Two major companies merging, could have an affect on grocery shopping in America. It was announced that Kroger and Alberstons plan to merge. If the proposal is approved, the $25 billion deal would be one of the biggest in U.S. retail history. The merge would be expected to complete in 2024. It would combine the 5th and 10th largest retailers…
AAA says the demand for gas is on the decline due to recession fears. The demand decreased nationally from $9.47 million barrels per day to $8.28 million. Lower prices for fuel in the middle of a supply increase and fluctuating oil prices, has contributed to the national average lowering. If demand continues to decrease, prices at the pump can be…
The House Oversight committee discovered that the Trump Organization charged the secret service expensive hotel rates to protect the first family. When Trump was president, he often traveled to properties his company owned. During his travels, agents would also have to stay in rooms of those properties. Trump originally claimed that the secret service would stay at the properties for…
The Oath Keepers trial is still on going and prosecutors have claimed that the group spent thousands of dollars in attempt to stop the peaceful transfer of presidential power. In court, prosecutors shared that nearly $200 thousand in withdrawals were conducted from bank accounts connected to The Oath Keepers that month. There was evidence that the money was spent on…
At least 14 people are dead in result of a Russian SU-34 fighter jet crashing into an apartment building in the town Yeysk, Russia. The accident occurred yesterday, during a training flight. One of the engines of the aircraft caught fire during takeoff but luckily the pilots ejected before the crash. The conditions of the pilots have not been shared….
On Saturday, Coastal Carolina University suffered their first loss of the season on their homecoming game. The game was played against Old Dominion who surprised the Chants with their rushing attack. Old Dominions, Blake Watson, was their main powerhouse during this game. Watson ran for a total of 256 yards and made 3 touchdowns including a 67 yard scoring run…
The price of gas in South Carolina has risen but still remains more than 13% below the national average. As of Sunday, the average price per gallon in the state was $3.38. That is 51 cents less than the national average. Though, lower than the national average, it has risen by 10 cents over the past month. Below is a…
A stop-work order has been announced for buildings on the Surfside Beach Pier. The current planning, building, and zoning staff discovered the town was not in possession of permits or updated design plans for properties on the pier. The order has been issued until plans could be reviewed and acquire proper permits needed to proceed. It only applies to the…
In upstate South Carolina, two highway patrolmen were victims of a hit and run that resulted in one serious injury. The incident occurred around 2a.m Sunday, on Cedar Lane Road at Alamo Street in Greenville. Lance Corporal Kugler and Trooper Stuhmer were conducting a traffic stop when they were struck by a Silver Chrysler. Kugler was standing outside of the…
Three people have been charged in connection to a human trafficking case in Myrtle Beach. 33-year-old, Kwame Vereen, 37-year-old, Lashon Ladson, and 24-year-old, Brittany Jackson, were arrested and charged with trafficking in a person under the age of 18. Jackson allegedly coerced a victim fully aware that they would be used for actions such as sex trafficking, forced labor, or…
