Two new elementary schools expected to come to the Carolina Forest area are one step closer to being built. Horry County School District officials announced plans to build the two new facilities last year. Over the past few weeks, the land was cleared for each of the incoming schools. One will be located along Carolina Forest Boulevard, while the other…
Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremony Tuesday to highlight a new law. McMaster signed the open carry law into place as soon as it hit his desk nearly two weeks ago. Guns can now be carried anywhere inside a vehicle and are no longer required to be hidden in a console of glove compartment. Officers can no longer stop someone…
A Marion man has been arrested in connection to two separate murder cases. 32-year-old Jaremy Smith was detained on Sunday after being shot by deputies in New Mexico. He was wanted by police in S.C. as a person of interest in the death of a Pee Dee woman. 52-year-old Phonesia Machado-Fore was reported missing last week, her body was discovered…
Horry County police are now investigating after a deceased body was found in the ocean. The body was discovered washed ashore near the Nash Street beach access. The victim was identified as 36-year-old Jon Wright of Columbia. It was said Wright visited the area often. An autopsy has been scheduled for later this week to determine his cause of death….
Sonic announced the launch of a new limited-edition drink to celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse. The new ‘Blackout Slush Float’ will include flavors of cotton candy and dragon fruit, with all-black slush representing the temporary darkness from the eclipse. It will also be topped with white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy themed sprinkles. The new drink will be…
The Mega Millions jackpot is nearing $1 billion after no tickets matched all 6 numbers from Tuesday night’s drawing. The winning numbers drawn Tuesday night were 24, 46, 49, 62 and 66 with a Mega Ball of 7. The jackpot has now increased to an estimated $977 million with a cash option of $461 million. The next drawing is set…
The U.S. is no longer among the 20 happiest countries in the world. In the recently released 2024 World Happiness Report by Gallup and its partners, the U.S. dropped out of the top 20 on the list for the first time in the report’s 12-year history. The U.S. is now ranked at No. 23 compared to the No. 15 spot…
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning for two brands of water beads sold on Amazon. It was said, “The large water beads contain levels of acrylamide in violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. If one of these large water beads is ingested, it can pose a risk of toxicity to children, causing adverse health effects.” There…
The city of Conway exchanged their St. Patrick’s Day theme for Easter decor. Conway has transformed into an Easter wonderland with colorful eggs in trees and ground, plus, a welcoming bunny and a light-up sign wishing a happy holiday. The city is also set to host an Easter egg hunt this Saturday. Activities are set to start at 10am. It…
SC Works is hosting hiring events this week. On Thursday, the company is hosting a job fair at the DoubleTree Resort in Myrtle Beach from 9am-noon. Then, on Friday, there will be a community hiring event hosted at Fresh Brewed Coffee House in Myrtle Beach from 1pm-3pm. The events will feature multiple employers and various job opportunities. Everyone is welcomed…
