Author: Annelyn Russ

Scottie Scheffler Arrested Ahead Of PGA Championship Second Round

Scheffler was arrested and booked by Louisville Metro Police and faces a number of charges including felony second degree assault on a police officer.

The world’s No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, was arrested before the start of round two of the PGA Championship Friday morning. Scheffler was arrested and booked by Louisville Metro Police and faces a number of charges including felony second degree assault on a police officer, reckless driving, criminal mischief, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic. The charges are all…

Horry County Fire Rescue Hosts Grand Opening Of New Station

Station Four is located in the Forestbrook Community on Burcales Road.

Horry County Fire Rescue held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for a new fire station. Station Four is located in the Forestbrook Community on Burcales Road. The new station aims to better serve residents who live in the busy community. Members of the public and a few elected officials with Horry County spoke at the event. Instead of a traditional…

Horry County Schools Appoint New Interim Superintendent

Since retiring Ingram has served as an interim superintendent at school districts in North Carolina and Massachusetts.

Horry County Schools has announced the new interim superintendent. During a meeting held Wednesday, the school board discussed options for the position for nearly three hours. After the lengthy debate, the board announced they would be appointing Dr. Eddie Ingram as the temporary superintendent while they search for a permanent successor to Dr. Rick Maxey. Ingram retired from the Berkeley…

Man Struck And Killed By Amtrak Passenger Train In Florence County

The victim is presumed to be homeless but his identity was not immediately known.

One man was killed after being struck by an Amtrak passenger train in Florence County Wednesday. The incident occurred around 3:30am near the Southpark Shopping Center crossing. Train 97 was traveling from New York to Miami when it struck the person. There were 162 people on board and no other injuries were reported. The victim is presumed to be homeless…

One Person Is Dead And Another Is Injured After Crash Involving Motorcycle

Two people were on the bike and both were transported to hospitals.

A crash involving a motorcycle left one person dead and another injured. The accident occurred shortly before 8:30am Wednesday on Highway 544 near Tiffany Lane in Horry County. A 2023 Harley-Davidson was traveling west on the highway and a 2016 Subaru Forester was heading south on Tiffany Lane when the two collided. 52-year-old Tara Posey of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, was…

Two Christmas Day NFL Games To Stream Through Netflix

The NFL and Netflix say this new deal will run for three years, with Netflix guaranteed "at least one holiday game each year."

Netflix announced some exciting news for NFL fans. Starting this year the streaming giant is set to host games on Christmas Day. The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens will play the Houston Texans. This marks back-to-back Christmas games for the Chiefs and the Ravens. The NFL and Netflix say this new…

Savannah Gankiewicz To Take Over Miss USA Title After Former Resigns

The first-runner up will hold the title for the remainder of the pageant’s term which ends in August.

The new Miss USA has been crowned more than a week after the previous title holder resigned from the position. Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt stepped aside on May 6 citing her mental health. Now, Savannah Gankiewicz has been tapped to fill the position. The Hawaii native was the first-runner up in last year’s pageant. She is a model who…

Barge Crashes Into Texas Bridge Causing Oil Spill In Waters

The bridge connects Galveston to Pelican Island. It is the only road that allows drivers to travel to and from the small island.

A barge crashed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas Wednesday. The bridge connects Galveston to Pelican Island. It is the only road that allows drivers to travel to and from the small island. The impact sent pieces of the bridge tumbling on top of the barge. It resulted in the shut down of a stretch of waterway as oil…

U.S. Military Completes Floating Pier To Assist With Getting Aid Into Gaza

The pier aims to begin ferrying urgently needed humanitarian aid into the area that has seen intense fighting over the past seven months amid the war.

The U.S. military has now installed a floating pier for the Gaza strip. The pier aims to begin ferrying urgently needed humanitarian aid into the area that has seen intense fighting over the past seven months amid the war. Boatloads of aid will be deposited at a port facility built by Israelis just southwest of Gaza city and then distributed…

Slovakia’s Prime Minister In Stable But Serious Condition After Being Shot

It has been determined that the suspect was a lone wolf who "did not belong to any political group."

One suspect has been charged in connection to the attempted assassination of Slovakia’s prime minister. Robert Fico was attacked Wednesday after an off-site government meeting in the town of Handlova. He approached a small crowd of people waiting to meet him, when the suspected gunman lunged forward and shot him. The 59-year-old leader is reportedly in stable but serious condition…