Author: Annelyn Russ

President Biden Signs Measure To Avert Government Shutdown

The bill will keep the government temporarily open through November 17th while talks continue to establish a more permanent solution.

President Biden signed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown. Congress passed the measure just hours ahead of a critical midnight deadline when funding for federal agencies was set to run out. The bill will keep the government temporarily open through November 17th while talks continue to establish a more permanent solution. The stopgap bill includes natural disaster aid…

Black Rifle Coffee Company Set To Open First S.C. Location In Myrtle Beach

The new venue is expected to open early in November and will be located at 118 Loyola Drive in Surfside.

A coffee chain is opening its first South Carolina location in Myrtle Beach. Black Rifle Coffee Company was founded to support veterans, active duty military, and first responders. The company also “strives to help other service-members successfully transition from the military into entrepreneurship by providing assistance to veterans who seek to launch a business of their own.” The new venue…

The Suspect Accused Of Robbing A Piggly Wiggly Has Been Arrested

The suspect allegedly pulled a gun on an employee ordering them to open the store's safe.

The suspect accused of conducting armed robbery of a Piggly Wiggly has been captured. On the 24th, 37-year-old Thomas Blake allegedly rode his bike to the grocery store on Ashland Street in Andrews around 6a.m.. He proceeded to pull a gun on an employee ordering them to open the store’s safe. He then stuffed the money in his backpack, ordered…

Missing Charlotte Man Possibly In The Myrtle Beach Area

Williams family shared concerns for his safety due to his dementia adding that he has no known reason to be in South Carolina.

A man who went missing out of Charlotte could possibly be in the Myrtle Beach area. 79-year-old Kenneth Williams left his home in Charlotte around 8:30a.m. Wednesday. He was last seen in Conway around 4:45p.m., driving a white 2022 Honda HRV LX with a North Carolina license plate that reads JKE4004. Williams family shared concerns for his safety due to…

Meta Reveals Its New Quest 3 VR Headset

Preorders for the device opened Wednesday and shipping will start on October 10th. The Quest 3 VR Headset costs $499.

Meta has released its new Quest 3 VR Headset. The most significant feature of the new product is its ability to quickly see the world outside the headset, which makes the device less isolating and more comfortable to use for longer periods. While using apps on the Quest 3, double-tapping any part of the headset brings you out of a…

JetBlue Offers No-Fee Guarantee For Young Children To Sit With Adults

There are terms and conditions that apply to the guarantee such as customers won't be allowed to make additional seat changes once they are assigned seats with a child.

JetBlue airways is offering a no-fee guarantee for children 13-years and younger to be able to sit next to an adult travel companion. JetBlue said it has a process that identifies reservations with children and adults traveling together who do not have prior seating assignments. For no additional fee, the airline will ensure a traveling child is assigned a seat…

Hyundai And Kia Recall Vehicles Due To Risk Of Fire

Owners are urged to park outside and away from structures. The vehicles can be taken to dealerships to have a fuse in the module replaced.

A recall has been placed on nearly 3.3 million Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs. The recall was issued due to the risk of the vehicles suddenly catching fire. The vehicles could develop an internal fluid leak in the antilock brake module which could result in a short circuit leading to overheating and possibly fire, whether they are being driven…

Israel Citizens Can Soon Travel To The U.S. Without Visas

U.S. officials stressed that Israel's status in the program will be under constant watch and if it is witnessed as failing to comply, the special visa waiver status can be revoked.

The Biden administration will soon grant citizens of Israel permission to travel to the U.S. without a visa. Starting on November 30th, Israelis will be allowed to travel to the U.S. for business or pleasure purposes and stay for up to 90 days without a visa by registering with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. The agreement aims to enhance…

Albino Boa Constrictor Found Under Car Hood At Beach Automotive

Russell Cavender, AKA 'The Snake Chaser' was called out to pull the large reptile from the 2015 Ford Focus engine.

An automotive company in Myrtle Beach got a surprise visitor Tuesday morning. Beach Automotive employees were shocked to find an 8-foot albino boa constrictor under the hood of a car that was brought in for a clutch shutter and recall. Russell Cavender, AKA ‘The Snake Chaser’ was called out to pull the large reptile from the 2015 Ford Focus engine….

The Beach’n’Chili Fest Is Returning To Myrtle Beach

The event is being held at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place starting at 11a.m. each day and closing at 8p.m..

The Beach-n-Chili fest is happening in Myrtle Beach this weekend. Over 400 chili recipes are participating in the 56th annual World Championship Chili Cookoff. The Nation’s best chili chefs will show off their skills in an attempt to take home their share of nearly $100 thousand in cash and prizes. Attendees will be able to enjoy live music, an antique…