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…
The Soulfish Center is planning a Grand Opening for a new Salt Cave in Surfside Beach. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held next week for the new Himalayan Salt Cave. In addition to the cave, the center offers other services including counseling, massage therapy, sound baths and energy healing. It also offers yoga and fitness classes, with plans in…
Horry County authorities placed a ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas. The ban was placed due to low humidity and dry, windy conditions. It will remain in place until further notice. The ban means all outdoor burning, including permitted burns, is not allowed. It comes as the Covington Drive Wildfire reaches day 52 of burning. The 2,059 acre fire…
A three-vehicle crash in Dillon County led to a diesel fuel spill early Tuesday morning. The accident occurred on Interstate 95 around 1am in the southbound lane at mile marker 178. It involved a tanker truck, a tractor trailer, and a dump truck. Minor injuries were reported and the roadway was shut down to traffic as crews worked to clear…
Several people were injured in an Horry County crash Monday night. Shortly after 8pm, fire rescue crews responded to the area of Highway 348 and Old Todd Ferry Road just outside of Loris. The multi-vehicle accident involved entrapment and extraction. Six people were taken to hospitals with injuries. Lanes of traffic were closed off as crews worked the scene. The…
A six-year-old boy was injured during an accidental shooting in Horry County. Around 10am Monday, officers responded to a home on N. Highway 701 near Conway. Upon arrival, the child was found on a stool with his left arm covered with a rag to control bleeding. An investigation found that the shooting was an accident and that the injuries were…
Walt Disney World has announced some new perks for customers. The Florida resort will offer free dining plans for children ages 3-9 with the purchase of adult dining plan starting next year. The offer applies to guests staying at Disney Resort collection hotels and can be combined with other promotions. Disney is also extending its free water park entry perk…
Nexstar has announced this year’s Remarkable Woman of the Year. Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman, founder of the Time for Change Foundation, earned the award for her transformative work. She’s a survivor of homelessness, incarceration, and addiction. Carter-Tillman established the foundation in 2002 to help homeless individuals regain self-sufficiency. It offers emergency shelter and supportive services. After gaining the award, Carter-Tillman said…
The Education Department will begin collection on student loans that are in default. The Trump administration’s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. No federal student loans have been referred for collection since March 2020, including those in default which is around 5.3 million borrowers. “American taxpayers will no longer be forced…
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration. The lawsuit comes after the administration announced plans to freeze $2.2 billion in funding to the school after it refused to comply with demands to ban masks and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Harvard is alleging that the administration unlawfully threatened the school’s “academic independence” and “path-breaking research.” It also claims that the…
