Author: Annelyn Russ

Labor Day Weekend Activities In Myrtle Beach

There will be a fireworks show at Broadway at the Beach at 10pm.

There are several activities you can take part in during the holiday weekend. The Waves of Praise fest returned to Pavilion Park in downtown Myrtle Beach Friday and will run through Saturday. The event features gospel music, souvenirs, food and beverages, as well as a kidzone. The 9th annual Beach and Boogie BBQ also returns Friday in the Market Common…

Powerball Ticket Worth $200k Sold In Little River

It was sold at the Food Lion located on Highway 57 S. in Little River.

A winning Powerball ticket worth $200,000 was sold in Horry County. The ticket matched several numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing which were 9, 12, 22, 41 and 61, with a Powerball of 25. It was sold at the Food Lion located on Highway 57 S. in Little River. That ticket was one of four across several counties that came within…

Dallas Cowboys Trade Micah Parsons To Green Bay Packers

The trade comes in exchange for a two first-round picks and three time Pro-Bowler, defensive tackle, Kenny Clark.

The Dallas Cowboys are trading All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. The trade comes in exchange for a two first-round picks and three time Pro-Bowler, defensive tackle, Kenny Clark. With the Packers, Parsons will sign a four-year, $188 million deal with $136 million guaranteed. That will make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at $47…

Taco Bell Announces Y2K Menu Bringing Back Fan Favorites

Starting on September 9, customers will see past staple menu items returning to current menus.

Taco Bell announced its new Y2K menu will be a blast from the past. Starting on September 9, customers will see past staple menu items returning to current menus. Those options include the Double Decker Taco, 7-Layer Burrito, Chili Cheese Burrito, and more. Each of them were popular items from the 2000s. The fast-food chain is also adding a new…

Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Announces Bid For Congress

The baseball icon played for the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees before retiring in 2021.

Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announced he’s running for Congress. The baseball icon played for the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees securing three Silver Sluggers and a World Series title before retiring in 2021. Teixeira has now cast his bid for the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas. “As a proud Texan and lifelong conservative who loves…

Trump Appoints Jim O’Neill As Acting Director Of The CDC

Jim O'Neill's new position comes just a day after Susan Monarez was ousted.

The Trump administration has tapped Jim O’Neill to serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agency. O’Neill is the current deputy Health and Human Services secretary. His new position comes just a day after Susan Monarez was ousted. Monarez is contesting her firing. Her attorneys argue that she was fired for putting the public first…

Trump Administration Approves Arms Sale With Ukraine

The weapons deal is valued at $825 million and will include extended-range missiles and more.

The Trump administration has approved an arms sale with Ukraine. The weapons deal is valued at $825 million and will include extended-range missiles and related equipment to boost the country’s defensive capabilities. The sale will involve 3,350 ERAM missiles, 3,350 GPS units, along with components, spare parts and other accessories. The funds will also provide training and technical support. The…

Labor Day Festivities In North Myrtle Beach

La Belle Amie Vineyard is hosting their annual Labor Day festival.

If you’re celebrating Labor Day in North Myrtle Beach, there are a few activities you can participate in. La Belle Amie Vineyard is hosting their annual Labor Day festival. The event will feature live music, food, dancing, and local wine tasting. The party kicks off around noon and ends around 5pm on Saturday. Following that event, Barefoot Landing will host…

Hours-Long Standoff In Florence Co. Leaves One Person Dead

Deputies with the sheriff's office reported to a home on Anderson Field Road.

A situation that unfolded in Florence County turned deadly Wednesday evening. Deputies with the sheriff’s office reported to a home on Anderson Field Road near Dewey L. Carter Elementary School. A man came out with a gun, threatening to kill the deputies as they prepared to enter the home. That prompted an hours-long standoff involving more than 20 officials that…

Hit-And-Run Claims The Life Of One Victim

The victim was taken to a hospital where they later succumbed to the injuries they sustained.

A hit-and-run in Darlington County resulted in the death of one person. The incident took place around 2:20pm Wednesday. An unknown vehicle was traveling south along West Smith Avenue near Martin Street when it struck a pedestrian who was heading south. The victim was taken to a hospital where they later succumbed to the injuries they sustained. Details remain limited…