The South Carolina House and Senate have unanimously voted in favor of a bill regarding absentee voting for June’s primary. The new measure will allow for “all South Carolinians to request absentee ballots and mail in their vote” without question as opposed to risking their health to vote in person at a polling station right now. However, only residents in…
South Carolina cities and counties appear to be divided over reopening. Myrtle Beach has issued reopening guidelines for the city that will begin as early as Monday as per the governor’s new order. However, Georgetown County Council has just voted to extend their state of emergency order through July 15th, with the exception of the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk allowed to…
The Democratic National Convention announced they will allow for convention planners to seek “alternative voting methods”. This includes virtual voting for the convention which was postponed to mid-August. Party leaders were quick to say no decisions have been made yet, but with the uncertainty of the election they want to provide more flexibility and grant more authority to states and…
Democrats unveiled a $3 trillion stimulus relief bill yesterday. The bill which has been named the “Heroes Act” would designate nearly $1 trillion dollars for state and local governments, $200 billion dollars for essential worker hazard pay, $75 billion for COVID-19 testing, tracing and isolation efforts, and also a second round of direct payments to Americans that could amount to…
Yesterday’s Supreme Court hearing regarding presidential immunity concluded without a clear ruling. Prior to taking office, President Trump was issued several subpoenas for his banking information and tax returns as part of an investigation into possible money laundering or other related crimes. President Trump’s attorneys argued that a sitting president should have full immunity. They claimed Congress has little power…
A 5-year-old Georgia boy accidentally shot and killed his 12-year-old brother. The two were playing in a wooded area behind their home in Griffin when they found a gun. The boys, thinking it was a toy, picked it up and began to play with it. The 5-year-old aimed the gun at his brother’s chest and fired. The 12-year-old was transported…
During the remote senate hearing yesterday, Dr. Anthony Fauci issued a new grave warning for the U.S. He was somber but candid regarding his thoughts on President Trump’s response to the pandemic but his words did strongly contradict that of the president’s. Fauci has always maintained opening up too quickly could have disastrous consequences. Now, he is saying states who…
Governor McMaster has announced the next stage in lifting South Carolina’s restrictions. Starting Monday, places such as barbershops, hair and nail salons, spas, tattoo services, tanning, massage, gyms and other fitness centers, public or commercial pools, and more will be allowed to reopen. Certain restrictions will remain in place. For example, gyms will not be allowed to offer any group…
The Horry County School board has approved in-person graduations. The HCS board voted 8-3 in a virtual meeting last night. Graduations are now allowed to be held in football stadiums, gyms or auditoriums. Principals will also have the option to decide between individual ceremonies, or a larger event. The ceremonies will be voluntary for students and staff and there will…
Dillon police are seeking help searching for a missing woman. 52-year-old Diane Covington was last seen may 5th at Maplewood Apartments wearing a red jumpsuit. Covington is African American, with blonde hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs around 140 pounds. Anyone who may know her whereabouts is asked to call Detective Monroe Herring at 843-774-0051 ext…
