Author: Annelyn Russ

American Airlines Announced Replacing First Class Seats

The plan is to change out the first class seats to business class.

  American Airlines announced a plan to drop first class seats on its international flights. The plan is to change out the first class seats to business class. They will be called “Flagship Suites” and are seats that can convert into beds and doors for privacy. The company’s chief commercial officer, explained that the decision was made in response to…

U.S. Home Sales Decrease Resulted In Lowest Annual Pace Since 2012

Higher mortgage rates have impacted the decrease in the purchase of homes.

In September, sales of previously occupied homes in the U.S. decreased 23.8% from last September and are currently at the lowest annual pace since September 2012. This past September has marked the eighth month in a row for the decrease in home sales. The housing market has been at a constant slowing this year due to rising mortgage rates. The…

India Fines Google Millions For “Unfair Practices”

Google has not yet responded to the accusations.

Indian authorities have ordered Google to “cease and desist” from using its Android platform to take over the market. India’s competition regulator claimed that Google entered “one-sided agreements” with smartphone creators to guarantee power of its apps. The country has fined the company $164 million for unfair practices. The Competition Commission of India made a statement explaining that Google was…

Over $1 Billion Has Been Granted To Assist Floridians In Recovery

Disaster survivor assistance specialists are going door to door in Florida to help individuals register for assistance.

FEMA has provided federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments to help Floridians begin to recover from hurricane Ian. Over $1 billion has been granted to the state. Nearly $550 million to households and $302 million to the state for emergency response and recovery. The U.S. Small Business Administration has provided $130 million in disaster loans, and the National…

Russian Fighter Jet Dropped Missile Near British Surveillance Plane

Russia's ministry of defense conducted an investigation into the actions that occurred in this incident.

An unarmed British surveillance plane had an encounter with two Russian armed fighter jets when one released a missile. The missile was released in the area of the RAF Rivet Joint. The British plane completed its patrol and returned to base. The pilot made it clear that the aircraft was unarmed, in international airspace, and following a pre-notified flight path….

Ukrainian Missile Strikes Russian Military Convoy

This one of many attempts to stifle the flow of Russian weapons from entering their country.

Ukrainian forces launched a missile strike on a Russian military convoy near Stara Krasnyanka. Five military vehicles were traveling east on a road in Eastern Kreminna, when they were targeted by a Ukrainian missile salvo. The vehicles were transporting military weapons which exploded, leaving only debris and burnt military weapons. This one of many attempts to stifle the flow of…

Myrtle Beach City Leaders Will Make An New Ordinance For Beaches

The advisory committee is ordering staff to create a new ordinance that allows small wind shades for use in residential areas only.

Myrtle Beach city leaders held a meeting to discuss what shade devices are allowed on local beaches. The discussion came about due to the popular use of wind shade devices. Currently, only round umbrellas with a diameter of 7.5 feet and children’s tents are allowed in commercial and residential areas. The advisory committee is ordering staff to create a new…

HBO Max To Release Documentary on the Murdaugh Family

The documentary is titled "Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty"

  HBO Max has announced the release of an original documentary series that will focus on accused killer, Alex Murdaugh and his family. The series titled “Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty” will dive into the family’s legacy in South Carolina and their influence over the state’s legal system. The show aims to unravel accusations of fraud, deception, and murder. The…

Florence County Deputy Terminated After Review of an Incident

A Florence County Deputy has been fired after an incident occurred involving a disorderly person.

A Florence County Deputy has been fired after an incident occurred involving a disorderly person. Deputies responded to a call at the waste management facility on St. Beulah Road around 4:15 on Tuesday. The first deputy on the scene addressed the suspect and put them in handcuffs as they continued to act disorderly but under control. Another deputy then forced…

Celebration Of Life Will Be Held For Brittanee Drexel in Murrells Inlet

The family shared that they will thank the community for never giving up.

On October 21st, a celebration of life will be held for Brittanee Drexel in Myrtle Beach. On Facebook, the family shared that they will thank the community for never giving up and will share memories of Brittanee. The event will be from 4:30p.m-7:30p.m at the Journey Church at the Inlet Square Mall on Highway 17 in Murrells Inlet.