Author: Annelyn Russ

Controlled Burning Process Closes Part Of A Bikeway

The controlled burning plan was announced last year as part of Wildfire Mitigation efforts.

This week, sections of the Waccamaw Neck bikeway will be temporarily closed as part of a planned and controlled burning at Huntington Beach Park. The bikeway runs through Pawleys Island North to the Horry County line A section of the path travels through Huntington Park’s forest. The controlled burning plan was announced last year as part of Wildfire Mitigation efforts….

Suspect Opened Fire Before Barricading In A Home

The standoff lasted for 3 hours before the suspect finally surrendered and was detained.

New details have been released on the incident where a suspect barricaded himself in a home and caused residents to evacuate an apartment complex. Scotland County Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to attempt a welfare check at Gibson Manor Apartments when they encountered shots fired. Officers arrived on the scene around 11p.m. Sunday night. 58-year-old, Ralph Goins, opened fire and barricaded…

Georgia Bulldogs Defend Their Title

Georgia swept Texas Christian University off their feet with a win of 65-7 marking their second consecutive year as National Champions.

The Georgia Bulldogs defended their title after a dominating performance in the National Championship game Monday night. Georgia swept Texas Christian University off their feet with a win of 65-7 marking their second consecutive year as National Champions. Georgia’s quarterback Stetson Bennett was named Offensive MVP, finishing his final collegiate contest 18-of-25 with 304 yards passing with 6 total touchdowns,…

New Proposal Could Benefit Student Loan Borrowers

The proposal would also focus on assisting low and middle-income borrowers. The plan reportedly would create a "true student loan safety net."

The Biden Administration have presented a new proposal that would benefit student loan borrowers. The new proposal would lower federal student loan payments for some Americans as well as pause payments completely for anyone making less than $30,600 a year. By making changes to the existing income-driven loan repayment plans, the administration is hoping to change college financing and reduce…

Classified Documents Discovered In Biden’s Private Office

The documents were found when Biden's attorneys were packing files that were stored away while preparing to vacate office space at the Penn Biden Center in Washington D.C..

Less than a dozen classified documents have been discovered in President Joe Biden’s private office from his time as Vice President. It is unclear what the information the documents contain or why they were located in Biden’s private office. Federal officeholders are required by law to turn in official documents and classified records as soon as their government service ends….

House Republicans Approve New Rules Package

It is for the 118th session of Congress and was approved by 220 Republicans, while 212 Democrats and one Republican voted against it.

On Monday, House Republicans approved a new rules package. The package includes many of the provisions sought by right-wing lawmakers in exchange for their support of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. It is for the 118th session of Congress and was approved by 220 Republicans, while 212 Democrats and one Republican voted against it. The package lays out how the lower…

NATO-EU Sign Third Joint Declaration

The joint Declaration aims to further expand the strategic partnership as well as strengthen it between NATO and the EU.

NATO’s Secretary General, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission met to sign the third joint Declaration on NATO-European Union cooperation. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said they are determined to take the partnership between NATO and the European Union to the next level. The joint Declaration aims to further expand the strategic partnership…

President Biden Signed “Sami’s Law” Into Effect

The legislation was proposed after a University of South Carolina student was murdered after climbing into a vehicle that claimed to be her Uber.

President Biden signed a bill to increase ride-share safety. The new legislation is called ‘Sami’s Law’. The law will require ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft, to install enhanced verification systems as well as ban the sale of materials designed to assist a passenger in identifying a ride-sharing vehicle to those without the approval of the company. The legislation…

Suspects Identified In North Myrtle Beach Robbery

The incident occurred on December 20th at a Burlington Coat Factory in North Myrtle Beach.

Two suspects have now been identified in connection to an assault and robbery incident. The attempted robbery occurred on December 20th at a Burlington Coat Factory in North Myrtle Beach. The police report states the complainant heard a merchandise alarm going off and saw a woman in a black blazer wearing a face mask attempting to push a shopping cart…