Tiger Woods is returning to the PNC Championship for his first competition since the British Open in July. His return also comes after he underwent a sixth surgery on his back three months ago. Woods will be able to ride the cart which is a key factor to him being able to play. He will be returning to the championship…
General Motors is no longer pursuing efforts to develop a fleet of driverless taxis. The company is pulling the plug on its robotaxi efforts citing the need for significant time and resources to grow the business along with increasing competition in the market. Instead, the company will focus on developing driver-assistance features. That includes its Super Cruise technology, which will…
A judge has halted a proposed merger between two supermarket giants. The deal would have seen a merger between Kroger and Albertsons. The U.S. district judge overseeing the case issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday that blocks the merger. The decision was handed down after a three-week hearing in Oregon. A separate judge also issued a permanent injunction barring the merger…
Consumer prices increased in November potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision. Inflation rose 2.7% last month compared to a year ago and up from the previous month. The data marked two consecutive months of rising inflation, reversing some of the progress made in lowering inflation earlier this year. Overall, inflation has slowed dramatically from a peak of over…
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO is fighting his extradition to New York. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione faces charges out of New York including murder after the fatal shooting of Brian Thompson. He was denied bail during his appearance in a Pennsylvania courtroom. In his first public words since a five-day search ended with his arrest, he could be heard…
Myrtle Beach is offering you a chance to hop aboard the Polar Express. Children of all ages are invited to attend the two-day event that features hot chocolate, popcorn, letters to Santa, holiday storytime, a hayride, and more. There will also be photo opportunities with Santa as well as an outdoor showing of ‘The Polar Express’ film. Admission is free…
Horry County Schools announces a trio of finalists for the superintendent job. Jonathan Crossley has been superintendent at a school in Arkansas since 2021. His 14-year education career began as a high school English teacher in Arkansas. Clifford Jones spent his 23-year education career working in Fulton County schools in Georgia. Michael Thorsland’s 31-year career started in 1993 in Pickens…
The Horry County School board announced a new cell phone policy that will be enforced next year. The board approved a draft policy that bans cell phones in the classroom. It will apply to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Students who violate the ban on devices while at school could face consequences including suspension. The ban is specific to…
Another arrest has been made in connection to a shooting at a high-rise hotel in Myrtle Beach. Around 8:30am on on December 1, police were called to the Paradise Resort along S. Ocean Boulevard. Investigators discovered a “weapons discharge” situation had unfolded overnight. Officers found a window in one of the hotel rooms that appeared to have been shot out…
Two men were arrested following a robbery incident at a hotel in Hartsville. Around 11pm on Sunday, police were called to the Landmark Inn on S. Fourth Street. A victim informed officers that three males entered with guns and stole an unknown amount of money. 18-year-olds Ezekiel Snowten and Alize Skipper were each charged with robbery armed with a deadly…
