Author: Laura Pence

Assault Reported at Myrtle Beach Motel

An assault was reported last night around 10:45 p.m. at the Belvedere Motel located in Myrtle Beach at 404 14th Avenue South. When officers arrived they found one person with injuries, that person is expected to survive. Authorities are still working to identify those involved.

Census Bureau Misses Population Count Deadline

The Census Bureau will miss today’s deadline to produce the population count used to divide seats in congress between the states. There are no penalties associated with missing the deadline but, now the key question remains whether the Census Bureau and Commerce Department will present the tally to President Trump prior to his departure from office on January 20th. If…

Over 2.5 Million Early Votes Cast in Georgia Run-Off Elections

Voters in Georgia have cast more than two and a half million ballots a week ahead of two run-off elections. The senate seats up for grabs could change control of the chamber from republican to democrat. If democrat Jon Ossoff defeats senator David Perdue and Raphael Warnock beats GOP senator Kelly Loeffler, it would split the senate down the middle…

Ticketmaster to Pay $10 Million Fine

Ticketmaster will pay ten million dollars in fines after allegedly accessing a competitor’s computer systems. Yesterday federal prosecutors in New York announced that the company reached a plea agreement with them. This is after they say a former Ticketmaster employee accessed usernames and passwords belonging to the unnamed competitor. According to authorities, the worker used the stolen information without authorization….

Myrtle Beach Man Threatens to Kill Officer After Being Arrested

A man was arrested after threatening to kill an Horry County police officer. 29-year-old Johnathan Bennett allegedly got into an argument with another man on December 23rd. The victim told officers Bennett punched him in the face after becoming angry. Bennett told officers that the victim was choking him, which is why he struck him. While the officer was getting…

Man Arrested for Armed Robbery in Myrtle Beach

A man was arrested in connection with an armed robbery on Saturday. According to warrants, 22-year-old Jaizon Paige is accused of pointing a gun at a victim behind Carabba’s on North Kings Highway and demanding money. The victim gave him $50 and he drove away in a black charger. The vehicle was found three hours later on Yaupon Drive and…

Man Arrested in Connection to Ocean Blvd Shooting

A man was taken into custody following a shooting that took place Monday on Ocean Boulevard. 29-year-old Danta Clardy is being held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center without bond. He was arrested on Monday for assault and attempted murder, manufacturing and distributing of a cocaine base, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. During the shooting,…

Latta Police Chief Heading to Dillon County

Latta Police Chief, Derrick Cartwright, announced he will be leaving the department. That’s after working there for the past 16 years and serving as chief since November of 2016. In a statement Chief Cartwright thanked officers, citizens and others he worked with over the years. Cartwright’s last day will be tomorrow and Lieutenant Josh Holt will serve as interim Chief…

Colorado Man Tests Positive for New Covid Variant

Yesterday the U.S. confirmed the first case of the new covid variant, which was first discovered in the U.K. and thought to be highly-contagious. Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that a man in his 20’s with no travel history is the first known case. The man is now in isolation outside of Denver. The Governor says health officials are working…