Pawley’s Island has been crowned by a USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice poll. The area was named the “Best Beach in South Carolina” for the second time. There were 17 South Carolina nominees in the running. North Myrtle Beach took the second spot and Litchfield Beach placed as number three. Meanwhile, Huntington Beach was number four. Myrtle Beach State Park…
An investigation is underway following an apparent murder-suicide between two roommates. Early Tuesday morning, 30-year-old Alexis Johnson was reportedly shot to death by her roommate at their home along Myrtle Greens Drive in the Conway area. The victim’s roommate’s name has not been publicly released, but following the murder, she then shot and killed herself. Both were pronounced dead at…
A shooting in Darlington County resulted in injuries and an arrest. Early Wednesday morning, shots were fired during what has been described as a home invasion. The incident unfolded inside a home located along Martin Luther King Boulevard in the Hartsville area. One person was taken to a hospital suffering a gunshot wound. 24-year-old Tyquan Edwards has been detained in…
Dillon County police have opened investigations into two separate fire incidents. The first fire broke out around 11pm on Tuesday when a vacant house caught fire on Saw Mill Road near the Hamer community. The home was completely destroyed. Early Wednesday morning, a barbershop on Highway 9 in the Riverdale community also caught fire. The building suffered severe smoke damage….
Staples celebrated its 20th anniversary by bringing back its iconic Easy Button. In the 2000s, the Easy Button was used in many advertising campaigns. It was a huge sensation in officers and schools nationwide. The catchphrase, “that was easy,” became a pop culture reference, far beyond shoppers looking for pens or printers. Staples is attempting to recapture the Easy Button’s…
United Airlines and JetBlue have partnered up for a new arrangement. ‘Blue Sky’ will allow each carrier’s elite frequent flyers to receive reciprocal benefits and is expected to bring with it other business perks for both companies. Passengers will be able to earn and spend miles in either loyalty program on most flights from either airline. Members of each loyalty…
Elon Musk is leaving his Trump administration role as a top adviser. The billionaire led President Trump’s DOGE and his departure marks the end of a turbulent chapter. During his time, thousands of layoffs were conducted, government agencies were shut down, and there were a number of litigations. Musk’s role working for Trump was intended to be temporary from the…
This year’s ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic had record breaking attendance and made “significant” contributions to the local economy. Local businesses such as restaurants, hotels and retail stores saw an increase in revenue during the event. $225,000 was reportedly raised for nine local charities in the Myrtle Beach area. The funds will go directly towards supporting critical initiatives to enhance the…
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate a new Waccamaw Youth Center in Conway. The facility will host an organization that supports teenage boys who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. The new space will be used for various purposes including dining, recreation and workshops to teach life and career skills. It will also serve as a living…
Georgetown County Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the YMCA of Coastal Carolina for a new initiative. The ‘Safety Around Water’ program involves a mobile pool that will travel to rural areas of the county to give free swim lessons to young children. Registration is free for kids ages 5-15 and will be open through Friday. Children ages 5-9…
