Author: Annelyn Russ

Private Lender Company Files Lawsuit Against Biden Administration

At this time payments are set to resume 60 days after the Supreme Court issues its ruling on the student loan forgiveness program. If an official decision is not made by August, payments will then restart.

The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit as a private lender company is suing in efforts to end the pause on federal student loan payments. The pause has been in effect since March of 2020. It was originally put in place during the Trump Administration to assist people during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has since been extended eight times while…

One Arrested In Connection To The Four Kidnapped Americans

The four traveled to the border city of Matamoros for a tummy tuck for one of the individuals. They encountered gun fire by several unidentified suspects, then placed in a vehicle and taken from the scene by the armed men.

One person has been detained in connection to the four Americans that were kidnapped by gunmen in Northeastern Mexico. The person’s name has not been released but they have been identified as a 24-year-old. Throughout the three days that the Americans were held captive, they were transferred to several different places before they were found in a “wooden house” outside…

Many Gathered For The 26th Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon

The fastest time on record for the event is 2 hours and 26 minutes that was accomplished by Stuart Moran back in 2012.

Hundreds of people gathered to run in the Myrtle Beach Marathon on Saturday. Over 1 thousand runners registered for the 26th annual event. The fastest marathon pace for men was 2 hours and 38 minutes accomplished by Danny Horgan of Norton, Massachusetts. The fastest for women was 2 hours and 58 minutes completed by Christa Collins of Irmo, South Carolina….

Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office Hiring Event

Anyone interested is welcomed to attend the hiring event and they must bring a valid government ID. 

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a hiring event for Corrections Officers on Wednesday. People 18 years and older are encouraged to go out and meet the team as well as take an entrance test and undergo an interview. The event is set to be held at 430 N. Fraser Street in Georgetown and testing begins at 9:30a.m.. Anyone…

One Woman Died In Result Of Head-On Collision In Georgetown County

The driver of a Camry veered into the opposite lane and collided head-on with a pick-up truck.

One woman has died after a crash in Georgetown County over the weekend. Around 5:30p.m. on Friday evening, Georgetown County Fire and EMS were called to the area of Browns Ferry Road near Pringle Ferry Road. A 2023 Toyota Camry was traveling South on Browns Ferry Road while a 2015 Ford pick-up truck was heading North. The driver of the…

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Vandalized With Anti-DeSantis Graffiti

"Ron DeFascist" was spray painted onto the library's entrance sign. The anti-DeSantis graffiti was discovered by library employees early Sunday morning.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California was vandalized before Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ visit. “Ron DeFascist” was spray painted onto the library’s entrance sign. The anti-DeSantis graffiti was discovered by library employees early Sunday morning. DeSantis was scheduled to discuss his book “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival” Sunday afternoon. Employees cleaned the graffiti off…

Walgreens Limits States Where Abortion Pill Will Be Sold

This motion comes after Republican attorneys general in 20 states sent Walgreens a letter that threatened the company could possibly face legal challenges if it sold the abortion medication in those states.

Walgreens announced it will not sell an abortion pill in several states where abortion is still legal. The medication, Mifepristone will not be allowed to be sold in Walgreens that are located in Kentucky, Mississippi, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Alaska, Florida, Iowa, and Montana, along with others, whether abortion is legal or not. The company said that they are…

Severe Storms Ravaged Across Part Of America Resulting In Several Deaths

At least 13 deaths have been reported in several states after severe weather made it's way across the country over the weekend.

At least 13 deaths have been reported in several states after severe weather made it’s way across the country over the weekend. A powerful storm system brought golf ball-sized hail and tornadoes through the South. The storm blew wind gusts strong enough to turn over tractor trailer trucks and resulted in the loss of power for over 1 million people….

A New Rail Safety Legislation Was Presented

A Rail Safety legislation was introduced in Congress and if passed it would not allow single-person crews.

The “Association of American Railroads” confirmed that it’s position in favor of one-person crews has not changed. A Rail Safety legislation was introduced in Congress and if passed it would not allow single-person crews. The AAR shared their opinion by expressing that it will be more efficient and safe to have engineers responding to problems with trains by driving along…

Another Norfolk Southern Train Derailed In Ohio

The company said that there were no hazardous materials aboard this train and no injuries were reported.

Over 1,500 residents were left without power after another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio on Saturday. Norfolk Southern confirmed that 20 cars of a 212 car train derailed near state route 41 in the Springfield, Ohio, area. The company said that there were no hazardous materials aboard this train and no injuries were reported. Residents within 1 thousand feet…