Author: Annelyn Russ

Parents Advised To Delete Their Kids’ Social Media Apps Due To Hamas Threats

The advisory comes as Hamas militants threaten to broadcast or post disturbing videos of hostages who have been captured in recent days.

Some schools are advising parents to delete their kids’ social media apps amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The advisory comes as Hamas militants threaten to broadcast or post disturbing videos of hostages who have been captured in recent days. Hamas has also warned that it will go as far as posting murders of captives if Israel targets…

The S.C. State Fair Is Back

The event is filled with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, food, entertainment, as well as a traveling moon exhibition and the return of the CIRCUS at the fair.

The 154th South Carolina State Fair kicks off Wednesday. The event is filled with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, food, entertainment, as well as a traveling moon exhibition and the return of the CIRCUS at the fair. Festivities will run from October 11th though October 22nd. General admission is $20 at the gate…

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Is Warning People Of A Recent Scam

Officials have received reports of citizens getting phone calls from individuals posing as a deputy with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of a recent scam. Officials have received reports of citizens getting phone calls from individuals posing as a deputy with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The scammer uses the name “Sergeant Joseph Walker” and says he has an urgent personal matter to discuss then asks for you to call him back. The…

16-Year-Old Student Dies After Shooting On Darlington School Property

Police are trying to identify the occupants of a silver 2013 or 2017 Honda Accord with a paper license plate. The vehicle could have a bullet hole in the roof.

A 16-year-old student died Tuesday afternoon after being involved in a shooting incident. Shortly before 1p.m. police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 100 Magnolia Street which is the address for the Darlington-Lee Adult Education campus in Darlington County. Upon arrival they found the victim who was transported to the McLeod Medical Center in Florence…

Walmart Announced It Will Close Its Doors On Thanksgiving

In recent years, employers continued to close down for the holiday in order to thank their employees for their hard work during the global health crisis giving them extra time off.

Walmart became the first major retailer to announce it will close its doors on Thanksgiving for the fourth consecutive year. Companies once capitalized on the holiday as an early start to Black Friday shopping. However, closing the stores on holidays became a growing trend that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years, employers continued to close down for the…

Google Seeks To Use Passkeys As Main Login Option

The passkey options include a fingerprint, face scan, or pin number. Google said the passcodes are easier to remember, quicker to use and offer more security.

Google announced plans to change how users access their accounts. The tech giant is looking to get rid of passwords by prompting users to create passkeys to unlock accounts and devices instead. The passkey options include a fingerprint, face scan, or pin number. Google said the passcodes are easier to remember, quicker to use and offer more security. The company…

U.S. Congressman George Santos Faces 10 New Charges

The 10 new charges include allegations that he charged over $44 thousand to his campaign over a period of months using cards belonging to contributors without their knowledge.

U.S. Congressman George Santos is now facing additional criminal charges that accuse him of stealing money and identities. In May, Santos was charged with embezzling funds from his campaign and lying to congress about his wealth. The 10 new charges include allegations that he charged over $44 thousand to his campaign over a period of months using cards belonging to…

U.S. State Department Issues Travel Advisories On Gaza And Israel

The warning states terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting attacks in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.

The U.S. State Department has issued travel advisories including Gaza and Israel. The warning states terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting attacks in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. The attacks may come with little to no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/malls, and local government facilities. A “do not travel to” warning was placed on Gaza due…

President Biden Delivers Remarks Regarding Israel’s War With Hamas

The president disclosed for the first time that American citizens are among those taken hostage by Hamas fighters. He did not specify how many but it was confirmed that at least 20 Americans are unaccounted-for.

President Biden delivered remarks from the White House condemning Hamas’ terrorist attacks amid their ongoing war with Israel. In the 10-minute address, Biden displayed disgust over the “vicious attacks”, which he said led to 1,000 Israeli and at least 14 American deaths. He also disclosed for the first time that American citizens are among those taken hostage by Hamas fighters….

‘Taste Of The Town’ Returns To The Grand Strand

Taste of the Town will start at 4p.m. and last through 10 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

The 39th annual Taste of the Town is happening on Tuesday. The event is Myrtle Beach’s original food festival which first started in 1984. Attendees can pick up their food tickets and each one lets you pay for anything, including appetizers, desserts and full entrees. All of the proceeds will go to charities and good causes. Taste of the Town…