Author: Annelyn Russ

Starbucks Released New Energy Iced Tea Beverages

Each new beverage contains similar caffeine content to a 16oz Starbucks Cold Brew and are only available in size Venti.

Starbucks has released two new beverages aimed at keeping customers cool and energized during the summer heat. For the first time ever, the coffee chain launched energy drinks that combine sparkling fruit flavors with iced tea. There are two flavor options. “Tropical Citrus Iced Energy” combines passionfruit and citrus flavors balanced with green tea. The “Melon Burst Iced Energy” features…

Millions Of “Make It Mini” Toy Sets Recalled

The products contain resin that, when in liquid form, can cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched, or ingested.

MGA Entertainment has placed a recall on nearly 22 million “Make it Mini” toy sets. The recall covers 38 sets under the brand including the “Make it Mini Appliances,” all models and series of “Make it Mini Food” and “Make it Mini Lifestyle.” The products contain resin that, when in liquid form, can cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation or…

CDK Brought Small Group Of Dealerships Back Online

The disruption impacted nearly 15,000 car dealerships across the U.S. and left them without necessary resources to operate.

CDK Global announced it has brought a small group of car dealerships back online. Auto dealerships use CDK’s software to manage everything from scheduling to records to product stock information and more. Last week, a systems outage caused by a cyber-security incident occurred. The disruption impacted nearly 15,000 car dealerships across the U.S. and left them without necessary resources to…

Largest School District In The U.S. To Ban Cell Phones

New York's decision comes after the Los Angeles Unified school district moved to ban cell phones just last week.

The largest school district in the nation could place a ban on cell phones. David Banks, the chancellor of New York City public schools said that phone usage during the school day has not only become a distraction, but an addiction. He added that they “recognize the problem and that it is a major issue.” The ban would effect over…

Biden And Trump To Participate In First 2024 Presidential Debate

President Biden got to choose whether he wanted the right or left side podium giving Trump the final word of the night.

President Biden and Donald Trump are set to face off Thursday night in the first presidential debate of this year’s election. The debate will be hosted by CNN and will mark the first time either candidate has been on a debate stage since 2020. President Biden got to choose whether he wanted the right or left side podium giving Trump…

Coastal Carolina’s Melissa Jefferson Earns Spot On Team USA For 2024 Olympics

The runner raced to a first-place finish with a time of 10.91 seconds in her women's 100-meter preliminary heat to advance to the semifinals.

Coastal Carolina track and field’s Melissa Jefferson earned a spot on Team USA for this year’s Olympics. The runner finished in first-place with a time of 10.91 seconds in her women’s 100-meter preliminary heat on Friday. The win allowed her to advance to the semifinals at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team trials in Oregon. On Saturday, Jefferson finished second in…

Horry Co. Deputies Pose With John Stamos During Alabama Theatre Show

The Horry County deputies watched over the actor during his performance with The Beach Boys at the Alabama Theatre.

While John Stamos was in North Myrtle Beach over the weekend, he took pictures with Horry County deputies who provided him security. The Horry County deputies watched over the actor during his performance with The Beach Boys at the Alabama Theatre. The deputies posed for photos with Stamos who is most known for his role as”Uncle Jesse” from “Full House.”…

Darlington Community To Get First Walking Trail Amenity

Several developments are underway one of which is a walking trail near the new courthouse in the downtown district.

The Darlington Community is getting a new amenity. Several developments are underway one of which is a walking trail near the new courthouse in the downtown district. This will be the city’s first walking trail. There will be a new splash pad for kids as well. It will be 4,200 feet, allowing for 125 kids at a time. The project…

Myrtle Beach Officials Plan To Add Spaces To City’s Busy Parking Lot

The work is expected to be complete by October.

Myrtle Beach city officials are planning to expand a parking lot. The plan involves adding 50 additional spaces to Warbird Park. The new spaces will include spots for buses as well as handicapped parking. The Farrow Parkway lot is one of the city’s busiest parking lots. The work will be conducted over the next several months and is expected to…

Myrtle Beach State Park Fishing Pier Temporarily Closed

The structure will remain closed off to the public and is set to reopen in three weeks.

The Myrtle Beach State Park fishing pier is temporarily closed. The closure started Monday. During this time, construction will take place for repairs on issues that occurred during a storm late last year. The structure will remain closed off to the public and is set to reopen in three weeks.