The FDA has approved a COVID-19 and flu test that can be used without a prescription. The test uses a nasal swab to detect the proteins from SARS-COV-2 and influenza A and B, which are the viruses found in COVID and the flu. The test can be used by anyone who is 14 years or older. For those two years…
The government is considering breaking-up Google after a federal judge ruled that the company violated antitrust laws. The Department of Justice said it might recommend dismantling Google’s core businesses. That would separate its search business from Android, Chrome and the Google Play app store. The next stage of the legal challenge could involve several appeals and looking into what penalties…
Hospitals across the U.S. are experiencing a shortage of IV fluid. The shortage is a result of Hurricane Helene’s destruction. The Baxter International’s North Cove site is located in Marion, North Carolina. It is one of the largest manufacturers of IV fluids and dialysis solutions in the country. The site was significantly damaged by the rain and storm surge from…
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm. The storm brought up to 18-inches of rain to the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas. The worst storm surge appeared to be in Sarasota County where it was 8 to 10 feet. The storm resulted in power outages across a large section of Florida. Over 3.2 million homes and…
Vacation Myrtle Beach is expanding its offer for hurricane evacuees. Three of the resorts under the company’s management are offering special assistance rates to evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Milton. Captain’s Quarters Resort and Hotel Blue has a deal that cost $39-per-night plus tax. The Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark will cost $49-per-night plus tax. The offers are available…
Darlington Raceway is offering refuge to hurricane evacuees. Wednesday morning, the NASCAR track opened its east campground, located inside turns three and four. The campground is a free and safe destination for people who need to bring their campers, trailers and vehicles to escape impacts from Hurricane Milton. The campground is also open to those affected by Hurricane Helene. In…
Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon is running as a write-in candidate. Lemon returned to work in august after the governor rescinded his suspension. Lemon was indicted in 2021 in connection with ordering a deputy to excessively shock an inmate with a stun gun at the jail. The sheriff was reinstated after a jury found him not guilty of the federal…
Alex Murdaugh’s insurance trial date has been set. The former South Carolina lawyer is being sued in federal court by Nautilus Insurance Company for $3.8 million. The company argues that money should have gone to the family of Murdaugh’s former housekeeper Gloria Satterfield. She died on the Murdaugh’s property in february of 2018. The family reportedly never saw the insurance…
A fire broke out a business in Conway early Wednesday morning. Shortly before 5:30am, Horry County Fire Rescue crews were called to the business on Old Pireway Road off Highway 905. The fire was brought under control and no injuries were reported. However, several vehicles were severely damaged in the flames. Further details are limited and the cause of the…
One person was injured after two shootings occurred in Florence County. Around 9:30pm on Monday, police responded to a shots fired call along Gilbert Drive. Several witnesses were interviewed but no victims were located at the scene. A short time later, officers responded to a similar call on Kimberly Lane. Police were then informed that the victim from the shooting…
