The Florence Fire Department reported to a structure fire early Wednesday morning. The fire broke out at 912 West Evans Street and a police investigation later ruled the incident as arson. A person of interest was caught on surveillance footage. If anyone has information on the identity of the individual displayed in the video above is urged to contact 843-665-3191.
A recall has been placed on the Ford Bronco, but not for a very serious reason. Ford is having to recall 176 thousand Ford Bronco SUV’s with model years of 2021 to 2023 after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration discovered that drivers and front seat passengers experience difficulty reaching the metal portion of the seatbelt when it is in…
Two Democratic Senators want the Biden administration to look into whether airplane seats are too close together and if being cramped could lead to safety hazards. The investigation would require the FAA to conduct new airplane cabin evacuation tests with more realistic conditions, and issue standards that include the size of and space between seats. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Tammy…
On Wednesday, Amazon agreed to pay millions to settle two federal lawsuits. The twin settlements with the Federal Trade Commission highlight claims that Amazon retained Ring Videos and Alexa voice recordings, along with gathering location information, for years. Some of the data was collected without consent and despite requests by consumers for the information to be deleted. The FTC alleged…
The House voted last night to approve a bill in regards to the debt limit deal that is now on its way to the Senate for vote. The House voted 314 to 117 with more Democratic support than Republican. There were 71 total Republican lawmakers who opposed and 46 Democrats that voted against it. The main section of the agreement…
A Former vice president is set to formally launch his 2024 presidential campaign on June 7th. Mike Pence will make the announcement through a video along with a speech in Iowa. Pence’s presidential bid will put him against his former boss and running competitor, Former President Donald Trump, who is seeking a second term in office. The speech in Iowa…
If you have not landed tickets to the Carolina Country Music Festival yet, it may not be too late. The Conway Chamber of Commerce is raffling off five four-day General Admission tickets to CCMF. Entries are $25 and with each one, participants have five chances to win a wristband. The contest is set to end on June 6th at noon…
Coastal Carolina University’s baseball coach who led the team to the 2016 College World Series Title, announced he will be retiring after the 2024 season. Gary Gilmore has led the CCU baseball program for the past 28 years. His team is seeded 10th Nationally in the NCAA Tournament and will host a four-team regional starting Friday. The 65-year-old has been…
From now through Labor Day, only certain umbrellas will be allowed on the beach in Myrtle Beach city limits. Only circular umbrellas measuring up to 7 1/2 feet in diameter are allowed in-line with or behind the established umbrella line. Tents, shading devices, and umbrellas larger than the set diameter are not allowed during the summer. The only exception is…
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter turned himself in to authorities on Monday to begin serving his sentence. 25-year-old Chancey Hickman was charged with killing 34-year-old Branden Harshaw during a shooting at the Waffle House along Highway 501 in June of 2021. Warrants indicated that Hickman shot Harshaw after he was asked to leave the restaurant following a physical…
