Author: Annelyn Russ

Millions Included In Funding For Highway Expansion

The additional funds will be designated for the northern extension of Carolina Bays Parkway, also known as Highway 31.

Members of congress will be considering a road project in Horry County that includes millions of dollars. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham’s office announced $22 million for an “interchange expansion” has been included in a bill that funds many different projects across South Carolina. The additional funds will be designated for the northern extension of Carolina Bays Parkway, also known as…

New Bill Proposed Insurance To Cover Hearing Aids

The proposed bill is backed by the fact that eyeglasses are covered by insurance because they are a necessity for many people as are hearing aids.

A new bill has been presented that would require insurance company’s in South Carolina to cover hearing aids. The legislation also includes replacements for hearing aids every three years. The proposed bill is backed by the fact that eyeglasses are covered by insurance because they are a necessity for many people as are hearing aids. If the bill is passed,…

Traffic Stop Revealed $9 Million Worth Of Cocaine

The man was out of jail on bond on a murder charge out of California.

A traffic stop in Florence County resulted in the discovery of drugs and an arrest of a man out on bond for murder. 34-year-old, Sheldon Alexander, was arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine, unlawfully carrying a pistol, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and possession of a firearm by an illegal alien. The man was…

Murdaugh Not Facing Death Penalty But Life Without Parole

Murdaugh faces murder charges and is accused of shooting and killing Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.

Alex Murdaugh will appear in court next month for a double murder trial after his wife and son and were killed. Murdaugh faces murder charges and is accused of shooting and killing Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Prosecutors alleged his motive was to gain sympathy as a distraction from years of alleged financial misdeeds he was facing at the time of…

Bicyclist Struck And Killed By SUV

The SUV driver was alone in the vehicle and no charges have been filed at this time.

A bicyclist was struck and killed on Highway 301 in Dillon County. Around 6p.m a 2002 GMC SUV was travelling North on the highway near West County Club Road, when it struck the bicyclist that was also heading North. The SUV driver was alone in the vehicle and no charges have been filed at this time. No further information has…

Suspect Arrested For Stabbing Incident

After a reported stabbing incident, a person was found with injuries to his head, face, and a large stab wound to his thigh.

A man has now been arrested for a stabbing incident that happened on December 4th. 44-year-old, Roderick Greene, is facing charges of second degree assault and battery, as well as disorderly conduct. Georgetown County Police responded to a report of a stabbing near West Street. When officials arrived, a person was found with injuries to his head, face, and a…

Shooting Investigation Reveals Man Shot And Killed Ex-Girlfriend

The investigation revealed that a man was waiting for his ex-girlfriend to pick up her child from a baby-sitter. After waiting for the female to show up the man shot her and then proceed to shoot himself.

New details have been released into the shooting investigation that began after two people were left in life-threatening conditions. The incident occurred Monday in the 300 block of Cedar Street off Highway 501. The investigation revealed that a man was waiting for his ex-girlfriend to pick up her child from a baby-sitter. A neighbor’s surveillance camera caught the moment the…

New Standards Finalized For Tougher Pollution

The EPA's new rule is the first update to the standards in 21 years. It's goal is to cut down smog and soot from heavy-duty trucks.

A plan has been finalized for tougher pollution standards. On Tuesday, the Biden administration confirmed the Environmental Protection Agency’s tougher pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles such as large trucks, delivery vans, and buses starting with model year 2027. The EPA’s new rule is the first update to the standards in 21 years. It’s goal is to cut down smog and…

Putin Called On FSB To Strengthen Hunt For Traitors And Spies

This announcement revealed for the first time, that Putin's war in Ukraine may not be going to plan.

President Putin called on his chief intelligence agency and other security sectors to escalate the hunt for terrorists and the actions of traitors. Putin addressed his Federal Security Services in a video urging them to counter terrorism and to safeguard “crowded places and strategic facilities.” The Russian President said “it is necessary to put a firm stop to the activities…

FTX Founder Extradited To The U.S.

Sam Bankman-Fried signed extradition papers and will be traveling to the U.S. on a federal aircraft to attend his third courtroom hearing this week.

The FTX founder recently detained in the Bahamas will be returning to the U.S. on Wednesday. Sam Bankman-Fried signed extradition papers and will be traveling to the U.S. on a federal aircraft to attend his third courtroom hearing this week. He faces eight federal charges including wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering related to the collapse of his crypto…