In an effort to reach some sort of bipartisan compromise with Republicans, President Biden has agreed to tighten eligibility requirements for the coronavirus stimulus relief checks. The Senate is currently debating the president’s $1.9 trillion relief package which just passed in the House last week. Among it’s most promising provisions was one for another round of individual stimulus checks for…
The House was very busy yesterday passing not one, but two sweeping reform bills. The first bill titled For the People Act deals with voting rights issues. It hopes to change campaign finance, voting and ethics laws by expanding access to ballot boxes nationwide, creating automatic voter registration, restoring voting rights to formerly incarcerated people, expanding early voting and modernizing…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued yet another statement in wake of accusations made against him over workplace sexual harassment. Cuomo formally addressed the situation just days after a third woman came out alleging he made her uncomfortable with inappropriate comments and touching. Following a short Covid briefing, the governor said he fully supports women’s rights to come forward. Choking…
Federal agents are on high alert today after warnings of more potential threats against the U.S. Capitol building. An intelligence bulletin issued earlier this week warned that a group of violent militia extremists had discussed plans to take control of the Capitol and remove Democratic lawmakers, as well as encouraged thousands of others to join them. The extremists appear to…
On the heels of yesterday’s announcement that South Carolina will move into Phase 1B of the state’s vaccination plan, Governor McMaster paid a visit to a local mass vaccination clinic. The governor toured the Myrtle Beach Convention Center with Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune. The city and McLeod Health teamed up to host a two-day event. Around 2,500 people eligible…
Five more Horry County middle schools will resume five day a week in-person learning! Starting next Tuesday, North Myrtle Beach, St. James, Black Water, Ocean Bay and Ten Oaks Middle Schools will move back into traditional learning, joining numerous other Horry County middle and elementary schools. The HCS Board said their hope is to have plexiglass barrier installations completed in…
Another South Carolina man has been arrested in connection to the January 6th Capitol riot. William Norwood III faces charges that includes theft of government property, obstruction of Congress and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. According to an FBI affidavit, Norwood sent texts to a family member detailing his plan to dress “like ANTIFA.” In these messages, he also admitted…
Horry County Police need help finding a missing woman. 49-year-old Jennifer Phillips was last seen around 2 p.m. yesterday in the Queens Harbor area of Myrtle Beach. She was wearing a long sleeve blue denim shirt and carrying a black handbag. The HCPD asks anyone with information to call them at 843-248-1520.
Shortly after the first few Americans began receiving the newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine, state governors are looking to loosen restrictions. Despite multiple warnings from health experts to keep up safety precautions, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is moving ahead with his own plans. He announced yesterday that effective March 10th, all businesses will be allowed to open at 100%…
The White House has pulled their nomination for the head of the Office of Management and Budget. Back in December, President Biden nominated Neera Tanden to fill the role. She previously worked as an aide to the Clinton campaign and President of Think Tank Center for American Progress. But she received heat during the course of her confirmation process from…
