Empower Brands has issued a recall for over 56,000 hair dryers. The recall covers Remington hair dryers that were sold in purple with black accents and have three black operation buttons on the handles. The recall was placed due to the products lacking an immersion protection device. The issue poses the risk of “death or serious injury from electrocution or…
Texas House Democrats are willing to return to the state under two conditions. Earlier this month, a slew of Democrats fled the state in attempt to block the process of creating a new redistricting map that would give Republicans five additional seats on the committee. The actions led to a lack of number of seats needed for a vote. Gov….
The head coach for Coastal Carolina men’s soccer announced his retirement. Shaun Docking led the Chants to 23 Big South and Sun Belt Conference championships over 26 seasons. His teams have secured multiple records and earned 11 trips to the NCAA tournament. He was also recognized as conference coach of the year eight times. During his 28-year career as a…
Horry County Schools launched a new monitoring system for the upcoming school year. Students will return to classrooms on Monday and will be introduced to the system dubbed ‘Linewize.’ It’s designed to identify threatening language and inappropriate searches related to weapons and threats on all school-issued devices, as well as personal devices like cell phones that connect to the school’s…
The city of Florence is prepared to be more informed regarding housing needs in the area. The city is partnering with Bowen National Research for a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment. The goal is to gain a better understanding of current housing conditions, challenges, and opportunities within the city. The study will “analyze key factors such as housing availability, affordability, quality,…
One man has been arrested in connection to a hit-and-run in Florence County. The incident occurred around 4am Monday along Alligator Road. The driver of a motorized scooter was struck by a vehicle and taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening. Their current condition is unknown at this time. 38-year-old Travis Douglas has…
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying the suspect of an armed robbery. Around 10pm Wednesday night, a person entered the Dollar General located on S. Center Road. They were described as a light skin African American male sporting a white T-shirt with blue plaid pajama pants. They were also wearing a mask. The suspect carried a…
Taco Bell launched a new offer for fans of one of the chain’s most popular beverages. For the first time in 20 years, Taco Bell is expanding the Baja Blast line. The new flavor is called ‘Mountain Dew Baja Midnight.’ It’s described as an “unexpected purple twist on the iconic tropical lime flavor fans know and love.” It blends a…
A once popular jewelry chain could soon shut down if a buyer is not found. Claire’s filed for bankruptcy for the second time earlier this month. The Illinois-based company has over 1,300 stores across the U.S. and has been facing financial challenges. The rise of fast-fashion brands like Shein and Temu, high rent costs, and new tariffs from supplier nations,…
Ford has placed a recall on over 100,000 F-150 pickup trucks. The recall was placed due to an issue with the vehicles’ axle hub bolts. The parts keep wheel hubs attached to the axle, which connects a vehicle’s wheels to the drive-train and supports its weight. Faulty axle hub bolts can cause the vehicle to roll away when the parking…
