An employee and a customer were arrested following a shooting at a Cookout location in Florence. An argument reportedly broke out in the restaurant located on South Irby Street. The customer and employee got into a verbal dispute leading to both of them pulling out weapons. The customer was shot and taken to a hospital to be treated for his…
A shooting at a nightclub in Florence County resulted in the death of one person and left several others injured. The incident unfolded around 3am Sunday at the Qulture Lounge along the 3000 block of East Palmetto Street. A fight reportedly broke out in the parking-lot leading the suspect to shoot all of the victims from the doorway after not…
The officer involved shooting that occurred in Myrtle Beach last month was ruled a “justifiable homicide.” The incident took place on April 14 along South Ocean Boulevard and resulted in the death of 18-year-old Jerrius Davis. Davis reportedly opened fire, shooting into a crowd, prompting an officer to respond to the threat in which he pulled his firearm and shot…
Chipotle is planning to open more than 300 locations in the U.S. and abroad. The Mexican eatery plans to open between 315 and 345 restaurants, with 80% including a drive-thru dubbed “Chipotlane” for digital orders. 15 to 20 out of the over 300 will be opening in Canada. 57 Chipotle locations have already opened during the first quarter of this…
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine. The offer came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face additional sanctions. When stating “restarting” Putin referenced the peace talks that were unsuccessful in 2022. The leader said they are committed to serious negotiations with Ukraine, but that he…
The FDA has approved three new color additives from natural sources. The dyes are Galdieria Extract Blue, Butterfly Pea Flower Extract and Calcium Phosphate. The agency said they will “expand the palette of available colors from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in food.” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made phasing…
David Steiner has been selected to become the nation’s 76th postmaster general. He is the former CEO of that nation’s largest waste management company and currently serves on the FedEx Board of Directors. Steiner’s appointment announcement was made by Amber McReynolds, chairperson of the USPS’ Board of Governors, during a meeting of the independent group that oversees the service. She…
The World’s Largest Rubber Duck has made its way to Myrtle Beach. The inflatable ‘Mama Duck’ is 60-feet-tall. It will be inflated every morning between 9 and 10am, and you can visit Friday and Saturday until 8pm and until 3pm on Sunday. She is set up at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place. There you can find signs with water…
Some roads in the Conway area are set to close due to a construction project. Crews will be working on a paving project from Creel Street to Church Street near Highway 501. Closures can be expected starting Monday at 8am until Thursday at 4pm. The time frames for work will remain until the project is completed. Entrances to the Conway…
A residential fire in Horry County left three people displaced. Just after 3am Friday morning, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on the 9000 block of Highway 90 in the Longs area. The flames were under control within an hour, but the home sustained heavy damage. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is…
