This morning, Governor McMaster and State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced some new solutions for students’ internet problems. Classes resumed yesterday. However, for families living in more rural areas, some students are struggling to get connected for online or hybrid learning. In order to bridge the gap of internet access, the governor and superintendent proposed some new solutions. That…
A construction company was awarded the Surfside Beach Pier contract….again. Since the pier’s destruction in 2016 due to hurricane Matthew, controversy has enveloped the restoration process. Most recently, the bid was awarded to one company in July which was followed by an internal lawsuit within the Surfside Beach City Council. They rescinded the bid, claiming the freedom of information act…
Yesterday, President Trump signed a moratorium halting the expansion of offshore drilling off South Carolina’s coast. Governor McMaster was among nine other governors to pen a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce opposing the exploration of oil off the Atlantic coast. Their main concerns being the negative impacts it would have on both the environment and the state’s economies….
Two people were hurt during a stabbing and shooting at Coastal Grand Mall yesterday afternoon. Officers were initially called to the scene regarding a fight in the food court. It’s unclear exactly how the altercation arose, but two people ended up sustaining “severe lacerations”. Their exact injuries have yet to be revealed by police but they are currently receiving treatment….
Trick-or-treating will be banned in Los Angeles County this Halloween. The news comes from the county’s Department of Public Health who said door-to-door trick-or-treating makes it difficult to maintain social distancing, especially in more populous neighborhoods. The new guidance further bans gatherings or parties with non-household members, even outdoors, as well as “trunk or treating” events where candy is distributed…
Days after entering phase three, AstraZeneca has paused their global coronavirus vaccine trials. The potential drug is currently being called the Oxford Vaccine since it was developed in partnership with Britain’s University of Oxford. It’s being tested in the U.S., The UK, Latin America, Asia, Europe and Africa. The drug giant said they halted testing after a volunteer developed an…
The Senate is expected to vote on another Covid-19 stimulus relief bill this week and it’s likely to fail. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled the potential bill yesterday following weeks of negotiations. The new GOP package is being called the “skinny” bill since it will cost considerably less than previous proposals. It will include a $300 federal boost for…
The police chief and entire command staff of the Rochester, New York department resigned yesterday. This news comes days after Chief La’Ron Singletary denied any rumors of resignation, adding he was committed to helping reform the city following the death of Daniel Prude which was ruled a homicide by suffocation while in police custody. However, as outrage continued and allegations…
More than 85 major fires continue to burn out of control along the west coast. Thousands of Oregon residents were forced to evacuate as more than 230,000 acres of land burns. Governor Kate Brown signed a state of emergency declaration saying, “this is definitely a once-in-a-generation event.” In Washington state, more than 100,000 people have lost power and 330,000 acres…
For many residents across the state, today marks the official return to classes. Most schools are reopening with a mix of models depending on Covid-19 district case numbers. Only two counties in the area, Horry and Georgetown County, have been approved for hybrid learning. Most other schools have moved forward with online learning for at least the first two weeks….
