Several fire units responded to a structure fire in the Florence area Monday. Shortly before 7pm, crews reported to a home located in the 3900 block of West Lake Drive. The flames were coming out of the garage area of a large single-family home. Neighbors and community members said they heard what sounded like a loud explosion just before the…
A verbal argument resulted in physical injuries Monday night in the Florence area. Around 8:15pm, police were called to the Hilton Garden Inn on Hospitality Boulevard. An investigation revealed three people were staying in a room together when a fight broke out. The two involved were presumably stabbed by each other. Both of the injured individuals were transported to a…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Starbucks has released two new beverages to celebrate. The first is called the Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Creme Frappuccino Blended Beverage. It is a mix of strawberry puree, frappuccino chips, milk and ice, finished with whipped cream and mocha drizzle. The second is the Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie Cold Brew. It is sweetened with vanilla syrup…
Uber introduced a new feature designed to make traveling easier for people with disabilities. The ride app is now allowing customers to self-identify as owners of service animals. The feature aims to give drivers more of a heads up of when to expect a furry companion. Owners of a service animal can now go into their settings on the uber…
El Salvador has offered to house criminals who are American citizens and deportees of other nationalities. El Salvador’s president has offered to hold dangerous American criminals in custody in his country, including those of U.S. citizenship and legal residents. It comes as part of his tour through Central America and the Caribbean in support for President Trump’s immigration agenda, which…
The Trump administration and Elon Musk made a move to get rid of the U.S. Agency for International Development. The agency provides crucial aid that funds education and fights starvation, epidemics and poverty overseas. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has launched efforts backed by Trump to fire government workers and cut trillions in government spending. USAID is one of his prime…
China made a move to retaliate against President Trump’s enforcement of the tariffs against them. The country’s Ministry of Finance announced the counter-measures, imposing a 15% tariff on liquefied natural gas and coal. China also said it would add a 10% tariff on crude oil, pickup trucks, agricultural machinery and large-displacement cars. China’s Ministry of Commerce said it would also…
President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada. The pause allows a cool-down period after an intense few days. North America is feared to be on the brink of a trade war. The threat risks crushing economic growth and causing prices to soar. It would also end two of the United States’ most…
Break out your dancing shoes, you’re invited to a Victorian-era gala to be held in Myrtle Beach. R&R Dance Studio is set to host the inaugural Diamond Gala at the hall at St. John to Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. The theme will be similar to the popular Netflix series, ‘Bridgerton.’ It will feature a live string quartet, dancing, guided dance…
In honor of National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, a Garden City parlor is opening its doors early Saturday. The holiday marks the kickoff and grand opening for the season of Drippy’s Homemade Ice Cream’s Highway 17 location. The eatery will open at 8am to offer customers sundaes, floats and homemade breakfast-inspired flavors. The options include blueberry muffin, coffee cake,…
