More than 62,000 cordless grease guns and hoses have been recalled. The Makita-brand professional cordless grease guns have a flexible hose that can develop holes over time. The holes can cause grease to expel from the hose while the gun is being used. The issue poses a laceration risk. Makita has received five reports of the grease gun hose failing,…
The Department of Homeland Security is launching what they refer to as Patriot 2.o. The program aims to target “the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens living in the state of Massachusetts, following the success of Operation Patriot in May.” The Boston crackdown involves “ICE arresting sex offenders, pedophiles, murderers, drug dealers, and gang members released by local authorities.”…
Jury selection began Monday in the criminal trial for the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump last year in South Florida. 59-year-old Ryan Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and several firearm violations. He has also pleaded not guilty to state charges of terrorism and…
Coastal Carolina University has set another enrollment record. The preliminary enrollment numbers for the 2025-26 academic year show a total of 11,881 students for the Fall semester. That marks a 6.2% increase from the previous record set last fall with 11,348 students. First-year Freshmen enrollment is also up 9.7% over last year. “I could not be prouder of the trajectory…
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill into law regarding SNAP benefits. The executive order directs the S.C. Department of Social Services to request federal approval to ban the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages using food stamps. The request will be sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of a proposed change…
A house fire in the Conway area resulted in severe damage. Around 11pm Thursday night, fire rescue crews responded to a mobile home on Luke Court. The flames were under control just before midnight. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is now under investigation.
One man is behind bars following a standoff situation in Florence County. On Wednesday night, police responded to a shots fired call on Pine Needles Road. Officers were patrolling in the area when the shots rang out. Upon arrival, a woman informed the authorities that her boyfriend fired shots at her, but she was not harmed. When the deputies approached…
A crash in Marion County claimed the life of one person. 31-year-old Dimario Stephens was traveling in a Nissan Sedan when it crashed on Wahee Road near Cool Springs Road. The vehicle veered off the right side of the road before striking a tree. Stephens was the only occupant of the vehicle. He had been a firefighter and EMT with Horry…
Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. agreed to compete in an exhibition match next spring. 48-year-old Mayweather retired in 2017 and has since competed in eight exhibition fights with his last against John Gotti III in 2024. Meanwhile, 59-year-old Tyson’s last boxing match was also in 2024 against Jake Paul. It was the first time the former heavyweight…
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is out for the remainder of the season. The 2024 No. 1 pick has been limited to 13 games this season. She suffered a groin injury in the final minute of the Fever’s win over the Connecticut Sun. “This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good. The way the fans…
