New information has been revealed in connection to the racially charged Central Park incident that went viral in May. Amy Cooper, otherwise known as the ‘Central Park Karen’, was walking her dog when she was confronted by bird watching enthusiast Christian Cooper (no relation). While filming, Christian asked Amy to leash her dog, since it was required. Things quickly escalated…
Yesterday’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings were much of the same as Amy Coney Barrett continued to undergo intense questioning from the Judiciary Committee. Barrett was able to dodge most questions focused on election issues including settling possible disputes, presidential powers, peaceful transfer, mail-in voting and more. Her evasive answers were not unusual, as nominees have historically declined to prejudge cases…
The Tanger Outlets in Horry County are looking to immediately start hiring seasonal employees! They’re looking to fill more than 28 full and part-time positions at both of their Grand Strand locations in anticipation for this holiday season. If you’re interested in applying, you can do so both online and in-person. Those applying in person can visit either of the…
Horry County Schools are expected to make a decision about going entirely virtual as early as tomorrow. According to DHEC’s report last week, the county has entered back into a “high” risk zone as Covid-19 numbers are once again on the rise. They’re just waiting for tomorrow’s report before making the final decision of possibly reverting back to full online…
Conway Police are seeking the community’s help in locating a robbery suspect. The crime occurred yesterday evening at the Conway King Smoker in the 2200 block of Highway 501 East. Fortunately no one was hurt but the robber escaped on foot. They’re described as an 18 to 20-year-old black man, who’s about 5′9″ and weighs around 125 pounds. The Conway…
Another shooting in Lumberton has left two people injured. Yesterday’s incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Freedom Drive and Prevatte Street. Responding officers discovered four or five people had been standing in a group when a vehicle drove by and an occupant opened fire on them. The victim’s have not been identified but it’s believed they sustained…
The countdown is on for election day but people’s faith in the system appears to be waning as more states report serious issues. In Virginia yesterday, during their final day to register, the state’s entire online system went down. It’s believed a data connection was accidentally cut which resulted in the multi-hour power outage. The system has since been restored…
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump Administration’s attempts to terminate the census count early. This year’s count started off normally, but like most everything else, was temporarily suspended in March after the pandemic hit. As a result, the count’s deadline was delayed through October 31st, about a month later than originally intended. But the Census…
A day after Johnson & Johnson temporarily halted their Covid-19 vaccine trials, Eli Lilly and Co. announced they’re doing the same. This also comes a week after they requested FDA Emergency Use Authorization for their monoclonal antibody treatment which was in phase three trials. It’s reported this drug is very similar to the Regeneron one President Trump received as part…
New details surfaced yesterday in regards to the domestic terror kidnapping plot in Michigan. The FBI arrested thirteen men last week for planning and preparing the abduction of Governor Grethcen Whitmer who believed her strict Covid-19 regulations violated their rights. They considered storming the state’s capitol building, taking hostages, or fire bombing police vehicles on election day as a distraction,…
