One person died as a result of a single vehicle crash. Shortly before 9pm Tuesday night, a 2014 Jeep Patriot was traveling north on Highway 31 near East Highway 9 in the Little River area. The driver reportedly ran off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail before overturning. They died on the scene from injuries sustained…
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Little River Tuesday night. The incident occurred shortly before 11:30pm. It happened in the area of Highway 17 and Highway 179. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The pedestrian was initially reported in critical condition but later succumbed to their injuries. Lanes of traffic in the area were…
Costco and its low-cost health care partner are expanding into weight loss management. The retailer will start offering its members in the U.S., access to a weight loss program through the healthcare marketplace, Sesame. The service will cost $179 every three months and became available starting Wednesday. The expansion into medical weight loss services by Sesame with Costco came as…
Be prepared as the tax return deadline is quickly approaching. If you haven’t sent in your 2023 income tax return yet, you have until April 15 to do so. However, there are some who have been granted more time to file this year. That includes those who file for an automatic six month extension by April 15. Taxpayers who choose…
JetBlue is adjusting its baggage fees based on the day. The price of a first checked bag now ranges from $35 to $50 under a recently revealed fee structure that depends on many factors. The factors include dates JetBlue determines to be peak or off-peak. Peak dates take up nearly half of the year, including most of the busy summer…
The FDA has approved the first prescription digital treatment for major depressive disorder. ‘Rejoyn’ is a smartphone app intended for use alongside antidepressant medications for people 22 and older who have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. It uses a six-week program that combines a new approach dubbed “cognitive-emotional training” and “cognitive behavioral therapy lessons.” The treatment made by Otsuka…
Several aid workers, including foreign nationals, were killed in an Israeli military strike. The volunteers were a part of the nonprofit ‘World Central Kitchen.’ They were traveling through a “deconflicted zone” in two armored cars branded with the charity’s logo while attempting to deliver food to civilians in Gaza. They were leaving a warehouse after unloading 100 tons of humanitarian…
At least nine people are dead after a powerful earthquake struck parts of Taiwan Wednesday. The magnitude-7.4 quake damaged dozens of structures and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. Several were killed by tumbling boulders. Search and rescue missions are currently underway. At least 800 people have reported injuries so far while officials…
A new restaurant on the Grand Strand opened its doors Monday. CK’s Bistro is located on Nevers Street in Market Common across from Valor Park. The eatery serves a selection of sandwiches, seafood, steak and more. It also includes a full bar, live music and a Happy Hour. For more information about the new restaurant and what you can expect,…
The Carolina Country Music Festival has revealed themes for each night of the event. This year, CCMF will be honoring two legends of the country music world who recently passed away. Friday night’s theme will be Hawaiian Night to pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett who died in September. The theme for Saturday night will be Neon Cowboy. Then, for the…
