Author: Annelyn Russ

Two Staffers Of Democratic Congressman Attacked While At Work

The suspect allegedly suffers from schizophrenia and has been previously charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer.

Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, said two staffers were injured on Monday by a man armed with a baseball bat 49-year-old Xuan Pham allegedly entered Connolly’s office and struck one senior aide in the head with a metal bat and also hit an intern on her first day on the job, in the side. Both aides were transported to a…

Teenage Gunman Killed Three And Injured Others During Random Rampage

An investigation is still under way to discover a motive as no schools, churches, or specific individuals were targeted.

A teenage gunman killed three people and left six others injured, including two police officers, as he roamed a neighborhood in Farmington, New Mexico. On Monday, the unnamed 18-year-old used at least three guns including an AR-15 style rifle to fire at homes, cars, and other targets before police shot him dead. The shooter’s attack ranged over a quarter of…

New Milkshake Bar Coming To 810 Billiards And Bowling

The new bar will feature 12 milkshake combinations and the 810 CEO hopes to expand to additional locations in the future.

A new milkshake bar is set to open inside of 810 Billiards and Bowling in the former spot of ‘Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar’ just months after it relocated. ‘Mean Mugs Milkshake Bar’ is scheduled to open on the 17th. 810 Billiards and Bowling is partnering with the Grand Strand Humane Society and will donate 50 cents for every milkshake sold…

Bill Would Grant S.C. Educators Paid Parental Leave If Signed By McMaster

Lawmakers say the law would boost the state's efforts to recruit and retain teachers at a time when the state is experiencing an educator shortage.

The S.C. House favorably voted on a bill regarding paid parental leave for public school teachers in the state. House members voted in favor with changes Senators made to H.3908, last week. If signed by Governor McMaster, it would make S.C. the first state in the southeast to guarantee public school employees statewide, including teachers, to receive paid leave when…

S.C. House Passed Bill On Local Control Of Tobacco And Nicotine Product Sales

The proposed legislation aims to crack down on businesses illegally selling nicotine products to minors.

The S.C. general assembly passed a bill that is now on its way to McMaster’s desk. The bill, H-3681 would make it illegal for local governments to enforce rules on cigarette, e-cigarette, vape, and other tobacco and nicotine product sales, including banning products with certain flavors or ingredients from being sold within a city or county. Supporters argue uniform tobacco…

Bill Heading To S.C. Governor’s Desk Regarding First Responders

S.108 is now on it's way to Governor McMaster's desk to be signed before it can be put into action.

A proposed bill plans to give back to families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. The bill applies to situations where a full-time or part-time police officer, firefighter, or EMS worker is involved in the Pre-retirement Death Benefit Program. If the employee dies on the job in a crash, their families could receive $75 thousand….

Google Plans To Bring AI Features To Its Core Search Engine

The move comes as Google works to keep pace with a new wave of artificial intelligence tools that could threaten the company's dominance on-line for the first time in decades.

Google is proceeding with plans to bring AI chat features to its core search engine. On Wednesday, the company announced it’s introducing the next evolution of Google search, which will use an AI-powered chatbot to answer questions and assist users in finding the information they want quicker than ever. With the update, the look and feel of Google search results…

Disney+ And Hulu Are Merging To Create A ‘One-App Experience’

The new merger is expected to hike the price of its add-free plan that currently costs $10.99 a month, but it is unclear at this time how much it will rise.

Two of the largest streaming services are combining to create a ‘one-app experience’. Disney+ and Hulu are becoming a single streaming app. The plan came about as Disney was originally seeking to buy Hulu all together, but after a report released on Wednesday revealed Disney+ was not doing as well as expected while losing millions of subscribers, Disney now plans…

New Peanut Allergy Patch Shows Promises During Testing

The experiment is showing success so far and could eventually be released after additional testing is conducted.

An experimental skin patch is revealing promise to treat toddlers who have an intense peanut allergy. Peanut allergies are one of the most common and dangerous food allergy. There is currently no cure, but the patch could train toddlers bodies to handle accidental consumption. The experimental ‘Viaskin’ has been tested with children ages 1 to 3, it assisted those who…

New Process Announced For Placing Family Units In Expedited Removal

The new policy comes as 'Title 42' border restrictions, enacted during the pandemic, are set to expire on Thursday.

The Biden administration launched a new program to track migrant families in the U.S. while they go through an expedited deportation process. “Family Expedited Removal Management” or “FERM”, is designed as an alternative to detention according to multiple sources familiar with the plan. Families must stay under home confinement as long as they’re in the U.S.. The head of the…