Author: Annelyn Russ

The United Nations General Assembly Condemned Russia

The United Nations General Assembly voted to condemn Russia’s attempt to annex 4 regions of Ukraine. 143 countries voted in favor of the decision. This has been the highest amount of votes against Russia since the invasion. 35 countries decided to stay neutral including China as well as India. The 4 that denied and disagreed with the decision were Belarus,…

The Housing Market in Myrtle Beach has Shifted a Little

Data reports show that the price of homes in Myrtle Beach has risen as the population has increased. The housing market has shifted from a seller’s market to a more neutral market, which means sellers still have the advantage but buyers now have wiggle room to negotiate the price. Rocket Homes reported data shows that single-family homes in Myrtle Beach…

Coastal Carolina University Lifted a “Shelter in Place” Order

On Tuesday, Coastal Carolina University issued a shelter in place order. The alert stated that police were responding to a possible abduction in the area of The Cove apartments near CCU’s campus. After a thorough search of the area, no evidence was discovered to prove that an actual abduction had occurred. The shelter in place order was lifted. CCU stated…

The ATA, Habitat for Humanity, and the HGHBA are Building a Home for a Local Mom

Representatives from Horry County Schools, Habitat for Humanity of Horry County, as well as the Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association gathered at the Academy for Technology and Academics, to announce the launch of their partnership to build a home for April Collier and her family. Collier applied to the Habitat for Humanity program last fall. She shared that she wanted…

The Supreme Court Rejected an Appeal Presented by Dylann Roof

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from the man who is guilty of the 2015 massacre of 9 members of a black South Carolina congregation. Dylann Roof shot the attendees of a bible study held at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston. During the sentencing phase of his capital trial, Roof requested the court appeal his previous death sentence….

Passengers Flying Delta Could Soon Have the Option of Electric Transportation

Over the next several years, the time spent getting to and from airports in New York as well as Los Angeles, could be drastically shortened. Delta Air Lines partnered with Joby Aviation and will soon offer transportation on its electric aircraft. What they’re calling an “aerial ride-sharing service” is expected to launch in 2024. Joby is waiting to receive additional…