An iconic candy is being discontinued. Fruit Stripe gum has been sold since the 1960’s and came in five flavors including Wet’n’Wild Melon, Cherry, Lemon, Orange and Peach. Each pack came with a temporary tattoo of its mascot, Yipes the Zebra. Ferrara, Fruit Stripe’s owner, said the decision to discontinue this product was not taken lightly and they have considered…
Israel is appearing before the International Court of Justices in an intense case that could determine the course of their ongoing war in Gaza. The South African government brought the case against Israel, accusing it of being in breach of its obligations under the convention in its war on Hamas. South Africa claims Israel is engaging in and risks further…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley faced off in the final GOP debate that was held Wednesday night. DeSantis and Haley are competing to become the top alternative to Former President Donald Trump in the Republican party’s presidential primary. They spent their time slinging attacks and calling each other liars. However, both ignored Trump, who per…
A hotel in Myrtle Beach was evacuated after a fire broke out on the third floor. Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue responded to the Boardwalk Beach Resort located in the 2300 block of N. Ocean Boulevard. Crews were able to contain the fire to the room of origin. However, everyone was forced to exit the structure due to heavy smoke conditions….
A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a restaurant in North Myrtle Beach. North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue crews were called around 5:30pm to the Golden Griddle Pancake House located at 508 Main Street. The fire reportedly started along the roof of the building near the neon sign. The interior crews were able to quickly mitigate the fire, heat and…
Oscar Mayer wants to hire a dozen people for a special job. You can now apply for a year-long full-time job driving the iconic 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels. However, you must turn in your application by January 31st. Drivers travel and maintain one of the six Wienermobiles, traveling an average of 20,000 miles, visiting over 20 states and handing…
Ford has placed a recall on nearly 140,000 vehicles. The recall covers EcoSport SUVs from the 2018–2022 model years and Focus sedans and hatchbacks from the 2016–2018 model years. The vehicles all have a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine and an automatic transmission. An issue was found with a faulty part within the engine’s oil pump, which is belt-driven. the oil…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held discussions with Israeli officials Tuesday. Blinken announced that the Israeli government has agreed to a plan to allow a United Nations assessment mission to northern Gaza as their offensive there shifts to a new phase. Blinken also reportedly made clear to Israel that Palestinians must be allowed to return to their homes in…
The fifth and final GOP presidential debate is set to be held Wednesday night. Only three candidates qualified on time for the last Republican primary debate including Former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley. Per usual, Trump will not be in attendance. Wednesday’s broadcast will be the final opportunity for these candidates to…
Powerful storms made their way across the Central and Eastern U.S. on Tuesday packing nearly every winter weather threat. At least four storm related deaths have been confirmed across Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina. The weather left nearly 900,000 utility customers without power but much has been restored. Over 1,300 flights were canceled and more than 8,700 flights were delayed…
