The City of Florence could soon see a significant increase in homes after the approval of two new subdivision projects. The Bruce Tract Homes are set to be built on a 137 acre parcel on Bannockburn Road, which was recently annexed by the city. Each single-family home will sit on a 6,000 square-foot lot. Magnolia Farms is an existing 301…
Florence County police are seeking help in identifying a person involved in a larceny investigation. On Monday, deputies reported to the Dollar General located along East Howe Springs Road in response to a larceny call. Surveillance footage captured photos of a “person of interest” wearing a brown hoodie, blue jeans, light gray shoes and a black mask. Investigators believe the…
Dillon County police are asking for help locating a wanted man. 27-year-old Kentrell Thompson is wanted on charges of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. The charges stem from an incident on April 26. Deputies were called to Grain Bin Road on reports of a person being shot at. Upon arrival, the victim informed them that a…
The mother of an Horry County teenager who was beaten to death earlier this month, was denied bond during a court hearing Tuesday. 13-year-old Isaiah Gaymes died at MUSC on May 11 after being beaten with a piece of wood and a handgun on May 8. The teen’s mom, Samantha Gaymes, was initially charged with unlawfully placing a child at…
Two people have been charged in connection to the death of a 3-year-old. Darlington County police were called to Badger Road on Monday for reports of a missing girl who “wandered off.” After searching for around 2 1/2 hours, the girl was found dead in a nearby creek. Christian James and Nashanti McCullough have since been charged with homicide by…
The NFL launched a new program aimed at increasing the number of minority and women-owned businesses that work with the league. The initiative, dubbed ‘NFL Source,’ was announced during the league’s spring meeting Tuesday. The goal is to encourage teams to reinvest in their communities by conducting business with underrepresented populations. It was said the new program will be the…
The Biden administration announced Wednesday a new round of student debt relief. The White House said it will forgive student loans for three categories of borrowers totaling to $7.7 billion. Over 160,000 borrowers will be impacted by the new relief including those enrolled in the ‘Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan’ and certain ‘SAVE’ plans as well as those receiving forgiveness…
Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state. While some 140 countries recognize a Palestinian state, the additional three mark a historic symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation amid its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. The announcements could build momentum at a time when even close allies of Israel have criticized its conduct in…
An investigation was opened after a Singapore Airlines plane encountered severe turbulence Tuesday. Flight SQ321 was traveling from London’s Heathrow Airport to Singapore when it hit the turbulence over. The Boeing 777 was cruising at an altitude of 37,000 feet when it sharply descended to 31,000 feet within about three minutes. The aircraft then stayed at that altitude for under…
A “devastating” tornado ravaged across rural communities in Central Iowa Tuesday. The tornado touched down in the town of Greenfield, a community of around 2,000 people 40 miles southwest of Des Moines. Iowa state police have confirmed that a number of people died but the exact death toll is unknown at this time. At least 12 people were transported to…
