A Florence man is behind bars in connection to a string of armed robberies. The first incident occurred on January 14 in which 50-year-old Derick George “forcefully attempted” to steal an occupied vehicle while armed with a knife. He was unsuccessful and no injuries were reported. On February 11, George robbed a convenience store. He allegedly demanded money from an…
A crash involving a log truck resulted in injuries. Around 6:30pm Tuesday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to the accident along South Highway 701. Two people were transported to a hospital, their conditions are unknown at this time. The three-vehicle crash caused all three lanes of the road to close as crews worked to clear the crash. The roadway…
An investigation is underway after a shooting took place in Lumberton. One person is in critical condition after being shot in the 2900 block of Anne Street. They were transported to a hospital to receive treatment. Details remain extremely limited as officials work to reveal more.
Tripadvisor has released its list of the top best beaches in the world. “Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards reflects the voices of millions of global travelers and helps guide people to plan their best trip yet. If you’re seeking a beach vacation the following places could be worth looking into. Number one is Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece. It’s known for…
Kentucky Fried Chicken is moving its corporate headquarters in the U.S. out of Kentucky. Owner, Yum Brands, is relocating the office from Louisville to Plano, Texas. “I am disappointed by this decision and believe the company’s founder would be, too,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. However, in recent years, many companies have relocated to Texas due to the state’s lower…
The head of the U.S. Postal Service is resigning. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is ending his nearly five-year tenure battered by the COVID-19 Pandemic, surges in mail-in election ballots and efforts to stem losses through cost and service cuts. DeJoy first took control of the postal service in the summer of 2020 during President Trump’s first term. He was a…
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has removed herself from the role. Michelle King’s departure from the agency comes after more than 30-years of service and after she refused to provide the Department of Government Efficiency staffers at the SSA with access to sensitive information. DOGE overseer Elon Musk requested to access social security recipient information. King’s exit is one…
President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs of around 25% on auto imports as well as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals shipped to the United States. The president recently enacted a 10% across-the-board tariff on goods coming from China and 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. For tariffs on semiconductor chips and drugs, Trump said he intends to eventually increase…
The Trump administration has halted support for legal representation in immigration court for migrant children. The Acacia Center for justice says it serves 26,000 migrant children under its federal contract. The Interior Department and Health and Human Services Department oversees thousands of migrant children who enter the United States alone. An explanation for the stop-work order was not given. The…
A program in North Myrtle Beach is inviting new comers to join in on their journey. First Strides is a beginner’s walking and jogging program for women. The group meets weekly on Thursday evenings at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. The program aims to help you get physically fit, learn about exercise, nutrition and injury prevention. It…
