Author: Annelyn Russ

Biden To Pardon Certain Marijuana Offenses

The pardon applies to all U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in possession of marijuana for their personal use and those convicted of similar federal crimes.

Breaking News: President Biden announced a federal pardon to every American who has used marijuana in the past. The announcement came Friday morning and applies to all U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in possession of marijuana for their personal use and those convicted of similar federal crimes. It does not apply to individuals who have been jailed for selling…

Biden To Urge Mexican Leaders To Address Border Migrant Surge

The two leaders agreed that "additional enforcement actions are urgently needed" to reopen ports on the border where a migrant surge has strained federal resources and caused port closures.

President Biden is planning to place Mexico leaders under pressure as the migrant surge on the U.S. southern border has significantly increased. The president spoke with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador Thursday morning as the U.S. seeks additional assistance to drive down the number of migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border. The two leaders agreed that “additional enforcement actions…

Get Your Pets Picture Taken With Santa At Market Common

Limited supply is available and it will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis.

Market Common is hosting a holiday inspired photo opportunity for your pet. From 5-7pm Thursday night you can bring your pet to get pictures taken with Santa in his sleigh. Participants will also receive a complimentary pet stocking full of market common savings from local vendor ‘Pet Wants.’ Limited supply is available and it will be given out on a…

6-Year-Old Donates Nearly 1000 Teddy Bears To MUSC Children’s Hospital

The 6-year-old and her family loaded the toys up and dropped them off last weekend.

We have an update on story from earlier this month. A 6-year-old in North Myrtle Beach succeeded in a holiday mission this season. Gianna Westerfield was inspired by a video she viewed on social media to collect teddy bears and donate them to the MUSC Children’s Hospital. She teamed up with several Grand Strand businesses for ‘Gianna’s Wish’ and they…

Owner Of Burky’s Grill Hopes To Reopen Soon After Structure Fire

It should take around a week for investigators to determine what caused the fire, but the restaurant has been deemed restorable.

We now have an update on the fire that damaged Burky’s Grille Wednesday morning. Myrtle Beach firefighters were called just before 6am and had the fire under control within nearly an hour. Damage could be seen in the kitchen area and on the roof in the area of the building’s HVAC system. The flames broke out overnight during closing hours…

Woman Arrested For Fatal Myrtle Beach Stabbing Denied Bond

59-year-old Starlet Jackson was found in a vehicle suffering stab wounds on the right side of her face.

A woman has been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing in Myrtle Beach. On October 11th, Myrtle Beach police reported to the 800 block of Nance Street. 59-year-old Starlet Jackson was found in a vehicle suffering stab wounds on the right side of her face. She was still breathing and conscious but unresponsive to questions. Jackson was transported to…

One Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting Case

Last Wednesday Robeson County police responded to the 14000 block of Highway 71 North in Shannon on reports of an individual shot.

One man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting. Last Wednesday Robeson County police responded to the 14000 block of Highway 71 North in Shannon on reports of an individual shot. Upon arrival, 22-year-old Jaheim Purdie was found dead at the scene. On Wednesday, police arrested 20-year-old Rodney Cade who faces charges of manslaughter. He is being held…

Tinder Offers New Membership Option For $499 Monthly

Less than 1% of the app's users will get the invite to join the new membership option. To be invited, a user must have a detailed profile that meets a certain criteria.

Tinder is now offering a new membership at a high price for users. Tinder Select is its newest subscription option that is highly exclusive and costs $499 a month. The membership offers users perks beyond those granted to the average user. Tinder Select will give people the chance to see and be seen by the app’s “most sought after profiles,”…

Air Fryers Recalled After Posing Burn Hazard Risks

The units were sold in black and brown colors between August of 2021 and October of 2023 in retailers including Target, Walmart and Kohl's.

A popular cooking appliance is being pulled from shelves. Empower Brands placed a recall on its PowerXL DUAF-10 and DUAF-005 Vortex Dual-Basket Air Fryers. Around 319,000 units are covered after posing a burn hazard, as the plastic connector used to connect its two food baskets can break during use. There have been 41 reports of the products breaking, including three…

Toyota Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Potential Airbag Issue

You can take your vehicle to a Toyota or Lexus dealership in which the sensors will be inspected and replaced if necessary. 

Toyota has issued a recall on 1 million vehicles. The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus models from 2020 to 2022, including Toyota Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas and Corollas, plus some hybrids of those models. The Lexus models in the recall include the ES250 Sedan and the RX350 SUV, among others. The recall was placed due to…