Author: Annelyn Russ

Crash In Robeson County Results In The Death Of One Person

The Ford crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with a 2014 GMC Terrain.

A two-vehicle crash in Robeson County resulted in the death of one person. The accident happened shortly before 2:30pm Thursday. A 2014 Ford Flex was heading south on Highway-710 near Hezekiah Road in the Prospect area. The Ford crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with a 2014 GMC Terrain. Both vehicles overturned as a result of the collision. Michael…

Horry County Patrol Vehicle Fatally Strikes Beachgoer

The truck entered the beach traveling north from Nash Street and struck the woman shortly after.

A woman was run over by an Horry County Police vehicle in a fatal accident Thursday. The incident occurred shortly after 1pm near the Springmaid Pier. An Horry County officer was patrolling along the beach when they reportedly ran over the beachgoer as she was sunbathing in a chair. The truck entered the beach traveling north from Nash Street and…

PetSmart Reveals Team USA Olympic Collection For Pets

It has items such as tracksuits, hats and gold medal toys that feature sports including soccer, basketball and karate.

PetSmart is ramping up for the Olympics with it’s new collection. The retailer has released it’s Team USA gear for pets. The stars, stripes and sporty collection are designed for dog sprinters, chaser or nappers, to share their support of Team USA. It has items such as tracksuits, hats and gold medal toys that feature sports including soccer, basketball and…

Supreme Court Unanimously Votes To Protect Access To Abortion Medication

This marks the court's first abortion decision since Conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago.

The Supreme Court unanimously voted to protect access to an abortion medication. Mifepristone was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year. Conservative groups filed lawsuits targeting the medication seeking to reverse its approval or rollback policies that have made it easier to obtain. The case threatened to restrict access to Mifepristone nationwide, including in states…

President Biden And Ukrainian Leader Zelensky Sign Bilateral Security Agreement

The two presidents signed the agreement at the end of the first day of the G7 summit being held in Italy.

President Biden and Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelensky signed a historic bilateral security agreement Thursday. The two presidents signed the agreement at the end of the first day of the G7 summit being held in Italy. Biden said, “Our goal is to strengthen Ukraine’s credible defense and deterrence capabilities for the long term.” He added that a lasting peace for Ukraine…

Heavy Rains Have Unleashed Massive Flooding In South Florida

Many roads have been transformed into canals forcing some residents to stand on the roofs of their cars or trudge through the waters.

Heavy downpours have unleashed massive flooding in South Florida since Tuesday. Friday marks the fourth consecutive day of rainfall and multiple cities could see an additional 2-feet of rain. Since the heavy rains first began, the flooding has become waist deep in some places. Hazardous conditions on streets and roadways have left many stranded drivers and made roadways impossible to…

Myrtle Beach T-Mobile Store To Give Away Free Tickets To Pelicans Games

Fans can visit the T-Mobile location at 358 Seaboard Street in Myrtle Beach.

T-Mobile is giving away four free tickets to Myrtle Beach Pelicans games. Starting on Saturday, fans can visit the T-Mobile location at 358 Seaboard Street in Myrtle Beach. You could get up to four tickets during the season while supplies last. T-Mobile is the official wireless partner of Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball and Little League Baseball and Softball.

New Mixed-Use Development Coming Soon To North Myrtle Beach

Along with 800 homes there will also be a 10,000-square-foot commercial and retail space.

A new mixed-use development is expected to soon break-ground in North Myrtle Beach this summer. ‘The Preserve’ will feature 370 luxury apartments, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units, 207 built-to-rent homes and 227 paired villa lots. Along with 800 homes there will also be a 10,000-square-foot commercial and retail space. It will be located just off of…

Scrap Metal Fire Prompts Air Quality Notice In Robeson County

It took more than 10 fire departments and 40 firefighters to get the flames under control.

Robeson County authorities have revealed the cause of a fire that prompted an air quality notice earlier this week. The fire was located along the 400 block of Sandy Street in the Fairmont Community. The Red Springs Fire Department administrator said a pile of scrap metal burned. It was said the pile contained old parts, appliances and other metals. Officials…

Man Arrested After Firing Shots Near School Being Used As A Polling Place

The suspect was wearing an all-black "ninja" style costume, wielding a sword with a revolver-type hand-gun in his waistband.

A man has been arrested after shots were fired near a school which was being used as a polling place in Horry County. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, police responded to the Galivants Ferry area on reports of shots fired. One shot was fired approximately 75-feet from a school by Cody Akins. He was wearing an all-black “ninja” style costume,…