can bring your pet to get pictures taken with Santa in his sleigh. Participants will also receive a complimentary pet stocking full of market common savings from local vendor ‘Pet Wants.’ Limited supply is available and it will be given out on a…

6-Year-Old Donates Nearly 1000 Teddy Bears To MUSC Children’s Hospital

The 6-year-old and her family loaded the toys up and dropped them off last weekend.

We have an update on story from earlier this month. A 6-year-old in North Myrtle Beach succeeded in a holiday mission this season. Gianna Westerfield was inspired by a video she viewed on social media to collect teddy bears and donate them to the MUSC Children’s Hospital. She teamed up with several Grand Strand businesses for ‘Gianna’s Wish’ and they…

Owner Of Burky’s Grill Hopes To Reopen Soon After Structure Fire

It should take around a week for investigators to determine what caused the fire, but the restaurant has been deemed restorable.

We now have an update on the fire that damaged Burky’s Grille Wednesday morning. Myrtle Beach firefighters were called just before 6am and had the fire under control within nearly an hour. Damage could be seen in the kitchen area and on the roof in the area of the building’s HVAC system. The flames broke out overnight during closing hours…

Woman Arrested For Fatal Myrtle Beach Stabbing Denied Bond

59-year-old Starlet Jackson was found in a vehicle suffering stab wounds on the right side of her face.

A woman has been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing in Myrtle Beach. On October 11th, Myrtle Beach police reported to the 800 block of Nance Street. 59-year-old Starlet Jackson was found in a vehicle suffering stab wounds on the right side of her face. She was still breathing and conscious but unresponsive to questions. Jackson was transported to…