The impact from Hurricane Ian resulted in the closure of many roads and beach accesses in Garden City. As of Thursday, all roads have been reopened in Garden City. All beach access points have reopened as well except for Beach Access 14 at Calhoun Drive. Officials explained periodic beach access closures can be expected over the next several weeks and…
FedEx has plans to make a nearly $64 million investment in the Fantasy Harbour area of Horry County. Back in July, the Horry County Planning Commission approved the expansion of a FedEx distribution district. A new facility is located at the site of the former Hardrock Park. In February, FedEx filed a permit application for a 251,000 square foot building….
On Thursday afternoon, a Forestbrook Middle School bus crashed along Highway 707 in Socastee. The bus was traveling with 16 students on board, when it crashed around 4:15 near Anne Street. Allegedly two vehicles collided, pushing one into the back of the bus. Only 1 student was taken to the hospital and an investigation is still ongoing.
Changes have been made in the charges connected to the hit and run that resulted in the death of Kentrey White-Long. The Florence Police Department stated, investigators obtained arrest warrants for Devin Burgess for the fatal hit and run, failure to render aid and 1st offense driving under suspension for DUI. Burgess, Zae’Kwon Washington and Quandelin Washington, conspired to mislead…
Horry County Police are searching for 2 missing people. 48-year-old Ethel McDdowell was last seen at the IGA near Loris back in July. She’s about 5’6″ and 120 pounds. Also, 32-year-old CW Lark was last seen near Moonshadow Lane in Murrells Inlet. He is 6 foot and 200 pounds. The cases are not confirmed to be connected. However, police are…
The White House announced that President Biden is pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana. The president is also asking the health and human services secretary to review how marijuana is classified under federal law. Biden is urging all governors to pardon state offenses of simple marijuana possession. It was stated that nobody is currently in federal…
The U.S. Department of Education is set to launch the application for student loan forgiveness later this month. However, the legal challenges it is facing could prevent the program. 5 separate lawsuits across the country intend to prevent the plan for happening. It is argued that the president overstepped his executive power by allowing such large scale debt relief without…
On Thursday, a top lieutenant to the Proud Boys leader, pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy in federal court. 43-year-old, Jeremy Bertino, is cooperating with the Justice Department’s investigation into the Far Right Extremist group. He is the first member of the Proud Boys to plead guilty to the conspiracy. He also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by…
Ukraine has taken successful steps in the on going war with Russia. Some experts believe Putin is losing the war and worry that pushing the Russian leader into a corner could result in a more dangerous battle than what has been fought thus far, including the use of nuclear weapons. Experts say if Putin proceeds to carry out using weapons…
On Thursday, a series of stabbings occurred outside a Las Vegas casino leaving 2 dead and 3 in critical condition. There are 8 victims including locals as well as tourists. The first stabbing occurred on the sidewalk along Las Vegas Boulevard and appeared to be random. The suspect continued south and stabbed 5 more victims as well as one on…
