At least five people are dead and several others are injured after tornadoes rolled across the south last night. At least 5 deaths and multiple injuries were reported in Calhoun County Alabama after a tornado passed through the area yesterday afternoon. According to the Coroner, three adults from the same family and another man in a mobile home were killed…
Horry Georgetown Tech is preparing for students to return to in-person classes, on campus activities and events. HGTC is offering an increased number of in-person opportunities for the Summer and Fall semesters and staff say this is what their students have been asking for. HGTC Public Relations Director Nicole Hyman said ‘most students do learn better in a classroom setting….
The supply of Coronavirus vaccines is expected to surge next week across the Carolinas. According to the CDC, the long awaited increase to the Johnson and Johnson supply is the key to the surge. South Carolina’s shipment of that vaccine will increase more than five times from 5,700 doses per week to 28,900. North Carolina will receive 58,800 doses. Pfizer…
A woman is accused of intentionally starting a fire in a hotel room in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Police Department responded to reports of a fire in a room at the Caravelle Resort at 6900 North Ocean Boulevard on February 7th shortly after 1 a.m. During the investigation, officials determined that 29 year old Kandyce Praniewski placed flammable material…
Police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight. Officers were called to the ‘Water Park Hotel’ at 1201 South Ocean Boulevard around 1:20 a.m. According to Master Corporal Tom Vest, one victim has been located. There is no word of their condition. There will be an increased Police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
The Olympic torch relay has began in Fukushima, Japan. It was closed to the public but was meant as a celebration of Japan’s recovery from the nuclear disaster that happened 10 years ago and to showcase the country emerging from years of economic hardship. Members of Japan’s Women’s Soccer Team kicked off the flame’s 121 day journey to Tokyo. 10,000…
Yesterday, AstraZeneca updated the data numbers from it’s recent trial. Their new report says the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19 cases and 100% effective against severe or critical disease or the need of hospitalization. The vaccine was 85% effective in preventing symptoms in volunteers 65 and older. On Monday, AstraZeneca said their vaccine showed it was 79%…
And speaking of the and Biden Administration, they’re looking to invest $10 billion to increase Coronavirus vaccine access in rural areas and under-served communities. The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration said the funding would mainly come from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. HRSA also said the Department of Health and Human Services will invest &6 billion from the…
President Biden will hold his first press conference next hour at 1:15 p.m. in the East Room of the White House. Some of the topics most likely up for discussion include the surge of migrants on the southern border, two deadly mass shootings, executive action on gun control and legislative pathways. He is also expected to highlight his 100 million…
The suspect of the Boulder Colorado shooting made his first court appearance today. 21 year old Ahmad Alissa is accused of opening fire outside and inside the King Sooper store on Monday afternoon and killing 10 people including a police officer. Alissa was arrested after surrendering in the store after the incident. According to a Boulder County arrest warrant, he…
