Annelyn Russ

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Staff Writer at WFXB-TV (Myrtle Beach, SC)

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Several Local Beaches Nominated For Readers' Choice Awards

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

Choices in the South Carolina category include, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island, and more. Several local beaches have been nominated for the best beach in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Choices in the South Carolina category include,Cherry GroveNorth Myrtle BeachHuntington Beach State ParkMyrtle Beach State ParkLitchfield BeachPawleys IslandSurfside Beach… and more.
World's Largest Rubber Duck Coming To Myrtle Beach

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

You can see Mama Duck at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place located along N. Ocean Boulevard. The world’s largest rubber duck is coming to the Myrtle Beach area. The duck, referred to as “Mama Duck,” aims to promote water safety awareness. The YMCA of Coastal Carolina, the city and Visit Myrtle Beach have teamed up to help educate and engage the community and visitors during national water safety month.
UNC To Take On TCU In Ireland Football Opening

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

It will mark the fifth consecutive season that college football begins the season with a game in Dublin. The University of North Carolina will be kicking off next year’s football season across the pond. The Tar Heels will take on the Horned Frogs in Dublin, Ireland. The game will take place on August 29, 2026. It will mark the fifth consecutive season that college football begins the season with a game in Dublin.
Max Starts Cracking Down On Password Sharing

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

The streaming giant launched the Extra Member Add-on Feature priced at $7.99 a month. Max is joining a handful of streamers who have been cracking down on password sharing. Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking to bring in additional revenue from Max subscribers who have been using someone else’s account. The streaming giant launched the Extra Member Add-on Feature priced at $7.99 a month.
18-Year-Old Arrested After Hit-And-Run Resulting In Injuries

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

The occupants on the mini-bike were a grandfather and his grandson. They were both taken to a hospital by EMS. One man is facing charges after a hit and run incident in Marlboro County. On Saturday, officers responded to the intersection of Alpine and Redbud Streets. The crash involved a vehicle and a mini-bike. The occupants on the mini-bike were a grandfather and his grandson. They were both taken to a hospital by EMS.
Man Arrested For Threatening A Public Official

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

31-year-old Daniel Ledford is accused of repeatedly sending facebook messages to an official, "threatening to kill and harm his family." One man has been arrested after threatening a public official. 31-year-old Daniel Ledford is accused of repeatedly sending facebook messages to an official, “threatening to kill and harm his family.”He informed the victim that he knew where he lived and accurately described his house in the message.
High-Speed Police Pursuit Ends In Head-On Collision

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

The suspect continued west and drove at high-speeds into eastbound traffic. A police pursuit ended in a crash in Robeson County Tuesday night. The Maxton Police Department initiated the chase that crossed into Scotland County through Laurinburg city limits. The suspect continued west and drove at high-speeds into eastbound traffic. They then collided head-on into another vehicle near Ida Mill Road. Additional details were not immediately available.
Trump To Significantly Reduce Tariffs On China

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

The president said that it will come down substantially but it won't be zero. President Trump said he plans to reduce tariff rates on China. The overall tariff level imposed is 145%. The president said that it will come down substantially but it won’t be zero. “We’re going to be very nice. They’re going to be very nice, and we’ll see what happens. But ultimately, they have to make a deal because otherwise they’re not going to be able to deal in the United States,” Trumps said.
Health Officials To Phase Out Several Food Dyes

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

The dyes set to be phased out include Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1 and Blue 2. The FDA is preparing to eliminate several food dyes by the end of next year. Health officials plan to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation’s food supply.
20th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival

1 day ago | wfxb.com | Annelyn Russ

The event will continue through Saturday and is being held at the Grand 14 in the Market Common. The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival’s 20th year kicked off Tuesday night. The event will continue through Saturday and is being held at the Grand 14 in the Market Common. It involves 53 films and 10 documentaries. There’s a mixture of films, shorts and features all in different categories. For more information on ticket costs and viewing times, visit MBFF.