Author: Annelyn Russ

Department Of Defense Grants $200M To AI Companies

The companies will work to develop AI agents across several mission areas at the agency.

The U.S. Department of Defense said it is granting millions to several AI companies. The agency has awarded contracts of up to $200 million each to OpenAI, Alphabet’s Google, Anthropic and Elon Musk’s company xAI. The deals aim to help the agency develop AI work-flows that will address critical national security challenges. The companies will work to develop AI agents…

Senate Passes Amended Recession Package

The package passed 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie.

The Senate has voted to pass a package regarding spending cuts. Advancing the ‘recessions package’ approves $9 billion in spending cuts across federal fund. It impacts a move Congress previously approved for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The package passed 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. The passing votes came after an amendment that cut $400 million…

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette Enters GOP Race For S.C. Governor

Pamela Evette is initially from Ohio and was elected as the 93rd Lieutenant Governor of S.C. in 2018.

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has entered the GOP race for South Carolina governor. Evette released a video via social media announcing her run. It was praised by President Trump and current Gov. Henry McMaster. Evette is initially from Ohio and was elected as the 93rd Lieutenant Governor of S.C. in 2018. Evette has worked alongside McMaster, focusing on improving education,…

Coast RTA Takes Over Route Between Lake City & The Grand Strand

The PDTRA ended its long running van pull between Lake City and the Grand Strand back in May.

Coast RTA announced plans to take over a route that was previously closed. The PDTRA ended its long running van pull between Lake City and the Grand Strand back in May as a strategic funding cut. The move left residents concerned about losing jobs and looking for alternative transit. However, Coast RTA will now take over running the route that…

Four Sentenced In Connection To 2023 Murder Case

Corey Soles' body was discovered deceased near Green Sea Road in Galivants Ferry.

Four people have been sentenced in connection to a missing person investigation which led to murder charges. On January 10, 2023, Corey Soles was reported missing. Six days later, his body was discovered deceased near Green Sea Road in Galivants Ferry. He was struck with an object several times, causing extreme bodily injury leading to his death. An investigation led…

Man Arrested After Shots Fired In Pawleys Island Area

A suspect reportedly fired a handgun into the air and the ground during a verbal altercation.

One man was arrested in connection to a shooting in the Pawleys Island area. On Sunday night, Georgetown County authorities responded to reports of a suspect firing a handgun into the air and the ground during a verbal altercation. 44-year-old Eric Smith fled the scene as deputies arrived. A police pursuit took place eventually ending at a home on Parkersville…

18-Year-Old Injured During Georgetown Co. Shooting

The incident unfolded near the Winyah "One Stop" convenience store on Highmarket Street in Georgetown.

An 18-year-old was injured during an incident involving shots fired in Georgetown County. Monday night, a victim reported to emergency personnel at a local hospital that he was shot. The incident unfolded near the Winyah “One Stop” convenience store on Highmarket Street in Georgetown. Deputies reported to the scene where they failed to find evidence of a shooting or witnesses…

Driver Involved In Fatal Crash Charged With Felony DUI

The passenger of the sedan was identified as 44-year-old Oshunda Quilin who died at a hospital.

A crash in Florence County resulted in the death of one woman. The accident occurred Friday afternoon at the intersection of Firetower Road and Highway 76 east in Florence. A Toyota minivan was traveling east on 76 while a Chevrolet sedan was traveling north on Firetower. The sedan attempted to cross 76 when the vehicles collided. The driver of the…

YoCrunch Yogurt Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Contamination

The recall coves YoCrunch products, including 6-ounce individual and packaged cups as well as 4-ounce four-packs.

A popular yogurt sold across retailers nationwide has been recalled. Danone U.S. placed a recall on all of its YoCrunch yogurt products, including 6-ounce individual and packaged cups as well as 4-ounce four-packs. The recall was issued due to possible contamination of plastic fragments, up to an inch in size. It may have sharp edges and pose a dangerous choking…

U.S. Imposes 17% Tariff On Tomatoes Out Of Mexico

Mexico currently supplies around 70% of the U.S. tomato market, up from 30% two decades ago.

The U.S. government has implemented a 17% tariff on most fresh tomatoes out of Mexico. The move came after an agreement was not reached following negotiations. Mexico currently supplies around 70% of the U.S. tomato market, up from 30% two decades ago. The import tax will reportedly help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry and ensure that produce eaten in…