A Texas judge last night ruled that anyone afraid of catching COVID-19 could vote-by-mail. District Judge Fred Biery said the “disability” provision in the state’s vote-by-mail election code can apply to all registered voters who were more at risk of catching COVID-19 and could fear catching the virus at a polling place. “Disability” in Texas is presently defined as “a…
Johnson & Johnson have announced they will stop selling talc-based baby powder. It’s a product they’re most known for and have sold for over 100 years. This comes following tens of thousands of lawsuits filed over the years by women who developed ovarian cancer and blamed the reason on their regular use of their talcum powder. The company continues to…
The World Health Organization has accepted the call to hold an inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic and response. An “impartial, independent and comprehensive” investigation was initially proposed by Australia and the European Union and adopted by the WHO with no objections during the World Health Assembly meeting yesterday. The resolution does not expressly name any country as responsible but a…
At least one county in Michigan is in a state of emergency after two river dams failed. The state has been experiencing heavy rains and flash flooding recently which caused the Sanford and Edenville dams to fail. About ten thousand people have been asked to evacuate immediately from midland county as they project certain areas could be under 9 feet…
As of today, every U.S. state will have begun to reopen. Connecticut was the last state to begin lifting its restrictions. Today, residents who have been under stay-at-home orders since late March will be allowed to dine at outdoor restaurants and go to retail shops. Offices, museums, zoos and outdoor recreation will also be allowed to reopen. While this seems…
In some lighter news, Myrtle Beach State Park is adding a new entrance lane! They hope more lanes will equate to shorter wait times and less traffic. The existing exit lane will now be made into an entrance. Another information booth will also be added to the existing lane. The $250,000 needed for the project was secured over two years…
Five suspects have been charged in connection to the Ocean Boulevard shooting over the weekend. It’s reported the incident began in Riptydz and involved members from rival gangs. 17-year-old Anthony Griffin, 20-year-old Quandre Tyson, and 18-year-old Dewon Cole are all charged with seven counts of attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and unlawful carry…
Myrtle Beach police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night. It occurred at the Carolina Breeze Apartments on the 100 block of Cedar Street near 3rd Avenue South around 10 PM. One person was hurt and is receiving medical treatment. Not much else is known regarding the incident since the investigation is still in its early stages.
Bond has been denied for a mother who intentionally set her car on fire with her toddler inside. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near mile marker 1 on I-126 West. The 14-month-old boy is in critical condition, having sustained severe burns on his body, but was rescued by some good samaritans who had been driving by at the time. Evidence…
Early results from Moderna’s vaccine trial is showing positive signs. Phase one of the clinical trial has only been performed on a small group of volunteers and results have not been peer reviewed or published in a medical journal. But the American biotech company reported they vaccinated dozens of patients and out of eight randomly tested, they all developed neutralizing…
