Author: Annelyn Russ

Ikea Suspends Shipments Through The Red Sea Due To Houthi Attacks

The company is in the midst of evaluating other supply routing options to secure the availability of its products and continues to monitor the situation.

Ikea announced customers can expect shipment delays in the coming weeks. The delays and possible availability constraints for certain products can be expected due to the ongoing attacks on ships traveling through the Red Sea by Houthi rebels. A statement from Ikea explained the company does not own any container vessels, and that shipments are managed by ‘transport partners.’ The…

Colorado Supreme Court Justices Threatened After Trump Removal

Many Trump supporters took to social media to deliver violent threats as well as releasing addresses, emails and phone numbers of each justice on the Colorado Supreme Court.

It’s only been a day since the Colorado Supreme Court removed Former President Trump off the 2024 state ballot, and justices have been significantly threatened. The Supreme Court decided that the former president was ineligible as a presidential candidate due to his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack in 2021. Many Trump supporters took to social media to deliver violent…

U.S. And Venezuela Reach Deal To Release Detainees

The deal stands as a significant sign that tensions are cooling between the two countries after months of high-level negotiations.

The U.S. and Venezuela reached a deal to release 10 Americans detained in the foreign country. Through the deal, six wrongfully detained Americans and four other Americans held in Venezuela will be released. Six of them have already returned to U.S. territory. The deal will also include the extradition of Leonard Francis, the former military contractor who orchestrated the largest…

Winter Wonderland At The Beach Reopens After Assessing Storm Damage

The seahorse sleigh and holiday boat near Plyer Park were damaged and are expected to be replaced on Wednesday.

One festive event has reopened after the weekend storm prompted it to close. Myrtle Beach’s Winter Wonderland at the Beach light display is back. The city announced it reopened Tuesday night. Officials said some lights are still off due to water damage but most of them are on from Second to Eighth Avenues North. The seahorse sleigh and holiday boat…

New Judge Appointed To Oversee Next Steps In Murdaugh Case

Jean Toal was the first female justice on the S.C. Supreme Court. She is reportedly known for her intellect, her ability to be blunt at times and cut to the core of the matter.

A new judge has been appointed to oversee developments in the appeal and aftermath of the double-murder case involving Alex Murdaugh. Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal will replace trial Judge Cliff Newman who asked to be taken off the case. Toal will now oversee developments including handling allegations that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill improperly interfered…

Two Georgetown County Detention Center Correctional Officers Arrested

Contraband was first discovered in the facility on December 7th. Jail command staff was notified and a shakedown of a cell-block revealed even more contraband.

Two correctional officers of the Georgetown County Detention Center have been arrested. Contraband was first discovered in the facility on December 7th. Jail command staff was notified and a shakedown of a cell-block revealed even more contraband. The sheriff’s office said jail staff asked questions over the next week, leading to the allegations and arrests of two officers. 21-year-old Tyland…

Fire Crews Respond To Flames At Burky’s Grill In Myrtle Beach

The flames broke out at Burky's Grill in the 4000 block of N. Kings Highway.

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Wednesday morning. The flames broke out at Burky’s Grill in the 4000 block of N. Kings Highway. The fire happened overnight while the building was vacant. Drivers were asked to avoid the area as crews worked to fight the fire. The blaze is under control but a large cloud…

Police Identify Suspect Accused Of Several Vehicle Break-Ins

Police are now searching for 30-year-old Dustin Jones. He is accused of firing a gun and was captured on security cameras attempting to enter the furniture store as well.

Surfside Beach police have identified the suspect accused of conducting a series of vehicle break-ins over the weekend. The break-ins occurred between 3:30 and 4am on Sunday in the parking lot of Home Accents II. Police are now searching for 30-year-old Dustin Jones. He is accused of firing a gun and was captured on security cameras attempting to enter the…

Laurinburg Police Search For Man Wanted In Connection To Fatal Shooting

Tuesday night, officers responded to Harry O's Food Mart located in the 17000 block of Old Lumberton Road in reference to shots fired.

Laurinburg police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting incident. Tuesday night, officers responded to Harry O’s Food Mart located in the 17000 block of Old Lumberton Road in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, police found 38-year-old Aiken Purvis suffering a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities…

Minnesota Reveals New State Flag

In May of this year, the state legislature passed a bill to redesign both the flag and the state seal.

Minnesota has revealed its new state flag. For decades, the Minnesota flag had drawn criticism for both its design and its depiction of Indigenous Americans. In May of this year, the state legislature passed a bill to redesign both the flag and the state seal. Minnesota artist Andrew Prekker has now designed the new flag that features a white north…