Author: Annelyn Russ

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…

HCFR Responds To Two-Alarm Fire On Ocean Boulevard

The fire was contained and under control without damage to any surrounding buildings.

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded to a two alarm fire Wednesday. The flames broke out around 3am at the Coral Sands Motel situated between 3rd and 4th Avenue North along Ocean Boulevard. The fire was contained and under control without damage to any surrounding buildings. The building was damaged itself and is set to be demolished Thursday, which was…

Investigation Opened After Victim Shot In Darlington Co.

Police reported that one person walked into a hospital in Hartsville after being shot.

An investigation has been opened following a shooting in Darlington County. Police reported that one person walked into a hospital in Hartsville after being shot. It is unclear at this time where the incident took place or what led to the victim being shot. Their injuries appear to be non-life threatening. Anyone with information is urged to contact Darlington County…

Former Marlboro Co. Deputy Arrested On “Stalking” Charge

34-year-old Antonio Alford is now facing charges of stalking out of Dillon County.

A former Marlboro County deputy has been arrested. 34-year-old Antonio Alford is now facing charges of stalking out of Dillon County. Details of the charge have not been released at this time. This is Alford’s second arrest in the past year. Last August, SLED reported that he harassed and sent “obscene” messages to a coworker. The charge is pending of…

Apple Users May Be Eligible To Claim Part Of $95 Million Settlement

The deadline is set for July 2 and payments for each device are capped at $20. You can claim up to five devices.

If you were or are currently an Apple customer you may be eligible to claim your share of a settlement from a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in 2021 by Apple users who alleged their private conversations were being recorded by their Apple devices after unintentionally activating Siri. Their devices were allegedly recording without their consent. The information was…

Walmart Plans To Raise Prices Of Products Soon

U.S. shoppers will start to see a change in prices by the end of May and fully increased price tags by July.

Walmart announced plans to raise prices due to the high cost of tariffs. Shares of the retail giant increased 2% in pre-market trading. Its stock is up more than 60% over the past year. U.S. shoppers will start to see a change in prices by the end of May and fully increased price tags by July. The company continues to…

Ford Recalls Nearly 247,000 SUVs Over Brake Issue

The recall was placed due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving which increases the risk of crashing.

Ford has issued a recall on nearly 247,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs. The recall was placed due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving which increases the risk of crashing. The front brake lines in the vehicles “may be in contact” with their engine air cleaner outlet pipe due to a…

Conway Riverfest To Return For Its 45th Year

It is set to be held on the Waccamaw River starting at 10am with the Riverfest Paddle Battle.

Conway Riverfest is returning for its 45th year. The free family-friendly event will feature live music, various vendors, many activities for kids, as well as a spectacular fireworks show. It is set to be held on the Waccamaw River starting at 10am with the Riverfest Paddle Battle. There will also be a golf cart parade, a cornhole tournament, and more….

City Council Approves Pelicans To Stay In Myrtle Beach

The new lease terms would allow Myrtle Beach to own 70% of the stadium while Horry County owns 30%.

The Myrtle Beach City Council voted and approved a second reading of an ordinance that allows minor league baseball to stay in the city. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have played baseball in Myrtle Beach since 1998. The lease expired in 2018, and the parties have worked under a series of extensions. On Tuesday, council members voted on a 30-year lease…

Man Arrested After Possible Largest Fentanyl Bust In Horry Co. History

Driver Omega Wilson failed to stop and sped off while throwing several bricks of fentanyl out of the car window before he crashed.

The Horry County Police Department says a recent fentanyl bust is possibly the largest in the county’s history. On Friday, an officer attempted a traffic stop near Fantasy Harbor Boulevard and Forestbrook Road on a vehicle that made an improper turn. Driver Omega Wilson failed to stop and sped off while throwing several bricks of fentanyl out of the car…