We now know the cause of death of Pope Francis who died Monday at the age of 88. It was confirmed that a cerebral stroke led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. The pontiff was also affected by a previous episode of acute respiratory failure. His death came around a month after he was discharged from the hospital, where he…
The TSA is reminding South Carolina residents of an upcoming deadline. By May 7, South Carolinians will need a Real ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of ID if they want to board an airplane for a domestic flight. The Real ID driver’s license has a star in the right corner and a standard license without the star will not…
Gas prices in South Carolina continue to decrease. The average price of gas across the state has fallen 4.9-cents in the last week bringing the cost to $2.67-per-gallon. That means prices are currently 8.4-cents lower than a month ago and 56.3-cents cheaper than this time last year. The cheapest station in the Palmetto State was priced at $2.19, while the…
A residential fire in Horry County left several people displaced. Around 1:15pm Sunday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to Wallingford Circle in the Socastee area. The home sustained significant damage that left four people displaced. No injuries were reported and the cause of the flames remains under investigation.
Horry County police were able to safely locate a child and reunite them with their parent. Early Sunday, officers responded to reports of a 6-year-old, non-verbal child, who had been abducted by a non-custodial parent. With help from use of Flock license plate readers, patrol officers were able to quickly identify and locate the suspected vehicle. The child was inside…
A wreck in Darlington County left several people injured. Around 4:40am on Friday, a Kia Optima was traveling along Marquis Highway just a mile outside of Hartsville. The vehicle veered off the road and struck a traffic signal post. One person was killed and two others were transported to hospitals. Their current conditions are unknown. The three were the only…
The United States defeated Canada in a nail-biter match-up Sunday to win the women’s ice hockey world championships. With 2:54 left in overtime, Tessa Janecke scored, leading the U.S. to a 4-3 victory which secured the team’s 11th title at the worlds. Abbey Murphy and Heise each scored a goal and had an assist, and Caroline Harvey also scored for…
Gerber Products Company sent out a recall reminder that involves all batches of Gerber Soothe ‘N’ Chew Teething Sticks. The products were recalled in January due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children. Since the recall, the company has received reports that the teething sticks are still available on shelves at some retailers and online. The recall…
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court. Foreign students studying at U.S. universities and colleges have had legal statuses terminated and their F1 student visas revoked. The move came as part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown. It has impacted around 1,100 students at more than 170 schools since last month. “Defendants’…
The international courier firm, DHL, has paused shipments to the U.S. for items with a declared value of more than $800. As of Monday the company has stopped collecting and shipping orders from businesses abroad to private individual customers in the U.S. if the declared custom value exceeds the limit. The suspension is temporary and will stay in effect “until…
