Author: Laura Pence

President Trump Signs Animal Cruelty Act Making It a Felony

Animal cruelty is now a federal felony. President Trump signed the bipartisan ‘PACT Act’ into law, saying the measure would help us be “more responsible and humane stewards of our planet.” ‘PACT’ stands for preventing animal cruelty and torture, and the act expands on a law passed in 2010. Previously, animal cruelty was only a federal crime if the wrongdoers…

Top Things People Say They Don’t Have Time For

It feels like we’re all busier than ever. There’s always something to do, and never enough time to do it. so a new survey looked at the top things we feel like we just don’t have time for. Here are the top ten….exercising, reading, spending time outdoors, spending time with family, sorting through your old junk, yard work, cooking from…

Have You Ever Purchased a “We-Gift”?

There’s a new term called “we-gifting” and 74% of us have done it, according to a new survey. “We-gifting” is when you buy someone a present that you also fully plan on using. So, for example, maybe you bought a new TV for the living room and claimed it was for your kids. But, really you were the one who…

Listing of the Week

Bill Burchfield of Realty One Group Dockside was with us today to talk about the Listing of the Week. For more information on this home you can reach Bill at 843-312-8293.  

Federal Judge Says Don McGahn Must Testify

A major ruling could have a big impact on the impeachment inquiry. A federal judge says former White House counsel Don Mcgahn must testify before the U.S. house. The house judiciary committee has been trying to force Mcgahn to testify since April. Lawmakers want to speak to him about the president’s alleged attempts to obstruct the investigation into Russian meddling…

The Newest Thing Millennials Want to Ruin

The holidays are right around the corner and so are added expenses for gift giving, including your workplaces’ secret santa tradition. But, the younger employees in the office would prefer to just skip it. 35 percent of millennials say they wouldn’t mind if secret Santa was banned because it causes anxiety due to fear of their present not being good-enough.

Horry County Recycling Fees Rise for Improper Disposal

The list of items being accepted for recycling in Horry County is narrowing and common items could result in a $150 fine if not recycled properly. The county is asking people to stop bagging their recyclables and instead place loose items into their green roll-out carts or blue containers. Contaminated items like pizza boxes, food containers, cans and bottles will…

Marine Deserter is Now on FBI’s Most Wanted List

Following up on a story we covered earlier this month, the marine deserter suspected of killing his mother’s boyfriend is now on the FBI’s most wanted list. Authorities say 22-year-old Michael Brown left his post at Camp Lejune in North Carolina last month and has been on the run ever since. Police say he made his way to Virginia and…