Author: Annelyn Russ

A Proposed Project Could Bring Over 200 Homes To Market Common

The project would create 209 new residential units, a clubhouse, pool, playground, dog park, pavilion as well as an amenity center.

A new project “Market Walk at Market Common” was proposed and could bring over 200 new townhomes and cottages to the area. A building permit application has been filed with the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board for a new community around Farrow Parkway, Howard Parkway, and Phillis Boulevard. The project would create 209 new residential units, a clubhouse, pool, playground,…

Myrtle Beach Fugitive Has Been Detained In New York

The fugitive is accused of using the Grindr dating app to rob people in Myrtle Beach.

A fugitive from the Myrtle Beach area has been detained in New York. 22-year-old Shamoray Holmes is one of three men accused of using the Grindr dating app to rob people in Myrtle Beach. The other two have previously been convicted in the case. The accusations were made in 2018. Holmes had a felony warrant out of Horry County for…

The Previous Stop-Work Order In Surfside Has Been Lifted

Construction on the pier has resumed, however, it is uncertain when work on the buildings can proceed.

An official of Surfside Beach says the stop-work order issued involving the Surfside Pier was decided based on rumors and incorrect information. There were two stop-work orders recently issued, one for the pier itself as well as one for the buildings connected to the pier. The orders were demanded after accusations that the permits and licenses were not properly completed….

The Judge In The Murdaugh Murder Case Denied Defense Motions

A state circuit judge has denied motions filed by the defense team of Alex Murdaugh. Murdaugh is charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh and son, Paul Murdaugh. The defense requested three motions focused on the actions of the prosecutors failure to provide specific evidence that was discovered and planned to use against…

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…