Author: Annelyn Russ

Nightclub Shooting Claims The Life Of One Man

It was reported that around 300 people were in attendance when the gunfire broke out.

A shooting at a Marlboro County nightclub claimed the life of one man over the weekend. The shooting happened between 2-3am on Saturday at the Mr. G’s establishment, formerly known as the Knife and Fork club along Atkins Street. It was reported that around 300 people were in attendance when the gunfire broke out. One male victim was transported to…

Penn State Fires Football Coach James Franklin

Terry Smith will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of the season for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State has fired football coach James Franklin. The Nittany Lions will pay nearly $50 million making Franklin’s buyout the second-largest severance pay day in college football history. During his 12-season run as coach, Franklin delivered six 10-win seasons, including three straight from 2022 to 2024. His tenure ended after the team’s third consecutive loss this season, with his final…

National Day Of Remembrance For Charlie Kirk

Both chambers of Congress approved resolutions to honor Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

More than a month has gone by since Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10. The conservative influencer’s death was felt globally. Last month, both chambers of Congress approved resolutions to honor Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday. October 14th will be marked as a National Day of Remembrance for Kirk….

Some CDC Staffers Reinstated After Mistakenly Laidoff

The reversal comes after the Trump administration laid off more than 4,100 employees across several federal agencies.

The Trump administration reversed layoff notices for some CDC staff. Around 1,300 employees were notified of layoffs amid the current government shutdown. Those notified of layoffs included people on teams on infectious disease outbreaks, science and health data analysis and employee safety. However, a federal official reported that around 700 layoff notices were accidental and those employees have since been…

Hostages Released, Palestinian Prisoners Freed As Part Of Ceasefire

The moves come after both sides agreed to a ceasefire deal that has halted the two years of war.

All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel were freed Monday. Hamas also released the bodies of four of 28 deceased Israeli captives, though it’s not clear when the rest will be sent back to Israel. Israel said it has released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of the exchange. The…

20th Annual Little River ShrimpFest

The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Historic Little River Waterfront.

The 20th annual Little River ShrimpFest is happening this weekend. You can enjoy live music, stilt walkers, balloon artists and over 100 vendors, including a variety of art and crafts, organizations and more. Local waterfront restaurants will be serving shrimp and other seafood options. A variety of food vendors will also be present serving festival favorites. The event will be…

Debris From Sunken Ship Washing Ashore

If you stumble upon debris on the beach, contact the city using their non-emergency line.

Debris from a now sunken ship is washing ashore along the coast. The 48-foot shrimp boat caught fire on Monday before sinking nearly a half-mile from the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach. Since then, authorities have received reports of parts of the ship washing up. Officials have retrieved the fuel tank after it was found on land. Now,…

About 50 Shots Fired Damaging Home And Vehicle

Officers were called to the area of Pine Needle Drive and Freemont Road in Longs.

An estimated 50 gunshots were fired in Horry County on Tuesday night. Around 10:30pm, officers were called to the area of Pine Needle Drive and Freemont Road in Longs. Nearly four bullets struck the siding of a home and the rear glass of a vehicle at another residence was “completely shattered.” Authorities collected nearly a dozen shell casings from the…

Classes Resume Following SCSU Shootings

One of the shootings claimed the life of 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler. The other shooting left one male in critical condition.

Classes resumed Wednesday following a tragic shooting at South Carolina State University. The university cancelled classes on Monday and Tuesday following their Homecoming weekend. On Saturday, two separate shootings occurred at the same student housing complex. One of which claimed the life of 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler. The other incident left a man in critical condition who remains hospitalized. 18-year-old Matthew…

Man Admits To Drinking Before Fatally Striking Pedestrian

A van reportedly ran up onto the sidewalk and struck 60-year-old Elizabeth Coss along Highway 707

One man has been charged in connection to the death of a pedestrian. 39-year-old Camerino Hernandez was arrested in connection with a crash that occurred on September 30. A van reportedly ran up onto the sidewalk and struck 60-year-old Elizabeth Coss along Highway 707 near Starbuck Lake Road in the Murrells Inlet area. The driver was identified as Hernandez. Coss,…