As the average in new daily Covid-19 cases nears 200,000 a day, new restrictions are going into effect in the U.S. from coast to coast. Also reported for the 5th consecutive day was over 100,000 hospitalizations. Starting at midnight, at least 33 million people are now under stay-at-home orders in California, or about 85% of the state’s populous. Businesses…
ESPN’s College Gameday is still taking place at Coastal Carolina University despite the original game’s cancellation. Instead of the Chanticleers playing Liberty University, they’ll now face off against No. 8 Brigham Young University. Both are ranked among the top 20 of the latest college football playoff rankings. The decision was reportedly made due to Covid-19 safety concerns. Kickoff starts at…
Horry County Schools is working on their first round of plexiglass barrier installations. The board has begun putting up barriers inside classrooms, starting with elementary schools, as part of their plan to re-implement five days of face-to-face instruction for “Brick-and-Mortar” students. So far, Aynor Elementary School is the only one that has plexiglass in its classrooms. They hope to finish…
Florence Police are also seeking information on an attempted robbery at a Walmart. A female suspect reportedly presented a note and demanded money at the retail store on Beltline Drive around 9 yesterday morning. Police said no one was injured, no gun was presented, and that the woman and a second suspect left with nothing. They’re believed to be driving…
Florence Police are investigating a shooting from last night. After authorities initially responded to the area of Gaillard Street at around 7:30 p.m., they received a second call about three gunshot victims who were brought to the hospital. Police later determined the shooting took place in the 400 block of Noble Street near Jarrott Street. No more information has been…
As the economy continues to struggle, talks intensify over a coronavirus relief package on Capitol Hill. While the summer saw a period of rapid economic growth, those numbers have since slowed down amid this latest surge of Covid-19. Today’s monthly report was expected to show 469,000 jobs added last month, however there were only 245,000 which is considerably less from…
Fires continue to devastate the west coast with the most recent blaze reported out of Orange County. The fast-moving bond fire that broke out late Wednesday night has now consumed at least 6,400 acres. Mandatory evacuations were ordered in several key areas near the Silverado Canyon where the fire is currently destroying much of the vegetation. A number of homes…
A staffer at Big Cat Rescue, made famous by Netflix’s hit show ‘Tiger King’, was seriously injured in a tiger attack. Emergency services were called yesterday to the sanctuary owned by one of the show’s stars, Carole Baskin. A volunteer of three years named Candy Couser reportedly stuck her hand into an enclosure during feeding time only to have her…
Multiple U.S. Marshals were injured during a shootout in New York City early this morning. Authorities responded to an area in the Bronx after reports of shots fired around 5:30. Upon arrival, they discovered at least two suspects. The two parties exchanged gunfire which led three agents to be hospitalized. They are expected to survive. The two suspects were also…
Yesterday, President-elect Joe Biden revealed that he would ask the American public to wear masks for the first 100 days he’s in office. This came shortly after the U.S. reported it’s worst day since the pandemic began, with record-breaking numbers in new daily infections, hospitalizations and even deaths. California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has also just announced new regional stay-at-home orders…
