Author: Annelyn Russ

Laurinburg Police Search For Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit And Run

The pedestrian, who was identified as 54-year-old Michael Foster, was transported to a hospital where he later died.

Laurinburg police are searching for a vehicle connected to a fatal hit and run. On Sunday, officers responded to the area of Warren Avenue and Bryant Street in Scotland County. The pedestrian, who was identified as 54-year-old Michael Foster, was transported to a hospital where he later died. Detectives are searching for a burnt orange 2020 to 2023 Chrysler 300….

Krispy Kreme Has A Deal To Celebrate World Kindness Day

You can claim one free box of a dozen original glazed donuts without making any purchase at all.

Krispy Kreme is planning to celebrate World Kindness Day with a deal. On Monday, the first 500 people to visit participating Krispy Kreme locations will be gifted one free box of a dozen original glazed donuts. You can claim the free treat without making any purchase at all. “World kindness day is an opportunity to make a positive difference by…

Walmart Is Creating Permanent Daily Sensory-Friendly Hours

The changes include setting in-store TV walls to a static image, turning off the radio, and lowering the store lights.

Walmart is making changes to create a calmer shopping experience. The retailer is adding sensory-friendly hours to all of its stores nationwide. Starting on Friday, sensory-friendly hours will be implemented everyday from 8am-10am. The changes include setting in-store TV walls to a static image, turning off the radio, and lowering the store lights. Walmart said it learned during a pilot…

FDA Approved Postpartum Depression Medication To Cost Nearly $16,000

Zurzuvae was approved by the FDA in August and is the first medication cleared for postpartum depression that's taken in pill form.

The cost of a recently approved medication aimed specifically to treat postpartum depression has been revealed. Zurzuvae was approved by the FDA in August and is the first medication cleared for postpartum depression that’s taken in pill form. The new option will cost $15,900 per 14-day course, before insurance. Drugmaker Sage Therapeutics is currently talking with insurers about coverage plans….

N.C. Fire Crews Are Battling A Wildfire

The flames have now spread across 431 acres and remains 15% contained.

Wednesday marks the sixth day of fighting a large wildfire in North Carolina. The blaze first broke out on Friday along Poplar Drive in Henderson County. The flames have now spread across 431 acres and remains 15% contained. Firefighters are working to improve and reinforce existing control lines around the fire. Two drop tanks for water have been placed in…

House Lawmakers Ruled In Favor To Censure Rep. Reshida Tlaib

The censure resolution claimed Tlaib has been promoting false narratives regarding the Hamas attack on Israel.

House lawmakers ruled in favor to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Tlaib is the only Palestinian American in Congress. The Democrat has openly embraced the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” which is a pro-Palestine chant that has drawn scrutiny from Israel and its supporters. The slogan is said to be, “widely recognized as a genocidal…

Israel Says It Killed A Top Hamas Weapons Manufacturer

Moshen Abu Zina was the head of the militant group's weapons and industries and an expert in developing strategic weapons and rockets used by the terrorist group.

Heading into the second month of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israel Defense Forces are making major moves. On Wednesday, the IDF confirmed that it has killed top Hamas Weapons Manufacturer Moshen Abu Zina. He was the head of the militant group’s weapons and industries and an expert in developing strategic weapons and rockets used by the terrorist…

Horry County Burn Ban Lifted

All open burning in Horry County requires you to notify the S.C. Forestry Commission before the fire is started.

The burn ban in Horry County has been lifted. The county asks residents to follow all regulations set in the ordinance regarding open burning. All open burning in Horry County requires you to notify the S.C. Forestry Commission before the fire is started. You can reach the agency at 1-800-986-5404. For more rules and information regarding open burning in the…

It’s Election Day

Anyone waiting in line after the polls' listed closing times will still be allowed to cast their vote.

November 7th is Election Day and there are some important things on local election ballots. S.C. polling places will be open until 7pm. N.C. polling places are open until 7:30. Anyone waiting in line after the polls’ listed closing times will still be allowed to cast their vote. Voters must bring proof of identity to vote. Acceptable forms of identification…

One Man Arrested And Charged For Death Of A 19-Year-Old Woman

21-year-old William Perritt has been arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

One man has been arrested in connection to the death of a 19-year-old woman. Around 1:15a.m. Sunday morning, officers responded to a possible shooting off of N. Highway 701 in Horry County. Brooke Akins was transported to McLeod Health Loris emergency room with a gunshot wound to the head. She later succumbed to her injuries. 21-year-old William Perritt has been…