Author: Annelyn Russ

Driver Escapes After Sinkhole Swallows Car At Traffic Light

Myrtle Beach police were called to the intersection of Seaboard Street and Harrelson Boulevard.

Earlier Tuesday morning, the roadway gave out beneath a car while it was stopped at a traffic light in Horry County. Around 4:30am, Myrtle Beach police were called to the intersection of Seaboard Street and Harrelson Boulevard. Upon arrival, the front end of a car was submerged in a large sinkhole. The hole was caused by a broken six-inch water…

Three Departments Respond To Intense Hotel Fire

Around 6am, crews were called to the former Travel House Inn on West Lucas Street in Florence.

Three departments responded to an intense hotel fire Tuesday in Florence County. Around 6am, crews were called to the former Travel House Inn on West Lucas Street in Florence. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames from both the first and second floors of the building. No injuries have been reported. Crews from West Florence Fire Rescue, Windy Hill Fire Rescue…

Two Charged After Children Found In Drug-Filled Home

The LPD Narcotics Division and the Special Operations Division searched a home on Furman Drive.

A search warrant led to the discovery of drugs in a home that children occupied. Around 8pm last Thursday, the LPD Narcotics Division and the Special Operations Division searched a home on Furman Drive. It was in connection to active warrants for Charles Sinclair. He was wanted for conspiracy to sell and deliver cocaine and fentanyl. During the search, Sinclair…

Woman Dies After Apparent Dillon Co. Stabbing

The incident took place at the Sunflower Place apartments in the Newton area.

A fatal stabbing unfolded in Dillon County Monday. The incident took place shortly after midnight at the Sunflower Place apartments in the 1600 block of McNeil Street in the Newton area. A woman was apparently stabbed to death but her identity has not been released. Johnny Leach was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the…

MLB Legend Ryne Sandberg Dies At 65

Ryne Sandberg played 13-games with the Phillies in 1981 before spending the next 15 seasons with the Cubs before he retired.

MLB legend Ryne Sandberg has died at the age of 65. The 2005 Hall of Famer played 13-games with the Phillies in 1981 before spending the next 15 seasons with the Cubs before he retired. He made 10 straight All-Star appearances starting in 1984, the year he won National League MVP Honors while leading the league in triples and runs…

MLB Speedway Classic In Tennessee To Break Attendance Record

More than 85,000 tickets have been sold with fans planning to attend the match-up at Bristol Motor Speedway.

The MLB Speedway Classic between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves is set to break a record. More than 85,000 tickets have been sold with fans planning to attend the match-up at Bristol Motor Speedway. The nationally televised game will be the first MLB game ever played in Tennessee. It is expected to break the MLB’s single-game attendance record that…

Suspect Kills Three And Injures Others At Reno Casino

There is no known connection between the suspect and victims and a motive remains unclear.

A gunman opened fire at a resort and casino in Reno, Nevada Monday morning. The suspect showed up at the Grand Sierra Resort armed with a gun and began shooting in the valet area. One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene and another died at a hospital. Two others remain in critical condition, and one has been…

NYC Police Officer, Three Other People Injured During Manhattan Shooting

27-year-old Shane Tamura double-parked his vehicle and entered the 44-story building alone armed with an M4 rifle.

A New York City police officer and three other victims were shot and killed inside a Midtown Manhattan office building Monday. 27-year-old Shane Tamura double-parked his vehicle and entered the 44-story building alone armed with an M4 rifle. The suspect opened fire in the lobby before taking an elevator. He opened fire again on the higher floor and eventually fatally…

Amelia Honer Wins McLeod For Health Florence Open Championship Title

Amelia Honer entered the tournament as a wild card and defeated the top seeded Robin Anderson

Amelia Honer took home the championship title at the McLeod for Health Florence Open Sunday. Honer entered the tournament as a wild card and defeated the top seeded Robin Anderson in straight sets, of 6-3 and 7-6. She took early control as Anderson attempted a strong comeback in the second set. The event brings top professional and up-and-coming players to…

MBFD Battles Flames At Abandoned Motel

The structure fire was at the Sea Gypsy at 304 N. Ocean Boulevard.

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded to a fire at an abandoned motel Sunday. The structure fire was at the Sea Gypsy at 304 N. Ocean Boulevard. That section of the road was blocked off to traffic as crews worked on the scene. The flames started on the second floor and were put under control but the cause remains unknown….