Author: Laura Pence
Deadline for Horry County Parents to Register for Virtual Learning is Tonight at Midnight
The deadline to register students for virtual learning in Horry county is midnight tonight. Students who enroll in the online program will have to commit for at least the semester. Horry County Schools are offering a full-time online learning option as well as in-person instruction during the pandemic. However, depending on the number of cases in the county when the…
Jury Trials to Resume in Horry County
Jury trials in Horry county are expected to resume today. One took place this morning with another set for later this afternoon. Horry county is one of two counties in the state approved to resume proceedings. Cases expected to be tried will be mostly drug and traffic-related offenses since they are quicker to judge. New procedures will be implemented to…
Police Searching for Man Suspected of Firing Gun in Pawleys Island During Dispute
Pawleys Island Police are searching for a man who is accused of firing a gun during a dispute. The incident occurred around 7:25 p.m. last night in the area of North Causeway and Myrtle Avenue. It’s unclear what the dispute was about, however as of now there are no reports anyone was injured as a result. Authorities have released photos…
Hartsville Shooting Leaves One Injured
A shooting in Hartsville left one person injured last night. Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol deputies responded to the scene of the incident in the Centerville community in the 2200 block of North Center Road around 5:40 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital and their exact condition is still unknown. Sheriff, Tony Chavis, has requested the South Carolina State…
Who Could Become Joe Biden’s Running Mate?
Presidential nominee Joe Biden is expected to announce his vice presidential pick as early as today. It’s believed among his top picks are representative Karen Bass, senator Tammy Duckworth, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, and senator Kamala Harris. It’s reported around 11 female candidates were seriously considered. This VP vetting process has been among the…
President Trump Threatens to Take Action on Stimulus Plan
Over the weekend, President Trump signed four executive orders after coronavirus stimulus talks in congress failed to gain any traction. One of the orders included a memorandum that will provide as much as $400 in enhanced unemployment benefits to citizens. The other three actions signed included a memorandum on a payroll tax holiday for Americans earning less than $100,000 a…
Hundreds Loot Store in Chicago
Downtown Chicago experienced widespread vandalism, looting and violence late last night into early this morning. The scenes have been described as “absolute chaos…with minimal police presence.” Videos circulated online showing hundreds of people looting stores such as Nordstrom, Walgreens, Macy’s, Coach, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Gunfire was also exchanged between rioters and police. At this time, it’s unclear if anyone…
One Dead, Five Injured After Explosion in Baltimore
Breaking news this morning as a major explosion in a Baltimore residential area has left at least one person dead. It’s believed a gas explosion destroyed three row-houses around 10 a.m. in the northeast part of the city. The three alarm incident is also reported to have impacted a three-mile block radius. Witnesses say they heard a loud explosion and…
