The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funding for the war in Iran. The department sent the request to the White House asking for the high amount. It would come on top of extra funding the Defense Department received last year in President Trump’s big tax cuts bill. The amount would have to be approved by Congress and it…
An American college student that went missing while on spring break in Spain has been found deceased. 20-year-old James “Jimmy” Gracey was a junior at the University of Alabama. He arrived in Barcelona on Monday to visit friends and was reported missing on Tuesday. He went to a nightclub and failed to return to his short-term rental. Gracey’s body was…
Coastal Carolina University is set to host its annual Relay for Life. The fundraising event is organized by the American Cancer Society. It invites the community including students, families, and supporters alike to participate in a 12-hour walk. The event will raise funds to support cancer research, patient services, and advocacy efforts. It will also celebrate cancer survivors and those…
The city of Florence has appointed its first-ever female chief of police. Angela Greene will take over on April 1. She previously served over 20 years in Virginia, where she became an experienced law enforcement leader. Florence County officials say she worked her way through the ranks and earned a reputation for strengthening police agencies, lowering crime rates, and building…
A student in Georgetown County is accused of threatening a middle school campus via social media. The 12-year-old allegedly threatened to “shoot up the school,” referring to Rosemary Middle School in Andrews. Several students also provided statements claiming the student had compiled a “kill list.” Investigators searched the student’s home but said they found no weapons. The student was not…
Lake City police are asking for help searching for a wanted man. Willie Blair is wanted in connection to the shooting death of Larry Junior Coles, which occurred March 7 along Wallace Street. Blair is around 6-foot-2 and weighs about 180 pounds. He is considered “armed and dangerous.” Further details regarding the shooting were not released. Anyone with information regarding…
One man is facing charges following a fatal shooting in Dillon County. Last week, Dillon police responded to the area of W. Calhoun Street on reports of a man shot. The victim was identified as 31-year-old Avery Blackmon. 31-year-old Matthew Scarborough has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and felon in…
A death investigation is underway in Darlington County. On Wednesday night, police responded to the 2500 block of Kelleytown Road in the Hartsville area. Officials reported that the area is secure and there was no danger to the public. Further information was not immediately available. Click here for local news.
Dunkin’ will celebrate National Proposal Day Friday. The donut chain is introducing ‘Wedding Cake Munchkins,’ along with limited-edition ring boxes in its signature pink and orange colors. Customers who purchase a 25 or 50-count order of munchkins will get a free ring box containing one Wedding Cake Munchkin, a glazed blueberry cake treat with wedding cake-flavored sprinkles. The offer is…
The annual World Happiness Report has been published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. The report found that Finland is the happiest country in the world for the ninth year in a row. Other Nordic countries in the top 10 include Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. A new entry to the top five on the list…
