Annelyn Russ, Author at WFXB

Inflation Decreased For The Eighth Consecutive Month

The Bureau of Labor statistics revealed that the annual price increases continued to slow last month.

March 15, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

A recently released Consumer Price Index report revealed that inflation decreased last month. The Bureau of Labor statistics revealed that the annual price increases continued to slow last month. CPI measured 6% for the year ended in February which is down from January’s 6.4% and lines up with economists’ expectations. The drop marks the eighth consecutive month that the annual…

EPA Proposed First Standards To Make Drinking Water Safer

Under the rule, water systems must monitor for six specific chemicals, notify the public about PFAS levels, as well as work to reduce them if the levels reported are higher than the standard limit allowed.

March 15, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first National drinking water standard for ‘forever chemicals’ that are dangerous to human health. The new rule is expected to set drinking water standards for polyfluoroalkyl substances, also referred to as PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’. They are a ‘family of ubiquitous synthetic chemicals that linger in the environment and the human…

Biden Announced New Executive Order On Background Checks

The executive order instructs the attorney general to push the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation.

March 15, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

On Tuesday, President Biden announced an executive order in Monterey Park, California, where a mass shooting recently occurred. The executive order instructs the attorney general to push the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation. The new order aims to increase the number of background checks conducted before fire-arm sales. Universal background checks are viewed…

Biden Administration Approves The Willow Project

The project is a massive and decades-long oil drilling venture on Alaska's North Slope in the National Petroleum Reserve, which is owned by the federal government.

March 15, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

The Biden Administration has approved a controversial project that has been a wavering decision for some time now. ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project moved through the administration’s approval process for several months as it faced many arguments and a petition that gained over 3 million signatures. The project is a massive and decades-long oil drilling venture on Alaska’s North Slope in the…

Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern Over Train Derailment

It has been proven that the derailment could have been completely avoided and Norfolk has been accused of putting profits for their company above the health and safety of the cities and communities they operate in.

March 15, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

Ohio has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Railway in regards to the toxic chemical train derailment in East Palestine last month. Attorney General Dave Yost outlined a 58-count complaint and stated that Norfolk violated a number of state and federal laws. Yost also accused the company of violating the state’s “Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act”. It has…

Russia Shot Down A U.S. Military Drone Over International Waters

The Russian aircraft then struck the drone's propeller causing U.S. forces to bring the MQ-9 drone down into international waters.

March 15, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

An incident occurred that marked the first time Russian and U.S. military aircraft have come into direct physical contact since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine a little over a year ago. On Tuesday, a Russian fighter jet forced down a U.S. Air Force drone over the Black Sea. The reaper drone and two Russian SU-27 aircrafts were traveling over…

22nd Annual Kidztime Festival Coming To Broadway

The festival benefits 'Help 4 Kids' which is a local organization that assists children in the community.

March 14, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

A family-friendly festival is being held this weekend at Broadway at the Beach. The 22nd Annual Kidztime Festival is a free event for families and kid-friendly vendors, that involves activities and a scavenger hunt. Those who participate will encounter with characters, stilt walkers, and balloon artists. The festival benefits ‘Help 4 Kids’ which is a local organization that assists children…

Traffic Stop Led To Discovery Of Over 100 Pounds Of Marijuana

If convicted the suspect could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and a $25 thousand fine.

March 14, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

A traffic stop conducted in Florence County led to the discovery of over 100 pounds of drugs. Florence County deputies attempted a traffic stop on Monday for a moving violation along I-95. The stop led to a search in which deputies discovered nearly $300 thousand worth of marijuana. 34-year-old, Hongzhou Yu, of Covina, California, was arrested and charged with trafficking…

One Man Arrested After Conducting Armed Robbery At An Horry County Bank

The robbery was committed the robbery at Anderson Brothers Bank located on 8th Avenue in Aynor.

March 14, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

A man has been arrested and charged after conducting an armed robbery at a bank in Horry County. On Friday, 75-year-old John Stack Jr., committed the robbery at Anderson Brothers Bank located on 8th Avenue in Aynor. Stack entered and approached the teller line. He then presented a lighter as a gun, demanded cash, and handed a pillowcase to the…

Nightclub Shooting Victim Identified

The shooting occurred at the Lava Lounge Nightclub on Sumter Street in Florence after an altercation broke out.

March 14, 2023

Annelyn Russ,

The identity of the victim that was shot and killed at a nightclub in Florence County, has been publicly released. 22-year-old, Dakyas Belser, was shot and killed on Saturday. The shooting occurred at the Lava Lounge Nightclub on Sumter Street in Florence after an altercation broke out. 45-year-old, Jovan Smith was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a…

Author: Annelyn Russ

Inflation Decreased For The Eighth Consecutive Month

The Bureau of Labor statistics revealed that the annual price increases continued to slow last month.

EPA Proposed First Standards To Make Drinking Water Safer

Under the rule, water systems must monitor for six specific chemicals, notify the public about PFAS levels, as well as work to reduce them if the levels reported are higher than the standard limit allowed.

Biden Announced New Executive Order On Background Checks

The executive order instructs the attorney general to push the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation.

Biden Administration Approves The Willow Project

The project is a massive and decades-long oil drilling venture on Alaska's North Slope in the National Petroleum Reserve, which is owned by the federal government.

Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern Over Train Derailment

It has been proven that the derailment could have been completely avoided and Norfolk has been accused of putting profits for their company above the health and safety of the cities and communities they operate in.

Russia Shot Down A U.S. Military Drone Over International Waters

The Russian aircraft then struck the drone's propeller causing U.S. forces to bring the MQ-9 drone down into international waters.

22nd Annual Kidztime Festival Coming To Broadway

The festival benefits 'Help 4 Kids' which is a local organization that assists children in the community.

Traffic Stop Led To Discovery Of Over 100 Pounds Of Marijuana

If convicted the suspect could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and a $25 thousand fine.

One Man Arrested After Conducting Armed Robbery At An Horry County Bank

The robbery was committed the robbery at Anderson Brothers Bank located on 8th Avenue in Aynor.

Nightclub Shooting Victim Identified

The shooting occurred at the Lava Lounge Nightclub on Sumter Street in Florence after an altercation broke out.

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Author: Annelyn Russ

The Bureau of Labor statistics revealed that the annual price increases continued to slow last month.

Under the rule, water systems must monitor for six specific chemicals, notify the public about PFAS levels, as well as work to reduce them if the levels reported are higher than the standard limit allowed.

The executive order instructs the attorney general to push the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation.

The project is a massive and decades-long oil drilling venture on Alaska's North Slope in the National Petroleum Reserve, which is owned by the federal government.

It has been proven that the derailment could have been completely avoided and Norfolk has been accused of putting profits for their company above the health and safety of the cities and communities they operate in.

The Russian aircraft then struck the drone's propeller causing U.S. forces to bring the MQ-9 drone down into international waters.

The festival benefits 'Help 4 Kids' which is a local organization that assists children in the community.

If convicted the suspect could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and a $25 thousand fine.

The robbery was committed the robbery at Anderson Brothers Bank located on 8th Avenue in Aynor.

The shooting occurred at the Lava Lounge Nightclub on Sumter Street in Florence after an altercation broke out.

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