Mattel has introduced a new barbie doll. The toy retail giant released a doll that has type 1 diabetes as part of its inclusive Fashionistas line. The doll wears a glucose monitor and has an insulin pump. Mattel partnered with leading diabetes organization Breakthrough T1D to ensure that the medical devices the barbie sports were accurate. The doll retails for…
Tropical Storm Chantal was reduced to a tropical depression after making landfall over the weekend, but still left behind devastation. The storm brought heavy flooding across several counties in central North Carolina. Several people have been confirmed dead due to flood waters. The storm claim the lives of 85-year-old Sandra Hirschman, 58-year-old Monica Butner, 23-year-old Hajar Hassib, and two unnamed…
Flash flooding in New Mexico has claimed the lives of three victims. On Tuesday afternoon, torrential rain prompted rushing flood waters in the Ruidoso area of southern New Mexico. The Rio Ruidoso, a river in Lincoln County, rose to a record-breaking 20-feet. That is 5-feet higher than the previous high-water mark. At one river gauge, water levels jumped to nearly…
We have additional information on the tragic fatal flooding that is impacting parts of Texas this week. The death toll increased to 110, including at least 30 children. It has now been confirmed that at least 161 people are missing. Search and rescue operations has entered a fifth day. Tragedy struck over the weekend when heavy rainfall prompted the Guadalupe…
A local coffee shop on the Grand Strand is taking donations for a food drive. Fresh Brewed Coffee is collecting items focusing on diabetics and their specific diets. Some examples of food that can be donated are canned or packaged low sodium items, whole grains, low-fat and sugar-free foods. The idea stemmed from one of the volunteers who was diagnosed…
S.C. state Sen. Stephen Goldfinch announced his candidacy for Attorney General of the state. The South Carolina native is also a Army National Guard JAG officer, attorney, small business owner and Republican state legislator. Goldfinch is entering the race with a record of service in the courtroom, the military and the state house. His campaign will reportedly focus on four…
Atlantic Beach has officially named a new town manager. The town council voted to name Adrian Jones as the new manager. He is a native of Arkansas, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Finance. Mayor Pro Tem John David said Jones will bring…
A temporary teen curfew in Myrtle Beach could soon become permanent. The curfew was set between 10pm-6am and was implemented over the Fourth of July weekend in response to a recent fatal shooting along Ocean Boulevard involving minors. During the temporary curfew, police encountered a handful of juveniles violating the 10pm restriction. The Myrtle Beach City Council is now set…
A police pursuit in Horry County resulted in a crash. Around 9:45pm Monday night, police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Highway 501 and Waccamaw Pines Drive. The driver fled the scene prompting the pursuit that lead to Highway 378. They then headed to the Pitts Landing boat ramp before crashing into the Little Pee Dee River. Horry…
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection to an ongoing death investigation in Robeson County. On June 26, 37-year-old Jacob Williamson was found shot and killed along Lyndsey Lane in the Shannon area. On Monday, police announced the arrests of 28-year-old Ann Marie Locklear and 19-year-old Christopher Locklear. Both are charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon,…
