Bill Belichick has been tapped to take on a head coaching position again. The University of North Carolina hired Belichick as its head football coach. The 72-year-old replaces Mack Brown, who was fired after six seasons as head coach in Chapel Hill. Belichick is going to lead the Tar Heels after parting ways with the New England Patriots last season,…
Amazon is once again providing customers with a way to express gratitude to employees. The company announced the return of the “Thank My Driver” feature. Owners of an Amazon Alexa device can simply say “Alexa, thank my driver” to gift $5 to whoever delivers their orders at no charge to the customer. Those without an Alexa can use the Alexa-app…
If you are having your gifts shipped this holiday season, there are certain dates you should keep in mind. If you want your packages to arrive on time, here are the deadlines to know. If shipping through FedEx, the Ground Economy deadline is December 13. If using USPS, there are several deadlines depending on which delivery you select. Ground Advantage…
Donald Trump has been named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year.” The title comes ahead of his second term in office. The Republican was also bestowed the title after his first presidential win in 2016. Time’s editor-in-chief said Trump has remade American politics from his “most fanatical supporters to his most fervent critics.” They added Trump is Time’s “Person of…
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced plans to resign at the end of President Biden’s term. Wray said the decision comes after weeks of careful thought. It also comes roughly three years short of the completion of a 10-year term. During his time he said he tried to keep the agency out of politics even as the bureau found itself tangled…
President Biden is commuting the sentences of around 1,500 people and is pardoning 39 Americans. It will cover people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The people must have served out home confinement sentences for at least one year after their release. The pardoning will apply to Americans convicted of non-violent crimes….
The 10th annual Santa Crawl on the Marshwalk is returning. Everyone is invited to head out dressed in Christmas attire as Secret Santas will be strolling along the Marshwalk searching for the best most festive fits. You can come as a Scrooge, the Grinch, Santa, an Elf, or whatever gets you in the Christmas spirit. If you want to compete…
A fast-food restaurant in Florence County has closed its doors permanently. The Arby’s located along West Lucas Street in Florence will no longer be in business. The owners apologized for the inconvenience through a note on the door and encouraged visitors to continue enjoying their services at the other Arby’s locations on S. Irby Street and David McLeod Boulevard. The…
An investigation was opened after an armed robbery incident unfolded in Florence Tuesday night. Witnesses informed officials that three masked men robbed the Dollar General located on West Palmetto Street. No injuries were reported during the incident. Details remain extremely limited as investigators work to learn more. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Florence County deputies.
Several suspects have been taken into custody after a robbery incident that led to a crash. The robbery took place in Chesterfield County and involved a white van. The vehicle was later spotted prompting Dillon County officers to pursue the van in a chase. The chase ended on I-95 when the vehicle crashed. Shots were reportedly fired from the van…
