Author: Annelyn Russ

Horry Co. Could Soon Take Control Over Surfside Beach First Responders

Mayor Robert Krouse said he was informed by Fire Chief David Nelson, that their station does not have enough manpower to safely serve Surfside Beach.

Horry County could soon take control over Surfside Beach first responders. Mayor Robert Krouse said he was informed by Fire Chief David Nelson, that their station does not have enough manpower to safely serve Surfside Beach. Town leaders are now seeking to solve the issue. Krouse said one solution to the problem could come from raising the town’s taxes through…

Investigation Opened Into Georgetown Shooting Incident

Police were called to the area of Emanuel Street and Alex Alford Street on reports of shots fired.

An investigation is underway after one person was shot in Georgetown Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to the area of Emanuel Street and Alex Alford Street on reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, a male victim was found with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was taken to a hospital by EMS. Their condition is unknown at this…

Wanted Man Arrested After Traffic Stop In Lumberton

The suspect was charged with nine counts of discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling and first degree murder.

A man wanted out of Robeson County has now been detained. 38-year-old Scottie Tyler was wanted in connection to the alleged shooting and killing of 36-year-old Lydia Hoyos. The two were recently in a relationship and the victim is the mother of Tyler’s two children. Hoyos was found dead on Sunday inside her home located along Levi Road. Tyler was…

Red Lobster Considers Filing For Bankruptcy

The decision comes amid hard financial times for the restaurant which reportedly lost $12.5 million in operations last year.

One well known restaurant is considering filing for bankruptcy. Red Lobster is considering filing Chapter 11 amid growing debt. The eatery has reportedly been struggling to make money with their current leases and labor costs. Red Lobster has not made a final decision yet, but noted that it would help the business continue to operate while they figure out their…

Ford Issues A Recall On Over 450,000 Vehicles

Owners are advised to take their vehicles to a ford dealership to have the issue repaired.

Ford has issued a recall on over 450,000 vehicles. The recall covers Ford Bronco Sport SUVs made between 2021-2024 and the Ford Maverick pickups made between 2022-2023. The recall was placed after Ford discovered an undetected low battery charge could result in a “loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights.” The issue could also cause a “loss of drive…

First Phase Of A Report Into Maui Wildfires Investigation Released

In August, the fires damaged or destroyed over 2,000 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. An estimated 4,500 people were displaced and 101 people died.

The first phase of a report on an investigation into the Maui wildfires was released Wednesday. In August, the fires damaged or destroyed over 2,000 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. An estimated 4,500 people were displaced and 101 people died. The report was published by Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez with the Fire Safety Research Institute. It used…

House Reveals Bills Regarding Aid For U.S. Allies And More

Lawmakers have 72 hours to review the legislation with intentions to put up a vote as soon as Saturday.

House Republican leadership revealed three bills regarding aid for U.S. allies and more. The legislation would provide $26.4 billion to support Israel, $60.8 billion to assist Ukraine and $8.1 billion to counter China in the Indo-Pacific, including billions for Taiwan. The Israel bill also includes over $9 billion to address humanitarian aid. A fourth bill, which is set to be…

Senate Dismisses Articles Of Mayorkas Impeachment Created By The House

The first article charged mayorkas with “willful and systemic refusal to comply” with immigration law. The second charged him with a “breach of trust” for saying the border was secure.

The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Wednesday. Earlier this week, House Republicans sent two articles of impeachment to the Senate with hopes of forcing a trial. The first article charged mayorkas with “willful and systemic refusal to comply” with immigration law. The second charged him with a “breach of trust” for saying the border…

Expert To Testify Kohberger’s Phone Was Outside Of Moscow Night Of Idaho Murders

This case has been kept under wraps due to a wide-ranging gag order which prevents anyone involved from saying anything publicly

We have an update in the Idaho murder case of Bryan Kohberger. The 29-year-old is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November of 2022. It has been reported that the defense plans to offer a cell phone tower and radio frequency expert to argue that Kohberger was driving west of Moscow and south of Pullman, Washington the…

New Paramobile Golf Cart Aims To Assist Veterans On The Grand Strand

The new amenity was rolled out for the first time at the Barefoot Golf Resort driving range.

A new instrument for disabled veterans was revealed along the Grand Strand Tuesday. The paramobile golf cart was created to assist veterans with physical disabilities in playing golf. The cart was tested out during the Tito’s sponsored ‘PGA Hope’ event where 25 veterans and six PGA professional instructors were certified in adaptive golf and military culture. The new amenity was…