Author: Annelyn Russ

The Housing Market in Myrtle Beach has Shifted a Little

Data reports show that the price of homes in Myrtle Beach has risen as the population has increased. The housing market has shifted from a seller’s market to a more neutral market, which means sellers still have the advantage but buyers now have wiggle room to negotiate the price. Rocket Homes reported data shows that single-family homes in Myrtle Beach…

Coastal Carolina University Lifted a “Shelter in Place” Order

On Tuesday, Coastal Carolina University issued a shelter in place order. The alert stated that police were responding to a possible abduction in the area of The Cove apartments near CCU’s campus. After a thorough search of the area, no evidence was discovered to prove that an actual abduction had occurred. The shelter in place order was lifted. CCU stated…

The ATA, Habitat for Humanity, and the HGHBA are Building a Home for a Local Mom

Representatives from Horry County Schools, Habitat for Humanity of Horry County, as well as the Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association gathered at the Academy for Technology and Academics, to announce the launch of their partnership to build a home for April Collier and her family. Collier applied to the Habitat for Humanity program last fall. She shared that she wanted…

The Supreme Court Rejected an Appeal Presented by Dylann Roof

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from the man who is guilty of the 2015 massacre of 9 members of a black South Carolina congregation. Dylann Roof shot the attendees of a bible study held at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston. During the sentencing phase of his capital trial, Roof requested the court appeal his previous death sentence….

Passengers Flying Delta Could Soon Have the Option of Electric Transportation

Over the next several years, the time spent getting to and from airports in New York as well as Los Angeles, could be drastically shortened. Delta Air Lines partnered with Joby Aviation and will soon offer transportation on its electric aircraft. What they’re calling an “aerial ride-sharing service” is expected to launch in 2024. Joby is waiting to receive additional…

A Date has Been Chosen for the Coronation of King Charles III

The date is set for the coronation of King Charles III. On May 6th of 2023, King Charles III will officially be crowned. It will take place at Westminster Abbey. The occasion will be held with rooted traditions, but will be adjusted to appear more modern than previous royal coronations. The date for next year, was set out of respect…

All Charges in the Case of Adnan Syed Have Been Dropped

A murder case that received attention from many after the pod-cast ‘Serial’ investigated issues with the prosecution, has had a change in results. Adnan Syed was only 17 when he was convicted for killing his former girlfriend in 2000. He has been serving a life sentence for the past 23 years after his arrest in 1999. His girlfriend disappeared at…

A Historic Agreement has Been Reached Between Israel and Lebanon

A historic agreement has been reached between Israel and Lebanon. The agreement settled years of a maritime border dispute that involved major oil and gas fields in The Mediterranean Sea. For years, the U.S. has attempted to negotiate a deal between the countries over the dispute. The final deal offer decided the area of The Mediterranean that includes the Karish…

G7 Leaders Condemned Russian President Putin

On Tuesday, leaders of the Group of 7 Nations condemned Russian President Putin’s nuclear rhetoric as well as the recent missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. G7 leaders say Putin will be held accountable for the attacks. One of the leaders expressed that attacking innocent civilian populations constitutes a war crime. It was stated that any use of tactical nuclear warfare,…