Author: Annelyn Russ

Horry Electric & Santee Cooper Announce Summertime Peak Hours Shift

Starting April 1-October 31, the peak hours will shift to 3-6pm.

Horry Electric and Santee Cooper announced that peak hours are shifting for the season. From November 1-March 31, the peak hours were 6-9am. But, starting April 1-October 31, the peak hours will shift to 3-6pm. During that time, energy consumption spikes as people go through their evening routines, using their heating or cooling systems and other large appliances the most….

Comic Convention Returning To The Grand Strand For Second Year

The event will take place at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

A comic convention is returning to the Grand Strand for the second consecutive year. Coastal Carolina Con V2 will feature Pokémon card tournaments, a cosplay contest, guest stars, as well as a wide selection of cards, comics, and video games. There will also a kids area with face painting, giveaways, activities and more. The event will take place at the…

Second Arrest Made In 2023 Cold Case Out Of Florence Co.

26-year-old Rashawn Dickerson was shot multiple times while sitting in his vehicle along Pindo Court in Florence.

A second arrest has been made in connection to a 2023 cold case out of Florence County. On April 8, 2023, 26-year-old Rashawn Dickerson was shot multiple times while sitting in his vehicle along Pindo Court in Florence. The incident happened while the suspects were committing an armed robbery. 23-year-old Marquez Black was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder,…

Man Accused In Connection To Florence Co. Shooting

37-year-old Dewey Stewart is accused of shooting the victim following a verbal and physical altercation.

One man is facing charges following a shooting in Florence County. It happened Sunday afternoon along Garrett Circle. One victim was taken to a hospital with injuries, but their condition is unclear at this time. 37-year-old Dewey Stewart is accused of shooting the victim following a verbal and physical altercation. He has been charged with attempted murder and possession of…

Charges Pending In Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash

It was said that impairment is suspected and that speed is considered a factor as well.

Charges are pending in connection to a crash that claimed the life of one person and left two others injured. The two-vehicle accident occurred on Sunday morning along N.C. Highway 211 in Robeson County. A Mazda reportedly crossed over the center line and collided head on with a Cadillac. The Mazda overturned and came to a rest in a field…

Women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four Teams

The National Championship will be held on Sunday.

The Final Four teams have been secured in the women’s NCAA Tournament. During the Elite Eight round, UConn defeated No. 6 Notre Dame 70-52 to secure it’s Final Four spot. The Texas Longhorns defeated No. 2 seed Michigan 77-41 to advance. The UCLA Bruins defeated No. 3 seed Duke 70-58 and the S.C. Gamecocks defeated No. 3 seed TCU 78-52…

NFL Partners With TMRW Sports For Pro Flag Football League

The structure of the league is still being worked out, but it is officially making its debut.

The NFL is partnering with TMRW Sports to develop a professional flag football league for men and women. The league will be backed by all 32 teams plus many well-known names in and out of football. It has been in the works for two years now and has become a “fundamental” for the NFL’s international and league strategy. The 32…

Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill To Rename Airport After Trump

The move must still be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law. The legislation would rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The name change is scheduled to take effect on July 1. However, it must still be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said that while changing an airport name is a “local issue,”…

JetBlue Increases Checked Bag Fees Amid High Fuel Prices

Passengers must now pay at least $39 to check a bag, up $4 per bag from the previous $35 fee.

JetBlue has increased checked bag fees due to higher jet fuel prices amid the Iran war. Passengers must now pay at least $39 to check a bag, up $4 per bag from the previous $35 fee. Checking a second bag now costs at least $59, up from $50. Those rates apply to bags checked more than 24 hours before departure….

Trump Urges Nations To Fight For Themselves Amid Strait Of Hormuz Block

"The U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us,” Trump warned.

President Trump is urging nations to fight for themselves. Trump said nations that are struggling to get jet fuel due to Iran’s block on the Strait of Hormuz should go to the vital waterway and “take” the oil. “All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to…