Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced they’re considering restricting social media apps such as TikTok. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggested during an interview that they’re looking into reports of Chinese social media applications potentially being used by the government to surveil and propagandize users, including TikTok. It’s reported India has already banned the app and Australia is considering doing the…
It’s only Tuesday and already this week has been a major win for those protesting oil and gas pipelines. Dominion Energy and Duke Energy have canceled the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project which would have stretched hundreds of miles across West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina. Since it was announced in 2014, the pipeline has faced continual delays,…
The white woman who called the police on a black man bird watching now faces charges. The Manhattan District Attorney confirmed the news yesterday that Amy Cooper, who was dubbed “Central Park Karen”, will be charged with falsely reporting an incident in the third degree. Her and Christian Cooper (no relation) crossed paths on May 25th in the Central Park…
Protests have continued across the U.S. every day for more than a month and things appear to be heating up again. In Phoenix, Arizona tensions have only been further fueled after video footage taken by a bystander was released showing police officers shoot and kill 28-year-old James Garcia who was sitting inside his parked car on the Fourth of July….
Referring to COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci said “we are still knee-deep in the first wave of this” citing the rise in cases as a surge. More than 129,000 Americans have died with almost 3 million confirmed cases. While almost every state is reporting increases, at least 32 states are seeing higher rates of new cases this week compared to last,…
Pee Dee Regional Transit Authority is now requiring the use of face masks while on public transportation. PDRTA officials made the announcement yesterday morning, saying the safety and health of passengers and employees is their top priority. Drivers may provide masks, but customers are encouraged to bring their own. This can include bandanas, medical masks, cloth masks, scarves, and gaiters…
A juvenile is expected to recover after a possible drowning in Myrtle beach. MBPD responded to reports of the possible drowning at the Crown Reef Resort and waterpark on Ocean Boulevard yesterday evening. Corporal Tom Vest reported the unidentified victim is alert and believed will make a full recovery, but their exact condition is not known.
A man believed to have barricaded himself inside a home for hours over the weekend has been identified. 42-year-old Joseph Williamson has been charged with criminal sexual conduct in the first degree and threatening life, person or family of a public employee. Myrtle Beach police officers were attempting to serve an arrest warrant Saturday evening in the 300 block of…
Two people are dead after a shooting in Greenville early yesterday morning. The incident occurred at the Lavish Lounge around 2 a.m. The victims have been identified as 23-year-old Mykala Bell and a 51-year-old security guard. Eight other people were also wounded. As of now, no suspects have been taken into custody but it’s believed the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office…
Over a thousand complaints were reported in Los Angeles over the weekend after fireworks filled the city’s skyline. Firework displays were banned across the city due to COVID-19 and residents of LA were warned by Mayor Eric Garcetti not to set them off since they are already illegal within the city. However, by 10 p.m. on Saturday, the LA Police…
