An investigation has been opened into a shooting incident that resulted in a vehicle crash in Dillon County. On Thursday, someone shot at a home from a car which instigated someone inside the home to respond back with gunfire. As gunshots were returned, the vehicle crashed into a tree and injured a man who occupied the car. The people involved…
A man wanted in Virginia was found hiding out in Myrtle Beach. 24-year-old, Derrick Young, was arrested on Thursday. He was wanted on charges of production of child porn, obscene material, and carnal abuse of a minor. Young’s arrest warrants were out of Tazwell County. The fugitive was spotted inside a home on 11th Avenue South by the Myrtle Beach…
Global Pharma Healthcare has announced a recall of its Artificial Tears Lubricant eye drops. The products were distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma and a recall has been placed due to possible contamination. The drops were sold online across the U.S. in multi-dose bottles. The CDC is investigating 55 reports of infections, in 12 states that are possibly connected to…
Over half of U.S. adults support terminating the sale of all tobacco products. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, conducted a research study and discovered half of U.S. adults support the ban of tobacco and almost two-thirds support the ban of menthol cigarette sales. The 2021 poll, including 6,445 U.S. adults was published on Thursday in the journal…
The Department of Education launched a new webpage. The Biden Administration is attempting to make it easier for borrowers who were misled by their colleges to apply for student loan forgiveness. The new website will provide clear instructions for people who want to apply for debt forgiveness under a program called Borrower Defense to repayment. The Federal Student Aid Office…
An extreme arctic blast is expected to ravage the Northeast and New England today. Due to the severe cold, officials have closed schools and activate emergency plans as the region prepares for record breaking sub-zero temperatures. Over 15 million people are under wind chill warnings. It is expected to feel like negative 32 degrees Fahrenheit across the region as gusty…
A new security package for Ukraine is expected to be worth billions. The package is approximately $2.2 billion and includes longer-range missiles for the first time. The U.S. will provide Ukraine with the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb, a guided missile with a range of 90 miles. The missiles will double the range of Ukrainian weaponry but won’t include a long…
The U.S. is tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon. The U.S. government has been tracking the high-altitude surveillance balloon for a few days as it flew over the Northern part of the country. It was said to be traveling at an altitude far above commercial air traffic and did not present a military or physical threat to people on the…
An organization is assisting the Grand Strand with funds to address road related needs. The Department of Transportation is awarding a total of $800 million for over 500 projects through a new safe streets and road for all grant program. The funding is meant to solve issues such as redesigned roads, better sidewalks and crosswalks, to prevent deaths and serious…
The city of Myrtle Beach was facing technical issues last week but they have since been resolved. The city said residents who registered for a parking decal from January 24th until Wednesday, are urged to check and see if the application was properly sent through. To see if your application was received, you can contact Tabitha Thomas at 843-918-1575.
