The city of Conway has issued a ban on outdoor burning. The ban was put in place due to an “extreme fire danger from low humidity.” It comes after the South Carolina Forestry Commission asked residents to use “extreme caution” during outdoor burning because dry air and increased winds were forecast to impact fire conditions. The ban prohibits the burning…
Another arrest has been made in connection to a fatal shooting in Florence County. On October 18, Christopher Sullivan was shot and killed following a verbal altercation that turned deadly. The incident unfolded on Bartley Court in the Southern Pines community. 36-year-old Steven Howle is accused of traveling from his home in Lamar to the area to confront Sullivan. An…
Broadway at the Beach is set to host its annual Halloween event. The Halloween Bash on The Avenue will feature an adult costume contest, a live DJ, and more. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in the form of gift certificates. Festivities will kick off at 8pm on Saturday.
North Myrtle Beach is inviting the community to come out and celebrate the opening of a park expansion. The expansion of the park and sports complex includes five soccer fields, six baseball fields, ponds, trails, two playgrounds, and picnic shelters. Officials said the city will also plant 50 trees throughout the expansion to symbolize growth, sustainability, and community pride. The…
One of Myrtle Beach’s longest running events is leaving the city. Mustang Week became a staple event in 2002. It brought much revenue to the area as well as benefited several charities. After a 23-year run, organizers announced plans to shift to Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was reported that it became difficult to continue operating in Myrtle Beach, while Charlotte…
The woman charged with igniting the Covington Drive Wildfire in Carolina Forest appeared in court Wednesday. Alexandra Bialousow allegedly started a fire in a backyard fire pit during a burn ban. She lacked proper water sources or garden tools to help control the flames causing them to spread. The wildfire burned over 2,000 acres of Horry County after burning from…
A crash in Marion County claimed the life of one person. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon along Highway 501 Bypass near Penderboro Road. A GMC SUV was heading south on 501 while a Chevy Sudan was traveling east on Penderboro. The vehicles then collided at the intersection. The driver of the Sudan did not survive the crash and the GMC…
Chipotle is bringing back an offer in honor of Halloween. The annual ‘Boorito’ Halloween celebration allows Chipotle Reward Loyalty program members to claim a holiday deal on food items. The offer is only available to customers who dress up in their spookiest costumes on October 31. Reward members who participate can get a $6 entree deal. You can also enter…
Demolition at the White House has begun with a goal to make room for a lavish ballroom. Initially, President Trump said the ballroom’s construction would not “interfere with the current building,” but it was determined that in order to do it properly, the existing structure has to be adjusted. The White House has served as the historic home of the…
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies. The massive sanctions against oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil comes after months of calls from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as well as bipartisan pressure on President Trump to hit Russia with harder sanctions on its oil industry. The move aims to push Russian President Putin to the negotiating table with…
