Author: Annelyn Russ

At Least 28 Deaths Reported After Severe Weather Across Several States

At least 19 deaths were reported in Kentucky after a single tornado initially believed to have touched down at a EF3 strength overnight.

At least 28 people have died in result of severe weather across three states over the weekend. At least 19 deaths were reported in Kentucky after a single tornado initially believed to have touched down at a EF3 strength overnight. 17 of the deaths were reported in Laurel County, one in Russell County, and one in Pulaski County. 10 people…

Critical Injuries Reported Following Residential Fire

The home sustained heavy damage and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

A fire in Horry County resulted in critical injuries in the Loris area. Friday morning, fire rescue crews responded to the area of Highway 9 Business near Papas Bay Road on reports of a house fire. The flames were under control around 7:45am. Lanes of traffic were blocked off while crews worked on the scene. The home sustained heavy damage…

Man Wanted In Connection To Florence Shooting

The two reportedly engaged in an altercation regarding money and Dingle fired on the victim as he attempted to flee.

Police are asking for the public’s help with locating a wanted man. Around 6:20am on Wednesday, authorities responded to the 100 block of E. Roughfork Street in Florence. Upon arrival, a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital and is believed to be in critical condition. An investigation linked Floyd Dingle to the…

Four Suspects Identified In String Of Armed Robberies

Each of them face counts of robbery or accessory after the fact, burglary, adding up to over 50 charges between the four.

Four suspects arrested in connection to a string of robberies have been identified. Five armed robberies took place in the evening hours of Tuesday and occurred throughout the night until Wednesday morning. They each unfolded in separate areas around Myrtle Beach. 19-year-olds Kaharee Simmons and Asa Price are now facing charges. 18-year-old Allannah Anderson and 21-year-old Drevon Kennedy have also…

TikTok To Launch Meditation Feature To Help Users Sleep

For teens under the age of 18, meditation will be turned on by default.

TikTok is releasing a new feature aimed at keeping teens safe while using the app. The social network is launching in-app guide meditation exercises. For teens ages 17 and younger, meditation will be turned on by default. If a teen is using the app after 10pm, their ‘For You Feed’ will be interrupted by a guided meditation exercise that encourages…

Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker

This marks the second recent buyout of a major footwear company.

Dick’s Sporting Goods is set to acquire Foot Locker. The sports retailer will make the purchase for $2.4 billion. The company expects to run Foot Locker as a standalone unit and keep the original brands. That includes Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and Japanese sneaker brand Atmos. This marks the second recent buyout of a major footwear company. Sketchers…

NatureMills Products Recalled Due To Mislabeling

Consumers allergic to wheat, milk, or sesame are urged not to consume the affected products and should dispose them.

NatureMills has placed a recall on several products. The foods covered include varieties of rice, soups and porridge mixes, among others. The recall was placed after a routine internal audit discovered missing labeling for ingredients and allergens, which stemmed from an oversight in the packing process. The products were sold nationwide via the NatureMills website. Consumers allergic to wheat, milk,…

NJ Transit Went On Strike After Failure To Reach Deal

The work stoppage is expected to impact around 100,000 daily rail commuters and businesses.

Engineers at New Jersey transit went on strike Friday morning. The move brings trains on the nation’s third-largest commuter rail service to a halt. A final day of negotiations between the state-run commuter rail service and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen failed to reach an 11th hour deal to prevent the strike. The two sides had been close…

Allegiant Adds Three Non-Stop Flights From MYR

Allegiant said the region has been overlooked by other carrier and they are thrilled to open the door to new vacation options for travelers.

Allegiant is offering three new non-stop flights from MYR. The non-stop routes kick off Thursday and will be available for travel to Plattsburgh, New York, Niagara Falls, New York, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. The one-way fares are offered for as low as $44. Allegiant said the region has been overlooked by other carrier and they are thrilled to open the…

Four Suspects Arrested In Connection To String Of Armed Robberies

Two people were approached and robbed at gunpoint while at their car in a parking lot in the area of the 1100 block of Celebrity Circle.

Four suspects have been arrested in connection to a string of armed robberies in the Myrtle Beach area. Two people were approached and robbed at gunpoint while at their car in a parking lot in the area of the 1100 block of Celebrity Circle. A similar incident unfolded around the 2200 block of N. Ocean Boulevard. Then in the 4000…