The American Red Cross revealed some tips for everyone to follow to ensure a safe Thanksgiving. Cooking is reportedly the “leading cause of home fires, home fire injuries and the second leading cause of home fire deaths.” Most incidents occur when people leave cooking food unattended. Some tips to follow: Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or…
Habitat for Humanity of Horry County Restore is hosting its annual “Black Wednesday” sale. The retailer sales a variety of products including furniture, appliances, building supplies, and more. Everything in the store will be marked at 50% off on November 27. Shoppers who purchase items must take them on the day of the sale to receive the discount. Future pickups…
A groundbreaking event is set to be held in Florence for first S.C. Cheney Brothers Inc. facility. The company is a family owned and operated distributor that offers over 64,000 stocked items from gourmet to everyday foods. Their line features imported pastas, oils, vinegars, dry and canned goods, cheeses and more. The S.C. location will be an over 386,000-square-foot refrigerator-freezer…
A Myrtle Beach restaurant that burned down last year is set to soon reopen. The Burky’s Grill along North Kings Highway had to undergo construction after the structure sustained significant damage during a fire last December. It has been closed ever since despite plans to reopen shortly after. Now, the owners took to Facebook to share they are aiming to…
An arrest has been made in connection to a stabbing incident in Florence County. Around 6am on Saturday, police responded to Laurel Circle. Upon arrival, one victim was found suffering from multiple stab wounds. They were transported to a hospital to be treated for injuries. However, their current condition is unknown. An investigation revealed that a verbal argument led up…
The TSA has shared what you can bring on a flight in regards to Thanksgiving travel. Although most foods can be carried through TSA checkpoints, some dishes may need to be packed with checked baggage. Solid food can typically go through checkpoints hassle-free. However, not “if you can spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it.” Also…
Starbucks is being forced to pay its baristas manually after a hacking incident. A ransomware attack has disrupted a third-party software system. The coffee chain uses the software to track and manage its employees’ schedules. Now, Starbucks is having to shift to manual mode to make sure its baristas are getting paid properly. It’s employees on how to work around…
Walmart is stepping in line with other major corporations that have been rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The changes include everything from not renewing a five-year commitment for an equity racial center to pulling out of a prominent index that covers race and gender. Walmart will now refrain from giving priority treatment to suppliers. The move highlights increasing…
Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs as soon as he takes office. The tariffs would be imposed on Mexico, Canada and China as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Trump plans to impose a 25% tax on all products entering the country from Canada and Mexico. An additional 10% tariff on goods…
Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to dismiss both of his cases against President-elect Donald Trump. Smith is dropping his election interference and classified documents case, citing Department of Justice policy against prosecuting a sitting president. Smith’s team said prior rulings regarding the constitution’s ban on federal indictment and prosecution of a sitting president applies to both cases. The cases are…
