Author: Annelyn Russ

Murdaugh Not Facing Death Penalty But Life Without Parole

Murdaugh faces murder charges and is accused of shooting and killing Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.

Alex Murdaugh will appear in court next month for a double murder trial after his wife and son and were killed. Murdaugh faces murder charges and is accused of shooting and killing Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Prosecutors alleged his motive was to gain sympathy as a distraction from years of alleged financial misdeeds he was facing at the time of…

Bicyclist Struck And Killed By SUV

The SUV driver was alone in the vehicle and no charges have been filed at this time.

A bicyclist was struck and killed on Highway 301 in Dillon County. Around 6p.m a 2002 GMC SUV was travelling North on the highway near West County Club Road, when it struck the bicyclist that was also heading North. The SUV driver was alone in the vehicle and no charges have been filed at this time. No further information has…

Suspect Arrested For Stabbing Incident

After a reported stabbing incident, a person was found with injuries to his head, face, and a large stab wound to his thigh.

A man has now been arrested for a stabbing incident that happened on December 4th. 44-year-old, Roderick Greene, is facing charges of second degree assault and battery, as well as disorderly conduct. Georgetown County Police responded to a report of a stabbing near West Street. When officials arrived, a person was found with injuries to his head, face, and a…

Shooting Investigation Reveals Man Shot And Killed Ex-Girlfriend

The investigation revealed that a man was waiting for his ex-girlfriend to pick up her child from a baby-sitter. After waiting for the female to show up the man shot her and then proceed to shoot himself.

New details have been released into the shooting investigation that began after two people were left in life-threatening conditions. The incident occurred Monday in the 300 block of Cedar Street off Highway 501. The investigation revealed that a man was waiting for his ex-girlfriend to pick up her child from a baby-sitter. A neighbor’s surveillance camera caught the moment the…

New Standards Finalized For Tougher Pollution

The EPA's new rule is the first update to the standards in 21 years. It's goal is to cut down smog and soot from heavy-duty trucks.

A plan has been finalized for tougher pollution standards. On Tuesday, the Biden administration confirmed the Environmental Protection Agency’s tougher pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles such as large trucks, delivery vans, and buses starting with model year 2027. The EPA’s new rule is the first update to the standards in 21 years. It’s goal is to cut down smog and…

Putin Called On FSB To Strengthen Hunt For Traitors And Spies

This announcement revealed for the first time, that Putin's war in Ukraine may not be going to plan.

President Putin called on his chief intelligence agency and other security sectors to escalate the hunt for terrorists and the actions of traitors. Putin addressed his Federal Security Services in a video urging them to counter terrorism and to safeguard “crowded places and strategic facilities.” The Russian President said “it is necessary to put a firm stop to the activities…

FTX Founder Extradited To The U.S.

Sam Bankman-Fried signed extradition papers and will be traveling to the U.S. on a federal aircraft to attend his third courtroom hearing this week.

The FTX founder recently detained in the Bahamas will be returning to the U.S. on Wednesday. Sam Bankman-Fried signed extradition papers and will be traveling to the U.S. on a federal aircraft to attend his third courtroom hearing this week. He faces eight federal charges including wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering related to the collapse of his crypto…

Zelensky To Visit The U.S.

This will be Zelensky's first trip outside of Ukraine since the Russian invasion began at the start of this year.

On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Zelensky is scheduled to meet President Biden at The White House. This will be Zelensky’s first trip outside of Ukraine since the Russian invasion began at the start of this year. The meeting will include Biden and top administration officials and is expected to coincide with the administration’s intentions to send aid to Ukraine. President Biden…

Biden Administration Responded To Pause On ‘Title 42’

The Biden administration responded and encouraged the justices to reject an emergency bid by a group of GOP-led states to keep 'Title 42' in place until legal challenges play out.

On Tuesday, the Biden administration had a dead line to make a quick decision. The controversial Trump-era border restriction known as ‘Title 42’ was meant to end today. Chief Justice John Roberts decided to put a temporary hold on the termination and asked all parties involved in the lawsuit to weigh in. The Biden administration responded and encouraged the justices…

M.L.K Day Parade To Kick Off Grand Strand Freedom Week

The event is the first of many in a week long celebration to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 

In January, Grand Strand Freedom Week will kick off with the annual M.L.K Day Parade. Organizers are searching for businesses and organizations to claim a spot in the 17th annual parade. It is free to sign up and you will be allowed to decorate floats, golf carts, cars, or you can choose to walk. The parade will move down Ocean…