LeBron James has set yet another new record. The Los Angeles Laker is now an All-Star for the 20th time and breaking the record he shared with fellow Laker great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He also surpassed Kareem last year to become the NBA’s all-time scorer. For two decades, James has been a fixture in the NBA All-Star Game with 426 All-Star…
Tesla has placed a recall on nearly 200,000 vehicles. The recall covers certain 2023 Y, S and X model vehicles. All are equipped with “Full Self-Driving” computer 4.0. The recall was issued due to the backup camera potentially malfunctioning while the car is in reverse. Tesla said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries connected to the problem…
The IRS is set to test the launch of a new filing program for some states. Direct File is an online tool that offers step-by-step guidance to taxpayers filing their federal tax returns by posing questions about their income and tax situations. Eligibility for the program is limited to people with form W2 income, which is standard wages, unemployment compensation,…
The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take all measures to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza strip. South Africa initially asked the United Nations’ top court to order Israel to immediately stop it’s war in Gaza, alleging it violated the 1948 convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide. The convention…
Organizers with the Carolina Country Music Festival are now offering a safe way to buy and sell tickets. CCMF has launched an official ticket exchange in conjunction with the festival’s ticketing partners. The new offer aims to help people avoid being scammed. This may be useful for those who want to go but missed out on buying tickets before they…
Republican Candidate Nikki Haley is expected to make a campaign stop in Conway. The rally will be held at the Williams Brice building at Coastal Carolina University on Sunday. Doors will open at 3pm with the event starting at 5pm. Tickets for the event can be reserved. To find out more information, visit RallyEvent.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is set to host a public meeting. The meeting will be open to discuss proposed intersection improvements at East National Cemetery Road and Paper Mill Road. The meeting will start at 5pm and wrap up around 7pm on February 8. It will be held at the Francis Marion University Ervin Dining Hall in the…
Two Georgetown County students allegedly made threats toward two elementary schools Wednesday. A 10-year-old girl allegedly said she wanted to bring a gun to school and kill several students of Kensington Elementary School. She has been charged in a juvenile summons. At McDonald Elementary, an 11-year-old girl threatened to ‘shoot up’ the school after getting into an argument with a…
A shooting incident in Florence is now being investigated. Around 2:20am Wednesday, a Florence home as well as a vehicle in the driveway, was struck with nearly 10 rounds of ammunition. The residence is located on Grande Lawn Lane. Shell casings were recovered at the scene and video captured a dark colored sedan drive by with a person hanging out…
Legal online sports betting in North Carolina is set to soon begin. State gambling regulators set the starting date of March 11 for the eve of the region’s beloved Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament. Starting at noon that day, sports betting can commence on mobile devices and computers. Anyone 21 or older will be able to make bets on…
