A former Marlboro County deputy has been arrested. 34-year-old Antonio Alford is now facing charges of stalking out of Dillon County. Details of the charge have not been released at this time. This is Alford’s second arrest in the past year. Last August, SLED reported that he harassed and sent “obscene” messages to a coworker. The charge is pending of…
If you were or are currently an Apple customer you may be eligible to claim your share of a settlement from a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in 2021 by Apple users who alleged their private conversations were being recorded by their Apple devices after unintentionally activating Siri. Their devices were allegedly recording without their consent. The information was…
Walmart announced plans to raise prices due to the high cost of tariffs. Shares of the retail giant increased 2% in pre-market trading. Its stock is up more than 60% over the past year. U.S. shoppers will start to see a change in prices by the end of May and fully increased price tags by July. The company continues to…
Ford has issued a recall on nearly 247,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs. The recall was placed due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving which increases the risk of crashing. The front brake lines in the vehicles “may be in contact” with their engine air cleaner outlet pipe due to a…
Conway Riverfest is returning for its 45th year. The free family-friendly event will feature live music, various vendors, many activities for kids, as well as a spectacular fireworks show. It is set to be held on the Waccamaw River starting at 10am with the Riverfest Paddle Battle. There will also be a golf cart parade, a cornhole tournament, and more….
The Myrtle Beach City Council voted and approved a second reading of an ordinance that allows minor league baseball to stay in the city. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have played baseball in Myrtle Beach since 1998. The lease expired in 2018, and the parties have worked under a series of extensions. On Tuesday, council members voted on a 30-year lease…
The Horry County Police Department says a recent fentanyl bust is possibly the largest in the county’s history. On Friday, an officer attempted a traffic stop near Fantasy Harbor Boulevard and Forestbrook Road on a vehicle that made an improper turn. Driver Omega Wilson failed to stop and sped off while throwing several bricks of fentanyl out of the car…
A shooting in the Florence area left one victim injured. Around 6:20 Wednesday morning, police responded to East Roughfork Street. Upon arrival, a man was found suffering injuries after being shot. He was transported to a hospital where he remains in critical condition. Their identity was not publicly released. Details remain limited as investigators work to learn more. Anyone who…
One man has been charged in connection to the fatal Florence nightclub shooting. Around 3am on Sunday, an altercation took place at Qulture Bistro that lead to shots fired. Six people were injured and one person died. The deceased victim was identified as 39-year-old Melvin Gibson who worked as a security guard at the establishment. On Tuesday, 40-year-old Brandon Cross…
The NFL is expanding its footprint and will feature a game in Spain this coming season. The league announced the Miami Dolphins will face the Washington Commanders on November 16. It will be the first-ever regular season game in Spain. It will take place in Madrid at the Bernabéu Stadium. 55 regular-season NFL games have been played around the world…
