Governor McMaster and state emergency management leaders met yesterday to discuss Hurricane Ian and how it will affect South Carolina. Ian will move through Florida, and is expected to weaken as it makes it’s way to the Carolinas. McMaster stated we are fully prepared for the inclement weather and said that the storm is being carefully monitored as they work…
The world’s first all electric passenger aircraft had a successful take off. On Tuesday, the Eviation Aircraft company launched Alice successfully from Washington’s Grant County International Airport. The plane traveled at an altitude of 3,500 feet for an 8 minute test flight. Eviation’s President and CEO, Gregory Davis explained that this is history being made. The plane is powered by…
The Biden Administration wants to measure how traumatized parents were who have been separated from their children by the Trump Administration policy through psychological evaluations. Parents who were separated from their children at the U.S.-Mexico border are being asked to participate in another round of psych evaluations. The request stems from lawsuits filed by migrants seeking compensation from the government…
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug has proven to slow cognitive and functional decline by 27%. Japanese drug maker, Eisai and its American partner, Biogen, explained the drug called Lecanemab, has met the first and second goal of the year and a half study. They stated the slowing of deterioration compared with a placebo was “highly statistically significant.” However, the trial results…
The United Kingdom could be expecting a Covid-19 breakout and experts believe the U.S. is not too far behind. A recent increase in Covid-19 cases in the U.K. has not been confirmed to be a new Coronavirus variant. Dr. Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at Kings College London said “generally, what happens in the U.K. is reflected about a…
Tuesday, the Senate voted to take up a bill that would keep the Government funded through December 16th. The vote was on the verge of failing in result of the controversial permitting reform proposal inclusion. However, Joe Manchin dropped a request to include the proposal after it was criticized by Republicans and Democrats. Machin’s proposal would have expedited the permitting…
Hurricane Ian began battering the southern part of Florida last night. The storm system created tornadoes that damaged several parts of the area as they uprooted trees and damaged structures. One tornado hit North Perry Airport and caused damage to several aircrafts and hangars. The airport will be temporarily closed as officials attempt to assess the damage and discover what…
Funds have been approved for the design of 2 Elementary Schools in Carolina Forest. The Horry County Board of Education approved a $4.4 million contract with Mount Pleasant based SMHA Architects. The land needed has already been purchased next to the Carolina Forest Rec Center as well as off of Highway 31 near Ronald McNair Boulevard. There are still many…
Myrtle Beach officials are sharing preparation tips for the affects that Hurricane Ian may cause on The Grand Strand. The Myrtle Beach Emergency Management Division advises to sign up for their emergency alerts from their Regroup mass notification system. Alerts range anywhere from public safety, public works alerts in case there is an issue with power services, and weather alerts…
Over the weekend, more than 20 people were arrested in South Carolina, all in regards to the same incident. On Saturday, officers interrupted a scheduled dogfighting match in Richland County. Over 305 dogs were rescued and 275 of them are believed to be associated with dogfighting. The Humane Society of the U.S and Bark Nation are assisting the operation with…
