California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread across the west. Nationally, there are around 100 fires burning across the region. More than 40 of those fires are in California alone. At least 120,000 acres of land have been destroyed, over a dozen structures damaged, and mandatory evacuations enforced for thousands of residents….
During the second night of the Democratic National Convention, former Vice President Joe Biden officially accepted his party’s nomination for president. His short acceptance speech followed a 17-person keynote speech and a virtual roll call vote from all 57 states and territories who chose to highlight their cultures and backgrounds in their short time. Doctor Jill Biden also delivered a…
A new bill to be filed in Columbia is demanding hazard pay for South Carolina frontline workers, teachers and other school staff. Representative Wendell Gilliard says these workers are invaluable. However, the state is ‘behind the times’ when it comes to caring for them. Gilliard considers this an essential need, adding it will help encourage teachers and frontline workers to…
Weeks-long mail delays may be expected in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee areas. A union leader working for the USPS confirmed the mail delays were caused after several sorting machines were dismantled in Columbia and Greenville. This despite the fact that there appears to be no decline in volume of mail being sent or received. Delays could have some…
It’s been concluded that the fire at Ocean Lakes Campground was not arson. The incident, which occurred on July 31st, damaged 12 homes, with three to four completely destroyed. 10 cars and six golf carts were also damaged and 45 people displaced. While no staff, residents or guests were injured, two firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries. The fire may…
Several people were hospitalized after a car crashed into the dining room of a Zaxby’s in Dillon. The crash occurred yesterday around 3 p.m. on Radford Boulevard. At this time, the cause of the crash has not been determined, but it has been reported that at least five people, including employees, customers, and the driver were injured. The severity of…
The debate over funding for the United States Postal Service continues today. The U.S. House of Representatives will convene this Saturday to vote on legislation related to the issue. The bill will include the allocation of $25 billion to the service. This comes despite clear objections from the White House and President Trump. They continue to claim the money may…
It’s just been revealed a former Central Intelligence Agency officer has been arrested and charged for alleged espionage. 67-year-old Alexander Yuk Ching Ma stands accused of sending top secret, classified information to the People’s Republic of China for almost a decade. Ma is a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Hong Kong. It’s reported he began working for the…
Two men have been charged in connection to the long-unsolved murder of Jam Master Jay. Jay was 1/3 of the hip hop group Run-DMC. Their hits included “It’s Tricky” and “Walk This Way” with Aerosmith. On October 30th, 2002, 37-year-old Jay was fatally shot in the head by a masked man while at a recording studio in Jamaica, Queens. He…
Last night marked the start of the Democratic National Convention and featured speeches from many major celebrities and politicians. Most notably, was key note speaker Michelle Obama who is making headlines today for her 18-minute long impassioned and searing criticism of President Trump and his character. A portion of her time was dedicated to discussing the recent protests sparked following…
