The Surfside Beach Christmas Parade is scheduled to be held Saturday. The line-up will start on Melody Lane and Poplar Drive with Christmas floats lining up on 16th Avenue South. The town stage will be set up on the corner of Surfside Drive and Ocean Boulevard. Participants will be awarded prizes for the most festive entries. Everyone is invited to…
Coastal Carolina University has named its new head football coach. Ryan Beard has been tapped to take on the role following the firing of Tim Beck. His run lasted three seasons. Beard comes from Missouri State, which he led to a 7-5 record in Conference USA and a bowl appearance during the Bears’ first FBS season. “Teal Nation will love…
An officer at the federal correctional institute in Bennettsville has been arrested. Investigators with the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the arrest of Joseph Templeton after the seizure of more than $100,000 worth of contraband and narcotics. The estimated value of the seized products is based on their projected value within the institution. Templeton was taken into custody without…
President Trump announced the launch of the “Trump Gold Card.” The new visa program is for investors to come to the U.S.. Trump said the program is like the Green Card, but comes with “better privileges and a stronger path to citizenship.” The option is based upon an individual’s ability to “provide a substantial benefit to the United States.” In…
Washington State has seen days of torrential rain causing historic floods. Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents. Gov. Bob Ferguson has urged residents to follow evacuation instructions as the rivers have reached record levels. Around 78,000 residents of a major agricultural region north of Seattle alone were…
The Murrells Inlet Marshwalk is hosting its 11th annual Santa Crawl Thursday. The Christmas themed event will give attendees the chance to try featured drinks and dinner specials at restaurants along the Marshwalk. There will also be live music amid the holiday light walkthrough. Everyone is invited to come dressed in a Christmas themed costume. Prizes will be awarded for…
The city of North Myrtle Beach has give an update on progress for a new fire station. Construction of Station 7 is on schedule after the foundation has been poured for both the living quarters and a police substation that will be part of the facility. The station plans to house an engine company, a staffed ladder truck, a battalion…
The USDA has approved S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster’s proposal to exclude unhealthy products from the list of eligible foods under the SNAP program. The products to be dismissed include candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages. McMaster first announced his plans to pursue the waiver back in August. He went on to issue and executive order in September directing…
One man has been charged in connection to a Dillon County shooting. The incident unfolded Monday at the Days Inn located on Radford Boulevard. Two people sustained injuries. Samuel Covington has since been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent…
A two-vehicle crash in Horry County left three people hurt. The accident happened around 1am Thursday in the area of Highway 544 and Cox Ferry Road. Lanes of traffic were blocked off as crews worked the scene where extrication operations were used to remove those who were entrapped after the crash. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is now investigating.
