Author: Laura Pence
The Most Stressful Things About the Holidays
A survey this week found over a quarter of us haven’t started our Christmas shopping yet. Here’s why you might be avoiding it: Another survey just found that shopping is the most stressful part of the holidays. Here are the top ten. 1. Shopping for gifts. 37% ranked it as one of the most stressful aspects of the holidays….
Is Kissing Someone Under the Mistletoe Cheating?
A new survey asked people if, quote, “passionately kissing a person other than your romantic partner on the lips under the mistletoe” is CHEATING. Overall, 47% of people say they would consider it cheating, 38% said they wouldn’t consider it cheating and 15% aren’t sure. Interestingly enough, women were more forgiving of mistletoe kisses . . . 41% say it’s…
Have You Ever Been Given a “Take a Hint” Gift?
According to a new survey, about one in five people say they are planning to give a passive-aggressive “take the hint” gift this year. That includes 26% of men and 17% of women. So, what kind of “take the hint” gifts will we be giving? The top 10 are deodorant or perfume, a cookbook, a self-help book, exercise equipment, cleaning…
Governor Henry McMaster Proposes Statewide Teachers Raise
Governor Henry McMaster proposed a $211 million pay raise for public school teachers in South Carolina. The budget proposal will allocate $3,000 pay raises for each of the state’s 52,733 public school teachers. Increased school education and teachers pay is the foundation of the Governor’s 2020 executive budget, which will officially be announced next month. The decision will bring the…
70-Year-Old Woman Assaulted and Robbed
Police are looking for two suspects who assaulted and robbed a 70-year-old woman in Lumberton. The robbery occurred yesterday afternoon in the victim’s own home. The robbers reportedly came up from behind her and forced her inside where they tied her up and demanded money. They ended up taking that and more, including firearms and jewelry from the residence. The…
Shooting in Andrews Leaves One Dead
One person was killed in a shooting that occurred in Andrews last night. Deputies were responding to a domestic disturbance call on Gator Lane when gunfire broke out. The suspect has been killed and no officers were injured during the shooting. The deceased has not yet been identified. Sheriff Carter Weaver says there is no other current threat to the…
Man Who Assaulted Reporter Speaks Out
Tommy Callaway, who sexually assaulted reporter Alex Bozarjian on live TV, has finally spoken out. Let’s take a look at the incident. In a video that went viral a few days ago, Bozarjin was reporting on a 10K race when Callaway came running up behind her and smacked her on her behind. A move that stunned the reporter into shock…
Judge Blocks Funding Allocations for Border Wall
A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction yesterday that prevents the Trump Administration from diverting military funds into border wall projects. The ruling comes from El Paso, Texas Judge David Briones who claims that President Trump illegally declared the funds be diverted. The administration originally planned to redirect up to 3.6 billion dollars worth of funding from military construction projects….
Shooting in Jersey City Leaves Six Dead
Six people including a police officer have died after a standoff that lasted for several hours in Jersey City. Sometime in the afternoon yesterday, two suspects and multiple law enforcement agencies exchanged gunfire on city streets. Not much else is known about what led to the standoff, but we do know a stolen U-Haul truck was involved. Police have made…
