Author: Laura Pence
U.K. Covid Variant Found in California as U.S. Death Toll Rises
The U.S. set another covid-19 daily death record yesterday. Some estimate another 80,000 people could die in the next three weeks as the consequences of holiday travel and gatherings set in. The CDC is projecting up to 424,000 U.S. covid-19 deaths overall by January 23rd. That’s according to a new forecast that combined all independently developed CDC projections. It’s about…
S.C. Senators Want to Make Phone Use While Driving Illegal
South Carolina senators have pre-filed a bill to make phone use while driving illegal. If the bill called ‘The South Carolina Hands Free Act’ passes it will make answering a phone call, checking emails, texting, taking pictures, and watching videos while operating a vehicle illegal in the state. But on the other hand, if a driver can use their phone…
Senator Josh Hawley to Delay Affirming Biden Victory
Republican Senator, Josh Hawley, of Missouri says he will object when congress counts the electoral college votes next week. The move will force lawmakers in the House and Senate to vote on whether to accept the results of President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory. Hawley is the first senator to announce plans to object. Both a house member and senator are needed…
Two NYE Grand Strand Events Approved
‘A Southern Times Square’ will be held at the Market Common from 9 p.m. until midnight, the celebration includes fireworks, a DJ and a ball drop. The second event is ‘New Year’s Eve on the Boardwalk’ and will take place between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. at Pyler Park, the celebration includes fireworks, live music, dueling DJ’s and activities for…
Horry County Sees Low Employment Rate
Horry County’s employment rate is the lowest it’s been since 2016. The South Carolina department of employment and workforce said part of the reason is because people stopped looking for jobs after receiving unemployment benefits which boosted the unemployment rate. That rate improving dropped the employment rate by about 3%. 3,000 more people stopped working this November compared to the…
