Annelyn Russ, Author at WFXB

U.S. Military Intercepted Drones Aimed At Troops Stationed In Iraq

As the conflict escalates between Israel and Hamas, U.S. officials are on alert for potential attacks on American and partner forces in the Middle East.

October 19, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

Early Wednesday morning, the U.S. military intercepted several drones aimed at troops stationed in Iraq. In western Iraq, U.S. forces engaged two drones, taking one out completely and only damaging the other which resulted in ‘minor injuries’ to forces in the coalition aimed at defeating the Islamic state. In northern Iraq, the American military engaged and destroyed a third drone,…

Horry County Council Passes Two Resolutions

The county could receive up to $2 million to hire the additional officers and place them in seven schools across the district.

October 18, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

The Horry County Council passed two resolutions at a meeting held Tuesday night. The council passed a resolution to allow the Horry County Police Department to apply for a state-funded grant through the S.C. Department of Public Safety. The grant would allow Horry County to hire seven additional school resource officers. The county could receive up to $2 million to…

S.C. Court Puts Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal Under Suspension

Murdaugh's lawyers argue that the clerk was motivated by a desire to secure a book deal and media appearances, neither of which would have been possible if the proceedings had ended in a mistrial over a split jury.

October 18, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

Alex Murdaugh’s legal team won a victory from South Carolina’s Supreme Court. The disbarred lawyer was convicted of murder in connection to the deaths of his wife, Maggie and son, Paul who were both shot to death in June of 2021. On Tuesday, the Palmetto State’s top court granted Murdaugh’s motion to hold his appeal under suspension until the circuit…

Investigation Opened After Fatal Shooting Occurred Outside Of An Establishment

Two victims were found wounded and transported to a hospital. One of those individuals has died and the other is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

October 18, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

The Horry County Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting incident. Around 2:30 Wednesday morning, police were called to the Barfield’s Bar and Grille regarding reports of shots fired. Two victims were found wounded and transported to a hospital. One of those individuals has died and the other is being treated for non-life threatening injuries. Details are limited at this…

HCPD Opened An Investigation After The Discovery Of A Dead Body

Police received a call from a woman who said she had gone to check on a person who she had not heard from in two weeks.

October 18, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

An investigation has been opened in regards to what Horry County police have deemed a ‘suspicious death’. Last Tuesday, officers responded to a home on Bombing Range Road near Longs after receiving a call from a woman who said she had gone to check on a person who she had not heard from in two weeks. Upon arrival, an officer…

Chick-fil-A Releases Cookbook Consisting Of Once Secret Recipes

The cookbook is an effort to raise awareness of the restaurant's on-going work to fight food insecurity and reduce food waste.

October 18, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

A popular restaurant chain known for its tasty and secretive recipes, has released a cookbook. Chick-fil-A’s recipes are usually guarded-secrets, but now, raising awareness for issues is more important to the company. The eatery launched ‘Extra Helpings’, their first-ever cookbook. Chick-fil-A’s book consists of five classic item recipes including their chicken salad and coleslaw. In addition 11 recipes from non-profit…

An S.C. Expert Broke His Own Guinness World Record For Hottest Pepper

Ed Currie explained the first time he tried Pepper X, he was feeling the heat for over three hours and he literally got extreme cramps from how hot it was.

October 18, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

A South Carolina hot pepper expert has broken his own record in the Guinness Book of World Records. Ed Currie crossbred and grew the Carolina Reaper which held the hottest pepper record since 2013. Now, he has created ‘Pepper X’ that was publicly named the hottest pepper on October 9th, beating out the Reaper in Currie’s decade-long hunt to perfect…

United Airlines Presents Changes To How Passengers Board Their Flights

Assigned window seats will board first in an attempt to keep flyers from the usual up and down after already being seated that allows neighboring passengers to sit.

October 18, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

The way passengers board United Airlines flights is changing. Pre-boarding qualifications still stand including those with disabilities, Active-duty military, unaccompanied minors as well as families traveling with children 2 and under and more. First-class and business-class ticket holders will still board the plane after pre-boarders as they do now. Customers who are a part of the airline’s membership will board…

The IRS Is Set To Launch Its Own Tax Filing Program

Opposers argue that a government-run system would provide a worse taxpayer experience and that the federal tax collector should not also play a role of tax preparer.

October 18, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

The IRS is set to launch its own free tax filing program. The agency’s tax filing system would serve as an alternative to private tax preparation companies such as H&R Block and TurboTax. Starting this coming tax season only tax payers in 13 states with specific tax situations will be able to participate through an online pilot as a test…

U.S. Citizens Urged To Refrain From Traveling To Lebanon

The advisory warned U.S. citizens who choose to travel to the country to be aware that the U.S. Embassy officers could be restricted from traveling to assist them.

October 18, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

The U.S. State Department has issued a warning advising American citizens to refrain from traveling to Lebanon. The travel advisory was raised to a ‘Level 4: Do not travel’ on Tuesday due to the unpredictable security situation related to war between Israel and Hezbollah or other armed militant factions. The department authorized the voluntary, temporary departure of family members of…

Author: Annelyn Russ

U.S. Military Intercepted Drones Aimed At Troops Stationed In Iraq

As the conflict escalates between Israel and Hamas, U.S. officials are on alert for potential attacks on American and partner forces in the Middle East.

Horry County Council Passes Two Resolutions

The county could receive up to $2 million to hire the additional officers and place them in seven schools across the district.

S.C. Court Puts Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal Under Suspension

Murdaugh's lawyers argue that the clerk was motivated by a desire to secure a book deal and media appearances, neither of which would have been possible if the proceedings had ended in a mistrial over a split jury.

Investigation Opened After Fatal Shooting Occurred Outside Of An Establishment

Two victims were found wounded and transported to a hospital. One of those individuals has died and the other is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

HCPD Opened An Investigation After The Discovery Of A Dead Body

Police received a call from a woman who said she had gone to check on a person who she had not heard from in two weeks.

Chick-fil-A Releases Cookbook Consisting Of Once Secret Recipes

The cookbook is an effort to raise awareness of the restaurant's on-going work to fight food insecurity and reduce food waste.

An S.C. Expert Broke His Own Guinness World Record For Hottest Pepper

Ed Currie explained the first time he tried Pepper X, he was feeling the heat for over three hours and he literally got extreme cramps from how hot it was.

United Airlines Presents Changes To How Passengers Board Their Flights

Assigned window seats will board first in an attempt to keep flyers from the usual up and down after already being seated that allows neighboring passengers to sit.

The IRS Is Set To Launch Its Own Tax Filing Program

Opposers argue that a government-run system would provide a worse taxpayer experience and that the federal tax collector should not also play a role of tax preparer.

U.S. Citizens Urged To Refrain From Traveling To Lebanon

The advisory warned U.S. citizens who choose to travel to the country to be aware that the U.S. Embassy officers could be restricted from traveling to assist them.

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Author: Annelyn Russ

As the conflict escalates between Israel and Hamas, U.S. officials are on alert for potential attacks on American and partner forces in the Middle East.

The county could receive up to $2 million to hire the additional officers and place them in seven schools across the district.

Murdaugh's lawyers argue that the clerk was motivated by a desire to secure a book deal and media appearances, neither of which would have been possible if the proceedings had ended in a mistrial over a split jury.

Two victims were found wounded and transported to a hospital. One of those individuals has died and the other is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Police received a call from a woman who said she had gone to check on a person who she had not heard from in two weeks.

The cookbook is an effort to raise awareness of the restaurant's on-going work to fight food insecurity and reduce food waste.

Ed Currie explained the first time he tried Pepper X, he was feeling the heat for over three hours and he literally got extreme cramps from how hot it was.

Assigned window seats will board first in an attempt to keep flyers from the usual up and down after already being seated that allows neighboring passengers to sit.

Opposers argue that a government-run system would provide a worse taxpayer experience and that the federal tax collector should not also play a role of tax preparer.

The advisory warned U.S. citizens who choose to travel to the country to be aware that the U.S. Embassy officers could be restricted from traveling to assist them.

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