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Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 People

The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus surpassed 1,000 people this morning. 108 of those deaths occurred yesterday alone, which now makes it the deadliest recorded day so far. Across 25 countries, more than 43,000 have also been infected with the majority of those cases isolated to China. The World Health Organization also finally arrived in China yesterday. Their main…

Arkansas Walmart Shooter Dead After Firing at Officers

Two police officers were injured and a man is dead after opening fire in a Walmart in Forrest City, Arkansas yesterday. Lieutenant Eric Varner and Detective Eugene Watlington responded to complaints of a man threatening people, threatening to blow up the Walmart, and in general “talking out of his mind”. When they arrived, the suspect pulled a gun on them…

Horry County Moves Forward With New Paid Parking Ordinance

The City of North Myrtle Beach just confirmed it will take the next steps in attempt to pass a new paid parking ordinance for 2020. If passed, locals throughout Horry County would be able to purchase parking decals that would allow them to park in paid lots along Ocean Boulevard through the year. Paid parking is a fairly new safety…

North Carolina Man Tackled Suspect in Daughter’s Bedroom

A North Carolina man tackled and apprehended an intruder in his home after hearing his daughter scream. The incident occurred in Lincolnton. It’s reported the father was laying in bed with his wife when he heard his daughter screaming in her bedroom. When he ran in, he saw the suspected intruder and tackled him to the ground. The man then…

Structure Fire Destroys Church in Conway

Fire crews responded to a church fire in Conway early this morning. Horry County and City of Conway fire crews were dispatched to a structure fire around 12:08 A.M. at the Abundant Harvest Family Fellowship Church at 689 Rose Moss Road. HCFR have so far confirmed “one building behind the sanctuary was completely destroyed, with damage to the back of…

Democratic Candidates Look Forward to New Hampshire Primaries

The Iowa caucus has declared an official winner as democratic candidates prepare for the primary in New Hampshire tomorrow. The Iowa democratic party hailed former mayor Pete Buttigieg the official winner after he secured the most delegates. They also confirmed Senator Bernie Sanders took second place despite the fact he had more popular votes. Sanders trailed behind Buttigieg in the…

Florida Man Threatens to Assassinate President Trump Over Weekend

A Florida man is in custody following a failed attempt to assassinate the president over the weekend. 25-year-old Roger Hedgpeth approached a patrolling secret service member outside The White House and told him “I am here to assassinate President Donald Trump.” He then went on to explain how he would do it with a knife. The weapon was discovered and…

Man Attempts Multiple Times to Assassinate NYC Police Officers

A gunman was arrested shortly after two failed attempts to kill police officers in the Bronx just twelve hours apart. It’s believed 45-year-old Robert Williams approached a patrol van and fired at officers inside. He wounded one before taking off on foot. Then, just hours later, Williams walked into the headquarters of the 41st Precinct in the Bronx where he…

First American Reported Killed From Coronavirus

Almost 1,000 people have now died from the coronavirus with 97 of those deaths occurring yesterday marking it the deadliest day so far. The death toll has easily surpassed that of the deadly 2003 SARS outbreak. It isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon, either, as the number infected has increased to well over 40,000 people. This is nearly doubled…

President Trump Fires, Reassigns Those Who Implicated Him in Impeachment

President Trump was officially acquitted last week and took no time getting back at those who implicated him in the first place. Several key witnesses who testified against the president during his impeachment inquiry were either removed from their position or reassigned. This included brothers, one a national security council Ukraine specialist and the other, a national security lawyer, who…