Marlboro County police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a brutal assault. Deputies responded to a medical facility where an elderly man was receiving treatment. He informed them that his grandson, 25-year-old Loshan Bennett, was under the influence of alcohol when he became enraged after he was asked to find alternative living arrangements. Bennett reportedly pulled a…
Firefly Aerospace is now the second American company to land a spacecraft on the moon. The Texas-based company was hired by NASA to carry a fleet of scientific instruments to the moon’s Earth-facing side to study its environment. The uncrewed lander, dubbed Blue Ghost, made its touch down early Sunday on the lunar surface after over six weeks traveling millions…
American Airlines is shaking things up with their boarding process. Starting May 1, the airline will add five minutes to the overall boarding time for all of its flights. A spokesperson said, “this extra time will deliver a smoother boarding experience for customers by allowing for pauses between boarding groups, relieving congestion on the jet bridge, and allowing customers to…
The measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to grow. Nearly 150 cases have been reported and more are expected to have been exposed. Hundreds of thousands of people in San Antonio could have been exposed over Valentine’s Day weekend alone. The outbreak has killed one child, making it the first U.S. measles death in a decade. Most of the state’s…
President Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” during a meeting at the White House on Friday. Zelenskyy was expected to sign the deal allowing the U.S. greater access to Ukraine’s rare Earth minerals. However, the plan was ditched after a heated engagement between the leaders. Zelenskyy’s main objective going into the meeting was to urge Trump not…
The Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship tournament kicked off in Myrtle Beach Friday morning. Among the 90 boys and girls competing in the 54-hole championship, two descendants of celebrities are participating. Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Trump, and Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, both teed off at 9am for round one. Also included in the…
Joye Law Firm has launched its 2025 scholarship program. This year, the firm is offering seven scholarships, each valued at $2,000. The grant is available to graduating seniors across South Carolina who plan to pursue higher education at a four-year institution in the fall. The selection process emphasizes on various criteria including school activities, leadership roles, special honors and awards,…
A fire that ignited in Conway Thursday scorched 100-acres. The flames started in the area of Dirty Branch Road and Blain Lane and initially covered around three acres when it was first reported around 12:30pm. It spread as crews worked to smother the blaze. As of 8am Friday, the fire was fully contained and all structures that were threatened have…
A body was discovered in Georgetown County Thursday. The Georgetown Police Department recovered the body at Harborwalk Marina. It was found on the rocks of the marina around 1pm. Further details remain limited as an investigation is underway.
A crash in Dillon County resulted in the death of one person. The accident occurred around 5:20pm on Wednesday along Pee Dee Church Road near Lester Road. A Toyota Scion was heading west on Pee Dee Church Road when it was struck by a Nissan Sentra that veered into the wrong lane. 71-year-old Ann Hamer was pronounced dead at the…
