Alex Ovechkin is now the NHL’s all-time goal scorer. The Washington Capitals superstar scored his 895th career goal Sunday in a match against the New York Islanders. That officially breaks the previous HNL record held by Wayne Gretzky since 1999. Ovechkin’s goal that led him to the new record was scored on a power play during the second period, which…
After shutting down locations amid a months-long bankruptcy process, several Big Lots stores are set to reopen under new management. Big Lots recently announced a sale agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. As part of the deal, Variety Wholesalers was set to acquire 200 to 400 Big Lots stores, which would retain the branding, and two distribution centers. Nine stores…
The Trump administration has until midnight on April 7 to return a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in March. On Friday, a federal judge issued the order after the administration admitted that it had mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. He was accused of being a part of the MS-13 street gang. However, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said…
Violent storms moved across several states in the central U.S. claiming the lives of at least 19 people. 10 of the deaths were reported in Tennessee alone. Among those killed are a 5-year-old boy found in a storm-damaged home in Arkansas and a 9-year-old Kentucky boy who was swept away by floodwaters while walking to his school bus stop. On…
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday to celebrate the opening of a new unique restaurant on the Grand Strand. Bistro B offers a wide variety of dishes and outdoor patio seating as well as onsite Pickleball courts. The menu includes items like sushi, steak, pizza, burgers, fish and chips, and more. The Pickleball element aims to offer an easy…
A local ice cream parlor is offering new flavors in honor of National Girl Scout Cookie month. Drippy’s Ice Cream is whipping up new flavors to help local Girl Scout Troops. That includes, Thin Mint, Peanut Butter Pattie, and Samoa (aka Caramel Delites.) The owners have an ongoing poll for customers to rank their favorite amongst the new offers and…
Two local parks are offering guaranteed beach parking again this summer. Huntington Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach State Park will provide visitors a way to ensure parking during the summer. The open parking spots will take up around a quarter of the lot at each park between May 16 and September 1. They cost $5 each per day. The…
The largest amateur golf tournament in the world is set to soon return to the Grand Strand. The 42nd Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship will involve 3,000 players on over 50 award-winning golf courses on the Grand Strand. Registration to participate is now open for all divisions including net, gross and “just for fun.” Registration includes four rounds…
One man is facing charges after an incident at an elementary school in Horry County. On March 27, an employee at Loris Elementary School was assisting a parent with the lost and found when she discovered a gun inside of a jacket pocket. The school resource officer reviewed surveillance video and was able to witness that the suspect entered the…
One of the big three American automakers is offering employee pricing on many of its vehicles to all customers in the United States. The new deal from Ford went into effect Thursday and will run through June 2. It comes the day after President Trump officially announced a 25% tariff on all imported vehicles. Ford says its offering the deal…
