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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
The South Carolina Hall of Fame in Myrtle Beach inducted three new members this morning. South Carolina artist, doctor Leo Twiggs, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, a founder of Voorhees College and singer Darius Rucker were those honored at the ceremony around 10:30 A.M. The goal of the Hall of Fame is not only to commemorate those serving the community, but also…
A grant of $500,000 has been awarded to Myrtle Beach by state lawmakers in order to help fight the prevalent opioid epidemic. Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune made the announcement during yesterday’s city council workshop. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2017 alone there were 749 opioid involved deaths reported for a rate of 15.5 deaths per…
