Author: Annelyn Russ

Humane Society Of North Myrtle Beach To Provide Free Pet Vaccinations

Appointments are required and must be scheduled online.

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is providing free vaccinations for pets in the Grand Strand this month. Petco will sponsor the free vaccines through its national vaccination initiative ‘Vaccinated and Loved.’ Appointments are required and must be scheduled online. The Humane Society is hoping to vaccinate at least 300 pets throughout the month. The location is at 409…

Georgetown County Got Approval To Use Eco-Friendly Mosquito Spray

The new eco-friendly spray is made from Lemongrass, Cedarwood, Rosemary and Garlic.

Georgetown County announced they have been given the green light to use more environmentally friendly mosquito control spray. The Mosquito Magician is an eco-friendly repellent that lasts for two weeks when sprayed and uses only natural ingredients. It is made from Lemongrass, Cedarwood, Rosemary and Garlic. The town started using the spray last year but was forced to stop after…

Fire Broke Out At A Railroad Track In Florence County

The track is located along Estate Road, which is not far from Wilson High School.

A fire broke out at a railroad track in Florence County Thursday evening. The track is located along Estate Road, which is not far from Wilson High School. Crews spent a few hours battling the flames. Officials said the railroad ties were burning. Firefighters were using tractors to create fire breaks. Black smoke could be seen from several miles away….

Starbucks To Deliver Through Partnership With Grubhub

The two companies will first roll out the new service in three states starting in June before expanding nationwide by August.

Starbucks has teamed up with Grubhub to launch deliveries in the U.S. market. Starbucks digital experiences vice-president Meg Mathes said, “Customer demand to get Starbucks delivered continues to increase, indicating that our customers continue to want convenience in their everyday lives.” Customers can place their order via Starbucks delivery, which will be available on the Grubhub mobile app. The two…

Recall Placed On Over 1.2 Million Rechargeable Lights

They were sold at home improvement stores including Lowe's, Ace Hardware as well as online at Amazon and Good Earth's website.

Good Earth Lighting has placed a recall on over 1.2 million rechargeable lights. The recall covers the company’s Lithium-Ion Powered Light Bars that have batteries that can possibly overheat which could prompt a fire. The issue poses serious burn and smoke-inhalation risks. The lithium-ion battery-powered lights are intended to be alternatives to permanent fixtures in places where wiring may be…

President Biden Says He Will Not Pardon His Son If Hunter Is Found Guilty

This marks the first time in U.S. history that the child of a sitting president has been on trial.

Joe Biden has commented on his son’s ongoing criminal trial. The president has previously voiced support for Hunter Biden saying, “I am the president, but I am also a dad. Jill andI love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today.” However, Biden has confirmed he would rule out pardoning Hunter and that he plans…

N.C. Lawmakers Reach Compromise Over Public Mask Wearing Ban Bill

The bill now allows anyone in public to wear “a medical or surgical grade mask for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious disease.”

Lawmakers in North Carolina have reached a compromise on a bill that would ban people from wearing masks in public. The initial draft of the measure would have barred anyone from wearing a mask in public despite any health concerns or reasoning. However, the bill now allows anyone in public to wear “a medical or surgical grade mask for the…

Ceremony To Honor 80th Anniversary Of D-Day To Be Held In Myrtle Beach

The ceremony will be held at Warbird Park along Farrow Parkway.

A ceremony to honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day is set to be held this afternoon in Myrtle Beach. The event will honor the over 6,600 American soldiers, 2,700 United Kingdom soldiers and nearly 1,000 Canadian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for world freedom. The ceremony will be held at Warbird Park along Farrow Parkway. It is set to…

A Summer Meals Initiative Is Set To Soon Begin

The Lowcountry Food Bank will be assisting the Food Service Program in their summer meals initiative.

The Lowcountry Food Bank will be assisting the Food Service Program in their summer meals initiative. The program kicks-off next Thursday and will continue for eight weeks. It will hand out both breakfast and lunch to children across 10 counties. Kids 18 and under are eligible to access it at no-cost. To view pick-up sites and more information you can…

Nine People Injured In An Horry County Crash

All lanes of North Kings Highway were blocked off and drivers were asked to avoid the area as crews worked.

A two-vehicle crash in Horry County Wednesday night left several people injured. Shortly after 9pm, Horry County Fire Rescue crews were called to the area of North Kings Highway and Lake Arrowhead Road on reports of a crash. Nine people were transported to hospitals for injuries. All lanes of North Kings Highway were blocked off and drivers were asked to…