Author: Annelyn Russ

Trump Dismisses Top U.S. Military Officer At NATO Headquarters

Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield is the United States representative to NATO's military committee and has been relieved of her duties.

President Trump has dismissed a top U.S. military officer at NATO headquarters. Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield is the United States representative to NATO’s military committee and has been relieved of her duties. She is a combat veteran, helicopter pilot and the first female president of the Naval War College and had been serving in the alliance role since December…

China Threatens Countermeasures Against Trump’s Additional Tariff Threat

President Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports

China has threatened to take countermeasures in response to Trump’s tariffs. President Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports prompting the country to make its own moves against the U.S. to safeguard its own interests. The Commerce Ministry said the “so-called reciprocal tariffs” on China is “completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice.” It added “the…

Man Dies Days After Shooting Incident In Robeson Co.

Just after noon last Tuesday, police responded to the area of Pearsall and Children's Road.

One man has died several days after a shooting unfolded in Robeson County. Just after noon last Tuesday, police responded to the area of Pearsall and Children’s Road in the Thunder Valley Community of Red Springs. Upon arrival, 37-year-old Travis Cummings was found injured and transported to a hospital to be treated for critical injuries. Cummings was pronounced dead Sunday….

Man Dies Following Work Related Incident In Florence

64-year-old Marron Shefton was identified as the victim who did not survive.

A Florence man passed away following a work related incident on Saturday morning. The situation took place at Nan Ya Plastics Corporation located on E. Beulah Road in the Lake City area. 64-year-old Marron Shefton was identified as the victim who did not survive. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday morning at MUSC. Further details related to the incident were…

Hundreds Gather To Protest Against Trump Policies In Myrtle Beach

The demonstration took place at Chapin Park as part of a nationwide protest against the policies of President Trump.

Hundreds of people gathered to participate in a protest in Myrtle Beach Sunday. The demonstration took place at Chapin Park as part of a nationwide protest against the policies of President Trump. Across the country many participated in the ‘50501’ movement that organizes a series of demonstrations in opposition to Trump. It includes 50 protests, 50 states, and one day….

Myrtle Beach Leaders To Discuss Possible New Central Fire Station

A new central fire station is expected to cost $26 million and would be included on the city's five-year capital improvement plan.

Myrtle Beach leaders will be considering taking on a new project. Construction of a new central fire station is expected to cost $26 million and would be included on the city’s five-year capital improvement plan. It would involve a nearly 30,000-square-foot facility with space to consolidate emergency operations, 911 and dispatch services. The bigger facility would also boast a 5,400-square-foot…

Woman Faces A Slew Of Charges In Connection To Fatal Hit-And-Run

62-year-old Steven Marshall was operating a moped when it was struck by an SUV.

One woman has been arrested in connection to fatal hit and run that occurred in Horry County. The incident unfolded shortly after 1:30pm on Friday along Sea Mountain Highway near Morgan Avenue outside of Little River. 62-year-old Steven Marshall was operating a moped when it was struck by an SUV. He was taken to a hospital where he later died….

Verbal Altercation Between Roommates Left One Man Fatally Shot

45-year-old Charles Jones was shot by his roommate after a verbal altercation broke out.

An argument led to a shooting that resulted in the death of one man. The shooting took place around 6:45pm on Saturday in the Green Sea area of Horry County. 45-year-old Charles Jones was shot by his roommate after a verbal altercation broke out at their residence on Bay View Drive. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. The Horry…

UConn Wins Women’s Basketball NCAA Championship Over South Carolina

UConn's win confirmed the team's 12th NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship.

UConn has returned to the top of women’s basketball after the tournament championship Sunday. The Huskies started out strong and didn’t let up, leading by double digits at half-time. They went on to secure an 82-59 victory over South Carolina. It was the first time in Dawn Staley’s three championship appearances that her team fell short, and the Gamecocks struggled…

Florida And Houston To Face Off In Men’s NCAA Championship

Florida and Houston are now scheduled to face off at 8:50pm Monday.

The final two teams are heading to the Men’s NCAA Tournament Championship Monday. The final four took place on Saturday with Florida beating out Auburn to secure it’s championship spot with a victory of 79-73. Houston will also battle for the championship title after winning 70-67 against Duke. Florida and Houston are now scheduled to face off at 8:50pm Monday.