Author: Annelyn Russ

NASA Expected To Launch Mission To Explore A Metal World

The Psyche mission was originally expected to lift off last year, but the launch window closed before it was ready.

The first NASA spacecraft designed to study a metallic asteroid is now scheduled to launch in October. The journey, called the Psyche mission was originally expected to lift off last year, but the launch window opened on August 1st and closed October 11th before the spacecraft’s flight software was ready. The spacecraft is now expected to embark on a 280…

Ford Recalls Thousands Of Vehicles Due To Fire Risk

Owners are being advised to take their vehicle to their Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the issue resolved at no charge.

Ford is recalling over 120 thousand Escape SUVs, Maverick Pickups, and Lincoln Corsair Luxury SUVs due to the risk of fire. All three models share similar engineering and the recall has been placed due to the risk of their engines leaking fluid and catching fire when they contact hot parts in the vehicles’ engine compartment. All the vehicles being recalled…

Merck Files Lawsuit Against The U.S. Government

The new drug price negotiation program aims to lower prices for seniors, promote competition in the market, and strengthen Medicare.

The pharmaceutical company, Merck, sued the U.S. government on Tuesday over a law passed last year. Merck claims the legislation that empowers Medicare to negotiate prices of certain medications is unconstitutional and threatens to stifle the industry’s future investments in cancer treatments and other drugs. For the first time, Medicare has the ability to negotiate lower prescription drug prices that…

DeSantis Signed ‘Digital Bill Of Rights’ Legislation Into Florida Law

The bill aims to give people the comfort of going on-line knowing they are protected.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill creating the digital bill of rights. Senate Bill 262, requires Google and other large search engines to disclose whether they prioritize search results based on political ideology. The legislation also prevents government-led censorship by prohibiting state or local government employees from colluding with big tech companies to censor protected speech. The Digital Bill…

Mike Pence And Chris Christie Both Officially Announced Their Presidential Bids

Pence's presidential bid places him in a unique position as he becomes the first vice president in modern history to challenge his former boss, who is currently the front-runner for the 2024 GOP nomination.

On Tuesday, Former Vice President, Mike Pence officially announced his 2024 presidential bid. In his announcement video, Pence casts himself as a Reagan Republican seeking to return America to conservative principles. He said, “Different times call for different leadership and the Nation needs a leader that will appeal, as Lincoln said, to the better angels of our nature.” Pence’s presidential…

Father And Son Killed In A Shooting After A Graduation Ceremony

Two people were shot and killed and five others were left injured. The two killed were 18-year-old graduate, Shawn Jackson, and his step dad, 36-year-old Renzo Smith.

On Tuesday, a high school graduation day turned deadly after a gunman opened fire as hundreds of people stood outside after the ceremony in Richmond, Virginia. Two people were shot and killed and five others were left injured. The two killed were 18-year-old graduate, Shawn Jackson, and his step dad, 36-year-old Renzo Smith. A 14-year-old boy and four men ranging…

Avelo Airlines Is Offering Low Cost Tickets From MYR To Philadelphia

The non-stop services will run from Myrtle Beach International to Wilmington Philadelphia airport.

Starting on Tuesday, Avelo Airlines is offering one-way fares from Myrtle Beach to the Philadelphia area for a low price. Customers will be able to purchase tickets for prices as low as $19 from from Tuesday until Thursday. The low-cost tickets are available for travel dates from June 22nd to July 31st of this year. The non-stop services will run…

Horry County School Board Approved Historic Billion Dollar Budget Amount For 2023-24

The new budget amount does not require any tax increases for county residents.

The Horry County School Board approved a historic budget amount at their last meeting of the school year. The board unanimously passed the first-ever budget of over a billion dollars for the next school year. The new budget amount does not require any tax increases for county residents. Significant additional funding includes the new paid parental leave that will use…

One Arrested In Connection To Animal Fighting Investigation

Warrants stated that the scars and wounds found on the face, head, neck, and legs of the animals, are consistent with continuous face to face dog fighting.

One man has been arrested in connection to an on-going animal investigation. Officials reported to Highway 57 South near Wampee to conduct a non-animal-related search warrant. Upon arrival they found a large number of dogs that appeared to show signs of abuse. Warrants stated that the scars and wounds found on the face, head, neck, and legs of the animals,…

NCMEC Requests Public’s Assistance On Locating Missing Teenager

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact NCMEC at 1-800-the-lost or the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is requesting the public’s assistance in finding a girl who has been missing for nearly three weeks. 16-year-old Emily Smith was last seen on May 14th in the area of Lancaster S.C.. Smith may have traveled to Panama City, Florida, or Texas. However, authorities believe that she could still be in Lancaster…