Author: Annelyn Russ

U.S. Contractor Killed In Iranian Drone Attack Was A S.C. Resident

An unmanned drone believed to be of Iranian origin struck a maintenance facility on the base.

The U.S. contractor who was killed in the Iranian attack on a U.S. military site, was a resident of South Carolina. 53-year-old, Scott Dubis, was killed on a base near Hasakah in Northeastern Syria. An unmanned drone believed to be of Iranian origin struck a maintenance facility on the base. The attack resulted in Dubis’ death and left five U.S….

Johnson And Johnson To Pay Nearly $9 Million In Settlement

The company ended the sales of their talc-based baby powder as it faced many lawsuits over the alleged health risks.

Johnson and Johnson is set to pay billions in a settlement over cancer claims. The company ended the sales of their talc-based baby powder as it faced many lawsuits over the alleged health risks. Johnson and Johnson said they will pay $8.9 billion over the next 25 years to settle allegations that the baby powder along with their other talc…

King Charles’ Wife Referred To As “Queen” For The First Time

The Coronation invitations have been sent out to over two thousand guests and were unveiled on Tuesday.

For the very first time, King Charles’ wife has officially been identified as ‘Queen’. Camilla, who until now was referred to as ‘Queen Consort’ was titled ‘Queen Camilla’ on the invitation for the Monarch’s Coronation set for May 6th. The invitations have been sent out to over two thousand guests and were unveiled on Tuesday. Many world leaders are expected…

IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline For States Hit By Severe Storms

The affected states now have an option to request a tax extension for beyond July but must submit the request before April 18th.

The IRS is extending the tax-filing deadline for Americans in states affected by recent devastating storms and tornadoes. The agency extended deadlines for Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, California, and New York. The extension has also been granted to Lonoke and Pulaski counties in Arkansas that were also designated disaster areas. At least 32 people died in recent severe storms. The affected…

Trump Pleaded Not Guilty In Manhattan Court

The charges that Donald Trump is facing are 34 charges of falsifying business records.

On Tuesday, Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in Manhattan criminal court. Trump surrendered and was placed under arrest before he was arraigned. He was presented with the charges against him for the first time while making his way into the courtroom. Prosecutors alleged that the former president attempted to conceal negative information in a hush money scheme to…

QR Code To Soon Reveal Past And Present Gradings Of Eateries In S.C.

Customers will soon be able to scan the code using a phone and will then be directed to the establishment's S.C. food grade history.

New access will soon be available for customers at South Carolina restaurants and other stores that sell food. DHEC is adding a new option for those who are curious to know current and past ratings for where they’re eating. The department announced that previous inspection results will now be added as a QR code on the current grade sticker on…

Horry County Seeks More Land To Complete Lake Busbee Project

The council must first find the money to back the project. If the funding is found, it would take nearly two years to complete.

Horry County is seeking more land in Conway to complete the Lake Busbee connector project. The county council is set to propose a resolution on Tuesday to turn the former Santee Cooper Grainger Steam Plant and Ash Ponds sites into public land. The area would allow more ground to assist in connecting Highway 378 to Highway 701 and eventually connecting…

Myrtle Beach Dermatology Office Abruptly Closes Without Warning

Without notice or warning many patients have been left without access to their medical records.

A dermatology office in Myrtle Beach closed down without notice or warning leaving many patients without access to their medical records. The Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of South Carolina located on Highway 17 Bypass randomly shut down without making their patients aware of what was going to happen. The last day it was open was on February 17th but…

Coroner Identifies Woman Struck And Killed By Dump Truck

A 2022 Kenworth T880 traveling North on the interstate struck a pedestrian who was heading South in the Northbound lane.

The identity of a woman who was struck and killed by a dump truck on I-95 last week, has been publicly revealed. The incident occurred around 5:30a.m. last Thursday at mile marker 193, South of Dillon. A 2022 Kenworth T880 traveling North on the interstate struck a pedestrian who was heading South in the Northbound lane. The deceased has been…