Author: Laura Pence

One Injured in Ocean Boulevard Shooting

Early this morning a shooting at the Coral Sands Motel on Ocean Boulevard left one injured. The victim was left with non life threatening injuries. According to Master Corporal Tom Vest of the Myrtle Beach Police Department, several people were taken into custody in connection to the shooting. No new information has been made available at this time.

MYR Announces New Flights to Washington D.C.

The Myrtle Beach International airport will soon offer non stop flights to Washington D.C. on Saturdays and Sundays. Flights will begin on march 28 and are being offered by United Airlines. They are currently available for purchase and tickets range from $230 to $305 roundtrip.  MYR has seen a 10 percent increase in holiday travel this year compared to last…

President Trump Signs Covid Relief and Government Funding Bill

The federal government will stay open now that President Trump has signed a coronavirus relief and omnibus funding bill. But, he’s already trying to rescind aspects of the legislation. President Trump’s signature will narrowly avoid a government shutdown. But, since he waited so long to sign the bill, millions of Americans are likely to lose some unemployment benefits and, already…

Federal Authorities Identify Suspect in Christmas Nashville RV Bombing

We’re learning more about the explosion that took place in Nashville on Christmas day. Yesterday, federal authorities identified the suspect in the RV bombing as 63 year old Anthony Quinn Warner. Investigators said they were able to identify him through DNA of human remains that were discovered at the scene. The FBI was also able to match the vehicle’s identification…

Active-Duty Special Forces Soldier Charged After 3 Killed

Police in Rockford, Illinois have released the mugshot of the man accused of shooting and killing three people at a bowling alley. Authorities in Winnebago County say 37-year-old Duke Webb is in custody and charged with murder. Webb is an active military member and a Florida resident. At Don Carter Lanes around 6:55 p.m., three people were hurt including two…

Europe Launches Mass Vaccination Program

The European Union officially began its covid-19 vaccination campaign yesterday. European Commission President, Ursula Von Der Leyen, declared yesterday, today and tomorrow as “EU Vaccination Days”. Similar to the U.S., the first people to receive doses of the vaccine were largely elderly or frontline medical workers. Leyen says getting the vaccine is the only way out of this pandemic and…

Eat These Foods to Give Your Body a Boost

Experts say eating certain foods can help you fight all the viral gunk that often comes with the weather change. They say look for foods that pack a big vitamin punch like broccoli. It’s good as its 30 calories per cup, has fiber and that antioxidants help fight cell damaging chemicals in our bodies. In general, any of your leafy…

AAA Says Holiday Travel Will Be Down This Year

AAA is projecting a nearly 30-percent drop in holiday travel this year. It’s expected about 34 million fewer u-s residents will travel from December 23rd through January third, compared to 2019. But, AAA also predicts nearly three million Americans will fly during that time, which is way down by almost 60-percent. About 81-million will be hitting the road instead, which…

The 2020 Phrases We Never Want to Hear Again

We picked up a few new phrases this year…and a new poll revealed which ones we never want to hear again. Most of the top answers are related to the pandemic. They include social distancing….the new normal….unprecedented times…bubble….quaranteam….zoom bombing….anti-masker….and ‘rona.

Why You Should Drink More Wine and Eat More Cheese

If you want to keep your brain sharp as you get older, the secret may be adding more wine and cheese to your diet. At least that’s the theory from an Iowa State University’s Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. The team analyzed data from nearly 1,800 adults. Between 2006 and 2016, participants completed a test and follow ups, that…