Author: Annelyn Russ

Restoring Downtown Myrtle Beach

City Council Meeting resulted in councilmembers voting in favor for Oceanfront Redevelopment Project.

Yesterday’s City Council Meeting resulted in councilmembers voting in favor of authorizing the purchase of six parcels of land for the Oceanfront Redevelopment Project. The city is making the purchase to help restore the downtown area. For $1,750,000 the city will acquire a property on North Kings Highway. There are plans to buy 5 other parcels, with the city planning…

Myrtle Beach Arts and Gallery Trail

Visit Myrtle Beach is offering guests a new way to experience The Grand Strand.

Visit Myrtle Beach is offering guests a new way to experience The Grand Strand’s 60 miles of coastline. The Myrtle Beach Arts and Gallery Trail features more that 100 attractions, studios, murals, sculptures and experiences within 14 communities. The Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chaplin Art Museum and The Arts Grand Strand collaborated together on the trail starts in…

Myrtle Beach Police Department Vacant Positions

M.B.P.D shared, a recent pay increase for officers has increased the number of applications

Myrtle Beach Police Department shared that a recent pay increase for officers has increased the number of applications for certified officers. A few months ago the department needed nearly 50 positions filled and has sent out 40 conditional offers. Those applicants will have to go through training over the next few weeks as well as a thorough background check. In…

S.C. Senator Greg Hembree Introduces Legislation Surrounding Lethal Injection

Senator Greg Hembree made an announcement after a judge blocked the state's two methods of execution.

South Carolina Senator Greg Hembree made an announcement after a judge blocked the state’s two methods of execution. The execution methods of the electric chair and firing squad were blocked after being deemed them unconstitutional. Hembree stated he plans to introduce legislation that would allow the state to resume executions by lethal injection. South Carolina’s supply of drugs for lethal…

Two Women Arrested For Stabbing Man

Two women are accused of stabbing a man after discovering that he was involved with both of them romantically.

Two woman are accused of stabbing a man after discovering that he was involved with both of them romantically. 22 year old Amber Mullins of Myrtle Beach confronted her boyfriend about cheating on her with 27 year old Ashley Cline. Mullins, Cline, and the victim were arguing in a home when Mullins grabbed a knife from the kitchen. Cline held…

Permanent Closure of Waccatee Zoo

PETA sued the Waccatee Zoo causing a permanent closure.

PETA sued the Waccatee Zoo causing a permanent closure. In April, PETA accused the zoo of violating The Endangered Species Act along with other violations. PETA stated the animals were deprived of appropriate veterinary care and other necessities. The Waccatee Zoo’s USDA license expired Monday and was not renewed. The ongoing expense of the litigation and other considerations led to…

Dominique Brand Found Guilty

Brand is found guilty on all three accounts.

Breaking News as a federal judge has found Dominique Brand guilty on all three counts involving the 2021 murder of 80-year-old, Mary Ann Elvington. The counts included kidnapping, carjacking and violent crime where death occurred. Brand’s sentencing hearing will be held at a later date.

The Plane Carrying Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin Breaks Record

Flight carrying Queen Elizabeth's coffin breaks Most Tracked Flight Record.

The plane carrying Queen Elizabeth’s coffin has set a new record. 4.79 million people followed the flight on FlightRadar24’s web site and mobile app, making it the most tracked flight ever. An additional 296,000 people tracked the flight’s journey on Youtube. The flight spent one hour and 12 minutes traveling from Edinborough to London. From there the coffin was taken…

Revealed Information For Mar-A-Lago

A newly unsealed version of the less redacted affidavit for Mar-A-Lago, revealed previously unknown information

A newly unsealed version of the less redacted affidavit for Mar-A-Lago, revealed previously unknown information about the classified materials that former President Trump gave to the Justice Department under subpoena. Trump’s lawyers provided one envelope to investigators containing 38 unique documents with classification markings. The lifted redactions indicate some of the documents contained markings for sensitive government programs. These new…

The Mosquito Fire Threatens Foresthill

The Mosquito Fire burning in Northern California has prompted evacuations.

The Mosquito Fire burning in Northern California has prompted evacuations. It’s the largest wildfire currently burning in California, which began west of Lake Tahoe due to extreme heat. The fire has forced more than 11,200 people to flee as it’s threatened thousands of homes and structures. It pushed toward the community of Foresthill and even arrived at the edge of…