An FDA advisory committee has officially recommended emergency use authorization for the Moderna coronavirus vaccine yesterday. Within days of approval, 6 million doses could be immediately shipped out across the country. This news all comes as the U.S. surpassed 17 million infections and over 311,000 deaths. Yesterday once again marked another record-breaking day for new daily cases and deaths. The…
Coastal Carolina University has extended Coach Jamey Chadwell’s contract through 2027. This announcement comes on the heels of a current undefeated season. During his second full season as coach, Chadwell has led the Chanticleers in eleven straight victories, two which were against Top 25 opponents. The next game is scheduled for this Saturday between No. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette for the Sun…
South Carolina has been awarded $3 million to aid in tourism economic recovery. The state’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism received the grant from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration through the CARES Act. It will be matched with $3 million in local funding, as well. All this money is meant to provide resources needed for the state’s…
One person was injured during a shooting that occurred outside a Myrtle Beach bar last night. Horry County Police responded to Magoo’s Sports and Spirits on Waccamaw Boulevard around 11:30 p.m. The victim’s exact condition remains unknown at this time. HCPD said one person is wanted in connection but currently no suspects have been named. There is no longer any…
A Loris nursing home is now facing a negligent death lawsuit after a resident contracted Covid-19. The Loris Rehab and Nursing Center is accused of negligence following the passing of 80-year-old Eartha Wells in May. The file alleges the facility failed to institute measures to stop spread of the disease which includes staff working without protective equipment, failing to implement…
The new coronavirus relief bill Congressional leaders seem so optimistic about is rumored to contain direct stimulus payments! Lawmakers have until tomorrow to pass a $900 billion federal funding bill that will include some sort of Covid aid. After months of stalemates, our nation’s leaders are finally signaling a bipartisan agreement is close at hand. It would enhance jobless benefits,…
The U.S. public appears to be torn over whether or not they’ll take the newly FDA approved coronavirus vaccine. Despite obvious excitement over the roll out of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, only about half of the U.S. population says they’re ready to get inoculated today. The other half is hesitant, voicing concerns over the vaccine’s rapid development, effectiveness, and safety. New…
Yesterday once again marked the darkest day of the pandemic in the U.S. The nation reported record-breaking numbers in new single-day cases, hospitalizations and deaths. More than 247,000 infections were recorded, over 113,000 Americans are now hospitalized and a devastating 3,600 deaths were added to the national toll. After the travel turnout and surge in cases witnessed after Thanksgiving, there…
The major winter storm named Gail that targeted the Northeast turned deadly yesterday. As predicted, in less than 24 hours over a dozen states received large amounts of snow that’s created mass scenes of chaos across the region. A car pileup that consisted of anywhere between 30 and 60 cars occurred on a Pennsylvania Interstate. At least two people were…
More rounds of coronavirus vaccines were distributed across Horry County yesterday. A day after Conway Medical Center began vaccinating essential healthcare employees, three McLeod health physicians followed suit along with some employees. The next group of people who will be eligible to get doses will be elderly residents of long-term care facilities. Brightwater in Carolina Forest is already making preparations….
