One man is facing charges following a police chase in Florence County Thursday. A wanted man’s car was spotted on a flock camera prompting police to attempt a traffic stop. The driver, Zahir Bouie, refused to stop leading to a chase that ended when the vehicle ran off the road and struck two mailboxes along Pamplico Highway. Bouie was arrested…
A fourth arrest has been made in connection to a homicide that happened in Georgetown County. An October shooting in Andrews resulted in the death of 21-year-old Jonathan Cooper and left a 22-year-old man wounded. The incident unfolded near the intersection of West Main and Hazel Streets. 25-year-old Tyqese Bynum-Jackson has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of…
Police are searching for a suspect after a stabbing in Florence County. Around 11:15am Thursday, an argument broke out between a motel clerk and a female guest. The incident happened at the Baymont Inn and Suites on West Lucas Street. At some point the woman stabbed the clerk, who was then taken to a hospital and is expected to be…
The MLB held a ceremony to name the Most Valuable Player winners. After leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to their second straight World Series win, Shohei Ohtani was named the National League MVP. He became the first player in MLB history to win the award twice in both the National and the American Leagues. Separately, New York Yankees star Aaron…
Toyota has placed a recall on over 126,000 vehicles. The recall covers 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles. It was placed due to debris from the manufacturing process possibly contaminating the engine causing a main bearing to fail, potentially causing the engine to stall. If the engine stalls or the vehicle loses drive power, there…
Air travel is still facing challenges despite the federal government reopening. The 6% reduction in flights across 40 major U.S. airports is still in place. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported that the FAA will only bring back full flight capacity when it is safe to do so and when more air controllers return to work. During the shutdown, controllers were…
The Trump administration designated four European left-wing groups as terrorist organizations. The networks targeted by the administration all appear to be based in Europe, with no operations in the U.S.. They are an Italian anarchist front, two Greek networks, and an anti-fascist group. Each are accused of separate incidents involving bombs, assaults, and attacks. The designation by the administration allows…
Myrtle Beach’s only Renaissance festival is returning this weekend. The Mythical and Medieval Fest aims to raise money for Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, a local non-profit that provides activities to children that have been abused, abandoned, or neglected and reside in group homes or shelters. Attendees are encouraged to dress the part in their Renaissance themed costumes. The event will feature…
Florence police are asking for help with locating a missing woman. Nicole Swartz was last seen November 2 in the 1300 block of Queensferry Road. Further details are limited but anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Florence County authorities.
Florence police are attempting to identify four possible suspects involved with an armed robbery. On October 31, a victim was walking home when he was approached by four males at the intersection of Chase and Nome Street. They appeared to be teenagers. A firearm was reportedly presented and the suspects stole his phone and demanded money. After the victim told…
