A single vehicle crash in Horry County resulted in the death of one person. The accident occurred just before 3:30am on Saturday. Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to the area of Cedar Branch and Turkey Hollow Road near Loris. The vehicle reportedly struck a tree and overturned. The crash involved entrapment and required a medical helicopter. 24-year-old Tysheria Bessent…
President Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce plans to bring back Columbus Day. In 2021, Joe Biden was the first U.S. president in office to issue a presidential proclamation marking Indigenous Peoples Day. That same day was previously known as Columbus Day, but the change came as many have said that the violence Christopher Columbus inflicted on…
S Martinelli and Company has recalled more than 7,000 cases of apple juice. The recall was placed due to concerns of patulin contamination, a toxic substance produced by certain molds. The recall covers cases that contained four of the company’s signature 10-ounce glass bottles per pack. There are six packs per case including over 170,000 bottles. The recall is Class…
DHL has announced it will resume global business-to-consumer shipments valued over $800 to individuals in the U.S.. The company halted shipments last week due to new U.S. Customs rules which require formal entry processing on all shipments worth over $800. The minimum had previously been $2,500 until a change was made earlier this month. However, DHL said “constructive dialogue” with…
China’s foreign ministry has denied claims of a phone call between President Trump and Xi Jinping. Last week, Trump said his administration was talking with China to reach a tariff deal and that Jinping called him. However, a spokesperson for the country’s ministry said the two heads of states have not called each other recently and have not conducted consultations…
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a surprising temporary truce with Ukraine. The leader ordered the ceasefire to take place starting on May 8 through May 10, to coincide with Moscow’s World War II commemorations. The announcement came as the U.S. has been pushing to reach a peace-deal between the two countries amid the three-year conflict. Last month, Putin rejected a…
The Celtic Festival is taking place in Horry County this weekend. The event features dancing, highland games, and a fairy house building competition. There will also be live entertainment. Festivities kick off at 1pm on Saturday at RH Acres located on Socastee Boulevard. The event will benefit Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, a non-profit organization that hosts events and activities for abandoned,…
A $45,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation will back the funds for installation of water bottle refilling stations at S.C. State Parks. Each water station will include two water fountains, a bottle-filling spout, and a ground level pet-friendly fountain. The stations will be situated at common visitation areas or trail-heads throughout the parks. The new features will be installed in…
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for a major housing expansion. Community members attended the event held at Oak Tree Farm in Conway to celebrate the start of construction for two new apartment buildings. They will house 48 new residents who are adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. The new buildings are expected to open late next year.
A man has been charged in connection to a fatal shooting in Conway. The incident unfolded just after 11pm on Saturday. Police responded to Grainger Road and Marion Street. Around 4:20am on Sunday, the victim died after suffering gunshot wounds. They were identified as V’ron Gibbs. 31-year-old Traeqwan Wilson now faces murder charges. He is being held at the J….
