Author: Annelyn Russ

Annual Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills Competition

Around 85 registered participants will go through three courses that are meant to mimic everyday obstacles.

The annual ‘Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills Competition’ is returning to the Grand Strand this weekend. The training event welcomes motorcyclists who are affiliated with public safety agencies from around the country. Retired or non-certified competitors are also participating. The officers show off their best skills on two wheels, while raising money for ‘Camp Happy Days’, which supports children with cancer….

St. James Middle School To Put On ‘Frozen Jr.’ Performance

Opening night is Thursday at 6pm and the play will run through Saturday at the same time.

Students at St. James Middle School are set to put on a musical performance. ‘Frozen Jr.’ is the school’s spring musical production that theater students have been working hard to put together. Attendees will be able to witness dancing and singing as the performers tell a story of the princess sisters Anna and Elsa. They even have puppets to represent…

Two Suspects Charged In Relation To An Armed Robbery

A victim reported that two suspects held them at gunpoint after their vehicle was stolen.

Two people are facing charges in connection to an armed robbery incident in Darlington County. On April 2, officers responded to F Street in the Hartsville Area. A victim reported that two suspects held them at gunpoint after their vehicle was stolen. An investigation led to the arrest of Ajaymeion English and Christopher Williams. Both are being charged with possession…

Arrest Made In Connection To Assault In The Myrtle Beach Area

Around 4:15pm Wednesday, officers responded to the 800 block of Grey Street.

An arrest has been made following an assault in the Myrtle Beach area. Around 4:15pm Wednesday, officers responded to the 800 block of Grey Street. Upon arrival, authorities learned that the assault did not take place at that location. One person was transported to a hospital and another person was taken into custody. Further details remain limited as an investigation…

Critical Injuries Reported Following Horry Co. Crash

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

A crash involving a pedestrian occurred in horry county early Thursday morning. Around 6am, Horry County Fire Rescue reported to Highway 501 between West Perry Road and Legends Road in response to the accident. As crews worked the scene, all lanes were blocked off for some time. Critical injuries were reported but further details were not immediately available. The South…

Sam’s Club Plans To Open 15 New Stores Per Year

The new locations will aim to double Sam's Club membership over the next eight to 10 years.

Sam’s Club announced plans to open over a dozen new stores annually. The move is part of the Walmart-owned company’s expansion efforts. The warehouse is expected to open 15 new clubs per year as well as renovate all of its current 600 stores nationwide. The new locations will aim to double Sam’s Club membership over the next eight to 10…

USPS Proposes To Increase The Cost Of Forever Stamps

If approved, the 5-cent increase for a "forever" stamp and similar increases for postcards, letters and international mail, would take effect July 13.

The U.S. Postal Service is planning to increase the cost of a first-class stamp. The agency is seeking to raise the price from 73 to 78-cents. The request was made Wednesday to the Postal Regulatory Commission that has not yet approved the proposal. If approved, the 5-cent increase for a “forever” stamp and similar increases for postcards, letters and international…

Death Toll Climbs Following Dominican Republic Nightclub Incident

The legendary club was packed with musicians, professional athletes, government officials, and civilians.

The death toll continues to climb following the roof collapse of a Dominican Republic nightclub. Just after midnight on Tuesday, the roof of the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo fell through during a performance by singer Ruby Perez. As of Thursday morning, 218 people are confirmed to be deceased including Perez. At least 189 others were “rescued” but many…

Rep. Elise Stefanik To Return To House GOP Leadership

Speaker Mike Johnson is now appointing Stefanik to be chairwoman of House Republican leadership.

Rep. Elise Stefanik is returning to House GOP leadership and committees. Her return to the lower chamber comes after President Trump withdrew her nomination to become UN Ambassador over concerns about the slim GOP. Speaker Mike Johnson is now appointing Stefanik to be chairwoman of House Republican leadership. The position is outlined in the conference’s rules, but is often vacant….

Trump Implements 90-Day Tariff Pause For More Than 70 Countries

The pause was placed as a result of the foreign countries willing to negotiate a deal with the Trump administration.

On Wednesday, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for more than 75 trading partners. The higher reciprocal tariffs of 10% were announced last week. However, the pause was placed as a result of the foreign countries willing to negotiate a deal with the Trump administration to drop their tariffs. It also came as a result of China escalating…