Author: Annelyn Russ

Senate Passed Debt Limit Deal To Avoid Default In The U.S.

The president shared that he looks forward to signing this bill into law as soon as possible.

Late Wednesday evening the Senate passed the debt limit deal that was reached between President Biden and Kevin McCarthy. The president shared that he looks forward to signing this bill into law as soon as possible. The move will suspend the U.S. debt limit through 2025 and is set to cap non-defense spending, expand work requirements for food stamp recipients…

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach Offering Free Pet Vaccinations

This is a drive-thru clinic so the shelter asks owners and their animals to remain in their vehicle upon arrival.

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is offering free vaccines and pet ID tags on Saturday between 8a.m. to 1p.m.. People are encouraged to bring their pet by the shelter so that they can receive the DAPPv Canine or HCP Feline vaccines. Every pet that gets vaccinated will be able to get the free ID tag. Pet owners may…

North Myrtle Beach Opens New Public Parking Lot

The public parking is located at 6th Avenue South and South Ocean Boulevard.

North Myrtle Beach’s Public Works Department helped create a parking lot that beach-goers can now use. The public parking is located at 6th Avenue South and South Ocean Boulevard. It adds 30 new parking spots in the Ocean Drive District and cost $3 an hour to park in one of the spaces. For more information on parking areas and the price…

Police Search For Man Who Stole Scratch-Off Tickets From Gas Station

The suspect allegedly grabbed an entire stack of scratch-off lottery tickets and fled the scene in a vehicle.

Darlington Police are requesting the public’s help on identifying another driver of a vehicle that was involved in a theft. Around 1:40p.m. Wednesday, a person wearing a mask walking into Yogi’s Food Mart located near the 3600 Block of Oats Highway. The man allegedly grabbed an entire stack of scratch-off lottery tickets and fled the scene in the vehicle that…

SCHP Searching For Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit And Run

The vehicle is dark in color and is expected to have possible damage to the hood and front end.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit and run that occurred on Saturday on Highway 17, North Kings Highway near Cove Drive. A vehicle was traveling North on the Highway and struck a pedestrian who died due to injuries sustained from the hit. The suspect’s vehicle fled the scene. The vehicle is dark in color and is…

Police Search For Possible Person Responsible For Structure Fire

A person of interest was caught on surveillance footage.

The Florence Fire Department reported to a structure fire early Wednesday morning. The fire broke out at 912 West Evans Street and a police investigation later ruled the incident as arson. A person of interest was caught on surveillance footage. If anyone has information on the identity of the individual displayed in the video above is urged to contact 843-665-3191.

Thousands Of Ford Bronco SUV’s Recalled Due To Seatbelt Difficulties

Ford shared that the issue can be addressed by putting a barrette clip or a sliding clip latch on the belt itself to keep the latch portion of the belt in position.

A recall has been placed on the Ford Bronco, but not for a very serious reason. Ford is having to recall 176 thousand Ford Bronco SUV’s with model years of 2021 to 2023 after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration discovered that drivers and front seat passengers experience difficulty reaching the metal portion of the seatbelt when it is in…

Two Senators Urge FAA To Conduct Realistic Safety Evacuation Testing

Senators Tammy Duckworth and Tammy Baldwin expressed concerns of safe evacuation in an emergency

Two Democratic Senators want the Biden administration to look into whether airplane seats are too close together and if being cramped could lead to safety hazards. The investigation would require the FAA to conduct new airplane cabin evacuation tests with more realistic conditions, and issue standards that include the size of and space between seats. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Tammy…

Amazon To Pay Millions In Data Collecting Lawsuits

Amazon has denied violating the law but settled to pay over $30 million to put the legal challenges behind them.

On Wednesday, Amazon agreed to pay millions to settle two federal lawsuits. The twin settlements with the Federal Trade Commission highlight claims that Amazon retained Ring Videos and Alexa voice recordings, along with gathering location information, for years. Some of the data was collected without consent and despite requests by consumers for the information to be deleted. The FTC alleged…

House Of Representatives Passed Debt Limit Deal

The bill now requires 60 votes in the Senate before it can head to the president.

The House voted last night to approve a bill in regards to the debt limit deal that is now on its way to the Senate for vote. The House voted 314 to 117 with more Democratic support than Republican. There were 71 total Republican lawmakers who opposed and 46 Democrats that voted against it. The main section of the agreement…