The “Greater Grand Strand is Open” website is now live! The website was first conceived by the Horry County Welcome Back Committee in effort to help businesses succeed during the pandemic. It also encourages all Horry County businesses, visitors and surrounding communities to commit to maintaining “the health, safety and well-being of everyone across the area.” The website launch includes…
The John C. Calhoun statue in Charleston may be removed due to its controversial nature. Civil rights groups have demanded the statue owned by the city be removed since Calhoun, the seventh vice president of the United States, was an open supporter of slavery. A petition in favor of removing the monument had garnered nearly 19,000 signatures as of last…
A new petition is demanding all Horry County schools “publicly denounce racism”. A Carolina Forest High School alum who is now a preschool teacher in California started the petition. She said she’s seen first hand how institutionalized racism has affected our society and thought she might be able to make a difference. She is also calling for anti-racism curriculum and…
Multiple people have been injured in an apparent drive-by shooting in Florence. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon on Gaillard Street. Witnesses reported seeing shots fired from a moving vehicle. Several deputies were also seen responding to a second location at a KFC off East Palmetto Street. It’s been suggested the two scenes may be connected. The victims were transported to…
Yesterday, President Trump signed a new executive order on police reform. The order will establish a national federal database that will keep record of any officer’s history of excessive force. The president said he made the decision in order to hold police forces to the “highest and the strongest” professional standards” in order “to deliver a future of safety and…
It appears President Trump’s Tulsa rally is expected to take place this weekend, despite COVID-19 concerns. The rally, which was postponed to June 20th in honor of Juneteenth, has left numerous Tulsa Health Department officials wary. Recent statistics have shown Tulsa’s highest single-day increase of coronavirus occurred on Monday. Despite this, there are seemingly no protections in place for the…
In a sudden escalation, the Trump Administration is now suing John Bolton in attempt to stop the publication of his book. The suit argues the former National Security Advisor’s 500-plus page manuscript has breached non-disclosure agreements and is risking national security by exposing highly classified information. It also claims Bolton avoided the White House vetting process required in order for…
At least 21 states across the U.S. continue to see disturbing increases in coronavirus cases. Florida, Texas and Arizona are among the hardest hit states. Since Monday, all three have reported daily record-highs. Despite obvious concerns, it does not appear any of these state’s governors intend to shut down again. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said, “we’re going to advise, particularly…
Socastee homeowners are planning to stage a protest in regards to the constant flooding crisis they’ve faced. Homeowners said their complaints have gone unheard by local and state officials. One person said she understood flooding as a result of hurricanes or other severe storms, but thousands of houses are flooding every time there is even rainfall. They’ve become frustrated by…
Even more restaurants across the Grand Strand have been impacted by COVID-19. In North Myrtle Beach, an employee at a Chick-Fil-A has tested positive. The restaurant will remain open and operational, however they took all precautions, including a deep clean of the facility and closed their dining room. Other restaurants have not fared as well as they have been forced…
