Author: Annelyn Russ

Deadlines To Register To Vote In S.C. Are Upon Us

Friday is the deadline to vote in person and Saturday is the deadline to vote online.

If you’re a resident of S.C. and plan to vote this year, Friday and Saturday are the last days to register. Friday is the deadline to vote in person and Saturday is the deadline to vote online. You can go to several places in Horry County to register including the library, chamber of commerce or the election office. All you…

Authorities Search For Answers After A Cemetery Was Vandalized

The gate was broken, most of the monuments were turned over, and 32 headstones were damaged along with several other statues.

Authorities are searching for answers in connection to a vandalized graveyard investigation. Sometime between September 28th and the 30th a person or multiple people broke into the cemetery belonging to Sweetwater Branch Baptist Church off Highway 544. The gate was broken, most of the monuments were turned over, and 32 headstones were damaged along with several other statues. Pastor Charles…

Three People Arrested After Complaints Of Illegal Activity Led To A Search Warrant

Police were able to execute a search warrant after several residents reported illegal activity taking place in a home on Griffin Street in Florence County.

Several complaints filed by members of a community led to the arrest of three people. Police were able to execute a search warrant after several residents reported illegal activity taking place in a home on Griffin Street in Florence County. During the search, officers found nearly 19 grams of crack cocaine, 40 grams of marijuana and over $700. 27-year-old Rayshawn…

Authorities Identify The Body Found In Florence County

83-year-old Thurston McCutchen was reported missing after he went out onto the Lynches River to fish but never returned.

A body found near a Pee Dee area river has been identified by Florence County authorities. 83-year-old Thurston McCutchen was reported missing after he went out onto the Lynches River to fish but never returned. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources searched for him at his last known location. McCutchen’s body was found on Wednesday night near a boat landing….

Disney Parks Offers Deals For Families For A Limited Time

Parents and guardians should note that only kids between the ages of 3 and 9 qualify for child pricing on Disney park tickets.

A trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland could soon be a lot cheaper for families. For a limited-time, both resorts have introduced separate deals for children. Disneyland is offering park tickets for as low as $50 per child, per day between January 8th through March 10th. The cost is nearly half-off the usual $98 starting price of a one-day,…

Over 70 Million Units Of Rolling Candy Recalled Due To Choking Hazard

In April a 7-year-old girl died after choking on the Cocco candy rolling ball when it dislodged and became stuck in her throat.

Two companies have issued a recall on over 70 million units of rolling candy. Candy Dynamics is recalling ‘Slim Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy’, while Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution recalled 145,800 units of ‘Cocco Candy Rolling Candy’. The items have a small ball that a consumer can roll directly on their tongue for a sour flavor. In April a…

Jailed Iranian Activist Honored With The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

Narges Mohammadi was honored with the prize for 'her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.'

The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a jailed Iranian activist. Narges Mohammadi was honored with the prize for ‘her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all’. Mohammadi has campaigned for women’s rights and for the abolition of the death penalty for a long time now…

Trump Asks Judge To Throw Out Jan 6th Case Against Him

The former president argued that all of his actions leading up to the January 6th attack on the Capitol are protected by presidential immunity.

Donald Trump has requested for a judge to dismiss the government’s election interference case against him entirely. The former president argued that all of his actions leading up to the January 6th attack on the Capitol are protected by presidential immunity. The motion alleges the prosecution falsely claims that president Trump’s motives were impure and that he knew spreading reports…

The Biden Administration Waived Federal Laws To Allow Border Wall Construction

Some of the dismissed federal laws include the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and Safe Water Drinking Act.

The Biden administration announced that 26 federal laws were waived to allow border wall construction in Texas. The waived laws will help expedite the construction of barriers and roads in Starr County, which is experiencing an extreme amount of illegal entry. A report reveals over 245 thousand people attempted to enter the U.S. in the Rio Grande Valley Sector recently….

NASCAR Announced Darlington Raceway Will Once Again Host Two Race Weekends

The highly anticipated Cook Out Southern 500 will now become the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale.

NASCAR announced that two race weekends will return to the Darlington Raceway next year. The track will host the official throwback weekend of NASCAR. The Craftsman Truck Series will be featured on May 10th, the Xfinity Series will take place on the 11th, and the Goodyear 400 NASCAR Cup Series race will take place on the 12th. The Sport Clips…