A deadly crash occurred in Horry County. The accident happened Sunday evening around 6:40pm along Highway 9 near Rum Bluff Boulevard just outside of North Myrtle Beach. A Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading south along the road when it veered off and struck a guardrail. The driver was taken to a hospital where they later died.
A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer claimed the life of one person. Around 2am Monday morning, a Harley Davidson was heading east on Interstate 20 when it was struck by a Freightliner tractor-trailer that was merging onto the highway from a commercial rest area near mile marker 130. The drivers of both vehicles were the only occupants. 57-year-old Alpha Nelson…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to take on the New York Yankees in the World Series. This will be the Dodgers fourth time in eight years participating in the championship after beating the New York Mets 10 to five to win the national league championship series four games to two. The last time the Dodgers won the World Series…
The New York Liberty won their first ever WNBA Championship Sunday. In the game five final, Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 during extra time. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 17 points and was named finals MVP. Liberty made it to the WNBA finals five times before, losing each one, including last season. The win marked their first WNBA…
A major blackout in Cuba left millions in the dark for two days. On Thursday, the nation’s energy grid failed after one of the island’s major power plants went down. Half of Cuba lost power before the entire island on Friday. The Antonia Guiteras Thermoelectric plant is located in Matanzas province east of Havana. The grid collapsed three times since…
Boeing has proposed a new labor contract in hopes to end a months long strike. The contract proposal includes a 35% pay raise over four years, a $7,000 ratification bonus and reinstated incentive plan. It also includes enhanced contributions to workers 401k retirement plans, like a one-time $5,000 contribution plus up to 12% in employer contributions. The strike began on…
An incident on Georgia’s Sapelo Island left several people dead and others injured. On Saturday, crowds gathered for a fall celebration by the island’s Gullah-Geechee Community. During the event, a gangway at the ferry dock collapsed, sending people plunging into the water. Eight people were taken to hospitals to be treated for injuries. Six of them are reportedly in critical…
Search and rescue missions are underway in New Mexico amid severe flooding in and around the city of Roswell and Chaves County. Over 300 people had to be rescued since Saturday, 38 of whom were taken to hospitals to be treated for injuries that were not detailed. At least two deaths have been reported at this time but heir identities…
The North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad is set to host their annual event. The Fish Fry & Barbecue Fundraiser raises money for the organization that has been providing free emergency medical care to the community since 1958. Tickets cost $15 for an all-you-can-eat buffet style dinner. The 64th annual Fish Fry & Barbecue will take place on Saturday from 11am-6pm…
Look to the sky this weekend to spot an unusual sight. The 7th annual Kite Festival is being held in Myrtle Beach. Everyone is invited to head out and fly their own kite or just admire the view. There will be experts present to teach participants how to fly kites and even show you some tricks. There will also be…
