Author: Annelyn Russ

USC And Clemson Set To Faceoff At The Upcoming Palmetto Bowl Game

The game is scheduled to start at 7:30pm on Saturday at the Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

It is officially Palmetto Bowl week and Gamecocks and Tiger fans are gearing up for the rivals to face off. Students at the University of South Carolina attended the annual tiger burn pep rally. 50 USC Engineering students spent 40 hours building the 30-foot tall tiger that was set on fire in a tradition that dates back over a century….

Bill McClure Unofficially Secures Empty Myrtle Beach City Council Seat

The Myrtle Beach Election Commission is set to meet at 3:00pm on Wednesday to canvass the votes and certify the election results.

The unofficial results from Tuesday’s election for the empty Myrtle Beach City Council seat, have been revealed. Bill McClure appeared to defeat  John Krajc to secure a four-year term on council, starting in January. McClure reportedly received 1,811 voted while Krajc appeared to receive 1,690 votes. The Myrtle Beach Election Commission is set to meet at 3:00pm on Wednesday to…

Florence Police Are On The Lookout For A Reported Stolen Vehicle

The vehicle was stolen from a business on West Turbeville Highway in Lake City.

The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in the search for a reported stolen vehicle. Investigators are looking for a red 2000 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. It was stolen from a business on West Turbeville Highway in Lake City. The vehicle theft occurred on November 16th. Please note the person pictured in the video above is not a…

Loris Police Search For “Dangerous” Wanted Man

The suspect was last seen driving a white, older model Chevrolet truck.

Loris police are requesting help in locating a man that is said to be “dangerous.” 32-year-old Michael Griffin allegedly threatened his girlfriend and killed her dog. He is wanted on second-degree criminal domestic violence and cruelty to animals resulting in death charges. Griffin was last seen driving a white, older model Chevrolet truck. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is…

One Man Arrested After An Hours-Long Barricade Situation

The suspect barricaded himself in the home and threatened to shoot officers if they did not leave him alone.

A barricade situation in Florence ended with the arrest of one man early Wednesday morning. Around 10:20pm Tuesday night, officers reported to a residence in the 1500 block of Madison Avenue in response to a domestic call. Upon arrival, police were informed that the man had threatened other people inside the home. The suspect then barricaded himself in the home…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The parade was first broadcasted on the radio in 1932 as listeners used their imagination to picture the huge floats making their way down the street.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is returning once again as one of the holiday’s biggest celebrations. Many may not know this, but the beloved tradition actually started off as a Christmas parade. It was the celebration employees of Macy’s organized in 1924 with the parade concluding with Santa Claus and the unveiling of the store’s christmas window. Three years later, it…

U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia Structures In Self-Defense Response

U.S. forces have been attacked around 66 times since October 7th, including 32 separate times in Iraq and 34 separate times in Syria.

Early Wednesday morning, the U.S. launched a round of airstrikes in Iraq. On Tuesday, Iran-backed militias conducted an attack using a close-range ballistic missile against U.S. forces stationed at the Al Asad Air Base in Iraq. The attack resulted in multiple non-life threatening injuries and some minor damage to infrastructure. In response, the U.S. military used an AC-130 aircraft to…

Israel And Hamas Reach Agreement To Pause Fighting

The announcement has been greeted with relief for those involved in the conflict as well as positive reactions on the international stage.

Israel and Hamas have officially reached a deal for a temporary cease fire. The deal would see hostages held captive by Hamas released in exchange for a number of Palestinian women and children in Israeli jails. The rivals will pause fighting for four days which would allow the entry of humanitarian convoys and relief aid. The starting time of the…

Giving Hope Gardens Shares Details On Upcoming Events

Giving Hope Gardens joins Carolina AM to share details on several upcoming events. 

Giving Hope Gardens joins Carolina AM to share details on several upcoming events. Giving Hope Gardens is a local business in Loris, SC but, it’s not your average garden retail center. They are a 501(c)(3) organization that provides employment and other work based opportunities for adults with disabilities. Visit them at 4370 Monroe Street in Loris, SC. Give them a…