Atlantic Beach has officially named a new town manager. The town council voted to name Adrian Jones as the new manager. He is a native of Arkansas, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Finance. Mayor Pro Tem John David said Jones will bring…
A temporary teen curfew in Myrtle Beach could soon become permanent. The curfew was set between 10pm-6am and was implemented over the Fourth of July weekend in response to a recent fatal shooting along Ocean Boulevard involving minors. During the temporary curfew, police encountered a handful of juveniles violating the 10pm restriction. The Myrtle Beach City Council is now set…
A police pursuit in Horry County resulted in a crash. Around 9:45pm Monday night, police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Highway 501 and Waccamaw Pines Drive. The driver fled the scene prompting the pursuit that lead to Highway 378. They then headed to the Pitts Landing boat ramp before crashing into the Little Pee Dee River. Horry…
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection to an ongoing death investigation in Robeson County. On June 26, 37-year-old Jacob Williamson was found shot and killed along Lyndsey Lane in the Shannon area. On Monday, police announced the arrests of 28-year-old Ann Marie Locklear and 19-year-old Christopher Locklear. Both are charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon,…
An investigation is underway after a teen was found dead inside a vehicle in Horry County. Officers responded to a location on Stallion Court on reports of a recent shooting. Upon arrival, a Chevrolet Tahoe with a South Carolina license plate was located. The body of 17-year-old Jamarion Jackson was discovered deceased. It was determined that he died around 3:30…
Amazon Prime Day kicked off Tuesday. The sales event will run through July 11 totaling to a full 96 hours of deals, the longest Prime Day run yet. Online shoppers can find deals across more than 36 categories, including electronics, kitchen, beauty and apparel. The deals will come and go throughout the event, and the best bargains tend to sell…
TSA is making a change to security checks across several airports in the U.S.. The change appears to be a phased approach in which a few airports will no longer require shoe removal during the security check process. The first airports to test the move include Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and Piedmont Triad International Airport in North…
The IRS announced that churches and other houses of worship registered as tax-exempt non-profits can endorse political candidates to their congregations. The decision was determined in a court filing intended to settle a lawsuit filed by two Texas churches and others. Non-profit organizations have been prohibited from endorsing candidates or otherwise intervening in campaigns for political offices. That was part…
President Trump said that his administration is planning to send additional defense weapons to Ukraine amid its war with Russia. “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump said. Trump said the shipments will consist of “defensive weapons, primarily.” He added it comes as Ukraine is “getting hit very…
The death toll continues to rise as search and rescue efforts are underway in Texas. Over the weekend, around 20 inches of rain fell across several parts of the state prompting major devastating floods. At least 104 people have been found deceased across six counties. In Kerr County alone, 84 of those deaths include 56 adults and 28 children. Camp…
