Author: Annelyn Russ

The DOJ Is Monitoring Midterm Election Polls

Votes today will determine if Democrats stay in control in office, or if the Republicans gain some power.

The Justice Department is monitoring polls in 24 states to ensure voters’ civil rights. The department has monitored elections since the voting rights act of 1965. The goal is to prevent voters from being intimidated or pressured while filling out their ballots. States chosen for monitoring include some of the most closely watched elections of the midterm cycle. Poll monitoring…

Local Ice Cream Parlor Opening New Location On The Surfside Beach Pier

The town's pier committee put it up for vote and the people of Surfside Beach chose their favorite parlor.

A local ice cream parlor will be opening a new location at the newly constructed Surfside Beach Pier. Painter’s Homemade Ice Cream announced it will be opening a location on the pier and the town of Surfside Beach confirmed the announcement in it’s own statement. The ice cream parlor shared that they have been awaiting an answer for months after…

The Carolina Country Music Festival Released The Headliners For 2023

Main stage VIP tickets for the 2023 event are sold out but Super VIP and GA tickets are still available.

The Carolina Country Music Festival will once again return to Myrtle Beach and has released the lineup for their 2023 event. CCMF has announced the headliners for 2023. Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt, and Brooks and Dunn are set to take the stage among 30 other performers. Main stage VIP tickets for the 2023 event are sold out but…

A Restaurant Is Temporarily Closed After A Vehicle Crashed Into It

Due to severe infrastructure damages, the restaurant was deemed unsafe and will be closed until further notice.

A Myrtle Beach restaurant is closed after a vehicle crashed into it Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 5:40p.m. at The Waterway House Sports and Spirits located at 9814 North Kings Highway. No one was harmed in the crash. Due to severe infrastructure damages, the restaurant was deemed unsafe and will be closed until further notice. No further information has…

A Search Warrant Led To The Arrest Of Three People

Officials seized trafficking amounts of meth, heroin, marijuana, three fire arms, as well as cash.

A search in Murrells Inlet revealed firearms and drugs which resulted in three people detained and facing charges. During the search officials seized trafficking amounts of meth, heroin, marijuana, three fire arms, as well as cash. Douglas Shultz, Jamie Jones, and Tanner Lowes, have been arrested in connection to the discovery. Shultz is charged with trafficking meth, distributing heroin, possession…

Myrtle Beach Man Arrested After K-9 Discovers Drugs

The suspect is charged with trafficking drugs after a traffic stop resulted in reason to search.

A Myrtle Beach man was arrested by Georgetown County Deputies on drug charges. 26-year-old, Eluterio Gomez has been charged with trafficking drugs after a traffic stop resulted in reason to search. A K-9 reported on the scene and assisted in the discovery of cash, nearly 30 grams of cocaine, and approximately 639 grams of heroin that was packaged into baggies….

A Pedestrian Was Struck And Killed By A Pickup Truck

The identity of the pedestrian has not been publicly released and the fatal incident is under investigation.

Early Sunday morning, a pedestrian was struck and killed on Highway 501. The incident occurred around 1:20a.m, one mile South of Conway in the area of Carolina Road. A 2013 GMC pick-up truck was traveling North on Highway 501 when the driver struck a pedestrian walking Northbound as well. The truck driver did not suffer any injuries in the incident….

Powerball Jackpot Now $1.9 Billion

The next drawing will be held Monday at 10:59p.m.

The Powerball Jackpot has now reached the biggest prize in history. After no one claimed the winnings from Saturday’s drawing, the jackpot is now estimated at $1.9 billion with a cash option of $929.1 million. The next drawing will be held Monday at 10:59p.m.

Astros Win The World Series And Philadelphia Lost 2 Championships

This is the first time a city has ever lost two championships in one day.

Over the weekend, the Houston Astros gained their second World Series title after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in game six. The Astros’ win against the Phillies resulted in a heartbreaking day of sports for Philadelphia. The city lost both the World Series and the MLS cup in a 5-hour time frame. This is the first time a city has…

Florida Prepares For Another Possible Hurricane

The last Hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. during November was Hurricane Kate in 1985.

While Florida is still recovering from the damage Hurricane Ian caused when it ravaged over the state, it is expecting yet another Hurricane blow. Subtropical Storm Nicole is forecasted to continue to strengthen as it approaches Florida’s East Coast. The storm is expected to be a Category 1 Hurricane when it hits land late Wednesday and continues through Thursday morning….