A popular convenience store and gas station announced plans to open a location in Robeson County. The new Wawa will be located on Jackson Court off Exit 22 of I-95 in Lumberton. A grand opening is scheduled to take place on January 30. Wawa will host a ribbon cutting as well as announce community partnerships and support for local organizations….
The Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board has approved two new motions to bring new buildings to the area. A 360-unit apartment complex and amenity building has been given the green light to be built along Wild Iris Drive off Highway 17 near Myrtlewood Golf Club. That development will be called Waypoint Apartments. In addition, an Extended Stay America Hotel will…
Applications are now open for a program with the North Myrtle Beach Police Department. The Citizens Police Academy program will allow residents to learn more about the everyday operations of the department. It will cover information on patrol procedures, investigations and traffic enrollment. You must be 18 or older to apply. The program will begin on February 6 and will…
Additional information was released regarding an inmate involved incident that left a corrections officer injured in Darlington County. On Tuesday, officers at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center responded to an incident unfolding in one of the pods. Sadarius Douglas was armed with a metal rod and threatened an officer. During the commotion, Douglas reportedly pushed one the officials causing…
Two men were arrested after an Horry County investigation revealed criminal activity on social media. 26-year-old Kyle Snow and 23-year-old Zackary Snow were arrested on Wednesday after being accused of conducting criminal activity. The actions were reportedly made via Dropbox and the Kik messaging app. Kyle is facing five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, while Zackary is…
Progresso has introduced a new and unique product for the company. The soup manufacturer has launched ‘Soup Drops,’ which is a chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candy drop that resembles a cough drop. The candy is being described as “soup you can suck on,” that tastes like broth, savory veggies, soft egg noodles and a hint of parsley. The candy is…
The Home Shopping Network has placed a recall on around 328,000 smoke alarms sold in stores nationwide and online. The recall covers Samurai-branded white-and-silver plastic mini smoke alarms model number SMI. The products are being recalled due to possible malfunction which could result in the alarms failing to alert users of a fire. The issue poses the risk of smoke…
President Biden announced plans to commute the sentences of around 2,500 people. The individuals set to receive commutations were reportedly convicted of non-violent drug offenses. That includes those who are “serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, policy, and practice.” The action provides relief for individuals whose sentences were given based on…
It’s been just over a week since massive wildfires forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in California. The death toll now sits at at least 27 people who have lost their lives amid the mass tragedy. The fires have also destroyed more than 12,000 structures and scorched over 60-square-miles. The Palisades Fire continues to burn, but…
The Citadel’s Regimental Band and Pipes, Summerall Guard, and Color Guard will be participating in Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremonies. Around 100 cadets will perform during the parade. The Band and Pipes have been rehearsing a new tune dubbed ‘Song of the Patriots’ that was composed by the band’s director. The Commandant of Cadets, Tom Gordon, expressed his pride in the…
