Author: Annelyn Russ

Kia Issues Two Recalls Within The Same Week

Kia owners can take their vehicle to a dealership for a free inspection and replacement of the affected parts.

Kia has issued two recalls within the same week. The recall covers over 200,000 2023-2025 Telluride models that may experience loosening and eventual detachment of their door belt molding trims, which is the narrow strip located along the top edge of the door where the glass meets the metal frame. Over 100,000 2023-2025 K5 models have a similar issue with…

Texas House Democrats Facing Arrest Warrants After Fleeing

Now, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has signed warrants, which allow for the Democrats' arrests.

Texas House Democrats could be facing civil arrest warrants. A group of Democrats fled the state in an attempt to avoid the passage of a controversial new redistricting map that would give Republicans five additional congressional seats in the U.S. House. The Texas House needs two-thirds of its members present to vote. With Democrats refusing to participate in the legislative…

HCACC Installs Microchip Scanning Stations Around Horry Co.

If someone finds a stray pet in their community, they can take it to one of the stations.

The Horry County Animal Care Center announced a new amenity to help pet owners around the area. 10 microchip scanning stations have been installed across the county. If someone finds a stray pet in their community, they can take it to one of the stations. Then open the box and scan the animal by following the directions on the sign….

HGTC Awarded Funds For Trio Elite Scholars Program

The program offers academic coaching, peer mentoring, tutoring services, and more.

Horry Georgetown Technical College has been awarded funds to continue it’s Trio Elite Scholars program. TES is a federally funded initiative that provides academic and personal support to first-generation, income-eligible, and disabled students enrolled at the college. It is free for those who qualify. The program offers academic coaching, peer mentoring, tutoring services, and more. HGTC has been awarded over…

Nancy Mace Confirms Her Bid For S.C. Governor

The Lowcountry congresswoman has been touting a run for governor for months.

Congresswoman Nancy Mace has entered the race for South Carolina governor. Mace took to social media to officially announce her bid for governor of the Palmetto State Sunday night. The news came before she was set to make a “special announcement” at an event at the Citadel in Charleston Monday morning. The Lowcountry congresswoman has been touting a run for…

Human Skeletal Remains Found In Marlboro Co.

The bones were found on the property of a vacant farm in the Adamsville area.

Human skeletal remains were discovered in Marlboro County on Friday. The bones were found on the property of a vacant farm in the Adamsville area during bush-hogging operations. Details are limited as officials with the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office work to reveal more. SLED and the county coroner’s office are assisting.

Arrest Made Following Fatal Hit And Run In Myrtle Beach

The incident unfolded around midnight Sunday along 21st Avenue S. near Kings Highway.

A hit and run incident in Horry County resulted in the death of one person. The incident unfolded around midnight Sunday along 21st Avenue S. near Kings Highway. When police arrived, two people were found that had been struck and transported to local hospitals. One of them died from their injuries and the other victim’s current condition is unknown. The…

McDonald’s To Test Specialty Drinks At Over 500 Locations

The upcoming line-up part of the marketing test has been inspired from the chain's spin-off restaurant Cos-Mc's.

McDonald’s announced plans to test several new beverages to find out which is worth launching nationwide. The upcoming line-up part of the marketing test has been inspired from the chain’s spin-off restaurant Cos-Mc’s that focused on specialty drinks. The fast-food giant announced it was closing all Cos-Mc’s locations back in May. Now, McDonalds will be adding some drinks from the…

Ford Recalls More Than 312k Vehicles

The recall covers 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.

Ford has placed a recall on more than 312,000 vehicles. The recall covers 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster module could possibly malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an advanced driver assistance system feature. The action could lead to loss of power brake assist. Owners can take their vehicle to…

Nearly 200k Toy Kitchen Sets Recalled After Toddler’s Death

It was placed after a toddler was strangled to death while playing with the product in february of last year.

Nearly 200,000 toy kitchen sets have been recalled after the death of a toddler. Backyard Kids, LLC, recalled 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens. It was placed after a toddler was strangled to death while playing with the product in february of last year. The company explained the products pose a “risk of serious injury or death to…