A recall has been placed on a popular snack brand. Mondelez Global placed the recall on cartons of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to incorrect labeling. The four carton sizes included in the recall may have been labeled as the cheese variety of the sandwich instead of peanut butter, creating a risk for those with peanut allergies. No reports…
President Trump has named a new interim NASA administrator. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been tapped to take on the role. The move comes after Trump took back his initial nominee for the position. The president abruptly withdrew his nomination of Jared Isaacman last month, days before the Senate was expected to confirm his position. It’s due to his “past…
President Trump says a tariff on copper imports will soon take effect. “I am announcing a 50% tariff on copper, effective August 1, after receiving a robust national security assessment,” Trump said. “Copper is necessary for semiconductors, aircraft, ships, ammunition, data centers, lithium-ion batteries, radar systems, missile defense systems, and even, hypersonic weapons, of which we are building many. copper…
Thirty-one workers had to be rescued after a tunnel collapsed in Los Angeles Wednesday night. The crews were working on a wastewater management project in the Wilmington section of the city when an 18-foot tunnel collapsed around 8pm. It occurred around five to six miles away from the entrance. The workers had to climb over a large pile of loose…
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has launched three new mobile health units. The units aim to provide improved access to preventive care, health resources and testing. They will offer various essential public health services. That includes vaccinations, family planning and STD testing and treatment. The departments on wheels will bring their services to remote areas, where they will…
Lake City has announced changes to juvenile curfews in their area. Mayor Yamekia Robinson discussed the Walmart incident in which a juvenile fired shots at an employee. No injuries were reported but she stated it is not okay to pull a gun “if you’re mad or upset with someone,” adding, “that’s not the answer, that’s not the solution.” The city…
The Myrtle Beach City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance regarding a stricter juvenile curfew Tuesday. Over the Fourth of July weekend, the city changed the curfew for minors, instead of midnight to 6am, it was 10pm-6am. The change came following a string of recent criminal situations along Ocean Boulevard. Council members have now passed the first reading…
‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle has been sentenced after admitting he illegally bought endangered animals to keep at his zoo in South Carolina. The sentencing comes around two years after he pleaded guilty to trafficking exotic animals and money laundering. Antle laundered money used in a human smuggling scheme with goals to buy animals such as lions, tigers, cheetahs, chimps,…
One man was arrested after allegedly running over a victim with a vehicle on purpose in Myrtle Beach. Shortly before 1am Tuesday, police were called to 2010 S. Ocean Boulevard on reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. An investigation revealed that the incident took place at 1705 S. Kings Highway, where a man intentionally ran over the victim. 43-year-old…
A two-vehicle crash in Horry County left several people injured. The accident occurred just after 1pm Tuesday along Highway 501 near Bluewater Road near Aynor. Eight people were injured in the roll-over crash and transported to a hospital. Their conditions are unknown. Aynor-bound lanes of the roadway were blocked off to traffic as crews worked the scene. The South Carolina…
