Author: Annelyn Russ

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns Following Trump Shooting

Cheatle and the Secret Service have been facing intense scrutiny over security lapses related to the assassination attempt.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned in the wake of the attempted assassination of Former President Trump. Cheatle and the Secret Service have been facing intense scrutiny over security lapses related to the assassination attempt. There were bipartisan calls in Congress for her to step down and Republicans wanted to impeach her. Frustration grew after she testified before Congress…

Harris Secures Enough Delegates To Win Democratic Party’s Nomination

During her first day as a candidate, Harris raised $81 million, marking the largest 24-hour raise by any candidate ever.

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough support to win the Democratic party’s nomination for president. On the first full day of her campaign, Harris was immediately backed by more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the nomination on the first ballot. Also during her first day as a candidate, Harris raised $81 million, marking the largest 24-hour…

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For Performing Arts Theater In Myrtle Beach

Crews will combine three historic Main Street buildings into a 300-seat venue.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for a new amenity in Myrtle Beach. Crews broke ground on the long-awaited Performing Arts Theater in the Arts and Innovation District. It will be located at 811 Main Street. The city of Myrtle Beach and Coastal Carolina University have spent years planning this project and are finally bringing it to fruition. It is…

New OrthoSC Location To Be Built In Conway

The new facility will be built at 103 Professional Park Drive.

A new orthopedic care location is set to be built in Conway. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday for a new OrthoSC location. The new facility will be built at 103 Professional Park Drive. The company is devoted to delivering world-class bone, joint, and muscle care to keep the Grand Strand community strong. A completion date for the new…

Crews To Soon Begin Installing New Waterline In Myrtle Beach

Road closures can be expected but will be announced closer to when construction is set to begin.

Crews in Myrtle Beach will soon begin installing a new waterline in the city. Installation is set to start in September at the “Mama Canal” located near Broadway Grand Prix. The new line will replace a nearly 40-year-old waterline. Most of the work will begin at the corner of 29th Avenue N. and Old Bryan Drive. The line will run…

One Person Is Dead And Two Others Left Injured After Georgetown Co. Crash

The driver of the Honda died from their injuries while the passenger was hurt and taken to a hospital.

A crash in Georgetown County resulted in the death of one person and left two others injured. The incident occurred along Highway 17 near Highway 17 Business shortly after 6pm Sunday evening. A 2011 Honda Accord was traveling west and a 2023 Subaru Outback was heading north when the two collided. The driver of the Honda died from their injuries…

Man Found Dead In Florence Parking Lot

Authorities found a male victim lying in the parking lot near a running vehicle suffering from several gunshot wounds.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in a parking lot in Florence. Around 1am Sunday, police responded to the Colonial Gardens Apartments along Third Loop Road on reports of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, authorities found a male victim lying in the parking lot near a running vehicle suffering from several gunshot wounds. EMS attempted to give…

Virginia Teen Shot And Killed While Visiting Myrtle Beach

16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor of Roanoke, Virginia, was visiting the area with friends and family.

A juvenile was shot and killed while visiting Myrtle Beach over the weekend. 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor of Roanoke, Virginia, was visiting the area with friends and family. He was shot shortly after 1am on Saturday and did not survive. Taylor was found near the 16th Avenue N. Beach Access. Details remain limited as an investigation is underway.  

Email Regarding Social Security Changes Is NOT a Scam

Those recipients had logins with "my Social Security" and must transition to updated credentials with "Login.gov."

Social Security recipients are often targets of scams. However, a recent email sent to a large group of beneficiaries is legit. The email was sent to customers who created online accounts before September 18, 2021. It notifies users of important changes to their accounts. Those users had logins with “my Social Security” and must transition to updated credentials with “Login.gov.”…

Fatal Listeria Outbreak Across Several States Is Linked To Deli Meat

No recalls have been made at this time due to not knowing which meat is to blame.

The CDC issued a warning regarding a fatal listeria outbreak across several states connected to deli meat. Two people have died and at least 28 others have been hospitalized. Out of 18 people interviewed, 16 reported eating meats sliced at a deli in the month before they got sick. There are no reports of people getting sick after eating packaged…