The CDC is proposing a change in how canines are brought into the country. The proposed updates introduce a new set of requirements for people looking to bring pets from countries with a high risk for rabies. Dog rabies was eliminated in the U.S. in 2007, but the virus is still an issue in over 100 countries. The updates aim…
On Tuesday, federal regulators accused Bank of America of suspicious activities. The bank allegedly charged customers double fees, withheld credit card regards, and opened fake accounts, all of which are violations of various consumer financial protection laws. As a result, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Bank of America to pay over $100 million to customers and $90 million in…
Some of the 2024 Republican presidential candidates are coming up with unusual ways to claim their place on the debate stage. To qualify for the debate in Milwaukee, candidates must meet both polling thresholds and a fundraising floor, meaning they must have at least 40 thousand unique donors, including at least 200 contributions from 20 states. The demand for cash…
Though the Supreme Court blocked President Biden’s ‘Student Loan Forgiveness Program’, a separate change to the federal student loan system is progressing. After the years-long pandemic pause is officially lifted in October, some borrowers will be able to enroll in a new income-driven repayment plan that could lower their monthly bills and reduce the amount they pay back over the…
Something for country music lovers to look forward to… Travis Tritt will be performing at the Florence Center on October 14th. Tickets for the show will go on sale starting at noon this Friday and will be available through the Florence Center’s website. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will also be performing along side the ‘It’s A Great Day To…
A two-day celebration will be hosted at the Chamber’s Visitor Center in Georgetown County. Every year, the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, underscore National Hammock Day with community events featuring vendors and free Hammock Coast goodies including t-shirt giveaways. Free food and drinks will also be offered to the first 100 visitors. Some vendors that…
On Wednesday Governor McMaster will be in Myrtle Beach. The S.C. governor will speak at the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association Banquet dinner that is set to be held at the Marriott Grand Dunes at 6:30p.m..
Three men have been arrested in connection to a burglary investigation. The incident occurred just before midnight on June 8th when seven storage units were broken into at Cooper’s Mini Storage on Highmarket Street in Georgetown County. An investigation led to the arrests of 33-year-old Joshua Tilton, 42-year-old Derrick Stone, and 46-year-old Nicky Stone. Each suspect has been charged with…
On Tuesday, 7-Eleven is celebrating the chain’s 96th birthday. The convenience store is giving everyone a free small Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores. Just show up and ask for the free beverage and it will be presented as long as supplies last. In addition, if you are a Rewards member, there are quite a few more…
The launch of Meta’s new ‘Threads’ app is showing potential to dominate over ‘Twitter’. Over the weekend, the app surpassed 100 million users, after it was made available last Wednesday. For some time now, ‘Twitter’ has overcame mismanagement as well as mass layoffs, reoccurring service disruptions, and an abundance of advertisers backing out. However, the launch of Threads could be…
