Author: Annelyn Russ

NMB Memorial Gardens 74th Annual Memorial Day Event

Entertainment and refreshments will kick off at 10:30am with the service starting at 11am.

North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens will be hosting their 74th Veterans event. The annual Memorial Day Service Celebration will take place Monday at the gardens located at 4360 Big Barn Drive in Little River. Entertainment and refreshments will kick off at 10:30am with the service starting at 11am. Everyone is invited to attend and encouraged to bring a lawn chair…

North Myrtle Beach Traffic And Beach Regulations

Barricades will be placed by the North Myrtle Beach Public Works Department starting on Friday.

Ahead of Memorial Day the city of North Myrtle Beach released information to know regarding traffic and beach regulations. Around 100,000 people are expected to visit during the holiday weekend. There will be an increased presence of officers, including supplemental officers from other agencies in the state. As for traffic, barricades will be placed by the North Myrtle Beach Public…

Town Of McColl Appoints New Police Chief

Billy Stubbs has been tapped to replace former chief Bob Hale, who resigned with the rest of the department in November.

The town of McColl has appointed a new police chief nearly six months after its entire force resigned. Billy Stubbs has been tapped to replace former chief Bob Hale, who resigned with the rest of the department in November. Stubbs was on the town’s police force from March 2011 until July 2020. He has also worked for the Marlboro County…

Man Charged In Hit And Run That Left Motorcyclists Injured

Shortly after 5pm on Saturday, police responded to the area of S. Kings Highway on reports of a crash.

One man has been arrested in connection to a hit and run in Myrtle Beach. Shortly after 5pm on Saturday, police responded to the area of S. Kings Highway on reports of a crash. Several witnesses reported that a vehicle was traveling south on the highway when it attempted to make an unlawful u-turn from the middle lane. It cut…

Driver Believed To Be Intoxicated Resulting In Fatal Motorcycle Crash

The crash occurred shortly before 2am on Sunday along the Highway 17 North off-ramp at Sea Mountain Highway.

A motorcycle crash in North Myrtle Beach resulted in the death of one person and left another injured. The crash occurred shortly before 2am on Sunday along the Highway 17 North off-ramp at Sea Mountain Highway. An investigation determined the driver was speeding at 100mph onto the ramp from 17 North toward Sea Mountain. The driver attempted to stop, leaving…

Investigation Opened Into Fatal Lumberton Shooting

40-year-old Corey Clark was found suffering from gunshot wounds.

A shooting in Robeson County resulted in the death of one person. The incident unfolded around 1:20am Monday near Wilson Street in Lumberton. 40-year-old Corey Clark was found suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to UNC Health Southeastern where he later died. Investigators are working to learn more and anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to…

Planet Fitness Offers Free High School Summer Pass

The pass will be honored starting on June 1 until August 31.

Planet Fitness announced the return of its free High School Summer Pass. Teens ages 14 to 19 can now pre-register for a free online or in-club membership. Participants will have access to a range of strength equipment, free fitness training, teen-specific workout plans, and the Planet Fitness app featuring hundreds of on-demand exercises. Those under the age of 18 must…

Starbucks Releases New Summer Menu

The menu introduces a new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso.

Starbucks has released its new summer menu. The menu introduces a new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. It contains horchata flavored syrup, which is a fusion of cinnamon, sweet vanilla, and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up the ingredient. Fan-favorite Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers are also returning which feature a blend of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry…

DHS Conducts First Flight Carrying Volunteer Migrants Out Of U.S.

The flight took 64 citizens of Colombia and Honduras to their home country. 

The Department of Homeland Security conducted its first flight carrying migrants who volunteered to be deported. The flight took 64 citizens of Colombia and Honduras to their home country. “All participants were offered the same benefits as any illegal alien who self-deports using the CBP home app. They received travel assistance, a $1,000 stipend, and preserved the possibility they could…

Former NFL Quarterback Tim Tebow Speaks At Conway Event

"I look in this room and I see so many strengths, and I believe that God has uniquely created each one of you with those gifts and abilities," Tebow said.

Former NCAA and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow was in the Conway area over the weekend for a one day event. The football star attended an event at Langston Baptist Church. It was led by groups including the Conway High School football team, members of the CCU football team, and members of the Pelicans baseball team. It featured food trucks and…