The CDC has issued a new update on a multi-state salmonella outbreak. Reports of diagnoses began on dates ranging from March 11 to June 4. It has since been determined that cucumbers from ‘Bedner Growers Inc.’ and ‘Thomas Produce Co.’ are the likely sources of illness. The affected vegetables were sold in 31 states including North and South Carolina. The…
Donald Trump’s attorneys are asking a judge to postpone his hush money trail sentencing. Trump was convicted in May of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The charges come in regards to payments he made to Stormy Daniels. They aimed to allegedly keep her quiet about an affair ahead of the 2016 presidential election. The sentencing has been postponed…
Donald Trump’s outdoor rallies will look slightly different from here on out. The Secret Service is arranging for the former president to resume outdoor campaign rallies. The move comes a month after his attempted assassination at a rally in Pennsylvania. Despite what happened, Trump vowed to continue appearing at outdoor rallies and the Secret Service has agreed to substantially step…
The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear Alex Murdaugh’s jury tampering appeal. The order means the case will head straight to the high court versus going through the lengthy court of appeals process. The state Supreme Court could overturn a judge’s decision that denied Murdaugh’s attempt to get a new murder trial earlier this year. The former lawyer…
Horry County officials are attempting to mitigate flooding in Bucksport. A notice was sent out warning residents that flooding may occur if conditions change or river forecasts evolve. The notice added bags should be packed in case you need to evacuate quickly at anytime of the day or night. It was said residents should prepare as if they were going…
Lake City passed a hate crime ordinance this week. The ordinance was passed unanimously after a second reading. This means an individual with a separate offense could be charged if there is intent to intimidate another person or persons due to their race, color, religion, gender, disabilities, or any description of themselves. If charged, an individual could face up to…
A man has now been sentenced in connection to a bomb threat made against Carolina Forest High School in April. 19-year-old Trenton Brown of Baton Rouge, pleaded guilty to first-offense making a bomb threat or conveying false information regarding a bomb threat. He admitted to calling the school and the Myrtle Beach Police Department to report the threat several times…
A crash involving several cars resulted in the death of one person. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon near mile marker 170 along I-95 North in Florence County. The four vehicles included a 2002 Toyota Tundra, 2021 Nissan Rogue, 2017 Toyota Corolla and a 2010 F-350 pulling a trailer. The driver of the Nissan died as a result of the crash….
Darlington County police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. 19-year-old Saul Moses was last seen on Tuesday off of Wesley Church Road. He was reportedly wearing a grey shirt, black shorts and Crocs. Anyone with information on Moses’ whereabouts is urged to contact Darlington County authorities.
The president of Columbia University has stepped down effective immediately. Dr. Minouche Shafik’s announcement comes months after she was criticized for her handling of anti-Semitism on campus and protests in response to the war between Israel and Hamas. She said it has been an honor and privilege to lead the institution, but it has also been difficult to overcome divergent…
