Author: Annelyn Russ

Horry Co. Fiery Crash Results In Death Of Two People

A 2025 Peterbilt dump truck was traveling west when it struck a Chevy SUV that was stopped for traffic.

A crash in Horry County resulted in the death of two people and one hospitalization. The accident occurred around 4:30pm Wednesday along Highway 22 near the Waccamaw River. A 2025 Peterbilt dump truck was traveling west when it struck a Chevy SUV that was stopped for traffic. The Chevy was pushed into two other vehicles that were also stopped. All…

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Darlington County

The ticket, matched all five numbers drawn on Monday to become South Carolina's 24th jackpot win.

A winning lottery ticket was sold in Darlington County. The Palmetto Cash 5 ticket is worth $212,000 and was sold at the Refuel convenience store located along S. Main Street. The ticket, matched all five numbers drawn on Monday to become South Carolina’s 24th jackpot win. The numbers were 3, 5, 18, 26, and 37. The player has 180 days…

Anchor Bar In Myrtle Beach To Close

The Myrtle Beach site was the first South Carolina location and opened in 2024 along N. Kings Highway.

A restaurant in Myrtle Beach is closing. Anchor Bar is a New York based eatery first launched in 1964 before expanding into Maryland and Texas. The Myrtle Beach site was the first South Carolina location and opened in 2024 along N. Kings Highway. The owners have been awaiting an appeal in front of the state’s liquor license board for just…

Man Arrested In Connection To Shooting That Injured Seven

Seven victims were found suffering injuries and several bullet holes were discovered inside and outside the apartment.

One man has been arrested in connection to a shooting that unfolded in Florence. On August 1, police were called to the 1300 block of W. Dixie Street. Upon arrival, seven victims were found suffering injuries and several bullet holes were discovered inside and outside the apartment. An investigation revealed that an argument occurred between one of the residents and…

Man Arrested After Several Robberies At Marlboro Co. High School

Quontrell Davis allegedly broke into Marlboro County High School and stole items from the campus.

One man has been arrested in connection to several robberies that took place at a high school. Quontrell Davis allegedly broke into Marlboro County High School and stole items from the campus over the past few weeks. The incidents occurred from July 30 through August 18. Authorities witnessed Davis forcibly entering the school’s field house on multiple occasions. Following his…

Fatal Shooting Suspect Remains Behind Bars

The shooting happened just before 10pm last Friday at the Rascals restaurant located along 16th Avenue.

The suspect of a fatal Conway shooting remains behind bars after killing a bar and grill employee. The shooting happened just before 10pm last Friday at the Rascals restaurant located along 16th Avenue. 41-year-old Lester Goldsmith died as a result of the shooting. 26-year-old Irving Centeno was arrested Sunday and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a…

New Popular Slang Terms Added To Cambridge Dictionary

New terms include "skibidi," which can be used with no real meaning as a joke standing for "cool" or "bad."

Popular slang terms have been recognized in the Cambridge Dictionary. The dictionary is published by Cambridge University Press and Assessment in England. It has added over 6,000 words over the last year. New terms include “skibidi,” which can be used with no real meaning as a joke standing for “cool” or “bad.” Another added term was “red flag,” which is…

More Than 30k Wireless Power Banks Recalled

The company has received reports of batteries catching fire and exploding, causing thousands of dollars in property damage.

More than 30,000 wireless power banks have been recalled. The ESR Halo-Lock Power Banks were sold through Amazon, Home Depot, and ESR Tech websites between September of 2023 and July of 2025. They have five circular LED display lights on one side and were sold in multiple colors. The recall was placed over reports of batteries catching fire and exploding,…

Walmart Frozen Shrimp Recalled After Radioactive Material Found

Cesium-137 contamination was discovered in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed in Indonesia.

The FDA opened an investigation after a shipment of frozen shrimp tested positive for a man-made radioactive material. Cesium-137 contamination was discovered in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed in Indonesia at four U.S. ports. The food was planned to ship to Walmart locations. Officials have now collected multiple samples and the supplier, Pt. Bahari Makmur Sejati, was added…

North Carolina Governor Declares State Of Emergency

The state is preparing for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency. The order comes as the state prepares for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast. Stein said the storm will bring threats of coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf conditions. He said North Carolinians along the coast should get prepared now,…