Author: Annelyn Russ

Officials Install Safety Nets Along San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco first opened in 1937. Since then, nearly 2,000 people have jumped to their deaths and around 40 survived their attempted suicide plunge.

An iconic U.S. landmark now has a new safety feature. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco first opened in 1937. Since then, nearly 2,000 people have jumped to their deaths and around 40 survived their attempted suicide plunge. For decades, many have advocated for a solution on how to prevent the bridge’s use for such tragedy. However, many others…

Documents Unsealed From Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit

More than 900 pages of mostly redacted documents were unsealed Wednesday and include nearly 200 names of people, including business associates and accusers.

For the first time, documents from a lawsuit connected to Jeffrey Epstein were publicly released on Wednesday. The documents are part of a 2015 lawsuit filed against Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, by Virginia Giuffre. She is one of dozens of women who sued Epstein, saying he had abused them at several different homes. More than 900 pages…

Biden Administration Sues Texas Over Controversial Immigration Law

The DOJ has now requested to block the measure that has sent ripples of fear through the Latino communities in Texas over concerns of racial profiling and more.

The Biden administration filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over its controversial immigration law. The ‘Senate Bill 4’ legislation was signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last month. The bill would make it a state crime to enter Texas illegally and local law enforcement would have authority to arrest migrants who would be given a choice to leave…

Myrtle Waves Water Park Is Getting A New Slide

The park purchased the 'H2O Racer' attraction from the former Wild Water and Wheels park in Surfside.

Myrtle Waves water park is set to reopen with a new amenity. The park purchased the ‘H2O Racer’ attraction from the former Wild Water and Wheels park in Surfside. Myrtle Waves renamed the slide ‘Wild Water Races.’ It’s a four-person mat slide where guests can race to the bottom together. This will be the first mat slide Myrtle Waves has…

Woman Arrested For Attempting To Light Officer On Fire

38-year-old Melissa McCoy allegedly actively resisted arrest by "dousing lighter fluid all over the officer and attempted to ignite the officer with a lighter."

A suspect has been charged after assaulting an officer in Dillon County. On Saturday, an officer with the Latta Police Department was attempting to arrest a suspect for criminal trespassing. 38-year-old Melissa McCoy allegedly actively resisted arrest by “dousing lighter fluid all over the officer and attempted to ignite the officer with a lighter.” The officers were later able to…

Man Arrested In Connection To Possible Burglary

Clement Wells allegedly entered the store through the air conditioning vent. The responding officer saw Wells pulling a dolly with $2,200 worth of merchandise.

One man has been charged for robbery and assaulting an officer. Around 3am on Saturday, police were called to Pat’s Suprette located on Oakland Avenue in Florence. Clement Wells allegedly entered the store through the air conditioning vent. The responding officer saw Wells pulling a dolly with $2,200 worth of merchandise. The suspect reportedly abandoned the dolly and fled on…

Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Hit And Run That Left One Teen Dead

Shortly before 6am on Sunday, 15-year-old Austin Barnard was hit by a vehicle along the 3000 block of Highway 17 Business near Stanley Drive in the Murrells Inlet area.

One man has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit and run incident. Shortly before 6am on Sunday, 15-year-old Austin Barnard was hit by a vehicle along the 3000 block of Highway 17 Business near Stanley Drive in the Murrells Inlet area. Barnard was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a student of St. James High School. An…

New Year’s Eve Shooting In Little River Leaves Two Dead And Two Injured

20-year-old James Bellamy and 19-year-old Kron Fox were both pronounced dead at the scene.

We now have an update on a shooting that broke out on New Year’s Eve. Around 11pm on Sunday, the incident occurred at the Drinking Class bar in the Waterway Plaza near Highway 9 and Sea Mountain Highway in Little River. Many witnesses near the bar alleged they heard 40 to 60 gunshots, which were initially thought to be fireworks…

U.S. And Qatar Reach Agreement To Extend Military Presence

The deal underlines Washington's reliance on the tiny Gulf country that has recently played a huge role in mediating the release of Americans from captivity in Gaza and Venezuela.

The United States has reached an agreement with Qatar that extends its military presence at a base located in the territory. The deal underlines Washington’s reliance on the tiny Gulf country that has recently played a huge role in mediating the release of Americans from captivity in Gaza and Venezuela. The Al Udeid Air Base is in the desert southwest…

President Of Harvard University Resigns Amid Investigations

Harvard is one of many schools that are under investigation in connection to the Department of Educations' probe into allegations of Islamophobia and Anti-Semitic discrimination on campus.

The president of Harvard University announced her resignation on Tuesday. According to her resignation letter, Claudine Gay said it is in the “best interest of Harvard” to step down and place the focus back on the university itself rather than any individual during what she referred to as a “moment of extraordinary challenge.” Harvard is one of many schools that…