Author: Annelyn Russ

New Company Will Bring Job Opportunities To Horry County

Moose Logistics and Distribution is opening its first facility in South Carolina.

A company that makes custom athletic socks has announced a $2.6 million plan to build a facility in Horry County. Moose Logistics and Distribution creates custom logos for athletic socks that are distributed to suppliers across the United States. The new facility will be located at 3537 Franklin Street in Loris. This will be the company’s first facility in South…

FTX Founder Arrested In The Bahamas

The arrest of the failed crypto exchange founder is based on a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District of New York.

The founder of failed crypto exchange FTX was arrested in the Bahamas on Monday. Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested at the request of U.S. prosecutors that filed criminal charges against him. The southern district of New York is currently investigating Bankman-Fried as well as the collapse of FTX and its sister trading firm, Alameda. His arrest is based on a sealed…

American College Student Reported Missing While Studying Abroad

The search continues as many are involved and hope for his "swift and safe" return.

An investigation has been opened into the disappearance of an American college student. Kenny DeLand Jr. was reported missing on November 29th. DeLand is a senior at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York. He has been studying abroad at the University of Grenoble Alpes in France. DeLand’s parents stated they have not heard from him since November 27th…

“Respect For Marriage Act” Signed As Official Law

President Biden said it would give peace of mind to LGBTQI + and interracial couples.

Today, President Biden will be signing the ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ into law. Many Democratic and Republican lawmakers along with Vice President Kamala Harris and others will gather on the South Lawn of The White House for a ceremony to make the act an official federal law. In a statement after the bill passed in the House, President Biden said…

The backup quarterback for Coastal Carolina University has been arrested and accused of assaulting a woman at a party over the weekend. Bryce Carpenter allegedly started making sexual advances toward the victim. She reportedly moved away but he continued to follow her and attempted to grab and kiss her. Others witnessed the situation and pulled him away from her. Later,…

Two Men Found Not Guilty In Double Murder Case

The double murder took place outside of Allen's Food Basket in Myrtle Beach.

A jury found two men not guilty of a double murder that occurred outside of Allen’s Food Basket in Myrtle Beach. Samuel Frye and Mardave Hunter were on trial for the October 2020 shooting at the business located on the corner of Canal Street and 8th Avenue North. The victims were playing poker at the location when the men and…

Driver Died In Single-Vehicle Crash

The car hit a ditch before hitting several trees.

A single-vehicle crash in Georgetown County resulted in the death of one person. The crash occurred around 5p.m on South Carolina Highway 41 near Earle Road. A 2016 Honda was traveling South when it ran off the road. The car hit a ditch before hitting several trees. The driver of the vehicle was killed and the victim’s identity has not…

Woman Arrested After Alleged Bomb Threat

Allegedly the threat was of a bomb that was about to be placed in the booking area of the Florence County Detention Center.

A woman has been arrested after allegedly making a bomb threat last month. 21-year-old, Danielle Heyward of Walterboro, was booked on Friday and released on Saturday on a $30 thousand bond. She is charged with making false claims of a bomb threat to the Florence County Detention Center. Investigators revealed that Heyward had recently been in contact with an inmate…

Two Men Arrested For Drugs Delivered Via Drone

A traffic stop was conducted where were officials found walkie talkies, night vision optics, a camouflage suit and a drone remote control.

Two men have been accused of flying drugs into a correctional institution by drone. 51-year-old, Antonine Ferguson and 44-year-old, Steven Washington, were both arrested and charged with distribution of marijuana, criminal conspiracy and furnishing contraband to a state inmate or into a state institution or facility. After reports of a suspicious vehicle in a nearby area of the Evans Correctional…

Florence Council Gains Two Members

J. Lawrence Smith II and Lashonda NeSmith-Jackson are the two newest members after being elected last month.

New members are joining the Florence City Council heading into the new year. J. Lawrence Smith II and Lashonda NeSmith-Jackson are the two newest members after being elected last month. NeSmith won after five unsuccessful races and shared the vision of getting the communities back and allowing them to have a voice. Smith said that he has different projects in…