Author: Laura Pence

The New Place to Find a Date is the Vaccine Line

If you’re looking for a date and don’t want to use an app, get signed up for your covid vaccine. Apparently the new hot pickup spot right now is the vaccine line! Single people of all ages yes, even older people are using it as a chance to hunt for dates. One woman posted on twitter that both her 70-something…

Could This Daylight Saving Time Be the Last One Ever?

There aren’t many things that could get a bipartisan vote in the Senate these days except for getting rid of daylight saving time! Both sides really want to end the springing forward and falling back. There’s even a new bill to make this Sunday’s time change the final one ever in the country. If it goes through we’ll just stay…

Relief for Horry County Flood Victims

Good news for Horry County residents who suffer with frequent flooding issues. Last week it was announced that South Carolina would receive additional funding to assist with flood recovery and prevention. We now know that Horry County will receive nearly $15.6 million of those federal grants. Over $13 million will be dedicated to repeat flood victims in the Socastee community,…

Local High School Students to Resume Full Time In-Person Instruction

With all Horry County elementary and middle schools now back to full-time in-person learning, high schools are following suit. Starting next Tuesday, students of Early College and North Myrtle Beach high schools, as well as those with the Scholars Academy and Academy for the Arts, Science & Technology programs, will resume regular instruction. The HCS board initially hoped to complete…

Suspect Wanted in Connection to Deadly Florence Shooting

One suspect is still wanted in connection to a fatal shooting from yesterday morning. A drug transaction turned into a deadly armed robbery around 8:15 a.m. in the 700 block of Roosevelt Street. The gunshot victim was found alive but in critical condition. Unfortunately, they later died at a hospital. 66-year-old Freddie Junior Wells was arrested last night and now…

MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Centers Require Proof of Eligibility for Vaccine

People are jumping at the chance to get vaccinated in South Carolina. Just days after the state entered Phase 1B, almost all appointments were completely booked. This includes MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Center. But, don’t worry, more appointments and mass vaccination events should be announced within the coming days. Target also just announced a partnership with over 600…