Author: Annelyn Russ

U.S. Targets Russia With Hundreds Of New Sanctions

The actions seek to hold Russia accountable over the war as well as the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

President Biden announced Washington plans to issue over 500 new sanctions targeting Russia. The U.S. will also impose new export restrictions on nearly 100 entities for providing support to Russia and take action to further reduce Russia’s energy revenues. The measures come as February 24 marks the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The actions seek to hold Russia…

Xavier Legette Recognized As 2023 Blanchard-Rogers Trophy Winner

Last year, Xavier Legette finished with 71 receptions for 1,255 yards and scored 7 touchdowns, averaging 17.7 yards per catch and 104.6 yards per game.

A native of Mullins in Marion County was announced the 2023 Blanchard-Rogers trophy winner by the S.C. Football Hall of Fame Tuesday. The award honors the state’s most outstanding college football player of the season. Xavier Legette is the star All-SEC receiver for the University of South Carolina, where he is a 5th-year senior. Last year he finished with 71…

Little River Medical Center To Use Grant For New Clinic Location

The grant provides one-time infrastructure funds to create or improve facilities in rural or medically underserved areas.

Little River Medical Center is the recipient of one of 26 grants awarded by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human services. The grant provides one-time infrastructure funds to create or improve facilities in rural or medically underserved areas. Those being awarded will receive up to $3 million in one-time infrastructure funds and must operate grant-funded facilities for at…

Georgetown City Council Upholds Suspension Of Business License For Mingz

During the council meeting, local law enforcement shared many calls for service were made to the bar and restaurant. There were reportedly 53 calls made in 2022 and 60 last year.

The Georgetown City Council voted to uphold the suspension of the business license for the Mingz Bar and Grill. During the council meeting, local law enforcement shared many calls for service were made to the bar and restaurant. There were reportedly 53 calls made in 2022 and 60 last year. The calls included trespassing, fights in progress, disorderly conduct and…

Police Search For Third Suspect Involved In Fatal Shooting

If you have any information about the wanted suspect or the incident, you're urged to contact Florence County authorities.

Police are still searching for a third person wanted in connection to a fatal shooting. On Sunday, 15-year-old Avery McDonald was shot and killed in the parking lot of Magnolia Mall in Florence. 18-year-old Javon Norman and a 15-year-old juvenile were arrested and charged with murder, armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and criminal conspiracy. Investigators…

Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are “Children”

The court issued the decision in a lawsuit brought on by a group of In-vitro Fertilization patients whose frozen embryos were destroyed after being dropped on the ground under a clinic's supervision.

Alabama’s Supreme Court made a historic ruling. The court ruled that frozen embryos are children under state law and subject to legislation dealing with the Wrongful Death of a Minor. Justices ruled the law “applies to all unborn children, regardless of their location.” The court issued the decision in a lawsuit brought on by a group of In-vitro Fertilization patients…

Former FBI Informant Accused Of Having Russian Intelligence Contacts

Alexander Smirnov claimed that executives within the Ukraine energy company, Burisma, paid Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million each around 2015.

An Ex-FBI informant charged with fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukraine energy company, reportedly had contact with Russian intelligence-affiliated officials. Prosecutors revealed the alleged contact as they urged a judge to keep Alexander Smirnov detained while he awaits trial. However, the judge allowed smirnov to be released from custody on electronic GPS monitoring….

Nikki Haley Vows To Continue Campaigning After S.C. Primary

Nikki Haley said that her “own political future is of zero concern” and said that she plans to stay in the race for “something bigger” than herself.

Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley has vowed to continue her White House bid against Former President Donald Trump. Haley said she will continue to compete past the S.C. primary and through Super Tuesday on March 5. She explained that she will continue campaigning every day, until the last person votes, because she believes in a better America and a brighter future…

Two Suspects Charged In Connection To Chiefs’ Rally Shooting

Lyndell Mays and Dominic Miller were both charged with second degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action.

New details have emerged regarding the shooting that left one person dead and over 20 others injured after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. Lyndell Mays and Dominic Miller were both charged with second degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action. Investigators revealed Mays was in a verbal altercation with another person over…

River Oaks Golf Club Property Sold But Golfers Can Still Play Through 2025

River Oaks is the leaseholder of the golf business and not the actual owner. Records show Chris Manning Communities closed on the deal last week.

For over a decade, the River Oaks Golf Club has been a staple in Horry County for golfers from around the world and on the Grand Strand. Now, General Manager, Scott Taylor has confirmed the property has been sold. River Oaks is the leaseholder of the golf business and not the actual owner. Records show Chris Manning Communities closed on…