KFC is taking on a new concept with its newest location. The fast food chain is testing out a new restaurant that focuses solely on sauce and dips. It centers around 11 new dips and chicken tenders. The prototype is called ‘Saucy’ and aims to modernize the “finger lickin’ good” slogan. It is set to open Friday in Orlando, Florida,…
Frontier Airlines has announced an “all you can fly” pass. The deal dubbed “GoWild!” includes a year’s worth of unlimited flights. It will be valid for travel between May 1 and April 30 of 2026. It costs $299 and once purchased, you can book tickets on select Frontier flights for just a penny, but there are some restrictions. Not every…
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of the year Wednesday. The agency decreased its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. That means rates have dropped by a full percentage point since September. The Fed said the economy is strong overall and has made significant progress over the past two…
Workers United has authorized a potential strike for Starbucks workers. The union represents over 10,000 baristas and has been urging Starbucks to increase wages and staffing at its stores as well as implement better schedules. The union has been bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 locations. It argues the coffee giant has yet to offer a comprehensive economic package….
Amid the busy holiday season, several Amazon facilities decided to go on strike Thursday. The move comes as an effort by the Teamsters to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement. Workers authorized the strikes after Amazon ignored a Sunday deadline the union set for contract negotiations. Teamsters represent around 10,000 workers at 10 Amazon facilities, but only seven…
Myrtle Beach is set to host its first ever holiday drone show. The event comes as part of the Winter Wonderland at the Beach festivities. It will feature over 100 illuminated drones displaying choreographed runs in the sky above Plyer Park downtown. Sky Elements will be running the show that is powered by solar generators. The show will be put…
Wild Things Freedom Center in Georgetown has launched a new initiative to support the wildlife sanctuary. The center has an animal Angel Tree set up at the Murrells Inlet Veterinary Hospital. The community is encouraged to donate essential items. The wish-list consists of Pork Rinds, Pedigree Dog Food and Laundry Detergent. The center also has its own Sanctuary wish list…
A business in Florence has closed its doors permanently after decades of service. Florence Carpet and Tile was located on Pamplico Highway and conducted business with the community for years. There is now a sign on the door that reads, “The store is closed for new business. We are still working on pending jobs and orders.” It also lists a…
One man is facing charges after an incident unfolded in Myrtle Beach. 64-year-old James Blanchard was arrested following an altercation that occurred on Saturday in a local neighborhood. The warrant states a victim and a witness were playing hiding seek around the neighborhood. The victim said he was army crawling across Blanchard’s yard when he came out with a black…
A shooting in Mullins left one person dead and two others in critical condition. The incident happened around 6:45pm on Sunday in the 100 block of East Dogwood Drive. 62-year-old Ronnie Norman has been identified as the victim that was pronounced dead at the scene. There has been no update as to how the other two victims are currently doing….
