The director of DHEC has just made an exciting announcement. During a hearing yesterday afternoon, Dr. Edward Simmer testified that South Carolina could enter Phase 1B of the vaccination plan in a matter of two to three weeks. It has not been finalized, but Phase 1B is expected to include teachers and other critical workers such as grocery store and…
Those behind the Conway Free Fridge project have been officially warned: remove the fridge or face daily fines. Project organizers placed a fridge outside of a business that is full of perishable items. It’s a “take what you need, leave what you can” model to assist those who may be food insecure. Despite it’s charitable nature, officials say the fridge…
The South Carolina district attorney has resigned at the request of President Biden. In the last few weeks, the president has asked almost all state attorneys appointed under former President Trump to relinquish their positions. Attorney Peter McCoy took office less than a year ago. His resignation will go into full effect this Sunday at at 11:59 p.m. McCoy said…
A silver alert was issued this morning for a missing man and his 4-year-old daughter. 37-year-old Elijah McFarland of Brunswick County “is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.” He was last seen off Crabapple Road in Winnabow. Police believe he may be heading to California with his daughter Aubrey in a 2008 burgundy PT Crusier…
During yesterday’s joint Senate hearing, top security officials offered their explanations as to how the deadly Capitol insurrection occurred. Those who testified claimed that security and intelligence failings are to blame for the riot. Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund said reports compiled by Capitol Police, the FBI, the Secret Service, the Department of Homeland Security and Washington Metropolitan Police…
The FDA announced this morning that the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine appears to be safe. In a global trial, the vaccine was found to be 66.9% effective against moderate-to-severe disease two weeks post-vaccination. Common side effects include pain at injection site, headache, fatigue and “mild to moderate” myalgia that usually disappears after two days. They also found “no specific…
We have an update in the massive train crash and explosion that occurred in Cameron, Texas yesterday. Just before 7 .m., an 18-wheel truck hit a 110-car train carrying chemicals, gasoline, coal, and other hazardous materials. The first 11 cars sparked a huge explosion and fire. A specialized fire crew arrived on scene with heavy equipment to fight the blaze…
A New York grand jury has declined to charge any officers in connection to the death of Daniel Prude. 41-year-old Prude died last March amid a mental health episode. His family called police after he ran outside nude and screaming he had Covid-19. Responding Rochester officers handcuffed and tased him. They also placed a spit hood over his head and…
Tiger Woods is “awake, responsive and recovering” following a horrific car accident in Los Angeles yesterday morning. The 45-year-old golf pro was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash. The front end of his 2021 Hyundai Genesis SUV was “totally destroyed” and Woods had to be freed from the wreckage by ‘the jaws of life’. He was described as “calm and…
If you plan on making your way to downtown Myrtle Beach, you better bring some change with you. It’s that time of year….metered parking season is back in full swing. This coming Monday, officials say the meters will be in effect until October 31st. For those wondering, the money that’s collected through the meters is used for projects in the…
