Author: Laura Pence

Taco Bell Simplifies Menu

Fans of Taco Bell’s burrito-quesadilla combo may need to brace themselves. The fast food chain is cutting not only that but more items from their menus including its 7-layer burrito, potato bites, and loaded grillers. They’re also taking the quesarito off the menu, but you’ll still be able to order it online. Taco Bell is just one of several fast-food…

Tidelands Health Opens Additional Clinic

Tidelands Health has opened an additional temporary clinic to treat covid-19. The clinic is located at Waccamaw Medical Park South in Murrells Inlet and will operate five days a week. This is the third testing clinic designed specifically for people who have coronavirus symptoms. The other two clinics are located at Tidelands Health Medical Park at the Market Common and…

Conway Amends Face Mask Ordinance

During a meeting held yesterday, the Conway city council voted in favor of changing it’s current mask ordinance. In the previous ordinance people were only required to wear face masks in ‘essential businesses’ such as grocery stores, pharmacies and medical offices. The new rule includes all businesses. Exceptions to the ordinance include when people are eating food at a restaurant,…

Vice President Mike Pence Visits the Lowcountry

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife are visiting the lowcountry today. Before heading to Charleston, Pence met with Governor Henry McMaster at the University of South Carolina in Columbia to discuss what’s being done to stop the spread of covid-19 and the reopening of schools this fall. He will also attend a campaign event for Rep. Nancy mMace who’s…

Oxford’s Coronavirus Vaccine Appears Safe but More Research Needed

The closely watched covid-19 vaccine trial at oxford university is beginning to generate promising results. It’s one of only three vaccine trials to make it to phase 3 of clinical trials. The vaccine trial included 1,077 people age 18 to 55 with no history of coronavirus infection and took place in five UK hospitals from late April to late May….

Lawyer is Primary Suspect in Killing of Federal Judge’s Son

New details have emerged and the FBI has identified the person suspected of killing a New Jersey federal judge’s son and injuring her husband. Yesterday afternoon the FBI identified the accused suspect as Roy Den Hollander. They say Den Hollander was found dead, and law enforcement officials say the suspect died of what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot…

Florida Teachers Union Files Lawsuit Over Governor’s Plan to Reopen Schools

One of the largest teacher’s unions in Florida has filed a lawsuit over the state’s plan to reopen schools. The lawsuit was filed yesterday by “Florida Education Associated” in an attempt to stop Governor Ron Desantis and state education officials from sending children back for in-person classes this fall. Amid Florida’s surging coronavirus cases, the union is calling the move…

NFL Offers Players Association to Play Zero Preseason Games

Significant progress was made between the NFL and NFL players association yesterday. With training camp around the corner, NFL players launched a “we want to play” social media campaign on Sunday, calling out the league’s lack of health and safety plans. But now, significant progress has been made beginning with the agreement to daily covid-19 testing. Also, preseason is usually…