Author: Annelyn Russ

Pentagon To Investigate Defense Secretary’s Use Of Signal App

The review comes after a bipartisan group of lawmakers have expressed concern over the use of 'Signal.'

The Pentagon’s acting inspector general announced plans to investigate Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in regards to the accidental group chat error. In March, journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was added to a chat via the ‘Signal’ app. The chat also included several top officials. They discussed military action against Houthi militants in Yemen. The White House investigated the incident but concluded that…

South Korea’s Court Removes President Yoon Suk Yeol From Office

The move ends his presidency and sets up a new election four months after he threw the nation into turmoil.

South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office Friday. The move ends his presidency and sets up a new election four months after he threw the nation into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. Yoon was a former prosecutor who took on the presidency position in 2022, only a year after he entered politics….

Trump Admin Fires Director Of The NSA

Gen. Timothy Haugh was chief of U.S. Cyber Command in addition to leading the NSA.

President Trump dismissed the director of the National Security Agency Thursday night. Gen. Timothy Haugh was chief of U.S. Cyber Command in addition to leading the NSA. Top congressional Democrats criticized the firing as making the U.S. less safe from cyber intelligence and espionage activities by China and other U.S. foes. Haugh’s NSA deputy, Wendy Noble, has also been fired….

China Announces Retaliatory Tariffs On U.S. Goods

The country will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States that will go into effect on April 10.

China is imposing tariffs on imports of u-s goods in retaliation to President Trump’s tariff actions. The country will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States that will go into effect on April 10. China also added 11 American companies to its “unreliable entity list,” including drone manufacturers. It put export controls on 16 American companies…

Horry County Burn Ban Lifted

Horry County's ban was initiated late last month before the massive Covington Drive Wildfire ignited.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission has officially lifted the burn ban in Horry County. The ban was lifted at noon on Wednesday but officials are reminding residents that they must still follow local and state burning laws. Horry County’s ban was initiated late last month before the massive Covington Drive Wildfire ignited in Carolina Forest, which continues to burn out….

Florence Center Terminates Agreement With S.C. Ravens Football Team

Effective immediately, all upcoming games at the Florence Center Arena are cancelled.

On Wednesday, the Florence Center terminated the use license agreement with a South Carolina football team. The termination comes after the South Carolina Ravens Arena Football team failed to comply with the terms of the agreement. Effective immediately, all upcoming games at the Florence Center Arena are cancelled. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded, and all other ticket…

Man Dies Days After Horry Co. House Fire

The victim's cause of death stemmed from smoke-related injuries.

A house fire in Horry County resulted in the death of one person. On Monday, the flames broke out at a home on Offshore Drive in Murrells Inlet. 88-year-old David McLellan was taken to a hospital where he died Wednesday. His cause of death stemmed from smoke-related injuries. Further details about the fire are limited at this time.

Man Arrested After “Exposing” Himself To Female In Robeson Co.

Police were following up on reports of a man "exposing himself and wiping bodily fluids on a female customer."

One man has been arrested after an incident unfolded in Robeson County. Last Friday, officers were called to the Dollar General located along Old Allenton Road in Lumberton. Police were following up on reports of a man “exposing himself and wiping bodily fluids on a female customer.” 20-year-old Josiah Covington was arrested Wednesday in Cumberland County in connection to the…

Crash In Darlington County Claims The Lives Of Two People

Both occupants of one of the vehicles involved were pronounced dead at the scene.

Two people are dead after an accident occurred in Darlington County. The crash happened at around 2pm on Wednesday. It unfolded on Pocket Road, a rural area of the county between the city of Darlington and Interstate 95. Both occupants of one of the vehicles involved were pronounced dead at the scene. Further details remain limited at this time and…

Nintendo Announces Launch Date For The Switch 2

The Switch 2 will have a more vibrant display, larger screen and several new games.

Nintendo has announced the launch date and price for its latest gaming console. The company revealed the Switch 2 will have a more vibrant display, larger screen and several new games. A new “C” button on its joy-con controller will launch a “game-chat” feature that requires a subscription to Nintendo’s online service. It allows players to communicate with others while…