Author: Annelyn Russ

Student Detained After Threatening Fellow Student With Knife

The school's administration and Florence law enforcement are working together to address the situation.

On Tuesday morning, a West Florence High School student was arrested after a knife was pulled on school property. The incident took place during breakfast in the school’s cafeteria. A school resource officer was nearby and noticed a disturbance going down. The resource officer then witnessed a student waving a knife at another student. When the officer advised the student…

Ford Recalls Over 45,000 Vehicles

Owners can take their vehicle to a Ford dealership in which replacement and repairs will be conducted if needed for no cost.

Ford has issued a recall on certain vehicles. The recall includes 45,173 of its 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that were sold. The recall was placed due to the vehicles’ inside door locks that have a component that may break and could allow the door to open while the car is moving, posing the risk of…

Chrysler Issues Recall On Over 142,000 Vehicles

Owners can take their vehicle to Chrysler dealerships who will inspect and replace the steering column control module free of charge if deemed necessary.

Chrysler has placed a recall on over 142,000 vehicles. The recall covers the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassi as well as the 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassi along with Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used, or it…

House Explodes During Attempt To Conduct Search Warrant

56-year-old James Yoo refused to cooperate when authorities arrived which prompted the search warrant.

On Monday night, police in Arlington, Vrginia were caught off guard when a house exploded during an attempt to conduct a search warrant. The blast destroyed the home as law enforcement were trying to make contact with the suspect inside. Police arrived at the home after reports of shots fired. 56-year-old James Yoo refused to cooperate when authorities arrived which…

Off-Duty Pilot Accused Of Attempting To Shut Off Plane Engines Mid-Flight Indicted

A grand jury has now indicted Emerson on one count of endangering an aircraft in the first degree and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person.

The Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly attempted to shut off the engines to a passenger plane mid-flight has been indicted. On October 22nd, 44-year-old Joseph Emerson was off duty on the flight when he attempted to crash the plane. He claims that he had taken magic mushrooms prior to the flight and he was convinced he was dreaming and just…

Christmas Tree Silent Auction Supports Myrtle Beach Wildlife Rescue Center

There are ten decorated trees with ten different themes available to bid on. Bids will be taken on-site and on-line.

A Myrtle Beach business is hosting a Christmas tree silent auction. Proceeds from XL-PEO’s auction will go toward the Myrtle Beach Wildlife Rescue Center. The non-profit is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife with goals of releasing them back into their natural habitat. There are ten decorated trees with ten different themes available to bid on. Bids will be taken…

The Marion County Airport Reopens After Seven Months Of Closure

The structure was built back in 1974 and is a public-use airport owned by the county. It has a fueling station, a courtesy car and three plane bunkers.

A Pee Dee airport is officially back up and running. After being closed for seven months, the Marion County Airport is now reopening its doors to travelers. Along with a new bedroom and bathroom for pilots, the airport also expanded its runway by 500 feet. The structure was built back in 1974 and is a public-use airport owned by the…

Darlington County Leaders Approved Two Proposed Ordinances

The leaders passed a pair of proposed ordinances that would lead to millions of dollars worth of development and dozens of job opportunities in the county.

Darlington County leaders approved some proposals recently. The leaders passed a pair of proposed ordinances that would lead to millions of dollars worth of development and dozens of job opportunities in the county. ‘Duke Energy Progress LLC’ plans to invest $60 million in solar power generating facilities through their ‘Project Apollo’, while ‘Remelt Sources Inc.’ plans to invest $7.2 million…

Conway City Council Votes To Proceed With Proposed Development

Council members and city leaders stated they have been listening to the residents and working out the kinks with a developer over the past few months.

The Conway City Council voted to annex over 1,700 acres of land to accommodate for a proposed development. The ‘Warden Station Tract Project’ would bring nearly 3,300 units, both multi-family homes and townhomes, to the land, which is located on Pitch Landing road near Highway 701 south. Many residents have expressed concerns over the project claiming it would bring inconveniences…

Horry County Police Officers Shot At During Traffic Stop

The officer was not able to chase the vehicle because there was a trainee officer on the scene and a potentially drunken suspect at the traffic stop.

Early Saturday morning, Horry County police officers were shot at during a traffic stop. Around 3am, an officer was conducting a traffic stop and had their patrol vehicle and the suspect’s vehicle pulled to the shoulder in the eastbound lanes of Highway 9 in the Loris area. During the stop, a white Dodge Charger approached from the westbound lanes and…