Author: Annelyn Russ

Several Beach Rules Change After Labor Day

Furry friends must be on a leash and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Several beach rules in Myrtle Beach have changed following Labor Day. Starting Tuesday, dogs and bicycles will once again be allowed on the beach and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk at any time. The furry friends must be on a leash and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Tents and shading devices up to 12-by-12-square-feet are also allowed…

S.C. Hands-Free And Distracted Driving Act Takes Effect

Drivers in the state are no longer allowed to have their phones in their hands while operating a vehicle.

A new law in South Carolina has officially gone into effect. The Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act was passed back in May and began Monday. Drivers in the state are no longer allowed to have their phones in their hands while operating a vehicle. The law prohibits anyone from holding or supporting a mobile electronic device with any part of…

Man Arrested Following Forestbrook-Area Apartment Fire

One person was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries while two other people declined treatment.

One man has been arrested following an apartment fire in Horry County. The flames broke out just after midnight on Sunday at the West Flintlake Court apartment complex in the Forestbrook area. One person was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries while two other people declined treatment. 55-year-old Jake Licoski has been detained in connection to the…

Stabbing Suspect Was Out On Bond In Connection To 2022 Death

Chandler Lowry was out on bond after being arrested in connection to the 2022 death of 31-year-old Phillip Campbell.

A man arrested in connection to a stabbing in Marlboro County was reportedly out on bond at the time of the incident. The situation unfolded over the weekend at the Amnesia Nightclub in McColl. One victim was stabbed in the chest and stomach. They were transported to a hospital, but their current condition is unknown. Chandler Lowry has now been…

Powerball Jackpot Grows To Estimated $1.3 Billion

The winner could also choose an estimated cash payment of $589 million.

The Powerball jackpot increased once again after no one won the prize during last Monday’s drawing. The numbers drawn Monday night were 8, 23, 25, 40, and 53, with a Powerball of 5. The Power Play multiplier was 3. The jackpot now sits at a whopping $1.3 billion, marking the fifth largest in the game’s history. The winner could also…

Kraft Heinz Is Splitting Into Two Companies

The new deal will reverse most of the $46 billion merger that created one of the biggest food companies in the world.

Kraft Heinz announced it is splitting into two companies. Neither company has an official name at this time. The first will primarily offer shelf-stable meals and will be home to several brands including Heinz, Philadelphia and Kraft Mac and Cheese. That company on its own would have had $15.4 billion in 2024 net sales, with around 75% of those sales…

Around 780,000 Pressure Washers Recalled

There has been 135 reports of the capacitors overheating, 32 of which resulted in injuries.

TTI Outdoor Power Equipment placed the recall on around 780,000 of it’s Ryobi Electric Pressure Washers. It was issued due to the possibility of the product’s capacitor overheating. The problem poses a risk of serious injury from impact to the user or bystanders. There has been 135 reports of the capacitors overheating, 32 of which resulted in injuries. The pressure…

Post Malone To Headline 2026 CCMF

The next Carolina Country Music Festival will take place June 4-7.

Organizers for the Carolina Country Music Festival have announced another headliner for next year’s event. Eight-time grammy nominated artist Post Malone will make his CCMF debut during the 11th annual concert series. The 9x diamond-certified singer is recently released his first country album, ‘F-1 Trillion,’ which topped at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 during its first week. Malone has…

Labor Day Weekend Activities In Myrtle Beach

There will be a fireworks show at Broadway at the Beach at 10pm.

There are several activities you can take part in during the holiday weekend. The Waves of Praise fest returned to Pavilion Park in downtown Myrtle Beach Friday and will run through Saturday. The event features gospel music, souvenirs, food and beverages, as well as a kidzone. The 9th annual Beach and Boogie BBQ also returns Friday in the Market Common…

Powerball Ticket Worth $200k Sold In Little River

It was sold at the Food Lion located on Highway 57 S. in Little River.

A winning Powerball ticket worth $200,000 was sold in Horry County. The ticket matched several numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing which were 9, 12, 22, 41 and 61, with a Powerball of 25. It was sold at the Food Lion located on Highway 57 S. in Little River. That ticket was one of four across several counties that came within…