A wreck in Darlington County left several people injured. Around 4:40am on Friday, a Kia Optima was traveling along Marquis Highway just a mile outside of Hartsville. The vehicle veered off the road and struck a traffic signal post. One person was killed and two others were transported to hospitals. Their current conditions are unknown. The three were the only…
The United States defeated Canada in a nail-biter match-up Sunday to win the women’s ice hockey world championships. With 2:54 left in overtime, Tessa Janecke scored, leading the U.S. to a 4-3 victory which secured the team’s 11th title at the worlds. Abbey Murphy and Heise each scored a goal and had an assist, and Caroline Harvey also scored for…
Gerber Products Company sent out a recall reminder that involves all batches of Gerber Soothe ‘N’ Chew Teething Sticks. The products were recalled in January due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children. Since the recall, the company has received reports that the teething sticks are still available on shelves at some retailers and online. The recall…
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court. Foreign students studying at U.S. universities and colleges have had legal statuses terminated and their F1 student visas revoked. The move came as part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown. It has impacted around 1,100 students at more than 170 schools since last month. “Defendants’…
The international courier firm, DHL, has paused shipments to the U.S. for items with a declared value of more than $800. As of Monday the company has stopped collecting and shipping orders from businesses abroad to private individual customers in the U.S. if the declared custom value exceeds the limit. The suspension is temporary and will stay in effect “until…
The Supreme Court has halted the Trump administration’s ability to use the Alien Enemies Act. The legislation enables migrants to be deported amid a declared war or an “invasion” by a foreign nation. The law has only been applied three previous times, during wars. However, President Trump argues he can use it because the Venezuelan gang ‘Tren de Aragua’ is…
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He was the first Latin American pontiff who ministered through a humble style and concern for the poor, but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. Francis became the first non-European pontiff in 2013 as the 266th Pope after Pope Benedict XVI resigned. The church leader suffered from chronic…
The annual Myrtle Beach Spring Fest is returning this weekend. The event will feature 75 new food trucks and vendors, crafts, inflatables, face painting and a DJ. Festivities kick off Saturday at 10am in ball field three at the Colonel Thomas Styers Athletic Complex. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt from 11am-1pm. Kids will be allowed to trade in…
The Grand Strand Shell Club is hosting a festival to celebrate Earth Day. Kids are invited to head out and make shell crafts for free with admission to Brookgreen Gardens. The festival will run from 11am-3pm Saturday. The Grand Strand Club hosts many crafting events monthly from September to June including crafting, and hunting for shells. On May 3, they…
A winning Powerball ticket was sold in Myrtle Beach. The ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at the Food Lion located on N. Kings Highway. The winning numbers in the double play drawing were 7-36-40-47-59 and the Powerball was 9. The winning ticket matched four of the first five numbers and the powerball.
