The Myrtle Beach Emergency Declaration due to Covid-19 has again been extended by Mayor Brenda Bethune. The order is now expected to expire October 1st, unless called off before then. There’s also a possibility it may be further extended. This will not shut down any businesses or create new travel restrictions, but instead acknowledge the current health crisis and that…
A man is in custody after assaulting the Bonneau police chief yesterday morning. The suspect, who has been identified as Forrest Bowman, reportedly stabbed Police Chief Franco Fuda in the face with an ice pick. He then fled the scene and barricaded himself inside a mobile home. Bowman was quickly apprehended and is now in custody. It’s unclear at this…
The world’s number one tennis player is now facing heavy fines after being disqualified from the U.S. Open. Novak Djokovic became frustrated after missing three set points and hurting his shoulder during a fall. He hit a ball to the side, inadvertently striking a line judge in her neck. When he realized his mistake, he rushed to her aid but…
With the election now less than two months away, the presidential nominees are hitting the campaign trail running. Both President Trump and Joe Biden intend to mobilize voters this week by visiting several battleground states. The president intends to make appearances in Florida , North and South Carolina with both candidates expected to visit Michigan. However, the most impactful moment…
Unrest continued to be witnessed in Oregon as dozens of arrests were made this weekend. During the 100th night of protests in Portland, over 50 people were detained. The demonstrations started out peacefully but quickly escalated after dumpsters, garbage cans, and wooden pallets were set on fire. Some people in the crowd also threw “multiple fire bombs” and other projectiles…
Chicago experienced an extremely violent holiday weekend that claimed at least six lives. One shooting that occurred yesterday saw an 8-year-old girl killed and three others injured while sitting inside a car at a stoplight. When the light turned green, the vehicle behind them opened fire. A 30-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man are also in critical condition. A fourth…
In a new state record, over 2 million acres of land have been destroyed as at least 22 wildfires continue to burn in California. One new wildfire over the weekend was sparked in El Dorado after a family set off a pyrotechnic device as part of a gender reveal party. The resulting fire has since claimed over 10,000 acres. Officials…
The American Red Cross is hosting a community blood drive next week. The event will take place Wednesday, September 9th, at the CarrollWoods RV park located at Grapefull Sisters Vineyard in Tabor City. According to the association, donors with all blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative. Everyone who donates will also receive a free…
The South Carolina DMV has new requirements for renewing driver’s licenses. Starting October 1st, those who wish to renew must present their result from a recent an eye exam or undergo an exam at the department prior to approval. There will be an option to send your results electronically but they must have received their exam from a South Carolina…
Pawleys Island’s mayor has apologized after sharing a controversial social media post. Mayor Brian Henry reportedly made an inappropriate and racially charged comment on Facebook that has since been deleted. It referred to the recent Georgetown shooting where two people were killed. Henry claimed there was not as much outrage since the perpetrator was African American and the victims white….
