Author: Annelyn Russ

Executive Order Restricts Golf Carts And Mopeds During Memorial Day Weekend

The order seeks to assist public safety and traffic management for the holiday weekend events.

A new executive order has been signed ahead of Memorial Day weekend by Myrtle Beach City Manager, Jonathan Simons. The order seeks to assist public safety and traffic management for the holiday weekend events. Starting at 12:01a.m. on the 26th, golf carts and mopeds will be prohibited on Ocean Boulevard from 29th Avenue North to the South end of the…

Letecia Stauch Found Guilty Of Murdering Her Step Son

After psychological evaluations and days of testimonies, a jury found her guilty on four charges, including murder and tampering with evidence.

After several days of trial, Letecia Stauch has been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. 11-year-old, Gannon Stauch was reported missing in Colorado on January 27th of 2020. Weeks later, he was found dead in a suitcase under a bridge in Florida. Gannon suffered stab wounds, blunt force trauma to his head, and two gun shot wounds. Investigators…

Fort Hood Base Renamed Fort Cavazos

The Central Texas post is one of nine U.S. Army installations being renamed.

A well known U.S. military base has officially been renamed. Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, named after a confederate general, has been re-designated. It is now dubbed Fort Cavazos, after a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars who was born in Texas to Mexican-American parents. In 1982, he became the first Hispanic to wear four stars on his uniform….

Proposed Regulations Would Require Airlines To Compensate Customers

The administration is also expected to expand an online dashboard to provide travelers with additional transparency on airlines' compensation policies.

The Biden administration announced plans for new regulations regarding air-travel. Later this year the administration is expected to propose a historic new rule that will make it mandatory for all U.S. airlines to compensate travelers for meals, hotels, taxis, ride-shares, rebooking fees, with cash, travel miles or vouchers, whenever they are responsible for a cancellation or delay. The airlines would…

Texas Mall Shooter Was Dismissed From U.S. Army Due To Mental Health Issues

No official motive has been released, but he was sporting an insignia, believed to be associated with extremist groups.

New details have been revealed regarding the gunman who opened fire at a Texas mall killing eight people including children, and leaving several others injured. On Saturday, Mauricio Garcia used an AR-15 style weapon to carry out the massacre before he was gunned down by a police officer. That weapon and others found in his possession were purchased legally from…

‘The Running Hawaiian 5k run/walk’ Set To Be Held In North Myrtle Beach

The Aiden Keahi Mendoza Foundation raises funds that are dedicated toward creating a scholarship for a senior at Socastee High School.

‘The Running Hawaiian 5k run/walk’ is set to be hosted on Saturday in North Myrtle Beach. The race is held annually to remember surfside teen, Aiden Mendoza, who was only 17 when he drowned in Surfside Beach in December of 2016. Aiden was a senior at Socastee High School and had received nearly a full ride to Anderson University at…

DUI Laws Could Strengthen In South Carolina

The bill has passed both the state Senate and House. However, lawmakers are working out slight compromises before it could be sent to McMaster's desk for signature.

A bill to strengthen South Carolina DUI laws could soon be sent to governor McMaster’s desk. Under the current state law, drivers can be required to temporarily use an ignition interlock device if they have several DUI convictions or one conviction with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15, which is nearly twice the legal limit. Drivers must blow into the…

Investigations Opened After Two Separate Murders In Robeson County

Anyone with information regarding either incident, is urged to contact the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two homicides. Two murders occurred within an hour of each other on Friday night. Officials were called to the 100 block of Parnell Road near Lumberton on reports of someone being shot around 8:30p.m.. Upon arrival, deputies found 27-year-old Donald Williams deceased due to a gunshot wound. 33-year-old, Kenneth Mitchel is wanted in…

Man Charged With Murder After Body Found Deceased

The victim was discovered to have died from an assault.

A man has been charged with murder after a suspicious death occurred on Saturday. Around 11:30a.m., a man was found dead in the 16,000 block of Highway 17 North in Robeson County. The victim was discovered to have died from an assault. 49-year-old, Bobby Williams, has been charged with altering/destroying evidence. The identity of the deceased has not yet been…

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

To participate, all you have to do is leave a bag or box containing non-perishable food next to your mailbox prior to mail delivery on May 13th.

This Saturday, the National Association of Letter Carriers will host its 31st annual national food drive. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be happening all throughout the United States and is the largest National single-day food drive. To participate, all you have to do is leave a bag or box containing non-perishable food next to your mailbox prior to…