The Cherry Grove Pier has partially reopened. On Friday, the pier opened for bottom fishing only. However, fishing will only be allowed two-thirds of the way out. Crews are still working to install benches, so visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs. The Cherry Grove Pier has been partially closed ever since Hurricane Ian hit the Grand Strand in…
The Guns and Hoses charity softball game has been postponed once again. The tournament features softball teams of first responders from across the Grand Strand, with ticket proceeds going toward SOS Care and Project Lifesaver. Organizers of the charity game announced the event is being postponed a second time due to the threat of rain. It was originally rescheduled to…
DoorDash and drone company “Wing” are offering a new delivery option for Wendy’s customers. DoorDash is testing the program from just one Wendy’s location in Christainsburg, Virginia. The food will be delivered by autonomous drones within 30 minutes from the time of order. The drone will climb to nearly 150 feet above ground. When it reaches its destination, it will…
United Airlines is now allowing people to share their frequent-flyer points with family and friends. United said a “pool leader” can pick up to four other people to set up a joint account in its MileagePlus Program. The group leader must be over 18-years-old. However, there is no minimum age for others in the group. Everyone in the pool must…
Over 440,000 Starbucks mugs are being recalled. The mugs, manufactured by Nestlé USA, were part of 2023 holiday Starbucks-branded gift sets. The sets were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart and Nexcom. They were sold from November of last year through January of this year. The mugs, which are made of ceramic material with a metallic coating, can overheat or…
The Justice Department announced a lawsuit against Apple Thursday. The antitrust lawsuit alleges that Apple has an illegal monopoly power in the smartphone market and leverages control over the iPhone to “engage in a broad, sustained, and illegal course of conduct.” The suit takes aim at how Apple allegedly molds its technology and business relationships to “extract more money from…
The U.S. has submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The revised resolution declares that “an immediate and sustained ceasefire” in the Israel and Hamas war is “imperative” to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to over 2 million starving Palestinians. In the past, the U.S. vetoed several resolutions calling…
Mexico is warning a federal U.S. court of possible tensions if a certain law takes effect. Senate Bill 4 was signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The legislation gives state law enforcement permission to detain anyone they think entered the country illegally. The immigrant would then be given the choice to leave the country or spend time in…
Several roads in North Myrtle Beach will be closed off for the Shamrock-n-Run on Saturday. From 3am-11:30am, Main Street will be closed between Hillside and Ocean Boulevard. That will be the only fully blocked road closure for the morning. Throughout the day several other roadways will be blocked off to traffic as participants of the race make their way through…
A road in Horry County is expected to close due to construction. Azalea Lakes Boulevard will be closed starting on April 1. The work plans to upgrade drainage in the area. Construction is expected to be completed around May 1. Entrances on Palmetto Pointe Boulevard will remain open and detour signs will be installed next week. Drivers are asked to…
