Author: Annelyn Russ

North Korea Successfully Launched An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

The successful launch marks a significant breakthrough for the country's nuclear counterattack capabilities.

On Thursday, North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile. The successful launch marks a significant breakthrough for the country’s nuclear counterattack capabilities. South Korea’s military shared that a launch conducted by the North triggered a seek shelter alert in parts of Japan, the cause is expected to be the new missile. The testing of the more technologically advanced…

Suspect Arrested For Leaking Key U.S. Military Documents

An investigation revealed the Massachusetts Air National Guard posted the classified documents to a social media platform popular for video gamers.

The FBI has arrested the person responsible for leaking critical U.S. military documents. 21-year-old, Jack Teixeira was arrested in Massachusetts and has been arraigned in federal court, facing two charges of unauthorized retention and transmission of national defense information as well as unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material. An investigation revealed the Massachusetts Air National Guard posted…

M.Y.R Reveals New Student Art Exhibit

The exhibit is located in the airport's ticketing lobby and will feature a rotating display for travelers to check out the pieces.

Artwork from high school students in Horry and Georgetown counties can now be admired by travelers who visit the Myrtle Beach International Airport. On Wednesday, M.Y.R revealed its new student art exhibit. The art was chosen from participants of the 2023 Annual Student Art Contest. Winners include: 1st Place: “Andaman Coast” by Sarah Fortman, Waccamaw High School 2nd Place: “Maiko…

‘The Family Stone’ Is Headliner For Annual S.C. Pecan Festival

The full line-up of musical acts across the nine stages, is expected to be announced at a later date.

The Family Stone will be the headline performer at the 19th Annual South Carolina Pecan Music and Food festival. The band features rock and roll hall of fame inductee Jerry Martini and Phunne Stone. They will perform from 5:30 to 7p.m. on the main stage. The full line-up of musical acts across the nine stages, is expected to be announced…

Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days Parade

U.S. Army Veteran and Actress, Caitlin Bassett, will serve as Grand Marshal for this years event.

The annual Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days parade is just around the corner. On Wednesday, it was announced that U.S. Army Veteran and Actress, Caitlin Bassett, will serve as Grand Marshal for this years event. Bassett enlisted in the military at the age of 18 and has completed three combat deployments, including two in Afghanistan and one in Qatar. She…

Amazon Announces New Fee For Returned Items

With many returns taking place, it's become an expensive problem for the company.

Amazon has announced new measures in an attempt to stop customers from returning on-line orders. When using Amazon, if you don’t like an item you received, it’s an easy process to return it. However, things are changing. With many returns taking place, it’s become an expensive problem for the company. To resolve the issue, Amazon will start charging customers a…

Two Surviving Americans Speak Out About Mexican Cartel Kidnapping

It was shared that one of the kidnappers apologized explaining someone had made a wrong call due to substance abuse.

The two American survivors of the fatal Mexican cartel kidnapping have revealed new details of the incident after speaking out for the first time. The abduction occurred last month in the Mexico border city of Matamoros. Four Americans traveled to the country for one of them to have cosmetic surgery performed. The victims were shot at and kidnapped by gunmen…

Grand Strand Model Railroaders Club To Host 13th Annual Model Train Show

Admission is $5 and kids under 12 are free.

The Grand Strand Model Railroaders Club is set to host its 13th Annual Model Train Show. This weekend there will be an abundance of trains to admire as the Model Train Show will be hosted inside the Inlet Square Mall, and several vendors will be present including a Jimmys Hibachi food truck. The event is from 10a.m. to 5p.m. on…

One Arrested After Accusations Of Unlawful Distribution Of Alcohol

An investigation was opened after tips were filed accusing 46-year-old Juan Johnson of illegally distributing alcohol without ABC permits.

Complaints led to a raid on a suspected illegal bar at a home in Robeson County. An investigation was opened after tips were filed accusing 46-year-old Juan Johnson of illegally distributing alcohol without ABC permits. Alcohol law enforcement agents conducted a search warrant on Tuesday at the home located on Ballance Farm Road in the St. Paul’s Community. Items including…

Four Teens Arrested After Assault Incident On CCU Campus

CCU police responded to the Conway Medical Center in regards to an assault that the victim said happened as he was leaving the HTC Center.

Four teens have been arrested in connection to an assault that occurred on Coastal Carolina’s campus. Shortly after 11p.m. on April 6th, CCU police responded to the Conway Medical Center in regards to an assault that the victim said happened as he was leaving the HTC Center. A group of people were in the road when he honked in an…