A fatal hit and run in Robeson County resulted in the death of one person. The incident happened around 5:30pm Wednesday along Mt. Zion Road near the Hoke County Line. Investigators believe that a man was walking illegally in the roadway without any visible or reflectorized clothing. The vehicle that struck the man fled the scene. The victim has been…
Starbucks announced plans that involve closing down several locations. As part of a $1 billion restructuring plan, around 100 of the over 11,400 U.S. coffee houses will shut down. Approximately 900 non-retail employees will be laid off as a result. The company is expected to incur around $150 million in employee separation costs, plus about $850 million in restructuring charges…
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 13 first-time candidates among the 128 modern-era nominees for the class of 2026. Among them are quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, who both previously played for the San Diego Chargers. Former Chiefs player, Alex Smith joins them as the third new quarterback nominee. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is also among…
Merriam-Webster has added over 5,000 new words to the ‘Collegiate’ dictionary. The 12th edition of the dictionary comes 22 years after the book’s last hard-copy update. New words include ‘petrichor,’ meaning a pleasant odor after a rainfall following a dry spell. Also added was ‘teraflop,’ which is a measure for calculating the speed of a computer. ‘Dumbphones’ are mobile devices…
A recall has been placed on around 481,000 Anker power banks. The recall involves power banks that can be used as portable electronic charging devices for smartphones, laptops, and tablets. It was placed due to the possibility of the lithium-ion batteries in the device overheating, posing fire and burn hazards. There have been 33 reports of fire and explosion incidents….
Two detainees remain in critical condition following a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility Wednesday. The incident unfolded around 6:40am when a suspect opened fire from a nearby rooftop. In addition to the two injured detainees, another was fatally shot. The gunman has been identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Department of Homeland…
There are many fall themed activities that you can participate in this season. Starting on Saturday, Southern Palmetto Farms in Aynor will have many activities including a corn and cotton maze, a jump pad, wagon ride and pumpkin patch. They will be open every Saturday from 11am-5pm, and Sundays from 2pm-5pm throughout October. North Myrtle Beach is hosting Flavors of…
The City of Myrtle Beach announced rules on political signage ahead of this year’s election. Residents who are registered to vote will choose a mayor and three council members on November 4. City officials said political yard signs are allowed on private property within 45 days of an election and must be removed five days after the election. The signs…
The City of Myrtle Beach is looking for partners to help develop the Arts and Innovation District. The city has opened a ‘Request for Qualifications’ for developers interests in revitalizing the area. Officials are seeking out an experienced private developer to assist in bringing their vision to life. An RFQ allows developers to display their expertise in similar projects. This…
The former manager of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans has passed away. Welby Bailey, also known as Buddy, has died at the age of 68. Across the seven years that he managed the team, Buddy recorded 490 wins, four post-season appearances and the Carolina League title. He also led the team to their College World Series victory in 2016. Buddy managed…
