Author: Annelyn Russ

Biden Formally Launches His 2024 Presidential Campaign

The launch comes four years to the day when he made his 2020 bid official as well.

President Joe Biden formally announced his bid for reelection early Tuesday morning. Biden’s official declaration ends any doubts about his intentions, as it starts a contest that is expected to progress into a rematch with his 2020 rival, Former President Donald  Trump. Biden enters the race with a significant legislative record but low approval ratings as main concerns regard his…

MBPD Tests New Flow Of Traffic On Ocean Boulevard

Travelers were forced to drive on the Southbound lane and the Northbound lanes were for emergency vehicle access.

Over the weekend, the Myrtle Beach Police Department tested a new flow of traffic on Ocean Boulevard. The Department said the one-way traffic solution has been a success in the past when officials and EMS are not able to get to certain areas on the boulevard. The testing was performed from 16th Avenue North to 9th Avenue. Travelers were forced…

2023 World’s Strongest Man Competition In Myrtle Beach

After all the strength testing, Canadian Mitchell Hooper took home the crown with 53.5 total points.

This years World’s Strongest Man competition wrapped up on Sunday after bringing thousands of people from across the world to the Grand Strand. This years event brought the biggest crowd organizers have ever seen while hosting for the first time in Myrtle Beach. Competitors were pushed to their physical and mental limits tested with intense tasks like a loading race,…

Starfire Grill Closed After A Fire Broke Out Within The Infrastructure

Florence firefighters had the fire under control nearly 45 minutes after arriving.

A restaurant in Florence has been closed until further notice after a fire broke out. Starfire Grill on West Palmetto Street will now undergo repairs after a severe kitchen fire caused damage to the structure. Florence firefighters had the fire under control nearly 45 minutes after arriving. No injuries were reported and the cause of fire is still under investigation….

Target Brings Back Their Car Seat Trade Event

The last day for you to bring in your seat to the retailer and gain your coupons will be April 29th.

Target has brought back a popular event that will last through the rest of April. The store’s Child Car Seat Trade is underway. Customers who bring in damaged or expired seats are eligible to get a 20% off coupon for a new seat, stroller, or other child products. Coupons can be applied to both in-store and on-line purchases and are…

GM Recalls 40,000 Vehicles Due To Risk Of Fire

GM advices owners with the potentially affected models to park outdoors and away from structures until the recall repair is accomplished.

General Motors has issued a recall and a safety warning for customers. The recall includes 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Silverados with model years between 2019 and 2023. It comes from the discovery of a potential leak in brake fluid that could result in a fire. The vehicles may have a break pressure sensor assembly that allows brake fluid to leak…

Bed Bath And Beyond Announced They Are Winding Down Operations

Bed Bath and Beyond is set to close some stores and finals sales will begin on Wednesday.

‘Bed Bath and Beyond’ has filed for bankruptcy. Though the company secured a $240 million loan to assist funding its operations during bankruptcy, a statement on the company’s website says “Thank you to all of our loyal customers. We have made the difficult decision to begin winding down our operations.” The company’s 360 locations along with its buybuy Baby stores,…

Bird Strikes And Sparks Flames On An Airborne Flight

It is unclear how many passengers and crew members were aboard the aircraft but no injuries were sustained during the incident.

On Sunday, a plane caught fire shortly after it took off from an Ahio airport. American Airlines flight 1958 departed from John Glenn Columbus International Airport around 7:45a.m.. It was starting its route to Phoenix when a fire was detected. The flight returned to the airport where the flames were quickly put out. It was determined that a bird strike…

SCOTUS Decides To Allow Broad Access To Mifepristone For Now

The case is now set to be heard in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and oral arguments will be conducted on May 17th.

The Supreme Court has officially made a decision in regards to the access of an abortion pill. The FDA’s approval of the drug Mifepristone, which is a drug capable of terminating a pregnancy, makes it easier to access. The National legal battle over the drug began with a lawsuit filed by a team of doctors who oppose abortion. After deliberations,…

Intense Armed Conflict In Sudan Prompts Travel Advisory For U.S. Citizens

The conflict was established on April 15th when violence broke out between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and Sudan's Armed Forces.

An advisory has been placed for Americans to avoid traveling to Sudan as violence continues in the African country. The travel warning comes after U.S. Embassy personnel were evacuated from the capital city of Khartoum. The U.S. State Department announced U.S. citizens should refrain from traveling to the area due to highly intense armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and…