Author: Annelyn Russ

Missing American College Student Found Safe

The student was finally found safe in Spain where he reportedly and voluntarily has been for the past few weeks.

The American college student studying abroad, who was reported missing after several days of no contact, has been found safe. Kenny DeLand Jr. was studying abroad at the University of Grenoble Alpes in France. He was reported missing on November 29th. Over the weekend DeLand was finally found safe in Spain where he reportedly and voluntarily has been for the…

The Conway Police Department Is Fully Staffed

For the first time in nearly a decade the Conway Police Department has 65 certified police officers.

The Conway Police Department is now fully staffed for the first time in nearly 30 years. Conway Police Chief, Dale Long, now oversees a full staff of 65 certified police officers. He shared that it would not have been possible without support of the city approving the funding needed to bring in new officers to keep up with the growth…

Sami’s Law Passed The U.S. House

A bill was introduced in 2021 that would require ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft, to deploy enhanced verification systems.

A few years ago, a University of South Carolina student was killed after accidentally entering a vehicle under the impression it was her Uber ride home. 21-year-old, Samantha Josephson was kidnapped and killed by Nathaniel Rowland in 2019 after Rowland pretended to be her ride-share driver. A bill was introduced in 2021 that would require ride-share companies like Uber and…

Shooting Investigation Opened For Search Of Suspects

The shooting took place in the area of 16th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard around 12:30p.m.

Officials are searching for suspects in connection to a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon. The shooting took place in the area of 16th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard around 12:30p.m. Witnesses noticed officers going in and out of a room on the third floor of the Wave Rider Resort. The suspects fled the scene on foot. One person was injured…

Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Highway 701

The identity of the deceased pedestrian has not been publicly released at this time.

On Wednesday night, a road was closed to traffic for an extended period of time after a pedestrian was struck and killed. Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 701. A 2002 Toyota Camry was travelling South on the Highway near Hair Nook Road when it struck the victim. The identity of the deceased pedestrian…

The Upcoming World Cup Final

Two time World Cup winners, France, will face-off with Argentina for the 2022 World Cup Title.

On Wednesday, France beat Morocco 2-0 in their semifinal leading them to a final with Argentina. This will be France’s fourth time participating in the World Cup Final. The team won the tournament in 1998, finished second in 2006, and won the tournament again four years ago. Argentina’s road to the finals included a 3-0 semifinal win over Croatia. This…

TSA Launches High-Tech Baggage Handling System

The high tech baggage handling system that promises to be safer and more efficient.

The holiday season is well known as the busiest travel time of the year and TSA is ready for it with an upgraded baggage handling system. The Denver International Airport is one of the biggest airports in the U.S. and has now developed a high tech baggage handling system that promises to be safer and more efficient. The system costs…

Ban On TikTok Bill Passes U.S. Senate

If the bill proceeds, the law would ban the TikTok app on all government owned phones and other devices.

The U.S. Senate has unanimously voted to approve a bill that would ban a social media platform from all government devices. The “No TikTok on Government Devices Act” was introduced by Senator Josh Hawley and has now taken a step closer to becoming official law. If the bill proceeds, the law would ban the TikTok app on all government owned…

Paul Pelosi’s Attacker Possibly Had More Targets

In a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, a recorded police interview of DePape was played that revealed he had other targets.

New details have been revealed in the case of Paul Pelosi’s attacker. A few months ago, 42-year-old, David DePape, broke into the Pelosi’s San Francisco home and attacked the husband of House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi. DePape was arrested and is facing trial on several different charges. In a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, a recorded police interview of DePape was played…

Federal Government Is Suing The State Of Arizona

The lawsuit is for the state's actions of placing shipping containers at the border as a temporary wall.

The Federal Government is suing the state of Arizona. The lawsuit is for their actions of placing shipping containers at the border as a temporary wall. A few months ago, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, issued an executive order calling on the state’s department of emergency and military affairs to use containers to close gaps along the border. The Republican governor…