As the cost of oil barrels decrease below $60, both AAA and GasBuddy are predicting prices at the pump will drop. The national average has dropped more than 5-cents to $3.05 a gallon. A week ago, the average was $3.11 and a month ago it sat at $3.18 a gallon. This time last year, the average was $3.20. Across the…
Amazon’s cloud services unit is recovering Monday following a widespread outage. Amazon Web Services went down knocking out a handful of websites along with some of the world’s most popular apps. That included Snapchat, Reddit, Fortnite, Disney+, Amazon itself and others. Also disrupted was United Airlines with many travelers unable to check-in and a number of flights were delayed. Most…
Publix is recalling one of its store brand flavors of ice cream. The container for Publix’s Rich and Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream does not match the product inside. The list of ingredients does not list egg, which the ice cream does contain. Eggs are an allergen, which when failed to note in the list could result in consequences for some…
President Trump said that the U.S. will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports. The statement comes as Trump referred to the country’s leader, Gustavo Petro, as an “illegal drug leader” who is “low rated and very unpopular.” Trump suggested that Petro “does nothing to stop” drug production. He warned the leader to “close up” drug operations…
Israel and Hamas both violated the recently agreed upon ceasefire deal over the weekend. On Sunday, Israel carried out a series of strikes across Gaza after it accused Hamas of carrying out an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. The Israeli strikes killed at least 44 people in several parts of the enclave. Both Hamas and Israeli forces blamed the…
An outdoor school in Horry County is set to host a unique trunk-or-treat event this weekend. Mindful Journey Academy is hosting their Fall Festival Fundraiser with a twist. Instead of collecting candy from the trunks of vehicles, attendees will gather treats from tree trunks. The idea aligns with the school’s nature-based learning approach. Families and local businesses are invited to…
Ripley’s Aquarium is set to host several events throughout October, including a penguin palooza. The event will feature penguin themed arts and crafts, penguin trivia challenges, penguin-inspired treats, and more. The family-friendly celebration is a chance to learn all things penguin. Attendees will also get a chance to meet Norman, their penguin mascot. The two-day event will take place Saturday…
HTC and Stella’s Ice Cream have partnered up to create a limited-edition flavor that will benefit an organization. The ‘Gigabyte Delight’ flavor is peanut butter based and includes chocolate pretzels, brownie pieces and toffee bits. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this flavor will benefit the Grand Strand Humane Society. The fundraiser will last through the end…
A new sports themed shop hosting it’s Grand Opening in Myrtle Beach this weekend. Sports Cards Plus will be a spot for sports card collectors to not only buy and sell the hottest cards, but also a place to connect with fellow collectors. The opening will be held Saturday and Sunday from 9am-9pm. There will be free hot dogs and…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced night time lane closures along a busy Horry County highway. Lanes of Highway 544 over the Intracoastal Waterway will be closed off to traffic due to construction. The closures are set to begin Sunday and are expected to last until the end of October. They will be implemented from 7pm-6am Sunday-Thursday. Drivers are…
