Author: Annelyn Russ

HHS Plans To Shut Down Major Organ Procurement Organization

The move would mark the first time the federal government has decertified an organ procurement organization.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to shut down a major organ procurement organization. The HHS has been investigating the Live Alliance organization. The department reportedly uncovered “years of unsafe practices, poor training, chronic under-performance, under-staffing, and paperwork errors.” “We are acting because of years of documented patient safety data failures and repeated violations of federal requirements,…

Spooky Activities To Soon Return To Myrtle Beach

Fright Nights will return and be hosted in Plyer Park along N. Kings Highway.

As we approach Halloween, plenty of spooky activities are planned for the Grand Strand. Fright Nights will return and be hosted in Plyer Park along N. Kings Highway. The event features live entertainment, wandering zombies, family-friendly fun, a fall festival and more. Festivities will kick off the first week of October and will be held every Friday and Saturday from…

American Heart Association To Host 44th Annual Beach Ride

The mission is to fund research, educate communities, and advocate for healthier lifestyles.

The American Heart Association is set to host its 44th annual Beach Ride. The event invites horses and riders from across the country to camp, connect, and ride, while rising money and awareness for the fight against heart disease and stroke. Activities will include a silent auction, live music, campsite decorating, obstacle courses, a costume party and karaoke. Each activity…

New Sawmill To Open In Horry County

The company plans to invest over $10 million and provide 18 new jobs.

A new sawmill is set to open in Horry County and is expected to support loggers. The Galivants Ferry Sawmill plans to open a new facility that will help loggers in surrounding areas. The goal is to alleviate the changes brought on by the closing of the Georgetown and surrounding mills. It will also help supply railroad ties, pallet manufacturers,…

Corrections Employee Arrested For Trafficking Narcotics

The employee was immediately terminated and booked into the same facility where he worked for one year.

A corrections employee at an adult detention center has been arrested for trafficking narcotics. The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office intelligence unit intercepted jail communications referencing trafficking involving an employee. An investigation prompted detectives to confront Bryce Byrdsong as he reported for duty. They discovered narcotics in his personal possession leading to a consent search of his vehicle which uncovered more…

One Person Arrested, One Wanted In Connection To 3 Y/O Death

34-year-old Joseph Waterman Jr. is wanted on a murder charge and is considered "armed and dangerous."

One man has been charged and one suspect is wanted in connection to the death of a three-year-old. The incident occurred on Saturday night along Midway Highway in Florence County. An argument escalated into physical violence prompting a gun to go off which resulted in the toddler suffering a gunshot wound. Antonio Burgess Jr. was taken to a hospital where…

Eateries Have Deals For National Cheeseburger Day

September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day!

September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day and several eateries have deals to celebrate. McDonald’s is offering a Double Cheeseburger for just 50-cent exclusively through the app. Burger King Royal Perks members can get a free Bacon Cheeseburger. That comes with a purchase of $1 or more along with other deals throughout the weekend. Buffalo Wild Wings rewards members can buy…

Meta’s Newest AI-Powered Smart Glasses Revealed

Users could interact with Meta's AI technology, as well as messages, photos, and other online activities via the glasses.

Mark Zuckerberg has revealed Meta’s newest AI-powered smart glasses. The Meta Ray-Bans Glasses represent the company’s next step toward a future where we spend less time looking down at screens. Instead, users could interact with Meta’s AI technology, as well as messages, photos, and other online activities via the glasses. Each pair will come with a Meta Neural Band that…

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates For First Time This Year

Policymakers voted 11-1 in favor of a quarter-point cut to the central bank's benchmark rate

The Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated interest cut Wednesday. The decision marks the first rate cut this year and indicates that concerns about a slowing labor market now outweigh ongoing worries about inflation. Policymakers voted 11-1 in favor of a quarter-point cut to the central bank’s benchmark rate. The decision puts the funds rate in a range between 4…

NEEDTOBREATHE Tour Adds North Myrtle Beach Show

Pre-sale tickets are now available with all tickets to go on sale Friday at 10:00am.

The NEEDTOBREATHE band is coming to the Grand Strand! The band has added an additional 21 new dates to their ‘The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour.’ The added shows come amid a time of overwhelming demand. One of their stops includes the Alabama Theatre in North Myrtle Beach. That show is scheduled for February 15th, 2026. Pre-sale tickets are now available…