Author: Annelyn Russ

Classes Resume Following SCSU Shootings

One of the shootings claimed the life of 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler. The other shooting left one male in critical condition.

Classes resumed Wednesday following a tragic shooting at South Carolina State University. The university cancelled classes on Monday and Tuesday following their Homecoming weekend. On Saturday, two separate shootings occurred at the same student housing complex. One of which claimed the life of 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler. The other incident left a man in critical condition who remains hospitalized. 18-year-old Matthew…

Man Admits To Drinking Before Fatally Striking Pedestrian

A van reportedly ran up onto the sidewalk and struck 60-year-old Elizabeth Coss along Highway 707

One man has been charged in connection to the death of a pedestrian. 39-year-old Camerino Hernandez was arrested in connection with a crash that occurred on September 30. A van reportedly ran up onto the sidewalk and struck 60-year-old Elizabeth Coss along Highway 707 near Starbuck Lake Road in the Murrells Inlet area. The driver was identified as Hernandez. Coss,…

Last Of Ten Escaped Louisiana Inmates Captured

28-year-old Derrick Groves was arrested at an Atlanta home Wednesday.

A months-long manhunt has ended after the 10th escaped Louisiana inmate was captured. In May, 10 inmates from a New Orleans jail escaped after breaking a faulty door cell and crawling through a hole in the wall behind a toilet. They then fled through a loading dock door and scattered. Officials were not aware of the incident till a few…

Man Charged With Starting Deadly Palisades Fire

29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht has been arrested and charged with malicious destruction by means of a fire

Authorities have arrested a suspect charged with initially igniting the deadly Palisades fire in California. The fire, which claimed the lives of 12 victims, was one of several blazes that broke out in early January. The flames combined resulted in the deaths of 30 people total and destroyed over 17,000 homes and buildings. The wildfire outbreak become the most destructive…

Israel And Hamas Agree To Pause War In Gaza

As part of the agreement, President Trump says the remaining hostages are expected to be released by Monday.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their two-year devastating war. Both sides have agreed to the first phase of a U.S. brokered ceasefire framework. As part of the agreement, President Trump says the remaining hostages are expected to be released by Monday. Israeli forces will withdraw to an agreed-upon line and increase the delivery of aid into…

10th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Beach Walk

There will be a tribute wall where attendees can honor and remember loved ones affected by breast cancer.

The 10th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Myrtle Beach Walk is scheduled to take place this weekend. The American Cancer Society invites survivors, thrivers and community supporters to join in the 5k beach walk that celebrates courage, hope, and the power of community coming together to fight the good fight. The event will take place on Saturday at…

Horry Co. Council Approves Second Vote For New ER

The plans call for both a 20,000 square-foot ER and a 15,000 square-foot doctor's office.

Horry County Council members approved the second reading that will allow the construction of a new emergency room. The three yes votes allows Tidelands-Health to move forward with plans to build the new emergency room along Forestbrook Road. The plans call for both a 20,000 square-foot ER and a 15,000 square-foot doctor’s office that will be situated on the same…

Marlboro Co. School Damaged After Shots Fired Into Building

An investigation found physical evidence including bullet casings and damaged school windows.

One man is facing charges after firing shots into the building that houses Marlboro Academy. On Monday night, police responded to Academy Road in the Bennettsville area on reports of a possibly armed person acting erratically. Upon arrival, Jerry Booth Jr. was located exhibiting “paranoid and disoriented behavior.’ He also had blood on himself and his gun. An investigation found…

Six Arrested Following Warehouse Drug Bust

38 pounds of marijuana, 456 boxes of THC vapes, 232 packages of THC gummies and more were found.

A months-long investigation led officials to an Enterprise Drive warehouse filled with drugs. The investigation began when the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s crimes unit intercepted packages suspected of containing marijuana. Officers then conducted a controlled delivery and got a search warrant. 38 pounds of marijuana, 456 boxes of THC vapes, 232 packages of THC gummies were found. A slew of…

Chase Involving Several Agencies Ends In Arrest

It was said the suspect had an active warrant at the time of his arrest.

A police chase in Horry County ended with the arrest of one suspect. Around 8:30am Tuesday, police attempted to pull over a vehicle near 48th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. The driver refused to stop leading police on a 45 minute chase that ended near the Inlet Point Villas community of Cherry Grove. The situation involved officers drawing their firearms,…