A pedestrian was struck and killed in Horry County Tuesday. The accident occurred around 4:30pm near Starbuck Lake Road in the Murrells Inlet area. A 2007 Chevrolet van was traveling south on Highway 707 when it veered off the right side of the road and hit the person who was also heading south along the sidewalk. The pedestrian was killed…
Darlington County police arrested one man in connection to a stabbing incident. Around 10pm on Monday, deputies responded to a domestic situation along Ashland Road in the Hartsville area. A victim was located suffering from several stab wounds. They were transported to a hospital to be treated but their condition is unknown. A search was then conducted using drones and…
One man is facing charges after allegedly harming a 2-month-old child. The incident happened on December 8 of last year. It was said the baby sustained “several fractures, a subdural hematoma, a torn upper frenulum and retinal hemorrhaging.” The victim was in the sole care of 34-year-old Jamison Jones and an investigation suggested his actions caused the victim to be…
OpenAI announces new parental controls aimed at protecting the younger generation. Parents will now be allowed to link their own ChatGPT accounts to the accounts of their teenagers. They can also customize settings for a safe, age-appropriate experience. Certain types of content are then automatically restricted on a teen’s linked account. That includes graphic content, viral challenges, sexual content, and…
President Trump said that his administration is near to reaching a deal with Harvard University. The proposed agreement includes a $500 million payment from Harvard that would be used to create “a series of trade schools that would be run by Harvard.” Trump described it as an investment to revive trade schools and produce workers for american plants. He said,…
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech to an audience of hundreds of generals and admirals. The pair summoned the military’s top officers to a base in Virginia for a sudden meeting. There, Trump outlined a muscular view of the military’s role in domestic affairs. Meanwhile, Hegseth, who declared an end to “woke” culture, announced new directives…
The government has officially shut down for the first time in six years. The move came after President Trump and Congress failed to reach an agreement to keep government programs and services running by the deadline. Around 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration. Many offices will also be shuttered, possibly for…
Coastal Carolina University softball pitcher has been selected as a NCAA Woman of the Year Award nominee. The program recognizes graduating female student athletes from all three NCAA divisions for their academic success, athletic accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to community service. Nicolette Picone completed an impressive four-year career this year. She was named the 2025 Sun Belt Pitcher of the…
A local independent filmmaker recently won big at the Austin Comedy Film Festival in Texas. Over the weekend, Billy Rydstrom’s ‘Very Abridged Comedy Show’ won the ‘Best Sketch Comedy’ award. The short film is 15 minutes of over 20 skits that Rydstrom made with the help of his close friends and family. Rydstrom is a local to Myrtle Beach and…
Darlington County authorities are asking for the public’s help with an investigation. Several golf carts across the area have been stolen since late August. The first was a gold 2010 EZ GO stolen off North Center Road. A few days later a blue 2005 Club Golf Cart was stolen off that same street as well as a black and yellow…
