Protesters in Wisconsin allegedly attacked a democratic state senator last night while trying to topple controversial statues. Protests in the Madison area turned chaotic in response to the arrest of a black man named Devonere Johnson. It’s reported he was carrying a bat while speaking into a bullhorn as he walked inside and around the outside of a restaurant. He…
26 states are now reporting upward trends in COVID-19 cases, particularly among younger populations. California reported another record-breaking single-day increase in cases by over 5,000 people earlier this week. This is the fourth time within seven days they have broken that record. Texas also reported around 5,000 cases in one day and Governor Greg Abbott said they are seeing their…
The South Carolina primary runoffs are today! Polls opened at 7 a.m. and are expected to close at 7 p.m. Statewide, there are a total of 24 out of 46 counties participating in the runoffs. If you don’t know where your local polling places are, or have any other questions, you can visit SCVotes.org. Polling places are taking the necessary…
In response to recent protests, the Florence Police Department has decided to review some of their policies. The department had already decided back in March to review certain “use-of-force” and “duty to act or intervene” procedures, but have now made it a top priority. They have decided not to necessarily change the procedures but rather clarify them in order to…
As COVID-19 cases continue to mount, city leaders and health officials are beginning to take action. Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune has asked the city attorney to look into mask requirements. This comes just a day after the city of Greenville became the first in South Carolina to pass a mask requirement mandating they be worn in places such as…
DHEC announced yesterday that South Carolina saw an increase in cases by just over a thousand. Six additional deaths were also reported. This brings the statewide totals to 25,666 confirmed cases and 659 deaths. Furthermore, it’s reported 14 students from Ohio who recently visited Myrtle Beach have also tested positive for COVID-19. This is just another in a series of…
The Trump Administration has announced even more limitations for immigrants in the U.S. on temporary work visas. The latest series of restrictions will largely affect individuals coming here on visas for the following reasons: intracompany transfers, workers in specialty occupations, temporary non-agricultural workers and exchange visitors. Certain spousal visas will also be restricted. However this order will only apply to…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against using 9 hand sanitizers that may contain a toxic substance. The FDA is urging people to avoid sanitizers produced by the company Eskbiochem stating they may contain the “potentially fatal ingredient” methanol. The substance is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. Amounts of methanol were discovered in…
Those occupying the “Capitol Hill Organized Protest” zone in Seattle have finally been asked to disperse. City Mayor Jenny Durkan made the announcement yesterday. The area, otherwise known as the CHOP zone, was overtaken by protesters on June 8th. It covers six blocks, including a police precinct which was abandoned by employees for their own safety. Residents in the area…
We’re still in the midst of a pandemic. Experts say officially half of all U.S. states are now seeing a dangerous rise in COVID-19 cases. The south and the west are taking the hardest hits. Florida, the next predicted epicenter of the outbreak, reported they surpassed 100,000 total cases yesterday. Within the last two weeks, Oregon has reported an almost…
