Author: Annelyn Russ

Woman Dies After Being Attacked By A Dog In Florence Co.

Officials were informed the woman was riding a bicycle through the area when a dog got loose and attacked her as well as knocked her off the bike.

One woman has died after being attacked by a dog in a Florence community. Wednesday evening, police were called to the area of Brigadoone Lane in reference to a woman with severe injuries. Upon arrival, officials were informed the 71-year-old Karen Nelson was riding a bicycle through the area when a dog got loose and attacked her as well as…

Costco To Raise Membership Fees For First Time In Seven Years

The rise will impact around 52 million memberships which is a little over half of which are Executive.

Costco announced it is making changes to it’s membership fees. The retail giant said starting on September 1, “Gold Star” memberships will see an increase in price go up from $60 to $65. “Executive Membership” fees will now cost $130 which is a $10 increase. The membership’s maximum annual 2% reward will also increase from $1,000 to $1,250. This marks…

White House To Offer $1.7 Billion For U.S. EV Manufacturing

The funding comes as growth in new electric vehicle sales has slowed and many facilities have been closed down or at-risk.

The Biden administration announced plans to offer $1.7 billion to assist in funding auto manufacturing and assembly facilities that make electric and hybrid vehicles. The funding comes as growth in new electric vehicle sales has slowed and many facilities have been closed down or at-risk. The project is expected to create an estimated 2,900 new jobs and save 15,000 jobs…

Israeli Forces Extend Its Evacuation Order To Entire Gaza City

The latest warnings threaten to intensify the situation for already displaced communities after over 250,000 residents were urged to head to "safe zones" further south since Sunday.

Israeli forces have extended its evacuation order to the entire city of Gaza. The latest warnings threaten to intensify the situation for already displaced communities after over 250,000 residents were urged to head to “safe zones” further south since Sunday. Along with the order, Israeli forces issued a notice saying it will be suspending inspection of two roads in Gaza…

Biden Administration To Resume Shipments Of 500-Pound Bombs To Israel

Biden's motion to move forward with the bomb shipments comes after the Israeli prime minister accused the U.S. of withholding arms transfers.

The Biden administration is set to resume shipments of 500-pound bombs to Israel. The explosive devices were originally part of a weapons package which was held up over concerns regarding their use in Gaza, where Israeli forces have been accused of using heavy munitions in densely populated areas. However, the 500-pound bombs were not held up over said concerns, but…

Surfside Beach Pier Committee Discusses New Projects For The Structure

The committee is looking to bring kiosks, volleyball courts and even a visitor center.

At a town council meeting held Tuesday night, the Surfside Beach Pier Committee discussed new projects surrounding the structure. The pier officially opened earlier this year after eight years in the making. The committee is looking to bring kiosks, volleyball courts and even a visitor center. The amenities would be for people walking on and under the new improved structure….

Conway Riverwalk Expansion To Be Complete By Fall

The existing riverwalk is around 1,200 feet long and the new addition will add 984 feet.

The Conway Riverwalk expansion project has been ongoing for the past seven months and the end is officially in sight. The existing riverwalk is around 1,200 feet long and the new addition will add 984 feet. The purpose of the expansion is to bridge the gap between the Main Street Downtown District and the Riverfront. The project is expected to…

Longs Home Damaged After Late-Night Fire

No one was injured in this incident and the cause of the fire is now under investigation.

An Horry County home was damaged after a fire broke out Tuesday night. Shortly after 10pm, Horry County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the fire on the 2000 block of Live Oak Road in Longs. The flames were under control just after 11pm. However, the home sustained heavy fire damage. No one was injured in this incident and the…

Two Toddlers Died After Being Pulled From Pools In Myrtle Beach

Autopsies have been scheduled to determine the official cause of death for both.

Two toddlers died after being pulled from pools in Myrtle Beach over the weekend. Around 3pm on Friday, police were called to a home on Brookstone Drive. 3-year-old Emily Hanna was pulled from a pool and taken to a hospital where she later died. She had been staying with family in the area but lived in Hemingway. On Sunday, 2-year-old…

Marlboro Co. Shooting Leaves Two People Hurt

One person has been taken into custody and officials say there is no threat to the public.

The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night. Officers were called to Red Hill road for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, it was discovered a verbal argument took place which prompted shots fired. Two people were injured but their injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. One person has been taken into custody and…