One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Florence. Last night on the 700 Block of Ventura Court, gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and a Florence police officer. The suspect was confirmed killed as a result but there were no other injuries reported. It’s currently unknown why law enforcement initially responded to the residence where the incident occurred….
Two house cats in New York have become the first confirmed to test positive for COVID-19. The felines were tested after they developed “mild respiratory symptoms”. At this time, it’s unclear exactly how they became infected. It’s believed at least one of the owners never had the virus but officials have said its entirely possible they were asymptomatic. It’s also…
Harvard will become one of several institutions to reject any bailout funding during the pandemic. Initially, the major ivy league school was one of several who were given millions of dollars under the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. However, they have tens of billions of dollars in endowments stashed away already. This caused much outrage by many who…
Multiple tornadoes hit the south last night and killed at least six people. Dozens more are also seriously injured. The severe flooding, golf ball sized hail, and flying debris caused by the storms also led to extensive damage in numerous towns throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Louisiana. The devastation in one Texas county forced them to issue a disaster declaration….
New research has confirmed the coronavirus was in the U.S. weeks before initially thought. On February 6th, a seemingly healthy 57-year-old woman from California “suddenly died” after developing “flu-like symptoms”. This was around the same time the virus first made its way to the U.S., but testing was extremely limited. She did not meet the CDC’s strict requirements and therefore…
McDonald’s would like to show how much they appreciate coronavirus front line workers. Starting today through May 5th, the fast food giant will offer free “Thank You Meals” to all health care workers, police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other first responders. The meals will be available all day and include a “choice of sandwiches, drinks and a side featuring small…
Horry County has officially passed the third and final reading of the Second Amendment Ordinance. The decision was approved last night during a virtual council meeting. The county will now formally adopt the ordinance which allows for “residents to bear arms and ensure they won’t have to comply if state or federal government officials change any laws.” It was first…
Following up on a story from a couple days ago, Darlington police have apprehended the 4th suspect in relation to an armed robbery and murder. 27-year-old Jelonta Bacote was arrested yesterday in Sumter. He was believed to have been involved in the robbery and murder of Darlington resident Willie Jackson on April 9th. Previously arrested was 25-year-old Tyneshia price, 19-year-old…
The body of a Conway woman missing since February has been found. 61-year-old Marianne Marsh went missing February 14th. She was considered endangered due to a medical condition she had which required medication and the use of a cane. Marsh was finally discovered yesterday inside her home in University Forest. Her cause and manner of death have yet to be…
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the pandemic has created some unexpected and positive changes to our environment. It’s estimated an average of 4.6 million people die as a direct result of pollution annually. But now that everything is closed and people are staying home, smog in some of the most populated cities in the world has…
