South Carolina coronavirus cases have surpassed 19,000. The death toll has also now surpassed 600 people. Statewide, there were two additional deaths and over 580 cases reported yesterday. Among those now infected is South Carolina Congressman Tom Rice, his wife, and son. He confirmed the news yesterday and said they are already “on the mend”. He added they are all…
Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Lumberton. An officer was patrolling the area of Washington Street and Martin Luther King Drive yesterday afternoon when he heard gunshots. Upon responding to the parking lot of Cash and Carry grocery store, a 25-year-old Dillon man was found shot in the shoulder inside his vehicle. He was alone at the…
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that LGBTQ+ workers are protected against job discrimination. The major decision was made in a 6 to 3 verdict as a result of three cases brought to their court. In all situations, employers admitted they fired workers for being either gay or transgender. Now SCOTUS has declared a person cannot be discriminated against for their…
A second wave of the coronavirus in the U.S. is all but inevitable, this according to health experts. A new model released by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington has now predicted 200,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus by October 1st. This is yet again another shocking prediction released by experts as more…
In light of the recent protests, and violence still ensuing, President Trump is set to sign a police reform bill today. The executive order will mainly establish a “national certification system for law enforcement agencies and a database to better track excessive uses of force by police officers nationwide”. It’s believed this will encourage higher standards among police departments across…
Yesterday saw a lot of unrest, violence and even death as protests continue across the U.S. To start, in California, at least two black men have been found hanging from trees. On May 31st, 38-year-old Malcolm Harsch was found deceased. Then on Friday in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, the body of 24-year-old Robert Fuller was also found. Initially, both deaths…
We joined Tom Winslow of Goldfinch Winslow at his office today to discuss protester’s rights. For more information, you can reach Tom at (843)357-9301 or visit his website at www.goldfinchwinslow.com.
Similarly, Florence School District 3 is suspending meal pick up and delivery services after a staffer tested positive for coronavirus. The services will be suspended through the end of June. All food service and transportation staff have been notified. They are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 and undergo a two week quarantine. Florence School officials added they are taking…
Numerous restaurants along the Grand Strand are closing again due to COVID-19. In Surfside Beach, the Island Bar and Grill will temporarily close after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. In North Myrtle Beach, Greg Norman Australian Grille, Oscar’s Food and Spirits, Molly Darcy’s, Rockefeller’s Raw Bar, and the Flamingo Grill are also temporarily closing after they had multiple…
Horry County Police are investigating a shooting that took place early Sunday morning. The incident occurred on Deer Creek Drive in the Deerfield Community. Law enforcement confirmed no one was actually shot, however one person did receive superficial injuries which could include a cut, scrape, and/or bruise. The incident remains under investigation but police have confirmed there is no longer…
