Author: Annelyn Russ

Florida Prepares As Tropical Storm Nicole, Continues To Strengthen

Nicole is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves over warm waters.

The Sunshine State is expected to see yet another series of gloomy days as Tropical Storm Nicole, makes its way toward Florida. Nicole is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves over warm waters. The National Hurricane Center has issued hurricane warnings and watches for large parts of the state. A “dangerous storm surge” is expected along it’s…

Elon Musk Sells More Tesla Shares And Has New Plans For Twitter

Musk said he is selling his shares to focus on the deal with the social media platform.

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, sold additional shares of his electric car company after closing a $44 billion purchase of Twitter. After closing the deal, Musk sold at least $3.95 billion worth of his Tesla shares. On Tuesday, he sold 19.5 million more shares of Tesla. Before he sold those shares he owned nearly 25% of the company between stock and…

Many Firsts Were Made In A Handful Of Races

Some candidates that have been elected have made history in their states.

Many firsts were made in a handful of races. As soon as voting hours were up in Maryland and Massachusetts, both state’s governing races were called for groundbreaking candidates. In Maryland, Democrat, Wes Moore, is to become the first black governor in the state’s history. In Massachusetts, attorney general, and Democrat, Maura Healey, is the first woman elected governor in…

National Midterm Elections Update

A big boost for Democrats' hopes of clinging to the Senate as Republicans hopes for House are narrowing.

We are covering updates on midterm election results. As of right now, the race for Senate is at a tie while Democrats and Republicans both have 48 out of 100 seats. The race for the House is a close call as Democrats have 179 out of 218 and Republicans have 201. It is still too early to call key races…

Myrtle Beach Skywheel Displays Orange For CRPS Awareness

November is declared the awareness month for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

The Myrtle Beach Skywheel lit up orange to recognize a syndrome awareness month. This year, Governor McMaster, signed a proclamation to declare November the awareness month for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It was signed in efforts to spread the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. The syndrome is a chronic condition characterized as continuous intense pain often described as burning…

One Person Left Without A Home After House Fire In Conway

The American Red Cross of South Carolina will assist the resident who was affected by the fire.

One person is left homeless after an early morning house fire in Conway. At 4:07a.m on Tuesday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to the 100 block of Mama Cecil Road. HCFR Firefighters got the fire under control. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross of South Carolina will assist the resident who was affected by the fire. How…

A Fatal Encounter Occurred Between A Train And A Pedestrian

The incident happened around 8:30p.m at the Fairview Street railroad crossing in Lake City.

On Monday, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train. The incident happened around 8:30p.m at the Fairview Street railroad crossing in Lake City. Florence County Coroner, Keith Von Lutcken, revealed the pedestrian died as a result of fatal injuries suffered from the incident. The railroad crossings at Fairview and Thomas Streets remain closed as authorities have opened an…

Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Highway 501, Has Been Identified

The incident occurred around 1:20a.m, one mile South of Conway in the area of Carolina Road.

The identity has been released of the pedestrian that was struck and killed on Highway 501 Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 1:20a.m, one mile South of Conway in the area of Carolina Road. A 2013 GMC pickup truck and a pedestrian were both traveling North on the highway when the truck driver struck the pedestrian. The truck driver was…

Things To Know For Midterm Election Day

Polls opened Tuesday at 7a.m and will close the same night at 7p.m.

Things to know for Election Day: Polls opened Tuesday at 7a.m and will close that same night at 7p.m. Some Horry County locations have been temporarily changed for todays elections: Dunes #1- Ocean View Education Center in Myrtle Beach Myrtlewood #2- Myrtle Beach Adult Education Center Garden City #2- Seaside Elementary School Voters can find their polling location on the…

Winning Numbers Have Been Selected After Powerball Previously Delayed

The drawing was initially for $1.9 billion dollars but grew to a $2.04 billion dollar prize.

You went to bed last night with no Powerball drawing but the numbers have finally been released for a record jackpot. The drawing was initially for $1.9 billion dollars but grew to a $2.04 billion dollar prize. It was delayed due to one participating lottery that needed extra time to complete required security protocols. All 48 participating lotteries are required…