Author: Annelyn Russ

Arrest Made In Homicide Investigation

25-year-old Jaizon Page was found dead at the crime scene with apparent gunshot wounds.

An arrest has been made in connection to a homicide investigation. Around 3:30am on November 25th, Florence police were called to the 1500 block of Heritage Lane. Upon arrival, 25-year-old Jaizon Page was found dead at the scene with apparent gunshot wounds. 22-year-old Latirian Brown has since been arrested in connection to Page’s death. He was booked into the Florence…

Man Wanted In Connection To Stabbing Incident On Thanksgiving

When law enforcement showed up, they discovered the victim was suffering from severe cuts on a large portion of their left torso.

Marlboro County police are searching for a man accused of stabbing a person on the evening of Thanksgiving. Around 8:30pm, 48-year-old Billy Quick allegedly stabbed the victim in the area of Winnance Avenue and South Main Street in McColl. When law enforcement showed up, they discovered the victim was suffering from severe cuts on a large portion of their left…

Two Suspects Wanted In Connection To Armed Robbery Incident

The two suspects, accused of stealing jewelry, are believed to be traveling in a dark gray four-door Chevrolet with tinted windows.

Robeson County police need help identifying two men allegedly involved in an armed robbery. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon at Cyna’s Jewelry on East 3rd Street in the Pembroke Community. The two suspects, accused of stealing jewelry, are believed to be traveling in a dark gray four-door Chevrolet with tinted windows. The car was last seen traveling West on 2nd…

McDonald’s Brings Back Adult Happy Meals With Special Toys

If you order the Kerwin Frost box, you can choose from a 10-piece Chicken Nugget or a Big Mac that comes with fries, a soft drink, and a McNugget Buddy toy.

The McNuggets buddies are back for the first time in 25 years. After the success of its adult happy meals last year, the McDonald’s is releasing a new limited-edition meal for big kids. The fast food chain has teamed up with Kerwin Frost, a creative director and DJ known for his epic street style. If you order the Kerwin Frost…

Mortgage Rates Drop For Fifth Consecutive Week

Mid-August, the average rate jumped above 7% and kept rising for seven straight weeks, reaching as high as 7.79% at the end of October.

Mortgage rates have dropped for the fifth consecutive week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to an average of 7.22% this week, which is down from 7.29% last week. Around this time a year ago, the average 30-year fixed-rate stood at 6.49%. Mid-August, the average rate jumped above 7% and kept rising for seven straight weeks, reaching as high as 7.79%…

Limited Quantity Of Burn Boot Camp Protein Bars Recalled

The recalled products were were distributed through Burn Boot Camp retail locations nationwide, as well as online through its website.

A recall has been placed on a certain brand of protein bars. Doctors Scientific Organica issued the voluntary recall of a limited quantity of ‘Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars (60 grams) Triple Chocolate Almond’ flavor products due to the potential presence of foreign material. The bars may have been contaminated with disposable hairnets, shrink wrap, and parchment…

Judge Blocks Montana’s Attempt To Ban TikTok Statewide

On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy issued a preliminary injunction stating that Montana's statewide ban of the app "oversteps state power and infringes on the constitutional rights of users."

A judge has blocked the state of Montana’s attempt to ban TikTok. Back in May, Montana became the first state to issue a TikTok ban. The ban was set to be enforced starting in January. Under the ban, every time a user was offered the ability to download the app, it would have been considered a violation of the ban…

The EPA Proposed New Rule That Would Ditch Lead Water Pipes Completely

Experts decided that no amount of lead exposure is safe and it puts people at risk of disease and sickness.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule that would require water systems across the Nation to replace millions of lead service lines. Under the proposal, all lead pipes must be replaced within 10 years, regardless of the lead levels in tap or other drinking water samples. The rule would further strengthen the Safe Drinking Water Act and the…

Completion Date Set For Surfside Beach Pier Construction

There have been numerous delays in construction and opening of the new pier, but the town is hoping to host a grand opening in May at the start of the busy summer season.

The Surfside Beach Pier now has an official completion date. The structure has been under construction since it was destroyed during Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Since then, crews have been working to recreate the pier with a stronger base and upgrades. Engineers announced Tuesday night that the project pier completion date has been set for January 1st. There will be…

Plans For Redeveloping The Inlet Square Mall Proceed Forward

The next hoop the plans must jump through is getting a green light from the Horry County Council, where the plan must pass three readings in order to proceed.

The Horry County Administration Committee approved plans for the redevelopment of the Inlet Square Mall in Murrells Inlet. The establishment has sat basically empty and undeveloped for sometime now, but Tuesday’s meeting was the first official step taken to help with redevelopment. Paramount Development Corporation has purchased the property and plans to do extensive demolitions and add new buildings as…