Author: Annelyn Russ

Senate
News, The Latest

Senate Passes Bill That Includes A Pay Increase For Service Members

The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 87 to 13 sending it on its way to the House for another vote.
Annelyn Russ,

The Senate passed a defense policy bill on Wednesday. The bill calls for a 5.2% boost in pay for U.S. troops which is the biggest increase in over 2 decades. The legislation also authorizes $866 billion for national defense programs for the current fiscal year, which is around 3% more than the prior year. In addition, the bill includes a…

House
News, The Latest

House Votes To Formalize Impeachment Inquiry Into President Biden

The investigation will focus on how President Biden allegedly participated in his family's business dealings in which they are accused of personally benefiting from.
Annelyn Russ,

House Republicans voted to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden on Wednesday. Up until this point, House Republicans did not have enough votes to validate their ongoing inquiry with a full chamber vote. On Wednesday, all Republicans approved a resolution authorizing the probe in a 221 to 212 outcome. This will give them leverage in court as they seek…

Santa
News, The Latest

Santa Is Coming To Visit Myrtle Beach Residents

Between the start and ending destinations on both days, Santa will go through many other communities and neighborhoods.
Annelyn Russ,

Santa is coming to Myrtle Beach this weekend. The red suit wearing legend will ride the big red fire truck with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department through neighborhoods on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the ride will start at 11a.m. on Boundary Street and he will continue to stroll along until 4p.m. ending his trip at the Wild Iris Drive…

Tanger
News, The Latest

Myrtle Beach Tanger Outlets Locations Temporarily Change Operation Hours

The outlets will be closed on Christmas Day and will resume regular operations starting back the following Wednesday.
Annelyn Russ,

Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach is extending hours for last-minute Christmas shoppers. Both shopping mall locations in the city will be extending their hours leading up to Christmas Day. Starting on Saturday operations will start at 9a.m. and end at 9p.m.. Then on Sunday stores will open at 10a.m. and close at 7p.m.. From Monday through Friday stores will open…

Boom
News, The Latest

Loud Boom Heard Across Georgetown And Horry Counties

An official with Shaw Air Force Base confirmed that the noise was related to training operations that are going on this week at the South Carolina Electronic Warfare Range.
Annelyn Russ,

Early Wednesday morning, residents in Horry and Georgetown Counties reported hearing a loud boom. Witnesses shared that sound was heard around 3a.m.. An official with Shaw Air Force Base confirmed that the noise was related to training operations that are going on this week at the South Carolina Electronic Warfare Range. Nearly 12 F-16 fighting falcons have been participating in…

Drugs
News, The Latest

Georgetown Deputies Seized Nearly 1,000 Grams Of Fentanyl During Search

Two men were arrested after deputies seized a large amount of drugs and guns while searching a home on Mercer Avenue in Georgetown.
Annelyn Russ,

Two men were arrested after deputies seized a large amount of drugs and guns while searching a home on Mercer Avenue in Georgetown. During the search, authorities found 979 grams of suspected fentanyl, 223 grams of suspected cocaine, 70 grams of suspected marijuana and other drug-trafficking paraphernalia. They also found an unspecified amount of money and nine firearms. 34-year-old Miguel…

Bank
News, The Latest

GPS Helps Lake City Police Locate Bank Robbery Suspect

The bank teller complied when the suspect with a handgun demanded money and was able to place a GPS tracker in with the money.
Annelyn Russ,

We now know additional information on the bank robbery incident that unfolded on Monday. Around 10:30a.m. Lake City police were called to the TD Bank located on West Main Street on reports of an alleged armed robbery. The bank teller complied when the suspect with a handgun demanded money and was able to place a GPS tracker in with the…

Wanted
News, The Latest

Marlboro County Police Apprehended A Wanted Fugitive

An investigation identified 41-year-old Michael Jacobs as the gunman who was considered to be an armed and dangerous fugitive.
Annelyn Russ,

A wanted man out of Marlboro County has now been captured. On October 28th a suspect shot into a motor vehicle with five occupants inside. An investigation identified 41-year-old Michael Jacobs as the gunman who was considered to be an armed and dangerous fugitive. On Monday, Jacobs was apprehended and a search warrant was conducted at his home, where authorities…

Apple
News, The Latest

Apple Rolls Out New Stolen Device Protection Feature

By requiring Face ID or Touch ID for accessing critical parts of the device, a thief would not be able to cause as much damage.
Annelyn Russ,

On Tuesday, Apple released the first beta-test version of IOS 17.3, which includes a new Stolen Device Protection feature. The enhancement will require Face ID or Touch ID with no option to use a passcode when accessing stored passwords, changing Apple ID settings, looking at payment information and disabling Find My iPhone. By requiring Face ID or Touch ID for…

Tesla
News, The Latest

Tesla Recalls 2 Million Vehicles

Tesla has advertised its Driver-Assist features as the top marketing catch but after reviewing reports over the past two years, it is now retracting.
Annelyn Russ,

Tesla has issued a recall on 2 million vehicles. The recall calls on all of its cars on U.S. roads to limit the use of its Autopilot feature after a review of nearly 1,000 crashes in which the feature was engaged. Tesla has advertised its Driver-Assist features as the top marketing catch but after reviewing reports over the past two…

Related Posts