While Christmas is just around the corner, it is important that you’re aware of shipping deadlines to ensure your gifts reach family and friends on time. If you plan to use FedEx for your shipments, ground shipping deadlines range from December 13th through the 21st. For those choosing UPS to deliver gifts, the three-day select option has a deadline of…
Gas prices across the Nation have dropped for 61 consecutive days after getting close to $4 in recent months. The average price for a gallon of regular gas now stands at $3.25. That’s down five cents from a week ago and 26 cents from a month ago. Gas prices have now fallen every day and are now down a total…
On Tuesday, the U.S. military delivered its first of three rounds of humanitarian aid intended for the people of Gaza. The U.S. reportedly airlifted 24.5 metric tons of U.N. humanitarian supplies to provide ‘vitally needed medical supplies, warm clothing, food and nutrition assistance.’ The 54,000-pound shipment is the first of three U.S. military aid flights that are set to soon…
The suspect accused of shooting a University of North Carolina staff member on school grounds has been found unfit for trial. 34-year-old Tailei Qi is accused of killing associate professor Zijie Yan in a science building at the state’s flagship public university on August 28th. He is detained without bond on charges of first-degree murder and misdemeanor possession of a…
The 24th annual Nights of a Thousand Candles is set to soon kick-off at Brookgreen Gardens. The gardens spark to life each year from the glow of over 2,700 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights. Visitors can walk the pathways among the festive lights from 4-9pm Wednesday through Sunday until the end of the year. Guests can enjoy live holiday…
Alex Murdaugh is expected to appear in court this week after pleading guilty to financial crimes as part of a plea deal. On November 17th, the disbarred S.C. lawyer pleaded guilty to charges that stem from indictments alleging he stole $8 million from legal settlements for clients. Pleading guilty was part of a plea agreement that would carry a sentence…
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in finding two suspects involved with an attempted armed carjacking incident. Around 11pm on Thanksgiving day, two African American males approached a vehicle parked at a Refuel store off Fifth Street and West BoBo Newsome Highway in Hartsville. The men reportedly attempted to take the vehicle when a woman sitting…
A single-vehicle crash in Marlboro County resulted in the death of one person. The crash occurred around 6:40am on Saturday along SC-9 near Spears Church Road, just west of Clio. A 1998 Lexus Sedan was heading West along SC-9 when it veered off the road to the right and struck several trees before overturning. The driver was the sole occupant…
A homicide investigation is currently underway in Florence County. Around 3:30am on Saturday, Florence police reported to the 1500 block of Heritage Lane in response to a call for assistance. Upon arrival, they found a male victim dead from apparent gunshot wounds. The identity of the deceased victim has not been publicly revealed at this time and details remain limited…
If you’re shopping for Cyber Monday, we’ve got tips for staying safe and avoiding scams. If an unexpected email promises great online deals, don’t click the embedded links. Check out the company first to confirm its web address by typing it in yourself. Also, pay with credit cards that give you extra protections such as the right to dispute charges…
