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North Myrtle Beach delays approval of Chick-fil-A restaurant in popular shopping area
“I think as a council we want to make this work,” said councilman Bubba Collins.
- March 3, 2026 11:00 am·
Kennedy to run for Horry County Board of Education District 2
“I want every child in the district to have an opportunity to thrive, no matter what corner of the district they live in or what socioeconomic background they come from. They all should have the opportunity to thrive.”
- March 3, 2026 10:15 am·
Landfill expansion debate reaches Loris City Council
“Everybody in this county should be well aware of the growth. There’s plenty of growth going on,” Marr said. “Back in 2010 we had approximately 270,000 people in Horry County. As of 2024 that number had grown to more than…
- March 3, 2026 9:00 am·
A June debate at Coastal Carolina means higher stakes for gubernatorial candidates
A debate for GOP gubernatorial candidates was scheduled for March 17, at Coastal Carolina University. That debate has been moved to June 9, a week after the South Carolina’s June 9, primary.
- March 3, 2026 4:30 am·
Edmonds will not seek Horry County Board of Education reelection
“I knew from the start, when I ran the first time, that I was going to run one term… I wanted to put a spotlight on and flush out things that I saw that needed to change.”
- March 2, 2026 3:00 pm·
Dawson seeks reelection to Horry County Board of Education District 6
“Parents expect safe learning environments. Our community expects measurable academic progress. Taxpayers expect responsible stewardship. Leadership must deliver on all three.”
- March 2, 2026 1:10 pm·
Third-party firm hired to search for the next Myrtle Beach Police Chief
The city of Myrtle Beach announced a recruitment firm was hired to conduct the search for the next police chief on Thursday, Feb. 26.
- March 2, 2026 11:00 am·
Local service dog group brings the gift of reading to Homewood Elementary
The Coastal Carolinas Volunteer Chapter of Canine Companions gathered at Homewood Elementary School on Friday for a tail-wagging good time, sharing the joy of reading with students.
- March 2, 2026 9:31 am·
Longs man gets 10 years for cocaine, heroin charges
Steele pleaded guilty to second-offense trafficking cocaine and second-offense possession with intent to distribute heroin, said Joshua Holford, the senior assistant solicitor who prosecuted the case for the solicitor’s office.
- March 2, 2026 8:00 am·
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Pennsylvania bus driver charged with endangering dozens of elementary students while intoxicated
A Pennsylvania school bus driver is accused of driving 54 elementary school children while over four times the legal alcohol limit, authorities said, after reports she was swerving through traffic and nearly hitting vehicles before the bus ended up in a snowbank. On Tuesday, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R.…
- March 3, 2026 6:15 pm·
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Mother in affluent Florida community killed 2 children before taking her own life: police
A Florida mother killed her two children inside their upscale Lakewood Ranch home before taking her own life in what authorities ruled was a double homicide-suicide. Deputies with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at the home and discovered three people dead inside. Detectives with the…
- March 3, 2026 5:46 pm·
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Luigi Mangione seeks to gut key evidence as prosecutors defend McDonald’s search
Prosecutors in Luigi Mangione’s state trial are defending the search of his backpack and urging a judge to allow the evidence in his upcoming murder trial, despite the defense arguing the search was unconstitutional. Prosecutors argued that Mangione’s bid to suppress evidence taken from his backpack and specific statements he…
- March 3, 2026 5:04 pm·
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Violent repeat offender accused in Charlotte knife attack was free despite decade-long rap sheet
A North Carolina man accused of stabbing another individual in broad daylight has faced more than 18 criminal charges over the past decade, including assault-related cases and a domestic-violence conviction, before the latest violent incident, court records show. Micah Emmanuel Ragin, 31, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon…
- March 3, 2026 4:40 pm·
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Florida man who wrestled cop’s gun away and killed him to be executed after final appeals rejected
A Florida man who prosecutors say wrestled a police officer’s service weapon away during a 1991 traffic stop and fatally shot him is scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his final appeals. Billy Leon Kearse, 53, is set to receive a three-drug lethal injection…
- March 3, 2026 4:39 pm·
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Cincinnati mayor opposes judge’s move to grant bail to convicted felon linked to mass shooting gun battle
Cincinnati’s mayor on Tuesday opposed a move by a judge to grant bail to one of two suspects, who has multiple previous convictions, allegedly linked to a mass shooting during a gun battle with one another that injured nine people at a crowded weekend concert. In a statement, Cincinnati Mayor…
- March 3, 2026 3:24 pm·
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Austin bar shooting victims named as FBI investigates potential terrorism nexus
Authorities have revealed the identities of the three victims who were killed in a suspected terrorist shooting at a Texas bar over the weekend. Savitha Shan, 21, Jorge Pederson, 30, and Ryder Harrington, 19, were identified as the three people who were gunned down at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in…
- March 3, 2026 3:06 pm·
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Rhode Island teacher accused of sexting, kissing high school boy
A married high school physical education teacher has been indicted on two counts of third-degree sexual assault after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a male student. Alisha Crins is accused of exchanging sexually suggestive messages and engaging in sexual contact with the student while he was enrolled…
- March 3, 2026 2:38 pm·
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Anti-ICE agitators convicted of stalking federal agents on livestream
Two women accused of following a federal immigration agent to his home and broadcasting it live online have been convicted of stalking by a federal jury in California. Cynthia Raygoza of Riverside and Ashleigh Brown of Colorado, both 38, were found guilty last week of stalking a U.S. Immigration and…
- March 3, 2026 2:23 pm·
More National Headlines

