Author: Annelyn Russ

Arctic Blast Breezing Across Parts Of The Nation

It is expected to feel like negative 32 degrees Fahrenheit across the region as gusty winds breeze through and could cause frostbite in less than 10 minutes.

An extreme arctic blast is expected to ravage the Northeast and New England today. Due to the severe cold, officials have closed schools and activate emergency plans as the region prepares for record breaking sub-zero temperatures. Over 15 million people are under wind chill warnings. It is expected to feel like negative 32 degrees Fahrenheit across the region as gusty…

New Package To Ukraine Includes Longer-Range Missiles

This marks the first security package since the U.S. committed to providing M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine last month.

A new security package for Ukraine is expected to be worth billions. The package is approximately $2.2 billion and includes longer-range missiles for the first time. The U.S. will provide Ukraine with the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb, a guided missile with a range of 90 miles. The missiles will double the range of Ukrainian weaponry but won’t include a long…

Possible Chinese Spy Balloon Spotted

It was said to be traveling at an altitude far above commercial air traffic and did not present a military or physical threat to people on the ground.

The U.S. is tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon. The U.S. government has been tracking the high-altitude surveillance balloon for a few days as it flew over the Northern part of the country. It was said to be traveling at an altitude far above commercial air traffic and did not present a military or physical threat to people on the…

The Grand Strand Awarded Grant For Safer Roads

The funding is meant to solve issues such as redesigned roads, better sidewalks and crosswalks, to prevent deaths and serious injuries on the Nation's roads.The funding is meant to solve issues such as redesigned roads, better sidewalks and crosswalks, to prevent deaths and serious injuries on the Nation's roads.

An organization is assisting the Grand Strand with funds to address road related needs. The Department of Transportation is awarding a total of $800 million for over 500 projects through a new safe streets and road for all grant program. The funding is meant to solve issues such as redesigned roads, better sidewalks and crosswalks, to prevent deaths and serious…

Myrtle Beach Parking Decal Difficulties

Residents are urged to check and see if the application was properly sent through.

The city of Myrtle Beach was facing technical issues last week but they have since been resolved. The city said residents who registered for a parking decal from January 24th until Wednesday, are urged to check and see if the application was properly sent through. To see if your application was received, you can contact Tabitha Thomas at 843-918-1575.

Man Charged After 21 Dogs Were Seized

The animals were chained and in dog houses that were not raised and did not have proper draining systems.

A man has been charged after a stray dog call led to an investigation that revealed a bigger situation. On January 27th, an officer responded near Merritt Road for a call about a stray dog. After the officer arrived, they discovered a hound dog. While in the area, the officer discovered 21 more canines that were in pens and tied…

Two Men Arrested For Kidnapping And Sexual Assault

The two were armed with guns, a machete, and a piece of rebar during the incident.

Two Myrtle Beach men are behind bars for alleged kidnapping and sexual assault. 42-year-old, Kelly Clemons, and 35-year-old, Samuel Tucker, have been arrested for an incident that occurred on January 16th. The two are accused of holding a woman hostage and physically sexually assaulting her. The alleged assault happened at a campsite in the woods near Piedmont Avenue and Highway…

Victims Of Deadly Shooting Identified

Officers responded to Birch Creek Road on Saturday after reports of gunshots and two people lying in the road.

Two victims of a deadly shooting have been identified. Officers responded to Birch Creek Road on Saturday after reports of gunshots and two people lying in the road. When police arrived, they found 52-year-old, John Leone, and 30-year-old, Kimberly Rowell, were both shot and killed. Another shooting occurred on the same night that resulted in two people injured. An investigation…

It’s Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil Says We’ll Be Seeing Six More Weeks of Winter

Punxsutawney Phil predicted that winter weather is expected to linger for a while

hil Say Punxsutawney Phil made his much anticipated annual weather prediction. The legendary groundhog weather forecaster woke up today and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter is ahead. Legend says that if the groundhog sees his shadow, winter weather is expected to linger for a while, but if he doesn’t than spring is right around the corner….

Several Companies are Cutting Jobs in the U.S.

FedEx, Rivian Automotive, and DraftKings, announced terminations can be expected in attempt to become more efficient.

A group of companies have announced they will be conducting layoffs. FedEx, Rivian Automotive, and DraftKings joined the growing list of U.S. corporations conducting job cuts. FedEx sent out an announcement to employees warning that the package delivery company is cutting the size of its officer and director team by over 10%. Rivian said it is reducing 6% of its…