Author: Annelyn Russ

South Carolina Vote In A Legislative Session

Abortion laws in South Carolina will not get more restrictive after Republicans of the General Assembly couldn’t come to an agreement on a total ban. House Republicans insisted that abortions for rape, incest, or fatal incidents are the only exception for abortions. The bill passed by the state Senate agreed with the exceptions but also presented the idea that the…

Gov. McMaster Comment On Impact Of Hurricane Ian On S.C.

Governor McMaster and state emergency management leaders met yesterday to discuss Hurricane Ian and how it will affect South Carolina. Ian will move through Florida, and is expected to weaken as it makes it’s way to the Carolinas. McMaster stated we are fully prepared for the inclement weather and said that the storm is being carefully monitored as they work…

The World’s First Electric Passenger Plane

The world’s first all electric passenger aircraft had a successful take off. On Tuesday, the Eviation Aircraft company launched Alice successfully from Washington’s Grant County International Airport. The plane traveled at an altitude of 3,500 feet for an 8 minute test flight. Eviation’s President and CEO, Gregory Davis explained that this is history being made. The plane is powered by…

Psychological Evaluations Requested For Parents Separated From Children At Border

The Biden Administration wants to measure how traumatized parents were who have been separated from their children by the Trump Administration policy through psychological evaluations. Parents who were separated from their children at the U.S.-Mexico border are being asked to participate in another round of psych evaluations. The request stems from lawsuits filed by migrants seeking compensation from the government…

Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Cognitive And Functional Decline

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug has proven to slow cognitive and functional decline by 27%. Japanese drug maker, Eisai and its American partner, Biogen, explained the drug called Lecanemab, has met the first and second goal of the year and a half study. They stated the slowing of deterioration compared with a placebo was “highly statistically significant.” However, the trial results…

The Rise Of Covid-19 Cases In The U.K. Warns The U.S.

The United Kingdom could be expecting a Covid-19 breakout and experts believe the U.S. is not too far behind. A recent increase in Covid-19 cases in the U.K. has not been confirmed to be a new Coronavirus variant. Dr. Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at Kings College London said “generally, what happens in the U.K. is reflected about a…

Senate Advances Bill After Manchin Drops Plan

Tuesday, the Senate voted to take up a bill that would keep the Government funded through December 16th. The vote was on the verge of failing in result of the controversial permitting reform proposal inclusion. However, Joe Manchin dropped a request to include the proposal after it was criticized by Republicans and Democrats. Machin’s proposal would have expedited the permitting…

Hurricane Ian Causes Tornadoes In Florida

Hurricane Ian began battering the southern part of Florida last night. The storm system created tornadoes that damaged several parts of the area as they uprooted trees and damaged structures. One tornado hit North Perry Airport and caused damage to several aircrafts and hangars. The airport will be temporarily closed as officials attempt to assess the damage and discover what…

Funds Have Been Approved For Two New Schools In Horry County

Funds have been approved for the design of 2 Elementary Schools in Carolina Forest. The Horry County Board of Education approved a $4.4 million contract with Mount Pleasant based SMHA Architects. The land needed has already been purchased next to the Carolina Forest Rec Center as well as off of Highway 31 near Ronald McNair Boulevard. There are still many…