Author: Annelyn Russ

Xi Jinping Takes Center Stage At APEC While Biden And Putin Are Absent

Their absences will allow undaunted Jinping to promote China's economic vision

Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, arrived in Bangkok for the last of three back-to-back summits held over the past week in Asia. Neither U.S. President Biden or Russian President Putin will be attending this summit. Thus meaning Jinping is prepared to enter the two-day Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting in the Thai Capital without having to address conflicts between Biden…

Ukraine Denies Missile Strike In Poland Despite NATO’s Forgiveness

NATO's initial assessment decided that the strike took place as Ukraine was attempting to defend itself against Russia.

Polish President Duda and NATO, believe that the missile that was fired at Poland on Tuesday, was unintentionally launched by Ukrainian forces. NATO’s initial assessment decided that the strike took place as Ukraine was attempting to defend itself against Russia. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said that his country is not to blame for the blast. He declared that his top military…

Russia Bombards Ukraine With Missile Attacks On Civilian Infrastructure

During the attack, a residential building was destroyed and 4 victims were found under the rubble.

Russian shelling and missile strikes continue to target civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. A Russian missile strike in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region killed at least 4 people over night. During the attack, a residential building was destroyed and 4 victims were found under the rubble. Several gas production facilities in Eastern Ukraine were targeted and destroyed as well. Air raid sirens were…

Senate Advances The “Respect for Marriage Act”

It requires the recognition of valid marriages regardless of "sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin."

The senate advanced laws that would provide federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. The 62 to 37 vote was a key test of support for the “Respect for Marriage Act.” The bill received support from 12 Republican members as the senate easily conquered the 60 vote’s required to move the legislation forward. The new bill repeals the Defense of…

Republicans Now Have Control Of The House

Mike Garcia's victory gave Republicans the 218th seat that was needed for control of the House.

Republicans officially won majority of the House of Representatives. Representative, Mike Garcia’s victory in California’s 27th congressional district, gave Republicans the 218th seat that was needed for control of the House. Now that Republicans have control, Nancy Pelosi will no longer be the speaker when the new congress is sworn in on January 3rd. She plans to address her future…

Abandoned Church To Become New Attraction

The church building was deemed abandoned and the developers goal for the transformation is to preserve the abandoned building.

A church located on North Kings Highway could soon be transformed into an entertainment venue. Developers, Mayfair Parkers, are looking at turning the First Presbyterian Church building that was built in the 1940’s, into a 1920’s themed attraction called “Roar.” The developers search for historic buildings and transform them into entertainment and dining. The new “Roar” attraction would include a…

Envirosep Expansion Opens Multiple Job Opportunities In Georgetown

Envirosep has open positions for industrial electricians, project managers, pipe fitters, welders, and more.

Georgetown County is expecting new job opportunities. Envirosep is an engineering and manufacturing company that’s building a new 100 thousand square foot facility that is set to be four-stories tall. It will be used to create modular central plants and skidded mechanical systems. The development is expected to cost $18 million and offer 80 to 100 new jobs. This Friday,…

Crash Involving 4 Tractor-Trailers Resulted In Hours Of Lane Closures

Four tractor-trailers were the cause of a crash that shut down part of I-95.

On Tuesday evening, a crash involving four tractor-trailers shut down I-95 for hours. The South Carolina Highway Patrol shared that four 18-wheelers were the cause of a crash at mile marker 156 in the Northbound lanes. Injuries were reported but it is not yet clear just how many people were injured. The crash forced crews to close multiple lanes of…

Pedestrian Struck And Killed While Dropping Child Off At School Bus

The fatal crash occurred and left a child motherless.

On Tuesday morning, a fatal crash occurred that left a child motherless. A woman was crossing the road after placing her child on a school bus. 41-year-old, Donna Gearhart, was hit and killed by a vehicle on Highway 34 in Kershaw County. No further information has been released and an investigation remains open into the cause of the crash.

Two Vehicle Crash Resulted In A Gun Incident

No injuries have been reported and there is no suspected reason to fear a threat to the community.

On Wednesday morning, a two vehicle collision occurred and resulted in a gun incident. Horry County Police reported to the Forestbrook area to investigate. Officials say someone pulled out a gun after the collision happened on Burcale Road near Stockton Drive around 4a.m. It has not been shared if shots were fired or not. No injuries have been reported and…