Author: Annelyn Russ

Bissell Brand Vacuums Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

The battery packs on the vacuums could cause a fire hazard because of smoke and overheating.

Bissell vacuums have been recalled due to posing a potential fire hazard. Nearly 142,000 Bissell brand Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners were recalled. The battery packs on the vacuums could cause a fire hazard because of smoke and overheating. The company has received 17 reports of smoke and burning smells coming from the products, six of which resulted…

Michigan School Shooter’s Mother Testifies In Court

On November 30th, Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time, pulled a handgun from his backpack and shot 11 people, killing four.

The mother of a suspect who opened fire at a school in Oxford, Michigan in 2021 testified in court Thursday. On November 30th, Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time, pulled a handgun from his backpack and shot 11 people, killing four. The shooter’s mother Jennifer and father James, are facing charges of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in…

Small Plane Crash Resulted In The Death Of Three People

Three people were killed, one was part of the flight crew and two others were on the ground.

A small plane crash occurred in Florida Thursday that resulted in several fatalities. The incident occurred shortly before 7:30pm at the Bayside Waters Mobile Home Park in Clearwater. Officials found four trailer homes in flames upon arrival, one of which the plane was inside. Three people were killed, one was part of the flight crew and two others were on…

President Biden Issued An Executive Order That Targets Israeli Settlers

The penalties aim to block the four from using the U.S. financial system and ban American citizens from dealing with them.

President Biden issued an executive order Thursday that targets Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The order targets four individuals accused of directly perpetrating violence or intimidation against Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in the occupied territory. The settlers were allegedly involved in threats and attempts to destroy or seize Palestinian property. The penalties aim to block the four from…

CCU Requests $11 Million To Fund Pedestrian Walkway

CCU officials said they believe the walkway would help reduce the possibility of injury or death while students travel to and from campus.

Coastal Carolina University has requested $11 million in state funds to add a pedestrian walkway to campus. The university asked for the funds from the House Ways and Means Committees’ Higher Education Subcommittee. CCU officials argue there is a major safety concern for students walking from their housing complexes to campus across Highway 544. Students are crossing four lanes of…

HCFR To Open Three New Stations Come Springtime

HCFR is coming off yet another record year for the number calls handled in 2023, which totalled just under 80,000.

Horry County Fire Rescue expects to open three new fire stations this spring. Station 4 will be located in Forestbrook, Station 12 in the Nixonville-Wampee area and Station 14 is set to open in the Shell area. Each of the new facilities are expected to be completed sometime in April. The department is excited to see the construction progress while…

Judge Raises Bond For Detained Robeson County Teacher

The suspended high school teacher is accused of sending inappropriate text messages to a student.

A judge raised the bond for a suspended Robeson County high school teacher. 34-year-old Wyvis Oxendine Jr. is accused of sending inappropriate text messages to a student. He was arrested on Tuesday and released after appearing in magistrate court and posting a $100,000 unsecured bond. On Wednesday, Oxendine and his attorney appeared before the judge who raised his bond to…

Two Victims Robbed Near Coastal Carolina University’s Campus

Details are limited but we do know one person was arrested and transported to the state Department of Juvenile Justice.

Two people were robbed near Coastal Carolina University’s campus around 9:30 Friday night. The suspects were armed with handguns sporting ski masks when they approached the victims who were waiting for a friend at an apartment complex on Carolina Road, nearly 1.5 miles from CCU. The suspects demanded money and belongings. Details are limited but we do know one person…

Georgetown County Police Need Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

Anyone who has any information is urged to contact the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office.

Georgetown officials are asking for help identifying a burglary suspect. On Monday night, the suspect broke into a vehicle at a residence along Blockade Drive near Pawleys Island. The incident was captured on a ring video. Anyone who has any information is urged to contact the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office.

South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary

Candidates to appear on the ballot include Joe Biden, Marianne Williamson, and Dean Phillips.

South Carolina is set to host the first-in-the-nation Democratic presidential primary this weekend. Candidates to appear on the ballot include Joe Biden, Marianne Williamson, and Dean Phillips. Voting will be held on Saturday with polling places open from 7am-7pm. When voting in person you’ll be asked to show a South Carolina ID of some sort including, a Driver’s License, Voter…