Author: Annelyn Russ

Disney’s Water Parks To Reopen For First Time Since COVID Pandemic

Disney water park tickets cost $74 for guests ages 10 and older and $68 for children between the ages of 3 and 9.

Walt Disney World’s water parks are re-opening this summer for the first time since the COVID pandemic. On May 1, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will open for the season and Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will temporarily close for refurbishment. Then on May 21, Blizzard Beach will reopen and remain open through September 7. At that point Typhoon Lagoon…

FAA Approves United Airlines Starlink-Equipped Aircraft

The satellites allow broadband internet use for customers.

The FAA has given United Airlines the greenlight for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft. Starlink is a satellite internet service led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The satellites allow broadband internet use for customers. The wi-fi service is expected to be 50 times faster than current in-flight wi-fi speeds. Users will be able to access streaming services and watch live TV without…

Death Toll Rises Following Massive Myanmar Earthquake

At least 3,095 deaths have been confirmed after rescue teams have found more bodies.

The death toll from the massive earthquake that shook Myanmar nearly a week ago continues to rise. At least 3,095 deaths have been confirmed after rescue teams have found more bodies. Another 4,715 people have been injured and 341 remain unaccounted for. The 7.7 magnitude quake left behind a wide range of damage from thousands of downed buildings, buckled roads,…

President Trump To Impose Tariffs On Nearly Every Foreign Country

The tariffs are being placed on countries that "threaten to dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars."

President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every country in the world. The leader said he is placing elevated tariff rates on dozens of nations that trade with the United States. A 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries will be placed in response to what Trump has called an “economic emergency.” The tariffs are being placed…

Three Teens Arrested In Connection To Table Rock Wildfire

Suspects identified as 19-year-old Nyzaire Marsh, as well as 18-year-olds Tristan Tyler and Isaac Wilson

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection to an ongoing wildfire. The Table Rock Fire ignited on March 21 in Table Rock State Park of Pickens County S.C.. It has now spread over the border into North Carolina scorching nearly 14,000 acres and it’s only 30% contained. An investigation gathered evidence that allegedly identified 19-year-old Nyzaire Marsh, as well as…

Man Arrested After Standoff Situation In Robeson County

After a 30-minute standoff, 40-year-old Fabian Perez was apprehended.

One man was arrested after a standoff situation in Robeson County. Shortly before 5pm on Sunday, police responded to Highway 301 North on reports of a woman being assaulted. After a 30-minute standoff, 40-year-old Fabian Perez was apprehended. He was charged with first-degree kidnapping, felonious restraint, assault by strangulation, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, assault on a…

Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ Meet The Team Party

The event is free to the public and will be held 6-7:30pm at RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar.

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are set to host an event for fans. Everyone is invited to the “Meet the Team” party Thursday night. Each member of Myrtle Beach’s Opening Day roster will be briefly introduced before an autograph session with each player and coach. Fans are encouraged to bring their own items for them to sign. Following that, fans will…

CCU Football Tickets To Soon Include Free Concession Options

The Chanticleers will host their first home game of the season on September 6 against Charleston Southern.

Coastal Carolina Athletics is planning to offer a new incentive to be a part of Teal Nation. The university’s Athletic Department is teaming up with its concessionaire, Aramark, to introduce the ‘CCU Kick-off Meal Deal: Every Football Game, Every Fan, Always Free.’ This allows ticket buyers to get four items per concession stand visit. You can choose from a wide…

Myrtle Beach Crime Reportedly Down 50% Since 2015 Report

The report shows that in 2015, there were more than 4,900 reported incidents. Last year there were less than 2,600.

The Myrtle Beach Police Department had their 2024 year in review at the Myrtle Beach City Council workshop Tuesday night. At the meeting, officials went in depth regarding all the successes and challenges they faced last year. City leaders annually go over the police department’s year in review. This year’s report showed that crime in Myrtle Beach was down by…

Eateries To Offer Deals On National Burrito Day

Moe's is offering customers a Buy-One-Get-One free burrito or bowl at participating locations.

April 3 is National Burrito Day and several eateries have deals to celebrate. Moe’s is offering customers a Buy-One-Get-One free burrito or bowl at participating locations. Online redemption requires a Moe’s Rewards account and applying the reward at check-out. Chipotle is bringing back the popular Burrito Vault Game to give away more than 150,000 bogo entree codes. That promotion kicked…