Author: Annelyn Russ

One Man Arrested After An Hours-Long Barricade Situation

The suspect barricaded himself in the home and threatened to shoot officers if they did not leave him alone.

A barricade situation in Florence ended with the arrest of one man early Wednesday morning. Around 10:20pm Tuesday night, officers reported to a residence in the 1500 block of Madison Avenue in response to a domestic call. Upon arrival, police were informed that the man had threatened other people inside the home. The suspect then barricaded himself in the home…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The parade was first broadcasted on the radio in 1932 as listeners used their imagination to picture the huge floats making their way down the street.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is returning once again as one of the holiday’s biggest celebrations. Many may not know this, but the beloved tradition actually started off as a Christmas parade. It was the celebration employees of Macy’s organized in 1924 with the parade concluding with Santa Claus and the unveiling of the store’s christmas window. Three years later, it…

U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia Structures In Self-Defense Response

U.S. forces have been attacked around 66 times since October 7th, including 32 separate times in Iraq and 34 separate times in Syria.

Early Wednesday morning, the U.S. launched a round of airstrikes in Iraq. On Tuesday, Iran-backed militias conducted an attack using a close-range ballistic missile against U.S. forces stationed at the Al Asad Air Base in Iraq. The attack resulted in multiple non-life threatening injuries and some minor damage to infrastructure. In response, the U.S. military used an AC-130 aircraft to…

Israel And Hamas Reach Agreement To Pause Fighting

The announcement has been greeted with relief for those involved in the conflict as well as positive reactions on the international stage.

Israel and Hamas have officially reached a deal for a temporary cease fire. The deal would see hostages held captive by Hamas released in exchange for a number of Palestinian women and children in Israeli jails. The rivals will pause fighting for four days which would allow the entry of humanitarian convoys and relief aid. The starting time of the…

Giving Hope Gardens Shares Details On Upcoming Events

Giving Hope Gardens joins Carolina AM to share details on several upcoming events. 

Giving Hope Gardens joins Carolina AM to share details on several upcoming events. Giving Hope Gardens is a local business in Loris, SC but, it’s not your average garden retail center. They are a 501(c)(3) organization that provides employment and other work based opportunities for adults with disabilities. Visit them at 4370 Monroe Street in Loris, SC. Give them a…

Several Businesses Are Offering Free Meals On Thanksgiving

Several businesses across the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee are offering free Thanksgiving meals for those in need on Thursday.

Several businesses across the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee are offering free Thanksgiving meals for those in need on Thursday. The Lowcountry Community Church is hosting a meal as part of project ‘Noah’ aka ‘No One Alone On The Holiday’. The meal will be served from noon to 3pm. Pawleys Tap and Pour will also be offering a free…

Magic Christmas Show Happening On The Grand Strand

The show is being performed at the Charles Bach Wonders Theatre at Broadway at the Beach.

A magic christmas show made its way to the Grand Strand. ‘The Wonders of Christmas- A Holiday Magic Spectacular’ is going on now and will run through December 31st. Illusionist Charles Bach brings Christmas wishes to life, creates magic with milk and cookies, makes it snow inside a theater, and even performs an appearance with a red suited super-star. You’ll…