Author: Annelyn Russ

FDA Approves First Medication For Common Form Of Liver Inflammation

The medication activates a thyroid hormone receptor in the liver to help reduce fat accumulation.

The FDA has approved the first medication for a common form of liver inflammation. ‘Rezdiffra’ would be used to treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, also known as ‘NASH,’ which happens when the liver becomes inflamed due to excess fat cells. The medication activates a thyroid hormone receptor in the liver to help reduce fat accumulation. It would be taken daily by mouth…

Bernie Sanders Proposes Bill To Establish A Four Day Workweek In The U.S.

Senator Bernie Sanders sai, "It is time to reduce the stress level in our country and allow americans to enjoy a better quality of life." 

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to reduce the standard U.S. workweek. The ‘Thirty-Two Hour Work Week Act’ would reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours over the span of four years. The legislation would also lower the maximum hours required for overtime compensation for nonexempt employees. The bill would require overtime pay at time and a half…

James Crumbley Found Guilty Of Involuntary Manslaughter

The then 15-year-old used a Sig Sauer firearm to kill four students and injure six others along with a teacher on November 30th of 2021.

The father of Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The then 15-year-old used a Sig Sauer firearm to kill four students and injure six others along with a teacher on November 30th of 2021. Last year, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Ethan’s father, James Crumbley, had been accused of…

Severe Storm System Leaves At Least Three Dead

Officials say it's unclear whether the death toll will rise as crews work to search through rubble from leveled structures.

At least three people are dead after a strong storm system spanned across several states Thursday. The storm unleashed suspected tornados leaving many homes and businesses severely damaged in parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The three fatalities were confirmed in Ohio after a tornado tore through a mobile home park. Though no deaths have been reported in Indiana, many…

9th Annual Luck Of The Marshwalk Event

Throughout the evening there will be live music, Irish-inspired food and drink specials at all eight of the participating Marshwalk restaurants.

The 9th annual Luck of the Marshwalk event is scheduled to take place on Sunday. Everyone is invited to dress in green or as a leprechaun and head out to the Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet at 5pm. Throughout the evening there will be live music, Irish-inspired food and drink specials at all eight of the participating Marshwalk restaurants. In addition,…

North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The event will feature three stages of live music, vendors and plenty of Irish food plus a play area for kids.

The 34th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival will take place this weekend in North Myrtle Beach. On Saturday, the parade will start at 9am on Ocean Boulevard at 2nd Avenue North. The event will feature three stages of live music, vendors and plenty of Irish food plus a play area for kids. Roads surrounding the area will be…

Ferroglobe To Open First Operations In South Carolina

The $20 million investment will open a location along Brickyard Road in the Wallace area of Marlboro County. 

Ferroglobe is set to open its first operations in South Carolina. The company is a global producer and has 25 operations around the world and produces silicon metal and other silicon-based alloys for things like aluminum, solar cells, semiconductors and batteries. The $20 million investment will open a location along Brickyard Road in the Wallace area of Marlboro County. The…

11-Year-Old Charged After Making Alleged Threats Against Middle School

The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office further investigated and found no weapons or explosives in the child's home.

A middle school student has been charged after allegedly making threats. An 11-year-old student of Rosemary Middle School in Andrews is accused of telling his teacher and classmates that the school was going to “blow up.” The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office further investigated and found no weapons or explosives in the child’s home. Officials say the Georgetown County School District…

Brief Police Pursuit Involving Stolen Car Resulted In Fiery Crash

A short pursuit then took place before the car crashed into a gas pump at Franklin Avenue and Evans Street.

A brief police pursuit resulted in a fiery crash in Florence Wednesday. Police were informed about a stolen vehicle shortly after 8pm near Warley Street. Officers noticed the vehicle while investigating and attempted to pull the car over. A short pursuit then took place before the car crashed into a gas pump at Franklin Avenue and Evans Street. Flames broke…

Police Need Help Locating Two People Wanted In Connection To Shooting

Shermain and Tyquan Ceo are considered "armed and dangerous."

The Mullins Police Department is asking for help in locating two wanted people. Shermain and Tyquan Ceo are wanted in connection to a shooting incident. On Tuesday, officers were called for a disorderly individual on Poston Street. While en route to the scene, officers were informed someone had been shot. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening…