Author: Laura Pence

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…

Texas Governor No Longer Requires Masks, Opens State 100 Percent

Starting today, Texas will officially become the first state to fully reopen since the coronavirus pandemic started. Governor Greg Abbott made the announcement last week that he would not only reopen the state to 100% capacity, but that residents would no longer be mandated to wear face coverings either. This comes as the state begins to see a downward trend…

Hawaii Declares State of Emergency Due to Flooding

Hawaii’s governor has declared a state of emergency following widespread flooding. Severe weather has hounded every island for the last few days, prompting flash flood warnings for the entire state through tomorrow morning. The Maui Fire Department alone has received over a dozen calls for help from residents trapped in their homes. A major dam was also almost breached, which…

House Passes $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package

The House has officially signed off on the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Now, American households will receive a third round of direct stimulus payments.  The bill also extends federal unemployment insurance benefits through September 6th of 2021, and will increase the current child tax credit for this year. President Biden is expected to sign off on the bill…

House Passes PRO Act and Looks to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

Congress has been extremely busy this week, juggling several crucial reform bills. The House didn’t waste a moment of their time yesterday while they were waiting on the Senate to send over the updated covid-19 relief bill. Instead, the House got to work passing a ground breaking piece of legislation titled the ‘Protecting the Right to Organize Act’, also known…

Royals Respond to Claims Made by Harry and Meghan in Oprah Interview

Days after Orpah’s interview with Meghan and Harry aired, Buckingham Palace has responded. The official statement, written on behalf of the Queen, read as follows: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan. The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections…

Southwest Airlines Coming to Myrtle Beach Airport

Southwest is joining the list of airlines with service in and out of Myrtle Beach. The airline announced plans to add flights to three new airports, including Myrtle Beach International. Southwest Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly said “we’re looking to start Myrtle Beach service in time for summer vacations.” In 2019, MYR saw about 2.6 million passengers come through. But,…