Author: Annelyn Russ

Deceased Person Discovered Under I-95 Collapsed Portion

Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the collapse which has forced drivers to take alternative routes.

There are updates on the collapse of a portion of Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania. Part of I-95 caved causing a truck carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline to catch on fire under the highway rubble. Authorities have recovered a body from the wreckage but it has not been identified and was handed over to the Philadelphia County Medical Examiner on Monday….

Body Recovered After Car Crashed Into Socastee Swing Bridge

Both the bridge and waterway will be closed to vehicle as well as boat traffic for an extended period of time. 

A crash resulted in the death of one person and temporary closure of the swing bridge located on Dick Pond Road at the Intercoastal Waterway in Socastee. First responders were called around 11:30a.m. on Monday to reports of a vehicle in the water. A body was recovered by the Horry County Fire Rescue’s dive team and towing crews are working…

CCMF Wraps Up 2023 Event

Roads have begun to reopen in the area, but residents and visitors are advised to stay aware and alert as crews have started working on clean up.

Despite the shooting incident near the festival grounds, no other injuries were reported and the event wrapped up after the weekend full of music. Sunday night, CCMF goers were forced to leave festival grounds as Lainey Wilson was finishing her performance due to lightening, strong winds and rain in the area. Gates later opened around 9:15p.m. and the last two…

Horry County Police Investigating Shooting Incident That Injured One Officer

Officers responded to reports of a person with a gun in the area of 14th Avenue North and Chester Street.

Horry County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near the area of the Carolina Country Music Festival on Saturday. Officers responded to reports of a person with a gun in the area of 14th Avenue North and Chester Street. Two Myrtle Beach Police Officers and two SLED officials responded. As the officers attempted to approach the situation, a group…

Two Arrested After Attempted Traffic Stop Led To Discovery Of Drugs

Two male suspects were arrested after failing to stop for blue lights and allegedly trafficking drugs after an abundance were found in the fleeing vehicle.

Two men were arrested after an attempted traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs. 23-year-old Lamont McCray was charged with failure to stop for a blue light and trafficking over 28 grams of heroin/fentanyl, and 28-year-old Vincent Staggers was also charged with trafficking. McCray and Staggers are accused of fleeing the attempted traffic stop near Andrews and were later…

Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Discharging A Firearm Near Mall Parking Lot

The suspect fled the scene, but police later found him after he crashed his motorcycle.

A motorcycle crash assisted Myrtle Beach police in the capture of a man suspected of shooting up a parking lot near Coastal Grand Mall Sunday night. Police responded to the parking lot of 600 Coastal Grand Circle around 11:15p.m. on reports of gunshots. The suspect fled the scene, but police later found him after he crashed his motorcycle. 34-year-old Brandon…

Death Investigation Opened After Woman Suffered Fatal Gunshot Wound

An investigation is currently underway, but deputies determined there is no threat to the public.

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into a shooting that left one person dead. Deputies responded to a call of an accidental shooting around midnight on Sunday on Coquina Avenue in Murrells inlet. Upon arrival, officers found a 27-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the chest. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she died nearly…

The FDA Voted A Drug For Alzheimer’s Is Showing ‘Clinical Benefit’

If Lecanemab receives full FDA approval, it will provide broader coverage, meaning patients could get greater access to the treatment.

The FDA voted unanimously in agreement that a new drug is showing ‘clinical benefit’ for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. Lecanemab is a monoclonal antibody sold under the brand name Leqembi. It is one of the first dementia drugs that appears to slow the progression of cognitive decline. Though there were some safety concerns with certain side-effects, the FDA approved the…

A Report Alleges That Tesla’s Autopilot Mode Is Unsafe

Safety experts said that Tesla's $15 thousand system is "falling far short of delivering on the car-maker's promise of vehicles that can drive themselves."

A report has been filed targeting the safety of Tesla’s Autopilot mode. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 736 crashes of Teslas with Autopilot have occurred since 2019. At least seventeen people died in those accidents. Safety experts say the increase in crashes is related to the expanded roll-out of ‘Full Self Driving’ technology. Safety experts also said…

JPMorgan Reaches Settlement In Jeffrey Epstein Victims Case

Epstein was arrested in 2019 and soon after died while detained, his death was ruled a suicide.

JPMorgan Chase has settled a class action lawsuit from Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse victims. The victims accused the bank of enabling sex trafficking by the deceased financier when he was a client. The bank has reached an agreement in principle to settle the putative lawsuit related to Epstein’s crimes. The agreement is subject to court approval and the amount of…