Author: Annelyn Russ

The Price For Gas In South Carolina, Declined Last Week

The cheapest station reported in Myrtle Beach was priced at $3.09.

The price for gas in South Carolina has declined by 6.7 cents last week bringing the state average price per gallon down to $3.26. Average gas prices in Myrtle Beach dropped 10.3 cents per gallon. As of Sunday, the cheapest station reported in Myrtle Beach was priced at $3.09 and the most expensive was $3.59. The cheapest gas in S.C….

Early Voting In South Carolina Will Be Available Until Nov. 5th

Voters must present a valid photo ID when checking in to vote.

On October 24th, early voting centers in South Carolina have opened their doors. S.C. voters who want to vote ahead of election day can cast their ballots at any location hosting an early voting center. Early voting is available Monday-Saturday from 8:30a.m-6p.m. Polls will not be open on Sundays. The last day for early voting is November 5th. Voters must…

Police Are Requesting Assistance In Identifying A Suspect

The suspect is wanted for questioning regarding a sexual assault.

The city of Florence Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for questioning regarding a sexual assault. The incident occurred on October 8th near Dargan Street in Florence. Anyone with information regarding the identification of the suspect is urged to contact Cpl. Herman of the Florence Police Department at 843-665-3191

Firefighters Responded To Multiple Fires Along Highway 301

The South Carolina Forestry Commission was called to the scene to put firebreaks around the flames.

Sunday evening, the Marion Rural Fire Department took on multiple roadside fires. Crews from station 20 as well as 40 responded to fires beside Highway 301. The road was shut down for the safety of the crew members while they tackled the task of putting the fires out. The South Carolina Forestry Commission was called to the scene to put…

The Identity Was Released Of The Victim In A Myrtle Beach Homicide

40-year-old, Christopher Perry is charged with the murder.

The identity has been released of a homeless man that was assaulted and killed last Sunday in Myrtle Beach. 45-year-old, Brian Durost’s cause of death was confirmed as blunt force injuries after being assaulted. His body was discovered in a grassy area behind a building in the 1000 block of Highway 501. The discovery led officials to open a homicide…

Scores Drop For Reading And Math In U.S. Studies Assessment

The assessment displayed the largest math score declines for 4th and 8th graders since 1990.

The National Assessment of Education progress displayed that 4th and 8th graders in the U.S. have fallen behind in reading and have had the biggest decline ever in math. The drop could be a result from the Covid-19 pandemic affect on American children. The U.S. secretary of education, Miguel Cardona, explained that this should be a wake up call to…

Xi Jinping Enters Third Term As China’s Most Powerful Leader

He revealed a new leadership team that consists of loyal allies.

Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has officially taken on his third term and ranks as China’s most powerful leader in decades. He revealed a new leadership team that consists of loyal allies. Jinping announced six men to stand beside him as members of the Politburo Standing Committee. The men presented are Xi Loyalist. The full lineup of the 24 member Politburo…

The Trump Organization Tax Fraud Trial Kicks Off

Trump is not personally charged but expressed the investigation as a politically motivated "witch hunt."

On October 24th, the Trump Organization will face trial in New York on allegations that it paid top executives of Trumps company, “off the books” to assist them in avoiding income taxes. The company’s former chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, will appear as the prosecution’s main witness. The Trump Organization and Weisselberg were indicted last year after an on-going investigation…

Ukraine Denied Accusations Of Plotting To Detonate A “Dirty Bomb”

A "dirty bomb" uses ordinary explosives to eject radiation into the air and contaminate the surrounding area.

Russia’s defense minister has claimed that Ukraine is preparing to detonate a “dirty bomb” in its own territory. Russian authorities continue to accuse Ukraine of plotting to detonate a dirty bomb in its own territory as a false attack to blame on Moscow and escalate the on-going war between the two country’s. Ukraine and its allies including the U.S., have…

A New British Prime Minister Was Voted In

Rishi Sunak was named British prime minister in a vote that took place on October 24th.

Boris Johnson dropped out of the race to replace Britain’s prime minister, creating an easy victory for the newly announced leader. Former prime minister, Liz Truss, resigned last week after serving just 44 days in office. As a result of Johnson backing out of the race, Britain’s former finance minister, Rishi Sunak, was named the country’s next leader in a…