Hegseth says Iran offensive is “laser-focused” and will not be “endless” as conflict intensifies
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday defended the expanding U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, describing it as precise, mission-driven and necessary to counter Tehran’s missile capabilities and nuclear ambitions. Standing beside Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the operation is narrowly aimed, and will not become…
- March 3, 2026 6:05 am·

U.S. death toll rises to 6, as President Trump says ground troops remain an option in U.S.-Iran conflict
Fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran intensified for a third straight day as American forces continued sweeping strikes inside Iran and Tehran retaliated across the region. U.S. Central Command said B-1 bombers flew missions overnight, targeting ballistic missile infrastructure. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said the…
- March 3, 2026 6:00 am·

HBO Max, Paramount+ to combine into one streaming platform with merger
The proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery will have subscribers to Paramount+ and HBO Max seeing those platforms merge into a single direct-to-consumer service. Paramount CEO David Ellison outlined the plan during a Monday investor call, saying, “As we said, we do plan to put the two…
- March 3, 2026 5:20 am·

Suspect identified in Austin bar shooting that left 2 dead, 14 injured; probe into terrorism continues
Investigators have identified the man accused of opening fire outside a busy downtown Austin bar early Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring 14 others, in an attack now under federal review for possible terrorism links. Multiple law enforcement sources named the suspect as Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old naturalized…
- March 2, 2026 6:05 am·

Trump warns of more U.S. casualties after 3 service members are killed, five injured in the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran
Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously injured during ongoing military operations against Iran, according to U.S. Central Command. In a statement posted Sunday, CENTCOM said: “As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously…
- March 2, 2026 6:00 am·

Hillary Clinton says she has ‘no new information’ on Epstein in testimony before House Oversight Committee
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told members of the House Oversight Committee on Thursday that she has no firsthand or new information about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The…
- February 27, 2026 6:05 am·

Columbia University student detained by DHS agents released after NYC Mayor Mamdani meets with Pres. Trump
A student at Columbia University who was taken into custody by federal agents Thursday morning has been released following intervention from President Trump, according to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The student, Elaina (Ellie) Aghayeva, an Azerbaijani national studying neuroscience and political science, was detained inside her campus residence on West…
- February 27, 2026 6:00 am·

U.S. hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear negotiations approach
The United States Department of the Treasury announced a fresh wave of sanctions Wednesday, targeting more than 30 individuals, companies and vessels accused of helping Iran generate oil revenue and advance its missile and weapons programs. The measures, issued by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), focus heavily…
- February 26, 2026 6:05 am·

Former Treasury Sec’y Larry Summers resigns from Harvard University amid Epstein-related review
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announced that he will leave his faculty and academic roles at Harvard University at the close of the academic year, as scrutiny continues over his past association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Harvard Crimson was first to report the news of Summers resignation. Summers,…
- February 26, 2026 6:00 am·
National Sports

Cleveland Browns acquire veteran tackle Tytus Howard from Texans in 3-year, $63M extension
The Cleveland Browns have acquired veteran tackle Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round draft pick. As part of the deal, Cleveland plans to lock up Howard with a three-year, $63 million extension. He is currently under contract through 2026, and the new agreement secures…
- March 3, 2026 5:55 am·

Detroit Lions trade RB David Montgomery to Texans in blockbuster deal
The Houston Texans have secured veteran running back David Montgomery in a trade with the Detroit Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, along with a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and a seventh-rounder in 2027 to Detroit. Montgomery is entering the first year of a two-year,…
- March 3, 2026 5:50 am·

LA Kings fire head coach Jim Hiller, promote D.J. Smith to interim replacement
The Los Angeles Kings have parted ways with head coach Jim Hiller after two seasons, the team confirmed Sunday, naming associate coach D.J. Smith as interim coach for the remainder of the season. The decision comes after Los Angeles dropped five of six games, including an 8-1 blowout against the…
- March 2, 2026 5:55 am·

Vikings plan to release RB Aaron Jones, DT Javon Hargrave, barring trade
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for major roster changes as they work to resolve a significant salary cap crunch before the new league year begins. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Minnesota has notified veteran running back Aaron Jones and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that they will be released later this…
- March 2, 2026 5:50 am·

