A new model projects the number of Covid-19 cases in the U.S. could double in the next two months. Presently, the number of infections stands at well over 12.4 million with almost 258,000 deaths. In the last week, an average of over 173,000 new cases have been observed daily. 85,800 people are also currently hospitalized, a number that has broken…
After almost three weeks, the Trump Administration has officially authorized transfer of power to President-elect Joe Biden. Biden has been the projected winner of the election since November 7th, however President Trump refused to immediately concede or sign the crucial and legally mandated transition of power papers. Instead, he filed numerous lawsuits against several states alleging voter fraud which so…
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Horry County has filed a pending lawsuit against Myrtle Beach city leaders over the potential sale of a campground. The Lakewood Camping Resort and Pirateland Family Camping Resort take up nearly 145 acres and have reportedly generated millions of dollars each year for the Myrtle Beach International Airport. Many object to the sale because of the negative revenue impact it…
Over 1,000 new Covid-19 cases were reported in South Carolina for the sixth straight day in a row yesterday. The statewide total for infections now comes to about 194,000 with almost 4,000 deaths, according to DHEC. A new analysis conducted by Harvard researchers also states the rate of cases in Horry County, especially Myrtle Beach, are so high that a…
UPDATE: Denise Wickberg was found safe as of late this morning. It’s unclear where exactly she was located. No additional details have been made available. Horry County authorities are seeking a woman who’s been missing since Friday. 40-year-old Denise Wickberg was last seen near Esso Road and Highway 17 Bypass near Myrtle Beach but authorities have declined to release the…
UPDATE: The deceased victim has since been identified as 30-year-old Paul Mishoe. There were no other victims. Officials also announced the arrest of 55-year-old Stephen Denis O’Hara at the scene. He currently resides at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center where he faces charges of murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and pointing and presenting a firearm….
AstraZeneca has now become the third company to announce a promising Covid-19 vaccine. Earlier today the drugmaker revealed its treatment had shown to be on average 70% effective in fighting the coronavirus during its large scale, worldwide trials. The vaccine, which was developed in conjunction with the University of Oxford, showed 90% efficacy in one regimen where the subjects were…
As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to name his Cabinet, President Trump continues his election legal blitz. Yesterday, incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain confirmed Biden will announce some of his Cabinet picks as early as tomorrow, with more to be named next week. The only thing that’s certain is Biden’s desire to have a team who “looks like…
A teenager has been arrested following a shooting at a mall near Milwaukee. The incident occurred Friday evening at the Mayfair Mall. Police have determined the shooting was not random, but broke out after an altercation between two groups. Of the 8 people hurt, seven are adults and one is a teenager. Four of those were innocent bystanders who received…
