Starbucks customers will no longer have to pay an add-on fee for non-dairy milk. The coffee chain said starting next week, the non-dairy milk surcharge will be removed. That means customers who request the option will pay around 10% less than they did previously. The move marks one of several changes Starbucks has made under new CEO Brian Niccol. He…
For the first time in the United States, a pig has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. Five pigs from a farm in Crook County, Oregon were tested for the disease out of an abundance of caution. The tests were conducted after the presence of bird flu was detected in other animals on the premises. Test results are…
Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown is coming to Myrtle Beach. The eatery and arcade will be located at the site of the Myrtle Beach Mall along North Kings Highway. The restaurant is a family entertainment center that serves food and fun that also features a tiki bar, bowling, games and more. It is unclear when crews will break-ground on the new…
The 20th annual South Carolina Pecan Festival is coming to Florence this weekend. The event will have food, arts and crafts, vendors, music activities for kids, a classic car show and more. Every year the festival attracts over 50,000 people and has consistently won Best of the Pee Dee awards. The multi-block event takes place along the streets of Downtown…
Georgetown County Parks and Recreation and the Kids in Parks Program will be revealing a new project soon. A ribbon cutting ceremony is set to be held for newly added outdoor adventure trails for kids in the area. The event will be held on November 13. Festivities will start at Rocky Point Landing at 11am with the ribbon to be…
Magnolia Mall in Florence has new rules regarding child safety. The policy requires visitors under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is 21 years or older. It aims to “provide a secure and family-friendly shopping environment.” The new rule will take effect on Friday. It will be enforced Mondays through Saturdays starting…
Starbucks is getting rid of its controversial olive oil-infused beverages. The ‘Oleato’ drinks will no longer be an option on the coffee chain’s menus. The move is part of the company’s broader plans to simplify a menu that the new CEO, Brian Niccol, recently called “overly complex.” Getting rid of olive oil drinks comes as the launch was one of…
A shooter fired shots at a four seasons hotel in atlanta Tuesday afternoon. Around 10am police were called to the hotel in response to a dispute between a building worker and a man on the 33rd floor, which is occupied by residences. Officers attempted to get the individual to come to the door and speak with them, but he refused….
The U.S. is seeking answers from israel after a strike on a five-story residential building in northern Gaza. The strike killed at least 93 people, including 25 children and the family of a Norwegian refugee council employee. Many people were wounded and some are still missing under the rubble. The attack marked the deadliest in Gaza since Israel renewed military…
Dynarex Corp. has placed a recall on baby powder. Over 1,000 cases of the dynacare product is being recalled after the four and 14-ounce options were tested. The powder could be potentially tainted with asbestos. The recalled baby powder was distributed on or after January 18. The products were sold across 35 states including North Carolina. They were also sold…
