TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S.. The video entertainment app is operated by Chinese parent company Bytedance. It was removed from Apple and Google’s app store January 18. The move was to comply with a law that requires Bytedance to sell the app or be banned in the U.S.. The app previously…
Southern California residents are being warned to watch for mudslides. An atmospheric river triggered rounds of evacuations and closures as it unleashed damaging mudslides. Mud and debris covered several major roads including the Pacific Coast Highway near Pacific Palisades and Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills. Evacuation warnings and orders were issued in several counties, mostly in the Los Angeles…
The Grand Strand Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is hosting a fundraiser. The 14th annual Lunch of Love will benefit current animals up for adoption. Three Mellow Mushroom restaurants in the area will host attendees and the furry friends will be present as well. Customers can choose from pizza, a salad, an italian hoagie or a chicken caesar wrap…
The city of Florence is working to rebuild the downtown area. Several new businesses are expected to open in abandoned buildings along West Evans Street and Dargan Street. The project will be backed by an estimated $180 million reinvestment fund. The money has been provided by private donors. The development will include restaurants, bars, an event center and more. The…
Parking-permit registration will soon open for the city of North Myrtle Beach. Horry County residents who want to secure a parking permit can register starting at 10am on February 20. The permits are only available for county residents who do not live in or own property within the city limits. The permits will be valid for one year starting on…
A Florence doctor has been sentenced after pleading guilty to unlawfully distributing oxycodone outside of medical practices. 50-year-old David Rodriguez Jr. was accused of providing 15 prescriptions of oxycodone over an eight month period. The patient allegedly felt pressured to engage in sexual activity with Rodriguez in exchange for the pills. He reportedly distributed over 600 pills to the patient…
A second arrest has been made in connection to the death of a 73-year-old. Eugene Williams was found shot and killed inside of his car at a car wash located along Pearl Street in Darlington County. An investigation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Adron Agbo who was wanted on murder and armed robbery charges. Previously a 15-year-old boy was…
In December, Party City announced it is going out of business and closing all locations. Now, we’re getting a glimpse at what might become of the hundreds of locations. The buildings’ leases went up for auction last week and several businesses are putting in their bids. The most common retailer was Dollar Tree, which entered the winning bid for nearly…
Youtube TV could lose dozens of channels due to a current dispute with Paramount. Paramount Global is notifying subscribers that over 20 channels including CBS, Bet, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon could go dark on the service. Other Paramount channels that are being threatened for removal include CBS Sports Network, Paramount Network, CMT, Nick Jr. and more. In addition, the…
Inflation increased for the fourth straight month amid another rise in food and energy costs. In January, consumer prices overall increased 3% from a year earlier. That’s up from 2.9% the previous month. The new mark is the most since June and is an increase from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September. The cost of food has…
