Author: Annelyn Russ

Klig’s Kites’ 6th Annual Kite Festival Is Set To Be Held In Myrtle Beach

The festival is set to take place on Saturday and Sunday downtown near the SkyWheel.

Klig’s Kites’ 6th annual Kite Festival is set to be held in Myrtle Beach this weekend. Whether your a professional, interested in learning how to fly a kite, or simply want to watch and enjoy the view, everyone is invited to come out. The event is free to attend and parking is free as well. There will be food, drinks,…

Robeson County Deputies Plan To Include Every Child This Halloween

The office shared a post via Facebook explaining they understand some children with special needs may not be able to go Trick-or-Treating and participate in the fun.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office wants every child to be included this Halloween. The office shared a post via Facebook explaining they understand some children may not be able to go Trick-or-Treating and participate in the fun. Deputies plan to bring the fun experience to them by personally delivering Halloween treats to the homes of children with special needs or…

Man Arrested In Connection To A Fatal Incident That Unfolded In September

No motive for the shooting has been revealed and an investigation is still underway.

A man is now in custody in connection to a fatal incident that unfolded last month. On September 9th, 29-year-old Brandon Seals was shot several times on Westover Road in the Oak Grove community of Dillon County. He was transported to a hospital where he later died. Just last week, Seals’ family offered a $3,500 reward for information on who…

Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting Outside Of Local Bar

23-year-old Starquan Washington later succumbed to his injuries while the other victim was treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening.

We have an update on a fatal shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Around 2:30a.m. shots were fired outside of Barfield’s Bar and Grille off of the Highway 17 bypass. Two victims were transported to a hospital with injuries. 23-year-old Starquan Washington later succumbed to his injuries while the other victim was treated for injuries…

2028 Olympics In Los Angeles Will Have Five Additional Sports

The 2028 games will be the first time the U.S. hosts the global sports tournament since 2002.

Five sports are expected to be added to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The International Olympic Committee’s executive board approved the sports that are in line with American culture. Cricket, Lacrosse, along with Baseball and Softball, have been played at past Olympic games, while Flag Football and Squash will make their Olympic debut. The 2028 Olympic additions were decided…

Las Vegas Aces Win Their Second Consecutive WNBA Champions Title

The title is the first back-to-back feat in the league since the Los Angeles Sparks won in 2001 and 2002.

The Las Vegas Aces have won their second straight WNBA Championship. A dominant third quarter was the difference in an otherwise close game, leading the Aces to a 70 to 69 win over the New York Liberty in Game 4 of the WNBA finals held Wednesday night. The title is the first back-to-back feat in the league since the Los…

Netflix Increases Prices Of Its Basic And Premium Plans

Despite the surge in paying users, the company was unable to boost average revenue per membership.

Amid a surge in subscribers, Netflix has announced a price increase. Starting Wednesday, Netflix said its Basic and Premium plans will now cost $11.99 and $22.99, which is $2 more than the previously set prices. The streaming service added 8.8 million new subscribers in the quarter, after the company banned password sharing in different households. Despite the surge in paying…

Suspect Pleads Guilty To Natalee Holloway’s Death Nearly Two Decades Later

Joran Van Der Sloot admitted to killing the teen with a cinder block on an Aruban beach after she rejected his sexual advances. He then dumped her body into the ocean.

Nearly two decades after Natalee Holloway disappeared, her family has now received justice. Holloway was 18 when she was last seen on May 30th of 2005. She was spotted leaving a night club on the Caribbean Island of Aruba with Joran Van Der Sloot and two other men. Holloway’s body has never been found and she was legally declared dead…

Gaza Citizens Caught In The Crossfire To Receive Aid

Egypt said it will allow the aid trucks to travel to Gaza through its territory though it is unclear when that will happen.

President Biden has pledged $100 million in humanitarian assistance for Gaza and the West Bank. The president says Hamas does not represent all the Palestinian people, and the on-going fight has only brought them suffering. Nearly 2,800 Palestinians have been reportedly killed in Gaza and another 1,200 people are believed to be buried under the rubble, after a blast struck…

U.S. Military Intercepted Drones Aimed At Troops Stationed In Iraq

As the conflict escalates between Israel and Hamas, U.S. officials are on alert for potential attacks on American and partner forces in the Middle East.

Early Wednesday morning, the U.S. military intercepted several drones aimed at troops stationed in Iraq. In western Iraq, U.S. forces engaged two drones, taking one out completely and only damaging the other which resulted in ‘minor injuries’ to forces in the coalition aimed at defeating the Islamic state. In northern Iraq, the American military engaged and destroyed a third drone,…