Author: Annelyn Russ

Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Portion Of Darlington Co. Highway To Close

The tractor-trailer was hauling cardboard but the cause of the fire was not immediately available.

An 18-wheeler caught fire Tuesday morning in Darlington County. The flames caused a portion of Oates Highway in between Seven Pines and Mineral Springs Roads to close. The tractor-trailer was hauling cardboard but the cause of the fire was not immediately available. The area was closed for hours as crews worked to clean up the debris. No one was injured…

Third Person Charged After 3-Year-Old Fatally Drowned

The father of the girl, Kinshae James, has been charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk and more.

A third person has been charged after a 3-year-old fatally drowned in a Darlington County Creek last month. The father of the girl, Kinshae James, has been charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk, three counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. James was charged after he allegedly “placed his daughter in an unsafe environment…

Student Of St. James High School Struck By Vehicle

The student was responsive and sitting up responding to questions but further details have not been released.

A St. James High School student was hit by a vehicle Wednesday morning. The incident happened while the female pedestrian was crossing Salem Road. According to Principal Ryan Poston, emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported the student to the hospital, along with her parents. The student was responsive and sitting up responding to questions but further details have…

Myrtle Beach Local Is A Contestant On Upcoming Season Of ‘The Bachelorette’

Sam McKinney's bio states that his ultimate dream is to be a loving husband and father.

A Myrtle Beach local will be a contestant of the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette.’ The show will feature lead Jenn Tran from Miami, Florida. The 26-year-old is currently studying to be a physician’s assistant. The contestant line-up includes 25 men, one of which is 27-year-old Sam McKinney. His bio states that his ultimate dream is to be a loving…

Florence School District 3 To Provide Free Meals Over The Summer Break

Bulk meal pickups will be open to students who are not participating in any summer activities.

Florence School District 3 will provide free meals to students throughout the summer break. Breakfast and lunch will automatically be handed out to students participating in school-based programs or activities. However, bulk meal pickups will be open to students who are not participating in any summer activities. The bulk meal packages will include five to seven days of breakfast and…

Two-Way Stop At Florence Intersection To Be Converted Into Four-Way Stop

The new stop signs are set to be added on Langston Road at the intersection.

An intersection in Florence County is soon to be converted into a four-way stop. At this time, stop signs are only placed on W. John Paul Jones Road. The new stop signs are set to be added on Langston Road at the intersection. A sign will be placed to notify the public of the new stop signs to come. The…

North Myrtle Beach Restaurant Temporarily Closed After Small Attic Fire

The eatery's managers announced they closed out of caution and for repairs though little damage was done.

A North Myrtle Beach restaurant temporarily closed after a small fire. Around 3:30 Monday afternoon, North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to Captain Archie’s off of Little River Neck Road. Crews located the small fire in the attic. The eatery’s managers announced they closed out of caution and for repairs though little damage was done. Captain Archie’s owners are…

Two Arrested After Short Police Pursuit Amid Fraud Investigation

The Latta Police Department had been conducting a fraud investigation and contacted Marlboro County for assistance.

Two men were arrested after a brief chase in Marlboro County. The Latta Police Department had been conducting a fraud investigation and contacted Marlboro County for assistance. The investigation led to an arrest warrant for 53-year-old Jack Lewis. It was discovered that the suspect was traveling toward the Wallace area with another male. Lewis was riding in the passenger seat…

Florence Police Are Investigating Park Shootout

The suspects inside the vehicle started shooting at the basketball court prompting the people near the court to shoot back.

Florence Police are investigating a shootout that occurred on Sunday night. Police responded to the Northwest Park around 9:30pm. During investigation, officials revealed that a group of people were playing basketball when a dark colored vehicle drove by. The suspects inside the vehicle started shooting at the basketball court prompting the people near the court to shoot back. The vehicle…

Krispy Kreme To Offer Two Deals On National Doughnut Day

Krispy Kreme will be handing out one free donut of choice with no purchase necessary.

National Doughnut Day is coming up and one eatery has a deal for you. Krispy Kreme will be handing out one free donut of choice with no purchase necessary. However, special, or “limited edition” doughnuts are not part of this promotion. Customers could also snag a dozen original glazed donuts for just $2 with the purchase of another full-priced dozen…