Author: Annelyn Russ

Guests Evacuated After Fire Broke Out At A Myrtle Beach Hotel

Myrtle Beach Fire Department and Horry County Fire Rescue crews were on the scene after a fire at Captain's Quarters Resort broke out in the bowling alley on the sixth floor of the structure.

A fire occurred at a Myrtle Beach hotel Wednesday morning and nearly 1,000 people were forced to evacuate. Myrtle Beach Fire Department and Horry County Fire Rescue crews were on the scene after a fire at Captain’s Quarters Resort broke out in the bowling alley on the sixth floor of the structure. The fire was quickly put out and the…

Aldi Stores Are Set To Soon Expand

Aldi is set to acquire all outstanding shares of Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Incorporated, which is the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys.

Discount grocer Aldi announced plans to expand their markets. Aldi is set to acquire all outstanding shares of Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Incorporated, which is the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but we know that it supports Aldi’s long-term growth strategy in the U.S.. Aldi is now expected to have 2,400 stores…

Recall Placed On Over 1 Million Dehumidifiers

There have been 23 fires, 688 incidents reported of overheating and $168,000 in property damage connected to the dehumidifiers.

A recall has been placed on over 1 million dehumidifiers due to the risk of fire. The recall impacts 42 models of dehumidifiers with the brand names ‘Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze’. all were manufactured between January of 2011 and February of 2014. Approximately 1,560,000 units are included in the recall. There have been 23 fires, 688 incidents reported…

U.S. Women’s National Team Coach Resigns

Andonovski's contract ran through the end of this year and with that in mind, he and U.S. soccer agreed to part ways four months early.

The U.S. Women’s National Team coach has announced he is stepping down. Vlatko Andonovski was first named coach of the U.S. in 2019 and took over a team fresh off back-to-back world cup titles. His resignation announcement comes less than two weeks after a Round of 16 loss to Sweden deemed his team the worst World Cup result in program…

N.C. Lawmakers Override Gov. Cooper’s Veto Of Three Bills

The three bills ban gender-affirming health care for transgender minors, prevent transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams and limit classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity.

On Wednesday, the North Carolina legislature voted to override Democratic Governor Ray Cooper’s veto against three bills. Last month, Cooper vetoed three bills that would ban gender-affirming health care for transgender minors, prevent transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams and limit classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity. The laws also block state funds from…

Three People Died In The U.S. After Infected With Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Vibriosis is caused by several species of bacteria including the Vibrio Vulnificus Bacteria which occurs naturally in saltwater coastal environments.

Three people have died in the U.S. as a result of a flesh-eating bacteria. Vibriosis is a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection that can cause skin breakdown and ulcers and is found in raw shellfish or seawater. One New York resident and two Connecticut residents were known to be infected with the bacteria before their deaths. Vibriosis is caused…

Biden To Visit Hawaii Amid Deadliest Natural Disaster Ever In The State

The death toll has reached 111 and over 1,000 people are still unaccounted for. Rescue crews continue to search through the ashes as flames are still burning.

President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are scheduled to travel to Hawaii for the first time since the devastating wildfires first broke out. The president and his wife will visit Maui on Monday to meet with first responders, survivors, as well as federal, state, and local officers as the deadly wildfires continue to impact the island. Their appearance…

Robeson County Police Search For 2 Wanted Suspects Wanted In Separate Homicide Cases

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of either suspect is asked to contact Robeson County authorities.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for two men wanted in separate cases. 32-year-old James McAllister is wanted for the murder of 18-year-old Michael Thomas who was killed on July 21st in the area of the 100 block of Chris Road in Lumber Bridge. He faces first-degree murder and felony conspiracy charges. 20-year-old Taima Cummings is wanted in…

Wanted Man In Georgetown Arrested In New York City

A short stand-off in which the Marshal's Service and New York City SWAT team were forced to deploy gas, led to the suspects arrest.

A man wanted in Georgetown County has been arrested in New York City. Keoone Spann was wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred on June 23rd at a convenience store off Highmarket Street in Georgetown. The incident resulted in the death of 37-year-old Reginald Green. A short stand-off in which the Marshal’s Service and New York City SWAT team…

Peyton Manning Is Returning To His Alma Mater As A Professor

Peyton Manning will partner with faculty to teach several topics including public speaking, sports recording, video production and performance, and leadership and communication.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl 50 Champion Peyton Manning announced he is taking on a new venture. The former University of Tennessee star quarterback is returning to his alma mater, this time as a professor. Manning will be joining the College of Communication and Information as a teacher of practice starting this fall semester. He will partner…