Author: Annelyn Russ

Meta Reveals Its New Quest 3 VR Headset

Preorders for the device opened Wednesday and shipping will start on October 10th. The Quest 3 VR Headset costs $499.

Meta has released its new Quest 3 VR Headset. The most significant feature of the new product is its ability to quickly see the world outside the headset, which makes the device less isolating and more comfortable to use for longer periods. While using apps on the Quest 3, double-tapping any part of the headset brings you out of a…

JetBlue Offers No-Fee Guarantee For Young Children To Sit With Adults

There are terms and conditions that apply to the guarantee such as customers won't be allowed to make additional seat changes once they are assigned seats with a child.

JetBlue airways is offering a no-fee guarantee for children 13-years and younger to be able to sit next to an adult travel companion. JetBlue said it has a process that identifies reservations with children and adults traveling together who do not have prior seating assignments. For no additional fee, the airline will ensure a traveling child is assigned a seat…

Hyundai And Kia Recall Vehicles Due To Risk Of Fire

Owners are urged to park outside and away from structures. The vehicles can be taken to dealerships to have a fuse in the module replaced.

A recall has been placed on nearly 3.3 million Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs. The recall was issued due to the risk of the vehicles suddenly catching fire. The vehicles could develop an internal fluid leak in the antilock brake module which could result in a short circuit leading to overheating and possibly fire, whether they are being driven…

Israel Citizens Can Soon Travel To The U.S. Without Visas

U.S. officials stressed that Israel's status in the program will be under constant watch and if it is witnessed as failing to comply, the special visa waiver status can be revoked.

The Biden administration will soon grant citizens of Israel permission to travel to the U.S. without a visa. Starting on November 30th, Israelis will be allowed to travel to the U.S. for business or pleasure purposes and stay for up to 90 days without a visa by registering with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. The agreement aims to enhance…

Albino Boa Constrictor Found Under Car Hood At Beach Automotive

Russell Cavender, AKA 'The Snake Chaser' was called out to pull the large reptile from the 2015 Ford Focus engine.

An automotive company in Myrtle Beach got a surprise visitor Tuesday morning. Beach Automotive employees were shocked to find an 8-foot albino boa constrictor under the hood of a car that was brought in for a clutch shutter and recall. Russell Cavender, AKA ‘The Snake Chaser’ was called out to pull the large reptile from the 2015 Ford Focus engine….

The Beach’n’Chili Fest Is Returning To Myrtle Beach

The event is being held at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place starting at 11a.m. each day and closing at 8p.m..

The Beach-n-Chili fest is happening in Myrtle Beach this weekend. Over 400 chili recipes are participating in the 56th annual World Championship Chili Cookoff. The Nation’s best chili chefs will show off their skills in an attempt to take home their share of nearly $100 thousand in cash and prizes. Attendees will be able to enjoy live music, an antique…

Surfworks Developers Request For Another Land Purchase Extension

Developers said it is difficult for them to raise money to buy the 21 acres of land the park could eventually sit on.

Developers for Surfworks water park are reportedly facing construction setbacks and financial challenges. Developers said it is difficult for them to raise money to buy the 21 acres of land the park could eventually sit on and has asked the Myrtle Beach city council for a land purchase extension. If approved, this would be their second extension since March when…

McLeod Health Plans To Break Ground On New Hospital In Carolina Forest

The Carolina Forest campus will be adding on a four-story building with 48 beds and four operating suites.

A new hospital is set to break ground in Carolina Forest. McLeod Health said that the Carolina Forest campus will be adding on a four-story building with 48 beds and four operating suites. At this time, there are only three out-patient buildings on the campus serving patients with primary care, specialty and emergency care. The $56 million hospital will be…

Mattel Reveals New Pictionary Vs. AI Game

The difference between this game and traditional Pictionary is players will work together to stump the AI instead of each other.

Mattel announced a new version of one of their games involving artificial intelligence. Pictionary Vs. AI is the brand’s first game to incorporate AI technology and marks Mattel’s first major leap into the category. The difference between this game and traditional Pictionary is players will work together to stump the AI instead of each other. The similarities between the two…

Target Is Set To Close Nine Stores Due To Retail Theft

Target also announced it will be adding locked cases for merchandise categories that are more prone to theft.

Target announced its plans in response to retail theft. The retailer is set to close nine stores starting on October 21st. The company said they cannot continue to operate these locations due to an increase in theft and organized retail crime that puts the safety of their team and guests at risk. The decision came after Target reported that inventory…