Author: Annelyn Russ

Starfire Grill Closed After A Fire Broke Out Within The Infrastructure

Florence firefighters had the fire under control nearly 45 minutes after arriving.

A restaurant in Florence has been closed until further notice after a fire broke out. Starfire Grill on West Palmetto Street will now undergo repairs after a severe kitchen fire caused damage to the structure. Florence firefighters had the fire under control nearly 45 minutes after arriving. No injuries were reported and the cause of fire is still under investigation….

Target Brings Back Their Car Seat Trade Event

The last day for you to bring in your seat to the retailer and gain your coupons will be April 29th.

Target has brought back a popular event that will last through the rest of April. The store’s Child Car Seat Trade is underway. Customers who bring in damaged or expired seats are eligible to get a 20% off coupon for a new seat, stroller, or other child products. Coupons can be applied to both in-store and on-line purchases and are…

GM Recalls 40,000 Vehicles Due To Risk Of Fire

GM advices owners with the potentially affected models to park outdoors and away from structures until the recall repair is accomplished.

General Motors has issued a recall and a safety warning for customers. The recall includes 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Silverados with model years between 2019 and 2023. It comes from the discovery of a potential leak in brake fluid that could result in a fire. The vehicles may have a break pressure sensor assembly that allows brake fluid to leak…

Bed Bath And Beyond Announced They Are Winding Down Operations

Bed Bath and Beyond is set to close some stores and finals sales will begin on Wednesday.

‘Bed Bath and Beyond’ has filed for bankruptcy. Though the company secured a $240 million loan to assist funding its operations during bankruptcy, a statement on the company’s website says “Thank you to all of our loyal customers. We have made the difficult decision to begin winding down our operations.” The company’s 360 locations along with its buybuy Baby stores,…

Bird Strikes And Sparks Flames On An Airborne Flight

It is unclear how many passengers and crew members were aboard the aircraft but no injuries were sustained during the incident.

On Sunday, a plane caught fire shortly after it took off from an Ahio airport. American Airlines flight 1958 departed from John Glenn Columbus International Airport around 7:45a.m.. It was starting its route to Phoenix when a fire was detected. The flight returned to the airport where the flames were quickly put out. It was determined that a bird strike…

SCOTUS Decides To Allow Broad Access To Mifepristone For Now

The case is now set to be heard in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and oral arguments will be conducted on May 17th.

The Supreme Court has officially made a decision in regards to the access of an abortion pill. The FDA’s approval of the drug Mifepristone, which is a drug capable of terminating a pregnancy, makes it easier to access. The National legal battle over the drug began with a lawsuit filed by a team of doctors who oppose abortion. After deliberations,…

Intense Armed Conflict In Sudan Prompts Travel Advisory For U.S. Citizens

The conflict was established on April 15th when violence broke out between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and Sudan's Armed Forces.

An advisory has been placed for Americans to avoid traveling to Sudan as violence continues in the African country. The travel warning comes after U.S. Embassy personnel were evacuated from the capital city of Khartoum. The U.S. State Department announced U.S. citizens should refrain from traveling to the area due to highly intense armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and…

Ultimate California Pizza In Market Common Closes

UCP's sister company, Nacho Hippo, still remains a tenant of Market Common.

The Market Common location of Ultimate California Pizza has closed. The closure was part of a planned departure at the end of their lease. This UCP location was one of the Market Common originals. Plans for the now-empty space are set to be announced at a later date. UCP’s sister company, Nacho Hippo, still remains a tenant of Market Common….

Man Arrested After Fleeing A Traffic Stop And Striking Several Vehicles

A firearm and suspected drugs were discovered in the suspects vehicle.

On Thursday, a traffic stop led to the arrest of one person who attempted to flee. Florence County Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the Church Street Extension near Pamplico Highway. Dahvyan Rivers was driving the vehicle and tried to flee traveling toward Freedom Boulevard. He continued until his vehicle collided with multiple others at the intersection with…

One Arrest Made In Connection To Ocean Boulevard Shooting

An investigation led to the arrest of 37-year-old, Edward Williams Jr., who was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A man accused of being involved in the shooting on Ocean Boulevard that was captured on video and shared via social media, has been arrested. The video reveals a truck attempting to drive around an SUV. While a woman stands in front of the truck, a man exited the SUV, approached the truck, took out a gun, aimed it into…