Author: Annelyn Russ

New Pickleball Courts Open In Conway

The city of Conway, Conway Medical Center and Conway Parks and Recreation all collaborated to bring the new courts to the park. 

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Monday to officially open a new amenity in Conway. People gathered at Collins Park to celebrate the ribbon cutting for new pickleball courts. The city of Conway, Conway Medical Center and Conway Parks and Recreation all collaborated to bring the playing courts to the park. The rec center already has an indoor court with…

Lumberton Police Search For Suspects Responsible For Fatal Drive-By Shooting

On Monday, 23-year-old Ebony Spruill died from injuries sustained during the incident. The other 23-year-old victim's condition is unknown at this time.

Lumberton police are looking for suspects involved in a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of one person. Sunday around 1p.m., two victims were found shot in the parking-lot of the ATEX convenience store on south Martin Luther King Drive. Both were transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Monday, 23-year-old Ebony Spruill died from injuries sustained during…

Reese’s Possibly Violated Laws Through New Promotion

After consumers have bought and opened a package, print on the inside claims that no purchase is necessary to enter the contest.

A popular candy brand has possibly violated a law with their new promotion. Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups. The promotion on two-cup packages states “You could win $25,000” and in smaller print those interested are instructed to read further details inside the…

Colleges In North Carolina Offer Free Applications This Week

The average college application fee is around $55 and the last day to apply without paying is Friday.

Throughout this week people planning to apply to a college in North Carolina, can do so free of charge. Over 100 colleges and universities across the state are waiving application fees for this week only. To opt out of the application fee, students must apply through the College Foundation of North Carolina’s website. The average college application fee is around…

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Opens Location In Pawleys Island

The shops hours are Noon-10p.m. Sunday-Thursday and Noon-11p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Over the weekend, a new desert shop opened in Pawleys Island. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice serves both ice cream and Italian ice. Customers also have the option to combine the two to create gelati. There are 24 flavors to choose from including sugar free options and seasonal flavors. The new establishment is located along Ocean Highway in Pawleys. Their hours are…

Owners Of A Popular Bar And Grill To Open New Restaurant In Murrells Inlet

Neal and Pam's bar and grill owners will be opening a new family-style restaurant in the location of the former American Steak and Oyster restaurant in Murrells Inlet.

The owners of a popular Surfside Beach business announced plans to expand. Neal and Pam’s bar and grill owners will be opening a new family-style restaurant in the location of the former American Steak and Oyster restaurant in Murrells Inlet. Neal’s Creekhouse is expected be a ‘family-breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner joint that is similar to the Surfside location, but will…

‘Carolina Squat’ Ban To Be Enforced Starting Early November

Under the law, drivers will not be allowed to have the front fender raised four or more inches above the height of the rear fender.

The Carolina Squat ban is set to soon take effect. South Carolina’s law prohibiting the popular vehicle modification will be effective starting November 12th. It received near unanimous votes in both chambers of the S.C. Statehouse in May before being signed by Governor McMaster. The Carolina Squat is when the front end of a truck or SUV is higher than…

Lumberton Police Investigate A Drive-By Shooting Incident

Both victims were transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, their conditions are unknown at this time.

Two people were injured in a drive-by incident in Lumberton. Police responded to the ATEX convenience store on south Martin Luther King Drive shortly before 1p.m. on Sunday. The two victims were allegedly in the parking-lot of the store when a white, four-door Sedan drove by and shot them as it headed south on MLK Drive. Both victims were transported…

Myrtle Beach Police Investigate Homicide Case After Assault Victim Dies

Anyone who can provide any information regarding the incident is urged to contact Myrtle Beach authorities.

Myrtle Beach Police are investigating a fatal incident as a homicide. On October 11th around 4a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Nance Street, in regards to an assault. 59-year-old Starlet Jackson was found with a laceration on the right side of her face after what was described as a ‘brutal attack’. She was transported to a hospital where…

Peeps Will No Longer Contain A Popular Food Additive

The marshmallow candy will have the chemical removed from almost all items.

The increase in backlash against a food additive has affected the recipe of a popular holiday treat. Just Born Quality Confections announced Peeps will no longer contain Red Dye No. 3. The marshmallow candy will have the chemical removed from almost all items. However, the change is not happening immediately. Starting next year the chemical will be removed from all…