Author: Annelyn Russ

New Fungus Considered An ‘Urgent Threat’ Due To Rapid Spreading

The fungus is a type of yeast referred to as 'Candida auris' or 'C-auris'. It's capable of causing severe illness especially in those with weak immune systems.

A new found fungus is considered to be a possible threat as it rapidly spreads through U.S. health care facilities. The fungus is a type of yeast referred to as ‘Candida auris’ or ‘C-auris’. It’s capable of causing severe illness especially in those with weak immune systems. The concerning amount of people diagnosed with infections along with those who were…

Beachfront Kitchen And Bar’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Fundraiser

The Beachfront Kitchen and bar has the option of an all-you-can-eat spaghetti lunch and dinner every Wednesday.

A Myrtle Beach restaurant is hosting an all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner to benefit an organization. The Beachfront Kitchen and bar has the option of an all-you-can-eat spaghetti lunch and dinner every Wednesday. The meal is $12.99 and $10 of each meal will be put towards a charity. This week’s proceeds went to the Grand Strand Optimist Club. The spaghetti meal…

Local School Named One Of Five S.C. Schools Named Palmetto’s Finest

Part of Florence 1, John W. Moore Middle school has been honored as one of the winners after being named a finalist for the award in January.

A local school is among five South Carolina schools named as the 2023 Palmetto’s Finest. Part of Florence 1, John W. Moore Middle school has been honored as one of the winners after being named a finalist for the award in January. The school serves over 1 thousand students from sixth to eighth grade. The other four winners include Lake…

Myrtle Beach Hyundai Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Myrtle Beach Hyundai is a family-owned dealership that offers an affordable, stress-free car shopping experience.

On Wednesday, Myrtle Beach Hyundai held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of its grand opening. Myrtle Beach Hyundai is a family-owned dealership that offers an affordable, stress-free car shopping experience. Everyone who attended the ceremony had the opportunity to check out the brand-new dealership, enjoy live music from Paul Grimshaw, food truck samples, and a ton more fun. The new…

Man Arrested For Running Nude On A Bridge In Marion County

Marion County EMS took the man to a regional hospital, his conditions are unknown at this time and his identity has not been released.

Wednesday afternoon, Marion County deputies responded to the area of the Pee Dee bridge near the Florence County line. Several calls reported a naked man running on the bridge. Officials spotted the nude male right away. When they attempted to approach him, he jumped over the side and into a canal. A deputy was able to run around a concrete…

Four-Vehicle Crash Resulted In Death Of One Person And Another Charged

The driver of the the vehicle that caused the crash has been charged with traveling too fast for conditions.

A driver has been charged after a four-vehicle crash resulted in the death of one person. On Wednesday, police responded to the 2500 block of Hoffmeyer Road around noon. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the driver of a white truck traveling East crashed into three vehicles in front of it. The driver of the truck and two others involved in…

Five More Victims Found Of Shipwreck Off Coast Of Italy

Around 180 people were aboard the boat. 80 survived and 15 remain unaccounted for.

An additional five more bodies have been found after a shipwreck off the coast of Italy on February 26th. A wooden boat carrying migrants set off from Izmir, Turkey and crashed near the shore of Calabria in Southern Italy. Around 180 people were aboard the boat. 80 survived and 15 remain unaccounted for. Over two weeks has passed and Italy’s…

Two Groups Have Filed Separate Lawsuits Against The Willow Project

Environmental and Indigenous Groups have filed two separate lawsuits challenging the project. Environmental Law Group Earthjustice and Law Firm Trustees for Alaska filed the complaints.

As anticipated, the recently approved Willow Project is now facing two lawsuits. ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project is set to drill oil in the National Petroleum Reserve on Alaska’s North Slope, which is owned by the federal government. After months of debating, the Biden Administration approved the Willow Project on Monday. Environmental and Indigenous Groups have filed two separate lawsuits challenging the…

Honduras Expected To Cut Ties With Taiwan For China

Taiwan's foreign ministry expressed concern and shared that they request for Honduras to cautiously consider and 'do not fall into China's trap' or make a wrong decision to damage their long-term friendship.

Honduras is expected to establish diplomatic relations with China which is a move that would result in cutting the abiding official ties with Taiwan. The diversion of connections comes weeks after Honduras President, Xiomara Castro said her government was negotiating with China to construct a hydroelectric dam. After the announcement, Taiwan’s foreign ministry expressed concern and shared that they request…

Footage Released Revealed Russian Fighter Jet Downing U.S. Drone

In the video you can see the Russian fighter jet approaching the U.S. drone and dumping fuel on it before it strikes the drone's propeller which is when the colorful lines appear.

The U.S. European Command released video footage of the encounter that marked the first time the U.S. and Russia came in direct contact since the Ukraine invasion began. On Tuesday, a Russian fighter jet downed an unmanned U.S. drone over the Black Sea. In the video you can see the Russian fighter jet approaching the U.S. drone and dumping fuel…