The Justice Department is considering rolling back gun control measures. The Trump administration is proposing 34 new rules that DOJ officials say will help gun sellers more easily abide by the law. The rules would apply a more narrow definition of who must be a licensed seller. The proposal comes just days after the incident at the White House Correspondents’…
The 71st annual Sun Fun Festival is coming to the Grand Strand this weekend. The three-day celebration will feature live music, family-friendly activities, local art, vendors, entertainment, and more. The World’s Largest Rubber Duck will also be on display to kick off water safety month. This is one of Myrtle Beach’s longest-running traditions and celebrates the unofficial arrival of the…
One man was arrested following a barricade situation in Georgetown County.
An investigation is underway after a person was found deceased inside a vehicle. Around 10:30am on Tuesday, police responded to the Williamsburg County Fire Department Station 5 along Muddy Creek Road. Upon arrival, an unresponsive individual was found inside a vehicle. EMS arrived on the scene, but the individual did not display signs of life. They were later pronounced dead…
One man has been charged in connection to a shooting incident in Florence County. The situation unfolded the night of April 6. A victim was driving on the 1300 block of W. Palmetto Street when another vehicle driving beside him began shooting at his car. The victim was struck by gunfire three times, twice in the back and once in…
A new charge has been filed against the man arrested in connection to a homicide investigation out of Marlboro County. On April 23, human remains were discovered in a trash can at the Evergreen Court Apartments in Bennettsville. An investigation led to the arrest of Luke Douglas Jr.. He admitted to concealing the victim’s remains by placing the body in…
A 4-year-old boy has died after he was pulled from a hotel swimming pool in North Myrtle Beach. The child was pulled from the pool at the North Beach Plantation along 48th Avenue S. on April 21. He was visiting the area with his family from Palmyra, Maine. The boy was already receiving CPR treatment when EMS arrived on the…
The city of North Myrtle Beach is hosting a free fishing event. The Fishing with Friends event will feature fishing, food and education. Activity equipment will be provided as well as lunch for each child and their chaperone. There will be competitions for the largest fish caught among several species categories. The North Myrtle Beach Police and Fire Department will…
The Pee Dee IceCats hockey team is continuing to the Commissioner’s Cup Final. It’s a rare move for a first-year team to make the championship round in any sport. The championship games will be held on Friday and Saturday at 7:15pm. Fans are asked to wear white as both home games will be a White Out. Tickets are now on…
An arrest has been made in connection to human remains that were found in a trash can in Marlboro County. The remains were discovered on April 23 at the Evergreen Court Apartments in Bennettsville. They’re believed to be those of an adult but the victim’s identity has still not been publicly released. An autopsy is being conducted to determine further…
