Author: Annelyn Russ

S.C. Highest Court To Hear Arguments Over Execution Options

The S.C. Supreme Court will hear an appeal of a lower court ruling that executions by electrocution or firing squad cause intense and severe pain that many have labeled "cruel and unusual punishments".

South Carolina’s highest court is set to address arguments concerning the state’s execution options. The state has not conducted an execution since 2011. Now, the state’s lethal injection drugs have expired and companies have refused to provide more due to the backlash they could receive for participating. Without the option of lethal injection, the only two remaining are electrocution or…

Student Injured After Falling Off Balcony At A School

The students were reportedly involved in an isolated incident in the front of the building. The altercation became physical and resulted in the students fall.

A student suffered injuries after being pushed off of a balcony at West Florence High School. The school’s resource officer was called to stop a fight when the student went over the balcony. Principal Matthew Dowdell released a statement regarding the situation. The students were reportedly involved in an isolated incident in the front of the building. The altercation became…

Alleged Arsonist Arrested

A Conway man was arrested in regards to starting fires at a home on West 11th Street in Winnsboro and at the Winnsboro Concrete company along Highway 321 South.

A Conway man is facing charges after allegedly starting two fires in Fairfield County. 27-year-old, Steven Hout was arrested in regards to starting fires at a home on West 11th Street in Winnsboro and at the Winnsboro Concrete company along Highway 321 South. Two people were asleep in the home when the fire was intentionally ignited. No injuries were reported…

Mother Of Brittanee Drexel Suing Man Who Pleaded Guilty

Brittanee Drexel was from New York and disappeared while vacationing in Myrtle Beach on April 25th in 2009. Her body was discovered 13 years later in May of last year.

A mother is now suing the man who pleaded guilty to the murder of her daughter. Brittanee Drexel was from New York and disappeared while vacationing in Myrtle Beach on April 25th in 2009. Her body was discovered 13 years later in May of last year. Raymond Moody confessed to kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and killing Drexel. Her mother, Dawn Pleckan,…

HCFR Crews Worked To Address Damages Caused By Storm

Over 4,800 customers were without power after trees and utility lines were knocked down.

On Wednesday, a storm brewed over parts of South Carolina causing tornados and power outages. Over 4,800 customers were without power after trees and utility lines were knocked down. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were called to the area of Juniper Bay Road near Lundy Short Road in response to an electrical hazard. All lanes of traffic were blocked off…

Police Searching For Potential Suspect In Shooting Incident

On December 14th, one person was shot at the Wave Rider Resort in the area of 16th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard.

Myrtle Beach police are requesting the public’s help in finding a man in connection to a shooting incident. On December 14th, one person was shot at the Wave Rider Resort in the area of 16th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard. The victim’s identity remains enclosed but it was revealed they are a 43-year-old male. No arrests have been made since…

Amazon Plans To Conduct Thousands Of Employee Terminations

Multiple teams will be affected by the terminations including the Human Resources department and Amazon stores.

Amazon announced its plans to lay off thousands of employees as the global outlook continues to inflame. Multiple teams will be affected by the terminations including the Human Resources department and Amazon stores. Over the past few years, the company went on a hiring spree as the pandemic increased the demand for online shopping. Currently, the company is forced to…

Meta Facing Millions In Lawsuit For Privacy Breach

The Irish Regulator concluded the company's advertising data handling practices breached EU privacy laws.

Facebook’s parent, Meta, is being fined millions after two lengthy investigations were conducted. The Irish Regulator concluded the company’s advertising data handling practices breached EU privacy laws. The Irish Data Protection Commission explained meta should be ordered to pay two fines. A $222.5 million fine over violations of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and another fine of 180…

Mastermind Behind College Admissions Scandal Sentenced

The CEO of 'The Key' pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., and obstruction of justice.

The organizer of the college admissions scandal, has been sentenced. It was orchestrated by William Rick Singer, CEO of a college admissions prep company called “The Key”. Singer sold two kinds of fraud. One was to cheat on the SAT or ACT and the other was to use his connections with Division I coaches as well as use bribes to…

Biden To Possibly Visit U.S.-Mexico Boreder

This will mark the first time Biden will visit the area since he took office as officials continue to struggle with a migrant crisis and an immigration system that some label "unstable".

President Biden announced he is going to try and visit the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. leader is set to travel next week to the North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City. He stated his intentions are to stop by the border as they are working out details to make that possible. This will mark the first time Biden will visit…