Author: Annelyn Russ

Nikki Haley Is Running For President Of The U.S.

The former S.C. governor is set to make her formal declaration speech on Wednesday in Charleston.

A former governor of South Carolina officially announced they’re running for president of the United States. Nikki Haley was the 116th and first female governor of S.C. and served from 2011 to 2017. She was appointed by former President Donald Trump as the 29th United States Ambassador to the United Nations where she served from January of 2017 through December…

Several States Do Not Have To Include Relief Checks On Taxes

There was previous confusion that made taxation situations so difficult that it required the IRS to urge taxpayers to delay filing their returns. The delay was placed until the agency could sort out how to work with local officials to decide how to guide the process.

The IRS announced that most relief checks sent to residents in several states will not be taxed at the federal level. There was previous confusion that made taxation situations so difficult that it required the IRS to urge taxpayers to delay filing their returns. The delay was placed until the agency could sort out how to work with local officials…

South And Southeast Experiencing Possible Early Spring

Several sections of the South and Southeast are seeing their earliest spring on record this year as leaves are already budding on trees three weeks before they usually start to transition. Other parts of the South and Southeast are seeing their earliest spring in 40 years.

On Groundhog’s Day, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter, but spring is already in full bloom across parts of the U.S.. Several sections of the South and Southeast are seeing their earliest spring on record this year as leaves are already budding on trees three weeks before they usually start to transition. Other parts…

Murdaugh Murder Case Reaches Its 17th Day

Alex Murdaugh is on trial for the double murder of his wife, Maggie, and his youngest son, Paul. The two were shot and killed on the families hunting property in June of 2021.

Video footage regarding the Murdaugh murder case have been publicly revealed. Alex Murdaugh is on trial for the double murder of his wife, Maggie, and his youngest son, Paul. The two were shot and killed on the families hunting property in June of 2021. On Tuesday the trial reached its 17th day as the jurors have heard many witnesses and…

S.C. Troopers Grinding Down On Stop-Arm Violations

Over 2 thousand violations have been recorded in S.C. since the beginning of the school year.

South Carolina state troopers are getting serious about stop-arm violations. A stop-arm violation is when drivers refuses to stop for school buses despite the traffic stop signal being visible. Over 2 thousand violations have been recorded in S.C. since the beginning of the school year, but only a snippet of the violations are in Horry County. Areas that have the…

Medicaid Review Begins Again In South Carolina

Previously due to the Federal COVID public health emergency, people were allowed to be added to Medicaid but could not be removed unless the resident either requested to be, died, or moved out of state.

For the first time in three years, South Carolina is set to begin reviewing residents eligibility for Medicaid. During the pre pandemic era, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reviewed Medicaid eligibility annually to determine who still qualifies. However, due to the Federal COVID public health emergency, people were allowed to be added to Medicaid but could…

Hamrick’s Location Is Renovated To Enhance Shopping Experience

Hamrick's is making an abundance of changes and upgrades to its store in the South Strand Commons Shopping Center located along Highway 17 Bypass South of Myrtle Beach.

A well-known family owned store is currently undergoing major renovations in the Myrtle Beach area. Hamrick’s is making an abundance of changes and upgrades to its store in the South Strand Commons Shopping Center located along Highway 17 Bypass South of Myrtle Beach. The company announced the store is set to get new flooring and new fixtures. Additionally, the store’s…

Pawleys Island Golf Cart Permit Fee Increased

The golf cart permit fee was $10 and has officially been increased to $25 effective immediately.

Pawleys Island town council unanimously voted on an increase for a certain fee. The golf cart permit fee was $10 and has officially been increased to $25 effective immediately. The increase comes amid the increased workload for town administrators. The town paused the distribution permits until the vote for the new fee was decided. Residents were allowed to voice their…

New Shop Will Have Coffee And Ice Cream Options

The 'Coffee and Cream Cabana' will have a drive-thru option and will be located on Kings Highway and 82nd Avenue.

Feeling like you want something sweet and or need some energy? No worries, a new shop will have ice cream and coffee all in one location to address an easy fix. ‘Coffee and Cream Cabana at Heidi’s Corner’ is set to open this spring. 16 flavors of ice cream will be offered including dairy-free items along with homemade waffle cones,…

New Theatre Open For Business In Myrtle Beach

Shows for 'California Suite' will continue to run through next weekend and auditions for their next play 'Curtain Up' begin on February 20th.

A new entertainment amenity has arrived on the Grand Strand. The Open Curtain Theater is now in operation. The thought that there’s not enough live-entertainment theaters in the area inspired founder, Steve Mariott to open the attraction. It’s located on Burcale Rd. at the Moose Lodge. Shows for ‘California Suite’ will continue to run through next weekend and auditions for…