S.C. State Parks are set to host additional ‘First Day Hikes’ events. After organizers witnessed a large turn-out for the event hosted on New Year’s Day, the idea emerged for it to continue. Now, ‘First Day Hikes’ are set to be hosted on the first day of every month at select parks. The hikes are guided by a ranger and…
The S.C Department of Transportation announced that construction on the US-17 bridge deck is set to soon take place. The bridge deck crosses over the Waccamaw River in Georgetown County and construction is scheduled to begin on Sunday. Crews will start work on the northbound bridge deck before moving to the southbound one. Traffic will shift to a single lane…
The suspect of a vehicle burglary incident in georgetown county has been arrested. On Monday, a car was broken into along Blockade Drive. Brandon Cole allegedly posted a video of the burglary via social media. He has since been arrested and charged with two counts of breaking and entering and an enhancement charge due to prior convictions. Several community members…
An Horry County high school student was shot and killed Thursday. Conway police were called around 7:30am to investigate shots fired in the area of Rufus Street and 8th Avenue. The shooting occurred near one of the Horry County school bus stops. Several students from both Carolina Forest High and Blackwater Middle School witnessed the incident. 18-year-old Ja’Mir Johnson was…
Every year, Americans await Punxsutawney Phil’s weather prediction. Phil has been predicting the weather since 1887, in an annual event derived from the christian holiday Candlemas Day and Pennsylvania dutch traditions. When the groundhog emerges from hibernation, if he sees his shadow that means there is six more weeks of winter ahead, if he doesn’t, that means spring is just…
Amazon has revealed a new AI assistant created to help shoppers. ‘Rufus’ is capable of answering any questions customers may have as well as make recommendations based on their preferences and needs. Amazon said the assistant has been trained on product and consumer data that “represents a significant customer experience improvement for discovery.” ‘Rufus’ launched Thursday to a select amount…
Bissell vacuums have been recalled due to posing a potential fire hazard. Nearly 142,000 Bissell brand Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners were recalled. The battery packs on the vacuums could cause a fire hazard because of smoke and overheating. The company has received 17 reports of smoke and burning smells coming from the products, six of which resulted…
The mother of a suspect who opened fire at a school in Oxford, Michigan in 2021 testified in court Thursday. On November 30th, Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time, pulled a handgun from his backpack and shot 11 people, killing four. The shooter’s mother Jennifer and father James, are facing charges of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in…
A small plane crash occurred in Florida Thursday that resulted in several fatalities. The incident occurred shortly before 7:30pm at the Bayside Waters Mobile Home Park in Clearwater. Officials found four trailer homes in flames upon arrival, one of which the plane was inside. Three people were killed, one was part of the flight crew and two others were on…
President Biden issued an executive order Thursday that targets Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The order targets four individuals accused of directly perpetrating violence or intimidation against Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in the occupied territory. The settlers were allegedly involved in threats and attempts to destroy or seize Palestinian property. The penalties aim to block the four from…
