Registration is still open for the Myrtle Beach’s Kids Run the Beach program. Children ages six to twelve will be educated on the basics of running through playing games and learning stretching techniques. The program kicks off March 25 and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday through May 10. Meetings will be held at 5:30pm at the Crabtree Memorial…
Horry County police were called to capture an unusual stray animal over the weekend. On Saturday, officials responded to a kangaroo on the loose in an effort to help return it to it’s home. The animal named JJ belongs to Justin and Lindsey Richardson of ‘After Hours Farm’ in Aynor. The animal is native to Australia and New Guinea, but…
If you witnessed a large smoke presence in Horry County Sunday, we know why. Shortly before 3pm, fire rescue crews responded to the Horry County Recycling Center and landfill along Highway 90. Upon arrival, they encountered a large debris pile in flames. Authorities were able to contain the flames but smoke may be visible for an “extended duration.” In addition,…
An inmate at the Georgetown County Detention Center has been pronounced dead. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said a woman was detained in the detention center’s detox unit after she was arrested Friday for shoplifting. Sunday, staff observed her experiencing a medical emergency and medical assistance was rendered before Georgetown County Emergency Medical Service arrived. The woman was transferred to…
A crash in Florence County resulted in the death of one person. Just after noon Sunday, a Honda Sedan was traveling west on Highway 52 near Kimberly Lane when a Chevrolet Sedan pulled onto Highway 52 from a private drive heading east. The Honda struck the Chevy as it was turning. The passenger of the Chevrolet was transported to a…
The Sweet 16 have been finalized in the men’s NCAA after the first week of the tournament. Many national championship contenders are still in the bracket setting up what is expected to be an intense next round of March Madness. The list of teams include, No. 1 Auburn (South) No. 1 Duke (East) No. 1 Houston (Midwest) No. 1 Florida…
A formerly successful genetic testing company has filed for bankruptcy with plans to seek a buyer. In November, 23andMe was forced to cut 40% of its workforce as part of a reconstructing plan that came nearly two months after its entire board resigned. Now, CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki is resigning immediately. Chief Financial and Accounting Officer Joe Selsavage has…
Mia Love, the first African American Republican woman elected to Congress, has died. Love’s family announced her death Sunday night via social media, saying she was “in her home surrounded by family.” The statement did not cite a cause of death, but Love’s daughter previously shared that the leader had been diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer….
Second Lady Usha Vance is planning to visit Greenland as President Trump vocalizes plans to takeover the territory. Vance and one of her three children will be part of a U.S. delegation that will “visit historic sites” and “learn about Greenlandic heritage.” Trump’s National Security Adviser, Mike Waltz, will also embark on the journey. During Trump’s first term, he proposed…
The IRS is working to finalize an agreement that would allow ICE to access confidential taxpayer information. The proposed data sharing arrangement would give ICE permission to submit names and addresses of suspected undocumented immigrants to the IRS in exchange for verification against tax records. The goal is to locate undocumented immigrants targeted for deportation. The draft agreement states that…
