Author: Annelyn Russ

New York Man Arrested After Road Rage Shooting Incident In Horry Co.

The victim said she reached speeds up to 70 mph trying to flee but the suspect kept up and shot at her again.

A New York man is facing charges after an apparent road rage shooting in Horry County. Shortly before 8pm Tuesday, police responded to the area of Highway 501 and Cox Ferry Road on reports of shots fired. A victim informed officers that she was driving in heavy traffic and noticed a vehicle tailgating her. The woman flipped off the driver…

Carolina Forest High School Receives Three Bomb Threats In Two Days

It has been determined that the calls were a hoax and were traced to an internet server in India.

Carolina Forest High School received three bomb threats in back-to-back days. On Wednesday the first threat came through a phone call to the front office. The school was evacuated and returned to normal operations after police confirmed it was safe. Two more bomb threats were made to the school Thursday. It has been determined that the calls were a hoax…

One Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing A Vehicle And Robbing A Store

While investigating the Dollar General incident, another call came in for an incident at a home on Hickory Road.

One man was arrested after he allegedly stole a car and threatened people with a firearm. Marlboro County police were dispatched around 8:30pm Thursday night for a stolen vehicle call when they received another call for service at a Dollar General in Wallace. When officers arrived at the store they were informed that a man entered and began pointing a…

Horry Co. Crash Results In Death Of One And Leaves Three Others Injured

Officials say the crash had entrapment and required extraction operations.

A crash in Horry County Thursday night resulted in the death of one person. Shortly before 9pm, Horry County Fire Rescue crews were called to the area of Gallivants Ferry. A 2008 GMC van with one occupant and a 1995 Oldsmobile with three occupants collided head on at the intersection of Ridge and Turner Road. Officials say the crash had…

Record-Setting Six Quarterbacks Selected In First Round Of NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick this year. He was the first of six quarterbacks in the top 12.

The first round picks for the NFL Draft were selected Thursday night. The Chicago Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick this year. He was the first of six quarterbacks in the top 12. Jayden Daniels was chosen by the Commanders, Drake Maye is heading to play for the Patriots, Michael Penix Jr. will play…

3M Recalls Nearly 40,000 Noise-Reducing Earmuffs

The 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs are being recalled due to the potential of the product cracking, leading to potential overexposure to loud sounds.

3M has issued a recall on nearly 40,000 noise-reducing earmuffs. The 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs are being recalled due to the potential of the product cracking, leading to potential overexposure to loud sounds. They were sold nationwide from March 2020-September 2022. The products were available in a variety of attachment styles. The versions include, over the head, behind the…

New York’s Highest Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction

Despite the overturn, Weinstein will remain in prison due to a separate rape conviction out of Los Angeles.

New York’s highest court threw out Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction Thursday. The court found the trial judge unfairly allowed testimony against Weinstein based on allegations that were not part of the case. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said it intends to retry Weinstein, and at least one of his accusers said through her lawyer that she would testify again….

ByteDance Says It Has No Intentions Of Selling TikTok

A new bill was signed into law this week that would require ByteDance either to sell the social media network or face a nationwide ban.

TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance has publicly commented on the new threat to ban the app in the U.S.. A new bill was signed into law this week that would require ByteDance either to sell the social media network or face a nationwide ban. It gives TikTok’s owner 9-months to divest with potential for an additional 3-month grace period. However,…

17 States File Lawsuit Against The EEOC Over New Federal Rules

On Monday, federal regulations were finalized that provide guidance for employers and employees on how to implement the 'Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.'

Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. On Monday, federal regulations were finalized that provide guidance for employers and employees on how to implement the ‘Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.’ The new rules grant workers permission to ask for time off to obtain an abortion and recover from the procedure. Business owners could…

FCC Votes To Revive Net Neutrality Rules

The agency voted 3-2 to revive net neutrality rules that ban broadband providers from blocking or controlling internet traffic to some websites and speeding up access to others that pay extra fees.

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to restore some rules from the 2015 Obama-era. The agency voted 3-2 to revive net neutrality rules that ban broadband providers from blocking or controlling internet traffic to some websites and speeding up access to others that pay extra fees. They prevent providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps…