Author: Annelyn Russ

Assessment Revealed New Costs For Reconstruction Of Ukraine

The new expected cost has now reached $411 billion. This amounts to 2.6 times the country's estimated GDP in 2022.

An updated assessment by the World Bank has been released revealing newly estimated costs of reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. The new expected cost has now reached $411 billion. This amounts to 2.6 times the country’s estimated GDP in 2022. It includes an estimated $135 billion of direct damage mainly to the housing, transportation, energy, commerce, and industry sectors. The new…

U.S. And Canada Reach Deal On Decades Old Asylum Agreement

The agreement would restrict certain migrants from seeking protections in Canada which marks a significant change in how the country accepts asylum seekers.

The U.S. and Canada have reached a deal regarding changes to a decades-old asylum agreement. The agreement would restrict certain migrants from seeking protections in Canada which marks a significant change in how the country accepts asylum seekers. Discussions surrounding the issue have been on-going for years, but the increase of people crossing into Canada from the U.S. has placed…

Congress Addresses TikTok’s CEO In An Hours Long Hearing

CEO Shou Chew used his testimony to stress TikTok's independence from China as well as highlight its ties with the U.S..

On Thursday, TikTok CEO, Shou Chew, appeared in front of Congress for the first time for a hearing that lasted over five hours. Congress members addressed Chew with many questions ranging from concerns for young and easily influenced users, to the sharing of incorrect medical information. However, the main topic surrounded the threat of American data and information being shared…

One Killed And Six Others Injured In Iran-Linked Drone Attack

One American was killed and six were left wounded after a suspected Iran-linked drone attacked a military base in Northeastern Syria.

Late Thursday night, one American was killed and six were left wounded after a suspected Iran-linked drone attacked a military base in Northeastern Syria. An American contractor died as a result of the attack and five U.S. troops along with a second U.S. contractor were injured. Two of the wounded U.S. service members were treated at the base where the…

MYR Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Newly Renovated Area

The ceremony was held to introduce the new enhancements of the airport's Welcome Center.

Visitors to the Myrtle Beach International Airport will see a newly renovated area. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Visitors Bureau held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to introduce the new enhancements of the airport’s Welcome Center. New features were added including signs with vibrant colors, graphic backdrops creating photo ops and scannable QR codes that give…

Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival Returns

The festival will feature scores of food truck vendors, along with beer and other drink selections, live music, other types of vendors, and a kids zone.

The Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival is making it’s way back to the Grand Strand. The event is set to return on March 31st and last until April 2nd. The festival will feature scores of food truck vendors, along with beer and other drink selections, live music, other types of vendors, and a kids zone. Tickets are $5 and children…

Blackwater Beekeepers Association To Hold Informative Discussions

The Blackwater Beekeepers Association are requesting that if you see a swarm, do not kill them because bees play a key role in our ecosystem and the food we eat.

The Spring breeze brings the buzzing bees out to collect honey as flowers have already begun to bloom. Spring is referred to as swarm season as bees reproduce and search for new places to live. The Blackwater Beekeepers Association are requesting that if you see a swarm, do not kill them because bees play a key role in our ecosystem…

Two Suspects Arrested In Connection To Murder In Robeson County

Both suspects are being held without bond at the Robeson County Detention Center.

Two people have been arrested in connection to a murder investigation after a deadly shooting occurred in Lumberton earlier this month. On March 10th, Robeson County deputies responded to UNC Southeastern Medical Center for a person who was brought in by a neighbor suffering gunshot wounds. 46-year-old, Christopher Chavis later died from his injuries. The shooting happened at Chavis’s home…

Suspect Accused Of Shooting A Security Guard Denied Bond

Freeman is accused of shooting security guard Ricky Wise while he was attempting to break up a fight in the Avalon community of the Carolina Forest area.

The suspect accused of shooting a security guard on March 11th allegedly had Molotov cocktails in his home. 37-year-old, Brent Freeman was arrested and charged with attempted murder, strong arm robbery, breach of peace, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and malicious injury to real property value over $5 thousand. Freeman is accused of shooting security guard Ricky…

3D Rocket Launch Attempt Fell Short Of Orbit

Terran 1 is not designed to be recovered but 'Relativity Space' is already working on another project based on the data collected from the failed attempt.

‘Relativity Space’ launched its first 3D-printed rocket on a test mission that started with hope for success and fell short of accomplishment. The 110-foot-tall Terran 1 rocket was originally scheduled for liftoff on March 8th but the attempt was called off 70 seconds before launch, due to a malfunctioning valve. A second attempt was conducted on March 11th but was…