President Biden intends to unveil a new part of his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. The 22-page bill will be introduced today. It aims to provide families who have children under the age of six with $3,600 per child. Families with older children could receive around $3,000 per child, depending on last year’s earnings. The amounts would be granted…
For the first time in months, the U.S. recorded fewer than 100,000 new single-day cases of the coronavirus. Just over 96,000 new cases were identified yesterday, which is a significant drop from Saturday in which nearly 114,000 new infections were reported. The last time the U.S. saw under 100,000 cases was on November 2nd. While cases appear to be on…
An off-duty Philadelphia Police Officer is facing several charges after driving drunk and crashing into a house over the weekend. On Saturday, 27-year-old Officer Gregory Campbell lost control of his 2014 Dodge Dart. He went air born and crashed into a home around 8:20 p.m. One of the homeowners, a 53-year-old woman, was knocked unconscious and trapped under the vehicle….
The historic second Senate impeachment trial of former President Trump will kick off tomorrow and here’s what you need to know. The president stands accused of inciting the riot on the Capitol, led by his supporters, on January 6th. His defense team is set to argue the president was simply using his right to free speech and that the entire…
A new petition has been brought against Horry County Schools to stop the further installation of plexiglass barriers. HCS is currently in the process of installing the shields around desks in their middle and high schools after completing installation in their elementary schools. However, a new petition is asking the school to pause their work until certain ‘issues’ are resolved….
Seven more people were arrested in Myrtle Beach last night as part of a drug operation. After several months, the first arrests in this operation were conducted in the Booker T. Washington area. The names and charges of those involved will be released once warrants are served. Myrtle Beach Police Chief Amy Prock said “our agency is continuing their work…
A drug and guns bust was performed at a Georgetown County night club Wednesday evening. Numerous law enforcement agencies responded to the scene of Julie’s night club along St. Delight Road in the Sampit area after receiving calls that the club was operating illegally. This included violations of their alcohol license and non-compliance with the governor’s Covid orders. Five suspects…
A shooting at a Florence convenience store is now under investigation. The incident took place yesterday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at Jackie Poston’s Convenience Store on E. Palmetto Street around 4:20. All those involved had fled the scene before police arrived and are still at large. Anyone with information is asked to call the Florence Police…
Democrats have now paved the way to pass their coronavirus relief bill without the support of Republicans. The Senate passed a budget resolution early this morning as part of a key procedural step to allow for Democrats to pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 package without the threat of a Republican filibuster. It started with an hours-long “vote-a-rama” where senators…
In some good news, a new coronavirus vaccine is one step closer to getting FDA Emergency Use Authorization! Johnson & Johnson’s global phase 3 clinical trials of their vaccine yielded an 85% efficacy rate for preventing moderate to severe disease. The shot, which was made in partnership with Janssen pharmaceuticals, requires only a single dose and basic refrigeration, making it…
