Mortgage rates have dropped once again. The average 30-year-fixed rate fell to 6.46% last week, which is down from 6.49%. A year ago, the average rate on a 30-year-fixed rate loan was 7.23%. In addition, the average rate for a 15-year-fixed mortgage rate is 5.62% which is down from 5.66%. The rate on a 15-year loan a year ago was…
The fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention took place Thursday. Vice President Kamala Harris made history when she accepted her party’s presidential nomination. Her rise to the position makes her the first African American and first South Asian American woman to lead a major party ticket. In her keynote address, Harris recalled her experience as the oldest…
North Myrtle Beach that has a program that could help you get up and get moving. ‘The First Strides’ program invites women to gradually progress from walking to running. Participants start at their own pace and are grouped together by ability and preference. Those who attend can also learn about injury prevention, health and nutrition as well as meet new…
There is currently a no wake zone put in place along the Intracoastal Waterway. The emergency order implemented by the DNR and U.S. Coast Guard was established due to flooding after Tropical Storm Debby. The zone runs from the area of Fantasy Harbor Bridge to Bucksport Marina. The area covers both Rosewood and Lawson’s Landings. The order will remain in…
A 13-year-old student was charged after making a bomb threat against Carvers Bay Middle School. An investigation involved an interview of the student and collected evidence. The child’s parents have been notified and the Georgetown County School District will now carry out on it’s policies related to the incident. This marks the second threat made against a local school this…
One man has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Mullins. 19-year-old Corey Roberts Jr. is accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy. The teen’s condition is unclear at this time. The incident occurred on Sunday along Church Street. Roberts has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is being held at…
Police are searching for the alleged suspect of a fatal shooting in Horry County. 58-year-old Diana Osbourne was shot and killed outside of her daughter’s home just after midnight on Tuesday. The incident occurred along Star Bluff Road in the Longs area. Police are now searching for 20-year-old Ramondez Myers in connection to the shooting. It was said he could…
Chick-fil-A is considering taking on a new venture. The chain of fried chicken sandwich shops wants to get into the TV streaming business. The company is reportedly working with several producers to create family-friendly shows to stream on its own channel. The idea is to emphasize unscripted, or “reality” shows. It may also license and acquire existing shows. If succeeded…
Chick-fil-A has opened its first elevated drive-thru restaurant. The new experience is located in McDonough, Georgia. It is the first-of-its-kind restaurant for the popular fast food chain. The drive-thru only restaurant features four drive-thru lanes and an elevated kitchen with a “unique meal transport system.” It is described by the company as a “sophisticated conveyer belt” that helps deliveries go…
Two major railways have halted operations in Canada. Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City announced the lock-out of their workers yesterday after failed labor talks. The lack of workers has resulted in a shutdown of their rail networks. The Teamsters Union represents nearly 10,000 workers at the companies and set the stage for an unprecedented rail stoppage. The…
