A Tennessee judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops into Memphis. President Trump announced plans to send the soldiers into Memphis in September in response to what he claimed were the surging crime rates. Gov. Bill Lee supported using the troops to assist local law enforcement. However, a group of elected officials sued over the deployment, arguing that the…
President Trump said that he is open to conducting strikes in Mexico. “Would I launch strikes into Mexico to stop drugs? Ok with me. Whatever we have to do to stop drugs,” Trump said. He added that he looked at Mexico City over the weekend and noticed some big problems in the area. When asked if he would ask for…
Federal Immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina. Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said it is unclear how large the operation would be or how long agents would be present. She asked residents of the state’s capital to remember their values and maintain peace and respect through any upcoming challenges. The move comes as Customs and Border Protection agents…
The UN Security Council approved a U.S.-backed plan that aims to implement more sustainable peace in Gaza. The drafted resolution includes the establishment of a so-called ‘Board of Peace’ as transitional authority. The board will oversee the disarmament of Hamas and other actions, a key Israeli demand, and the reconstruction of Gaza. The plan also calls for the stabilization of…
A pair of seasonal non-stop flights have been added to the Myrtle Beach International Airport. Allegiant Air will now travel between Myrtle Beach and Dayton, Ohio as well as Elmira, New York. They will operate on Fridays and Mondays starting May 22 with seasonal end dates to be announced at a later time. The director of airports said, “we look…
The Market Common annual Tree Lighting is set to soon be held. The holiday celebration will happen Saturday at 6pm. There will be opportunities to take pictures with Santa, live entertainment, vendors, festive shopping and dining options, and more. The event is free to attend and will be set up along Deville Street. Festivities will wrap up around 8pm.
Coastal Carolina University partnered with New Directions to host a donation event. Fill The Truck will give students, faculty, staff and residents an opportunity to donate items that will benefit the community. Organizers are accepting non-perishable items, including canned goods, pasta, shelf-stable condiments, vinegar, paper towels, toilet paper, bleach and more. On Tuesday, they are taking donations through 5pm at…
A two-vehicle crash involving a school bus occurred in Horry County Monday. The crash involved a Carolina Forest High School bus and a passenger vehicle in the area of Towne Centre Parkway and Market Place Drive. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched shortly after 4pm. The passenger vehicle overturned, which called for extrication operations. There were 44 students on the…
A shooting in Myrtle Beach left one person injured. Just after 6pm on Monday, police responded to the area of 19th Avenue North and North Kings Highway on reports of gunshots. The injured victim was taken to a hospital to be treated but their current condition is unknown. Further details were not immediately released. An investigation is underway and anyone…
Another arrest has been made in connection to a homicide out of Darlington County. On Nov. 10, 21-year-old Chandler Martin was shot multiple times on Piano Road near South Charleston Road resulting in his death. Stargeria Jackson was arrested and charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and criminal conspiracy. Patrell Jackson was also arrested and…
