The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Wednesday morning. The flames broke out at Burky’s Grill in the 4000 block of N. Kings Highway. The fire happened overnight while the building was vacant. Drivers were asked to avoid the area as crews worked to fight the fire. The blaze is under control but a large cloud…
Surfside Beach police have identified the suspect accused of conducting a series of vehicle break-ins over the weekend. The break-ins occurred between 3:30 and 4am on Sunday in the parking lot of Home Accents II. Police are now searching for 30-year-old Dustin Jones. He is accused of firing a gun and was captured on security cameras attempting to enter the…
Laurinburg police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting incident. Tuesday night, officers responded to Harry O’s Food Mart located in the 17000 block of Old Lumberton Road in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, police found 38-year-old Aiken Purvis suffering a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities…
Minnesota has revealed its new state flag. For decades, the Minnesota flag had drawn criticism for both its design and its depiction of Indigenous Americans. In May of this year, the state legislature passed a bill to redesign both the flag and the state seal. Minnesota artist Andrew Prekker has now designed the new flag that features a white north…
A former NFL running back and Super Bowl champion was arrested on Monday. Derrick Ward was a member of the famed 2007 New York Giants that beat the New England Patriots in the 2008 Super Bowl. The 43-year-old was arrested in connection to a series of robberies on at least five businesses in Los Angeles. The 6-foot, 230-pound man was…
The IRS announced plans to waive penalty fees for people who failed to pay back taxes in 2020 and 2021. The waived fees only apply to those who owed less than $100,000 per year in back taxes for both years. Nearly 5 million people, businesses and tax-exempt organizations will be eligible for the relief starting this week, which totals the…
A legal challenge has been brought against a new law that makes it a state crime to enter Texas illegally. On Monday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the ‘Senate Bill 4’ into law that allows any local law enforcement to arrest those who are suspected of entering the country illegally. After being detained, they will either agree to a judge’s…
The Colorado Supreme Court historically deemed Donald Trump ineligible as a presidential candidate on Tuesday. The state Supreme Court decision only applies to Colorado meaning the former president will be removed from the state’s 2024 ballot. Officials ruled in favor stating Trump is not an eligible candidate due to the 14th amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.” The majority wrote, “Even when the…
Ripley’s Aquarium is hosting a Festival of Trees. The exhibit features over 55 themed trees showcasing the Nation’s states and territories. The South Carolina tree alone is over 12 feet tall and features seashells, golf balls as well as memorabilia from CCU, Clemson and the University of South Carolina. The Festival of Trees exhibit can be visited from now until…
Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting at a grocery store in Scotland County last week. The incident unfolded on Friday at County Line Grocery on Highway 71 near Maxton. Deputies said one of the suspects, Bryton Locklear, was at the scene with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life…
