The death toll rises as the search for survivors continue in Turkey and Syria. On Monday the region experienced the biggest earthquake to hit in a century with a magnitude of 7.8. Tremors were felt as far away as Lebanon and Israel. The death toll has risen to over 5,400 people. At least 2,921 deaths have been accounted for in…
All eyes were on the sky in our community this weekend as the U.S. military shot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon. President Biden ordered the aircraft to be taken down on Wednesday, but it was considered to be dangerous as officials feared falling debris could put people’s safety at risk. The government tracked the balloon as it traveled across…
A devastating earthquake took the lives of over 1,500 people. The powerful quake shook parts of Turkey and Syria leaving behind destruction and debris on each side of the border. The quake struck with a 7.8 magnitude early Monday morning and tremors were felt as far away as Lebanon and Israel. At least 1,014 deaths have been recorded in Turkey,…
Dell Technologies Incorporated is adding to the growing list of U.S. corporations that are conducting layoffs. The tech company announced it will be terminating nearly 6,650 jobs or around 5% of its global workforce. The terminations come amid a declining demand for personal computers. A study found that sales of personal computers dropped significantly in the fourth quarter of last…
Over 400 food products sold under several brand names were recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The recall by Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC includes ready-to-eat sandwiches, salads, yogurts, wraps, and other products sold in nine states, including North and South Carolina from January 24th through the 30th. The recall was initiated after the company’s environmental samples tested positive for…
Around 10:45 Sunday night, officials responded to Highmarket Street in Georgetown. 35-year-old, Wanda Chavis, was traveling East on Highmarket Street when she was struck and killed by a motorist that was Eastbound on the same road. She was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in this incident. No charges have been filed as…
An 18-year-old has been arrested for a shooting that resulted in one death. On Saturday, the shooting occurred on Coleman Avenue in Florence County. The victim was shot several times in the chest and died at the scene. Trey Stephens has been detained and faces charges of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime….
The Chinese spy balloon was shot down on the coast of Myrtle Beach on Saturday. The Myrtle Beach Police Department announced that citizens are urged not to touch any debris that fell from the aircraft after it was punctured by a U.S. fighter jet. It was said that touching the debris would be tampering with a federal investigation. Anyone who…
Two young Great white sharks pinged off the coast of South Carolina. OCEARCH researches said a little after 6a.m., the shark called ‘Jekyll’ pinged several miles off the Northern part of the coast. It is estimated to be around 8 feet long and weigh nearly 400 pounds. Jekyll has been hanging around the Carolina coast for nearly a month now….
Florence-Darlington Technical College is hosting an event to provide free children’s dental care. The FDTC Dental Hygiene Department will be giving out free dental care for children at its Health Sciences campus. Free dental care includes dental assessments, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants. First and second-year dental hygiene and assisting students will be participating in this event. The date…
