Author: Annelyn Russ

Wildfires
News, The Latest

Canadian Wildfires Prompt Air Quality Alerts In The U.S. Again

The flames are burning from coast to coast and have burned around 10 million hectares so far this year.
Annelyn Russ,

The air quality in many parts of the U.S. are once again being affected by Canadian wildfires. Air quality alerts were issued for much of Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana on Sunday due to thick smoke. The air in Omaha and Cincinnati was rated as unhealthy for sensitive groups as well. The smoke is expected to flow…

Grain
News, The Latest

Russia Terminates Ukraine Grain Agreement

A Kremlin spokesman said as soon as the Russian part of the agreements are met, then the country will immediately return to the grain deal. 
Annelyn Russ,

On Monday, Russia announced it is terminating a major agreement with Ukraine. The Kremlin said it is ceasing the Black Sea Grain Initiative pact that allowed Ukraine to export over 32 million tons of grain over the last year alone. The announcement came shortly after drones struck Russia’s Kerch bridge, which is the only connection between its mainland and the…

Hcs
News, The Latest

Horry County Schools To Offer Free Meals For All Students

The district will become part of the Community Eligibility Provision Program that will allow all meals to be offered to every enrolled student for free during the 2023-2024 school year.
Annelyn Russ,

Horry County Schools have announced a change to their upcoming school year. The district will become part of the Community Eligibility Provision Program that will allow all meals to be offered to every enrolled student for free during the 2023-2024 school year. Students will still have the option to buy additional meals, snack items and drinks. Those can be paid…

Bus
News, The Latest

Crash Involving A School Bus And A Semi Truck Resulted In Several Injuries

The crash is currently being investigated and it is unclear at this time who is at fault and if there will be any charges related to the incident.
Annelyn Russ,

On Thursday, a bus carrying Lake City High School football players and their coach was involved in a crash. The school-bus was returning from a football camp that was held at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg County. It was heading North on U.S. 301 when a semi truck that was traveling West on Bonner Avenue collided with it. The…

Child
News, The Latest

Man Arrested For Several Counts Of Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

Authorities received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which led to the suspects arrests.
Annelyn Russ,

A man was arrested on Thursday on 10 counts of child sexual abuse material charges. Authorities received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Further investigation led to the arrest of 79-year-old Albert Koepcke. He allegedly possessed files of child sexual abuse material. The crime is punishable by up to 10 years on each count. He…

Teacher
News, The Latest

Former Horry County Teacher Pleads Guilty In Child Abuse Case

The children involved are said to have moderate to server special needs such as autism, many of which are non-verbal and range from ages seven to 10 years old.
Annelyn Russ,

A former Horry County teacher has pleaded guilty in connection to a child abuse case. Grace McColgan was a special education teacher at Ocean Bay Elementary school. She is accused of wiping hand sanitizer on a child’s open wound to ‘let it burn’. However, she claimed she was wiping the wound or cut and simply warned them it would burn….

Krispy
News, The Latest

Krispy Kreme Celebrates 86 Years With Dozen Donut Deal

Anyone can score a dozen original glazed donuts for just 86 cents with the purchase of a regular-priced dozen.
Annelyn Russ,

Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 86th birthday by offering a deal to customers. On Friday, anyone can score a dozen original glazed donuts for just 86 cents with the purchase of a regular-priced dozen. The deal is available in shop, or online with the promo code ’86YEARS’. While in store ordering, a consumer can grab four 86 cent dozens, but…

Sugar
News, The Latest

Researchers Found Aspartame Poses Risk Of Causing Cancer

The findings doesn't mean consuming products containing the sweetener will automatically cause cancer, but having an acceptable daily intake is advised.
Annelyn Russ,

A World Health Organization affiliated research group declared the artificial sweetener Aspartame may cause cancer. Aspartame is one of the most popular sweeteners in the world, found in many diet sodas like Coke Zero and Diet Coke, some types of sugar-free foods, chewing gum, and other products. The group said the sweetener is possibly carcinogenic to humans and associated with…

Taxes
News, The Latest

2019 Tax Filing Extended Deadline Ends Soon

There is no penalty for filing late if a taxpayer is owed, but if you don't file in time, the Treasury will keep the money.
Annelyn Russ,

During the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people may have forgotten to file their taxes. Nearly 1.5 million taxpayers could still be eligible for a tax refund from 2019. The IRS estimates around $1.5 billion in refunds remain unclaimed. Usually taxpayers have three years to file and claim their refunds but COVID allowed for an extension. The three-year…

Target
News, The Latest

Republican Lawmakers Intensify Legal Threats Against Target

Target has not yet commented on either letters, but it did share that its employees have encountered threats during this time.
Annelyn Russ,

Republicans are intensifying their legal challenges against Target. The retailer is facing pressure to remove merchandise that supports transgender customers and is being pushed to back-track its attempts to intertwine additional diversity in their stores. Last week, Republican Attorneys Generals in seven states sent a letter to Target warning that merchandise in its Pride month product collection could violate their…

Related Posts