Author: Annelyn Russ

The NFL and NFLPA Agreed to Update Concussion Protocols

The NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to update the leagues concussion protocol. Following the new protocols, players will not be able to return to the game if they are experiencing a lack of coordination caused by poor muscle control. It was stated that even if a player did not suffer a head injury, yet they are experiencing…

A Landslide In Venezuela Resulted In Death And Injuries

Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, declared 3 days of national mourning after a fatal landslide occurred. Days of heavy rainfall resulted in the overflow of 5 streams of the Las Tejerias River. Maduro announced that he ordered the “maximum deployment” of the interior ministry and security agencies to respond to the emergency. Over 1,000 officials from the National Risk Management System…

Trump Held A Rally In Arizona

Just months away from election day, former President Trump is making his way through the states with his “Make America Great Again” campaign. Over the weekend, Trump, along with selected GOP candidates, rallied in Arizona, a state that Trump nearly lost in the 2020 Election. Trump called on Arizona to assemble a “clean sweep of every statewide office for the…

North Korea Speaks Up On Recent Missile Tests

For weeks, North Korea has been conducting missile tests. After an ongoing silence, the country has finally commented on the practices. North Korea is claiming that the tests were conducted to display that the country is prepared to fire non strategic nuclear weapons at potential targets in South Korea. The drills have been carried out to prove that North Korea’s…

Russia Conducted Missile Attacks On Ukrainian Civilian Areas

Russia conducted missile attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas that resulted in deaths and many injuries. Russian President Putin stated the the attack was in response to what he called “Kyiv’s terrorist actions.” Putin is referring to an attack on the road and rail bridge between Crimea and the Russian mainland. The Kerch Strait Bridge, is important for resupplying Russian forces…

Amazon Is Hiring 1,000 S.C. Employees For The Holiday Season

Amazon has announced plans to hire 1,000 employees in South Carolina for full and part time positions this holiday season. The roles are diverse and range anywhere from packaging to sorting and shipping. Based on location and position, employees can make up to $19 an hour. Applications are available for all backgrounds and experience levels. Anyone who is interested can…

All Garden City Roads Have Been Re-Opened

The impact from Hurricane Ian resulted in the closure of many roads and beach accesses in Garden City. As of Thursday, all roads have been reopened in Garden City. All beach access points have reopened as well except for Beach Access 14 at Calhoun Drive. Officials explained periodic beach access closures can be expected over the next several weeks and…

FedEx Makes $64 Million Investment In Horry County

FedEx has plans to make a nearly $64 million investment in the Fantasy Harbour area of Horry County. Back in July, the Horry County Planning Commission approved the expansion of a FedEx distribution district. A new facility is located at the site of the former Hardrock Park. In February, FedEx filed a permit application for a 251,000 square foot building….

A Middle School Bus Crashed Resulting In 1 Student Injured

On Thursday afternoon, a Forestbrook Middle School bus crashed along Highway 707 in Socastee. The bus was traveling with 16 students on board, when it crashed around 4:15 near Anne Street. Allegedly two vehicles collided, pushing one into the back of the bus. Only 1 student was taken to the hospital and an investigation is still ongoing.

Changes Made To Charges Of Fatal Hit And Run In Florence

Changes have been made in the charges connected to the hit and run that resulted in the death of Kentrey White-Long. The Florence Police Department stated, investigators obtained arrest warrants for Devin Burgess for the fatal hit and run, failure to render aid and 1st offense driving under suspension for DUI. Burgess, Zae’Kwon Washington and Quandelin Washington, conspired to mislead…