Author: Annelyn Russ

North Korea Tests Launch Of Missile That Could Reach All U.S. Territory

This marks the fifth time this year that the country has launched long-range ballistic missiles.

Early Monday morning, North Korea launched a possible intercontinental ballistic missile. The ISBM-class missile could have a flying range of over 9,300 miles, meaning all of the U.S. territory would be within range. Japanese authorities reported the missile flew at a high trajectory for over an hour and to an altitude of 3,700 miles and a distance of nearly 620…

Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into President’s Motorcade Vehicle

After an investigation, the driver of the Sedan was not considered a serious threat to the president. The 46-year-old man has been charged with DUI and Inattentive Driving.

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are safe after a two-vehicle crash involving his motorcade in Wilmington, Delaware. On Sunday night, a car slammed into a parked SUV that was guarding the president’s motorcade while he was leaving his campaign headquarters. The U.S. Secret Service vehicle was blocking off an intersection near the headquarters when a Sedan ran into…

New Child Care Center Opens In Surfside

Coastal Kidz Early Learning Center is now accepting enrollment for kids two and a half to five years old.

A new child-care center is open in Surfside Beach. Coastal Kidz Early Learning Center is now accepting enrollment for kids two and a half to five years old. Over the next few months, the center also plans to unveil an infant room, catering to little ones aged six weeks through 29 months. Coastal Kidz Early Learning Center is located at…

Brazil To Host Regular Season NFL Game

The game will take place in the 49,000-seat Corinthians Stadium, usually the home of Brazilian top-flight soccer club Corinthians.

Football is continuing to go global. The NFL has announced that São Paulo, Brazil, will host a regular season game next year. The NFL reportedly has 38 million fans in Brazil, where the sport is popular among younger fans due to a strong social media presence. The game will take place in the 49,000-seat Corinthians Stadium, usually the home of…

FDA Says Recalled Applesauce Pouches Could Have Been Tainted On Purpose

A spokesperson shared, so far all of the signals the agency is getting, lead to an intentional act by someone in the supply chain and they're trying to sort it out.

Applesauce pouches that have sickened many children may have been contaminated on purpose. The FDA recently placed a recall on cinnamon applesauce pouches sold under Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks. The pouches tested positive for high levels of lead. All three of the brands are linked to a manufacturing facility in Ecuador. The FDA says it is conducting an inspection of…

House Passes Critical Defense Policy Bill

The new National Defense Authorization Act increases pay for members of the U.S. military by 5.2%, which marks the largest raise for troops in over 20 years.

The House voted to pass a critical defense policy bill on Thursday. The new National Defense Authorization Act increases pay for members of the U.S. military by 5.2%, which marks the largest raise for troops in over 20 years. The bill also sets the policy agenda and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense annually. In addition, the law authorizes…

CCU Quarterback Grayson McCall Is Heading To A New Team

Grayson McCall will head to NC State with one year of eligibility remaining.

Chanticleers’ standout quarterback Grayson McCall entered the NCAA’s transfer portal as a graduate transfer last month and now has a new home. He will head to NC State with one year of eligibility remaining. During his time at CCU, McCall led the Chants to a No.14 ranking at the end of the 2020 season, a year in which the team…

CCU Sees Significant Spike In Freshman Applications

CCU received 16,023 applications for the fall of 2024 as of last week which is up nearly 25% from this time last year.

Freshman applications at Coastal Carolina University have seen a significant increase. CCU received 16,023 applications for the fall of 2024 as of last week which is up nearly 25% from this time last year. The university also saw a 34.2% spike in out-of-state applications for freshmen. At the same time in 2022, CCU received 12,873 freshman applications. The university’s freshman…

Propane Exploded In A Carolina Forest Home

No injuries were reported and no one is expected to be displaced at this time.

If you were in the Carolina Forest area on Wednesday you may have witnessed some commotion. Around 3:00pm, Horry County Fire Rescue was called to a home on Clambake Court after an explosion occurred. Crews said it appeared the propane around a fireplace was ignited by the pilot light, which exploded and damaged surrounding walls. No injuries were reported and…

Two Horry County Residents Arrested For Racially Motivated Harassment

The suspects allegedly put up a cross that faced the victims' home and proceeded to burn it which prompted Horry County police and fire departments to respond.

Two people are facing charges for repeated racially motivated harassment of their neighbors. The victims contacted Horry County police to report they’ve experienced harassment and threatening behavior from the residents next door to them. The suspects were identified as Worden Butler and Alexis Hartnett. The two are accused of using racial slurs aimed at the African American victims. During one…