NY Jets trade Jermaine Johnson II to Tennessee Titans in exchange for DT T’Vondre Sweat
The New York Jets will send edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II to Tennessee in return for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat, according to multiple sources. For Tennessee, the move addresses a need for more pressure off the edge alongside standout defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Johnson, 26, was selected 26th overall by…
- February 27, 2026 5:55 am·

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer returning to Blue Jays on 1-year, $3M deal
The Toronto Blue Jays and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer have agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract. The deal includes performance incentives that could raise his earnings by up to $10 million, beginning at 65 innings pitched. MLB Network was first to report Scherzer’s agreement with Toronto.…
- February 27, 2026 5:50 am·

NFL confirms Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders will play in 2026 London games
The National Football League has confirmed that the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Washington Commanders will be part of the 2026 London games, contributing to what will be a record-setting nine international matchups next season. The 2026 international lineup will span four continents and seven countries. Among other confirmed participants are…
- February 26, 2026 5:55 am·

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby to miss four weeks on IR after Olympic injury
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without captain Sidney Crosby for at least four weeks after placing him on injured reserve, following a lower-body injury sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Crosby was injured during Canada’s knockout-round win over Czechia when he absorbed multiple hard checks along the boards.…
- February 26, 2026 5:55 am·

Atlanta Braves sign Chris Sale to one-year, $27M contract extension
The Atlanta Braves have ensured that Chris Sale won’t test free agency after the 2026 season, announcing a new agreement that keeps the veteran left-hander under team control through 2027, with a club option for 2028. The Braves initially bet on Sale’s upside with a two-year, $38 million deal covering…
- February 25, 2026 5:55 am·
Entertainment Headlines

HBO Max, Paramount+ to combine into one streaming platform with merger
The proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery will have subscribers to Paramount+ and HBO Max seeing those platforms merge into a single direct-to-consumer service. Paramount CEO David Ellison outlined the plan during a Monday investor call, saying, “As we said, we do plan to put the two…
- March 3, 2026 5:20 am·

See the trailer for Netflix’s ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’
The next chapter of ‘Peaky Blinders’ is officially headed to the big screen. The feature film, titled Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, will arrive in select theaters on March 6, 2026, before launching worldwide on Netflix on March 20. A social post announced: “Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy returns as…
- March 3, 2026 5:10 am·

‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the 2026 Actor Awards: see the full list of winners
The 32nd annual Actor Awards — the ceremony formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards — were held on Sunday, streamed live on Netflix from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and hosted by returning emcee Kristen Bell. ‘Sinners’ emerged as the night’s biggest surprise winner, capturing Outstanding Performance by a…
- March 2, 2026 6:10 am·

‘Outlander’ returning for final season March 6th on Starz
After more than a decade on the air, Outlander is preparing to say goodbye. Starz has scheduled the eighth and final season to debut on March 6, 2026, a little over a year after season seven wrapped in January. The closing chapter will consist of 10 episodes, bringing the series…
- March 2, 2026 5:20 am·

Luke Grimes returns as Kayce Dutton in trailer for ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘Y: Marshals’
CBS has released the first extended trailer for Y: Marshals, the latest spinoff from Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe, with Luke Grimes reprising his role as Kayce Dutton. Y: Marshals continues the expansion of the Yellowstone franchise while shifting focus to law enforcement and frontier justice, positioning Kayce Dutton at the…
- February 27, 2026 5:30 am·

HBO’s ‘Industry’ to conclude with fifth and final season
HBO has confirmed that its high-stakes finance drama Industry will return for one last chapter, officially renewing the series for a fifth – and final – season. The announcement arrives as season four prepares to wrap, with its finale airing Sunday night an hour earlier than usual. Created by Mickey…
- February 27, 2026 5:20 am·

See the trailer for Steve Carell’s new HBO comedy series ‘Rooster’
Steve Carell will star in Bill Lawrence‘s new comedy series Rooster, which arrives on HBO/HBO Max on March 8, 2026. According to the series logline, the show will be, “a comedy set on a college campus centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive).” The 10-episode season…
- February 26, 2026 5:10 am·

Keke Palmer and Brad Paisley joining ‘American Idol’ Season 24 as special guest mentors
American Idol is bringing in two high-profile mentors to guide its remaining contestants, announcing that Keke Palmer and Brad Paisley will step in during the pivotal Top 20 round filmed in Hawaii. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the competition features judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood, who tapped Palmer…
- February 26, 2026 4:20 am·

Savannah Guthrie makes public plea, family offering $1M reward for recovery of mother Nancy Guthrie
More than three weeks after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, her daughter Savannah Guthrie is making a heartfelt appeal to the public — and backing it with a substantial reward. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing after she failed to appear at a friend’s home to watch a livestreamed church service.…
- February 25, 2026 5:20 am·