More social media companies are taking action as protests continue across the country. In June of 2019, YouTube announced they would ban white supremacist content, however they did not remove accounts created by members of that community including known white supremacist Richard Spencer and former KKK leader David Duke. But in light of recent events, the social media platform has…
Yesterday, the Supreme Court blocked a controversial Louisiana abortion law in a 5-4 ruling. Chief Justice John Roberts once again sided with the liberal justices in a major win for pro-choice supporters. The law would have essentially closed almost every single clinic in the state of Louisiana by barring doctors from performing the procedure unless they had admitting privileges at…
White House and intelligence officials have said President Trump was “consistently unprepared” for serious conversations with other world leaders. Those making these new accusations include National Security Advisers H.R. McMaster and John Bolton, Defense Secretary James Mattis, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, and more. They claim the president often used “abusive” rhetoric when…
Over 10 million COVID-19 cases have been confirmed worldwide with over 505,000 deaths. In the U.S., there are 2.64 million confirmed cases and over 128,000 deaths. At least 36 states are now seeing disturbing upward trends in cases. In response to the recent spikes, at least 16 states have either paused or rolled back their reopening plans in attempt to…
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In some lighter news, the 4th of July will be commemorated this year in Myrtle Beach. Numerous fireworks shows will go on across the city. At least one will take place at 10 p.m. at the Second Avenue Pier. Anyone is invited but encouraged to social distance and wear masks. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans also announced they will be hosting…
South Carolina once again reported another record breaking number of COVID-19 cases in a single day earlier this week. The statewide total is now 27,842 confirmed cases and 683 deaths. DHEC said we are reaching a “critical juncture” if precautionary actions continue to be ignored. It’s been reported South Carolinians in particular are ignoring mask recommendations. If these disturbing trends…
Three North Carolina officers were fired after their “racist rant” was caught on audio. The former Wilmington Police Department members involved included Corporal Jessie Moore, and Officers Kevin Piner and Brian Gilmore. Each is accused of violating standards of conduct, criticism and use of inappropriate jokes and slurs after their disturbing conversation came to light. The officers reportedly admitted it…
Two bodies were discovered inside a vehicle near Myrtle Beach last night. It’s believed the men died sometime around 11 a.m. Tuesday but were not discovered until around 10:30 last night on the 600 block of Mitchell Drive. Their identities have not been released, but the men were 29 and 23-years-old. As of now, no foul play is suspected. Investigators…
The city of Seattle is being sued over their role in the Capital Hill Occupied Protest zone situation. Residents and businesses, including an auto repair shop, a tattoo parlor and a property management company, filed the lawsuit yesterday. They allege the actions by city leaders and officials which allowed the infamous CHOP zone to occupy six city blocks, including a…
