Some good new for local residents who suffer from repeated flooding issues…The latest approval of federal aid means options for flood relief will soon be available to families living along the Intracoastal Waterway. Residents will be able to either participate in Horry County’s buyout program or receive additional funds to have homes raised later this year. The exact neighborhoods that…
A massive fire broke out at the Stone Trucking Company in Florence County last night. The front of the building along West Black Creek Road suffered the brunt of the fire damage, but the entire building has extensive smoke and water damage throughout. Windy Hill Fire Department initially responded, but called in additional help from the Florence and West Florence…
The Senate is one step closer to voting on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. The Senate voted to begin debating the package after a party-line vote of 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie. But Republican Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin attempted to protest and delay the proceedings by objecting to waive the reading of the…
U.S. Capitol Police have requested the National Guard remain in Washington, D.C., for at least another two months. This follows yesterday’s scare that prompted federal agents to be on high alert. They received warnings of violent militia extremists who discussed plans to take control of the Capitol and remove Democratic lawmakers, encouraging thousands to join them. A conspiracy theory circulating…
Several top Texas power grid officials have been fired in the wake of the disastrous and deadly blackout that occurred. Texas is on its own power grid separate from the rest of the country which allowed state officials to deregulate restrictions usually enforced by the federal government. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, otherwise known as ERCOT, currently oversees 90%…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is once again facing scrutiny today as new revelations come out about the nursing home death controversy. The governor received swift backlash after the state attorney general first broke the news a few months ago. It’s believed Cuomo and his administration underreported coronavirus-related deaths that occurred in nursing homes over the last year by as…
It’s just been revealed that President Biden called off a second air strike against Syria last week at the last minute. A senior administration official confirmed the news, adding the reason behind the decision was because women and children had been spotted in the area just prior to. Because of that, only one target was bombed last week. Multiple buildings…
A SpaceX rocket launch was likely mistaken for a flare that prompted a Coast Guard search. The rocket took off from the Kennedy Space Center early this morning but one man thought it was a flare. Fearing a boater or swimmer may be in distress, he reported the incident to the Coast Guard who immediately began conducting a search in…
The Grand Strand Medical Center exhausted their supply of coronavirus vaccines last week. But not to worry, the center said, as they are expecting a new shipment of doses today. Once they receive them, a spokesperson for the hospital said the medical staff will reach out to people who need them via email, beginning with people who need their second…
South Carolina State Superintendent Molly Spearman made a surprise appearance at a state house subcommittee hearing yesterday. A bill is currently being considered that would ban transgender students from playing on girls sports teams in middle and high school. The superintendent asked the house not to pass the bill, claiming it does not protect transgender students. She further believes her…
