Inflation increased for the fourth straight month amid another rise in food and energy costs. In January, consumer prices overall increased 3% from a year earlier. That’s up from 2.9% the previous month. The new mark is the most since June and is an increase from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September. The cost of food has…
The Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. He is officially the Health and Human Services Secretary in a 52-48 vote along party lines with Mitch McConnell joining the Democrats. Kennedy’s nomination was once considered the most fragile of President Trump’s nominees. He faced scrutiny from both Democrats and Republicans in recent weeks due to his controversial views on…
Elon Musk is calling for the United States to “delete entire agencies” from the federal government. The billionaire offered a wide-ranging survey via a video call to the World Government’s Summit in Dubai. It consisted of what he described as the priorities of the Trump administration. It also included several references to “thermonuclear warfare” and the possible dangers of artificial…
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a phone call Wednesday. The two agreed to “start negotiations immediately” about the war in Ukraine. Trump said they both want to stop the millions of deaths taking place in the war between the two countries. “President Putin even used my very strong campaign motto of, ‘common sense.’ we both believe…
Prom season is just around the corner and a local charity is collecting formal wear for students in need. Joan England’s ‘PROMises’ charity is accepting gently used gowns, shoes and accessories. This year’s collections will benefit students at Carver’s Bay High School in Georgetown County. Kelly’s Consignment Boutique off Highway 17 in Murrells Inlet will serve as a drop-off location…
The second annual Coastal Coffee Fest is set to be held on Saturday. The event will feature local coffee shops and locally owned small businesses from across the Grand Strand community. It will be an opportunity for participants to learn about the history of coffee as well as taste coffees from around the area and the world. Festivities will kick…
One man has been arrested after allegedly impersonating law enforcement. In Scotland County, deputies were conducting a traffic stop when a vehicle that appeared to be a patrol car passed by. Authorities did not recognize the vehicle and attempted to further investigate by pulling it over. During that traffic stop, items that officials believed to be police equipment were found…
A collision in Florence County resulted in the death of one person. The accident happened around 6:40am on Sunday along Highway 52 near Clement Street. A Lexus was heading north while a Ford Mustang was traveling south when both vehicles collided. The driver of the Ford was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Lexus was transported to…
One man is facing several charges after a stabbing incident in Horry County. Just after 2pm on Saturday, police responded to Church Street in the Conway area on reports of someone stabbed. Upon arrival, the victim was found suffering from a stab wound to their side and was transported to a hospital. Their current condition is unknown. 37-year-old Jordan Hood…
A crash in Horry County claimed the lives of several people. The accident occurred Monday afternoon on Highway 701 and Pee Dee Highway near Conway. Three people were traveling in a vehicle that collided with a tractor-trailer. All three of them succumbed to their injuries but the driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured. Traffic was blocked for an extended…
