The 21st annual Marathon for Meals is set to kick off on the Grand Strand. Wave 104.1 and Food Lion will be collecting items and broadcasting live for seven days. You can donate non-perishables and hygiene products to help fill the Socastee Heritage Festival Trailer on behalf of Helping Hands of Myrtle Beach and Community Kitchen of Myrtle Beach. Starting…
The Salvation Army is kicking off it’s Angel Tree program. The program helps provide Christmas gifts for families in need. Schools and social service agencies alert Salvation Army of families that may need assistance this holiday season. The organization receives the name of the children or special needs adults and a list of desired Christmas gifts. The Salvation Army then…
A new school is being added to the Florence 1 school district. The School of Innovation and Healthcare will be located at the historic Poynor building, which is being renovated thanks to a $10 million grant from the Florence County Legislative Delegation. The new school’s focus will be on healthcare and students who are interested in taking on a career…
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday night. The crash happened around 11pm along Highway 301 in Dillon County. A 2010 Pontiac Sedan was traveling west on East Country Club Road and attempted to cross over the highway. A 2023 Dodge pickup heading north on the highway collided with the Sedan on the driver’s…
Two men have been convicted in connection to a murder case. On May 29th of 2022, 17-year-old Joshua McPherson died at a hospital after being shot at the Coastal Club apartments located on Highway 544. 20-year-old Fenotti Neal and 16-year-old Michael Pressley have now both been convicted for McPherson’s death. Pressley was 15 at the time of the shooting and…
Wendy’s is offering a deal in honor of Veterans Day. On Saturday, the eatery is giving free breakfast combos to those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Military. Veterans can get a breakfast sandwich, seasoned potatoes and coffee or a soft drink during breakfast hours by showing their Military ID. Wendy’s is also offering a deal…
A recall has been placed on several Mid America Pet Food brands. The FDA and CDC issued the recall on Thursday, urging pet owners to discard all recalled dog and cat food involved. The brands include, ‘Victor Super Premium Dog Food’, ‘Wayne Feeds Dog Food’, ‘Member’s Mark’, ‘Victor Super Premium Cat Food’ and ‘Wayne Feeds Gold Cat Food’. The recall…
Jill Stein announced her bid to seek the Green Party presidential nomination for the White House in 2024. Stein said, “The political system is broken. The two wall street parties are bought and paid for. The Democrats have betrayed their promises for working people, youth and the climate again and again, while Republicans don’t even make such promises in the…
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced that he won’t be returning as a senator in 2025. Manchin had previously suggested that he was leaving the Capitol though he was still wavering on the decision. Now, he has officially confirmed and it came sooner than most had expected. Manchin’s retirement from his senator position means, Democrats will have to win seven…
A church in Little River is set to host an event aimed at assisting local families this holiday season. On December 9th, Valorous Church will be transformed into a mall where parents can shop through donated gifts. While parents browse through options, kids will be able to craft gifts for their parents, enjoy snacks, and Christmas carols. If you would…
