Congress has voted to repeal a federal fee on oil and gas producers who release high levels of methane. Most major oil and gas companies do not release enough methane to trigger the fee of $900 per ton, an amount that was set to increase to $1,500 by next year. The fee was part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act…
President Trump is moving forward with tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. The sweeping 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada was paused earlier this month in exchange for agreements on border security from both countries. However, Trump said drugs are still “pouring into our country” from our neighbors at “very high and unacceptable levels.” “We cannot allow this scourge…
Hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees were terminated Thursday. Cuts at NOAA appeared to be happening in two rounds, one of 500 and one of 800. That covers around 10% of the administration’s workforce. The first round of cuts were probationary employees totaling about 375 employees in the National Weather Service. The layoffs…
There are two oyster roasts being held along the Grand Strand this weekend. The inaugural Oyster Roast for the Coast is going down in North Myrtle Beach. Boardwalk Billy’s will have 30,000 oysters available as well as BBQ and hush puppies. The event will feature live entertainment by Randy Atwood and The Renegades as well as Magician Eric Hall. It…
BJ’s Wholesale Club is finally opening its doors on Friday! The retailer’s first Myrtle Beach club is located at 136 Palmas Drive. It will feature an onsite BJ’s gas station as well as offer value on everyday essentials in a convenient one-stop shop. You must have a membership to shop at the club in which you can save up to…
Three people were arrested following an armed robbery in Georgetown County. The robbery occurred at a motel which led to a police pursuit after the suspects failed to stop. The chase traveled outside city limits and ended when deputies deployed stop sticks on Gapway Road near Garrison Road. The suspected vehicle rolled over. Two men fled but one woman was…
An arrest has been made in connection to an assault that unfolded in Darlington County. On Tuesday, a victim was at their home when they were struck by a crowbar. The victim was knocked out and sustained critical head injuries that could lead to death. They were transported to a hospital but their current condition is unknown. An investigation led…
One man has been arrested and a second suspect is still at large following a shooting in Florence County. The incident happened on February 8 at the Red Circle Entertainment Center located on S. Irby Street. 19-year-old Jamari Graham allegedly robbed a victim before shooting them. That individual is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head. Graham was arrested…
An 18-year-old motorcyclist died in Horry County Wednesday. Around 4:30pm a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper attempted to pull over a motorcycle in which the driver refused to stop. The motorcyclist continued through the intersection of Highways 544 and 814. They collided with a vehicle before striking another vehicle. One person was taken to a hospital to be treated for…
Subway is bringing back one of its biggest deals for a limited time. The sandwich chain is resurrecting its discounted footlong promotion. Starting Friday, Subway will sell any footlong sandwich for $6.99, which is down from the average $14 sub. However, the offer is only available via the eater’s app or website with the code “699FL.” “With the return of…
