Local Headlines
Bomb threat investigated at Atlantic Collegiate, building determined to be safe
At 12:00 p.m., HCPD determined the building was safe, but said officers would remain on scene for “some time”.
- May 15, 2026 1:33 pm·
SC legislators set for major pay increase in 2028; majority of Horry County delegation approves
South Carolina state legislators will receive raises in the coming years under a bill sent to the governor’s desk Thursday — 13 of Horry County’s 16-member delegation voted in favor of the pay increase.
- May 15, 2026 9:00 am·
Gallery: Murrells Inlet bars filled with bikers for 2026 spring bike rally
Bikers and many interested onlookers visited Murrells Inlet on Thursday for Myrtle Beach Bike Week spring rally festivities.
- May 15, 2026 8:00 am·
Atlantic Beach comprehensive plan faces delays
Atlantic Beach’s proposed comprehensive plan, Aspire 2036, is facing delays that are costing the town “a lot” of money.
- May 14, 2026 5:51 pm·
Surfside Beach missing half a million dollars
The North Carolina company’s biggest hurdle in recovering their money, she said, is that the town is not taking responsibility for the issue.
- May 13, 2026 3:30 pm·
Growing Horry County playing a major role in governor’s race
In the 2024 election, there were 267,402 registered voters in Horry County. As of May 12, that number has climbed to 279,470 — an increase of 12,068 voters.
- May 13, 2026 12:30 pm·
Surfside Beach administrator gets one year extension
The contract takes effect Friday, May 15 through May 15, 2027.
- May 13, 2026 7:45 am·
Local Boost: Presidents of Visit Myrtle Beach, Dunes Club talk impact of PGA Tour’s visit
“I think all the fans, the residents, everyone I’ve spoken to can envision the PGA Tour having a long-lasting relationship here in Horry County.”
- May 13, 2026 6:00 am·
Conway High students to receive real-world learning through SC’s first 3DE Program
“This program will create a learning environment where our students are challenged, supported and inspired every day. They will walk into classrooms that look and feel different…”
- May 12, 2026 6:30 pm·
Fox News
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Spurned spouses cash in as North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law turns cheating into a courtroom jackpot
North Carolina’s controversial “homewrecker laws” are drawing national attention to deeply personal marital scandals, and this time, a former U.S. senator is at the center of the case. According to a complaint reviewed by Fox News Digital, former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is accused of carrying on an affair with…
- May 16, 2026 10:00 am·
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Missing American’s husband sat on boat for 24 hours after she vanished in Bahamas, friend says
FIRST ON FOX: Brian Hooker sat on his sailboat for 24 hours after she vanished while the couple were in the Bahamas, according to one of his friends. After leaving shore at Hope Town in the Bahamas at around 7:30 p.m. on April 4, Brian Hooker told authorities that rough…
- May 16, 2026 8:00 am·
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Alex Murdaugh defense teases new trial strategy with jury fight, testimony looming
The legal war over Alex Murdaugh’s upcoming retrial is already taking shape with defense attorney Dick Harpootlian hinting at possible new evidence and lead prosecutor Creighton Waters signaling an impending fight over whether the disgraced lawyer can get a fair jury in South Carolina. In separate interviews with Fox News…
- May 16, 2026 7:00 am·
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Oklahoma woman discovers husband was a Canadian man who faked his death 37 years earlier in a barn fire
Deb Proctor was at work when her phone rang from an unknown number — a call that would shatter everything she thought she knew about her husband. An investigator delivered the devastating truth to the Oklahoma woman: The man she knew as Jeff Walton was actually Ronald Stan, a Canadian…
- May 16, 2026 6:00 am·
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Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, leaving 330,000 commuters without service on busiest US rail line
Workers for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) — the nation’s largest commuter rail line — went on strike early Saturday, leaving more than 330,000 commuters scrambling for alternatives. At 12:01 a.m., five unions representing roughly 3,700 workers — including ticket clerks, locomotive engineers, signalmen, electricians and machinists — walked…
- May 16, 2026 5:58 am·
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Waymo driverless cars overrun Atlanta neighborhood, circling cul-de-sacs and alarming families with kids
One Atlanta neighborhood has dealt with Waymo problems than they expected recently. The Georgia city’s northwest Buckhead neighborhood has been overrun in the last couple of weeks by empty, driverless ride-share vehicles due to an apparent routing behavior issue. “It’s almost every little cul-de-sac in our area, so I think…
- May 15, 2026 9:54 pm·
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Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Detransitioner drama, sex toy giveaways, shocking bathroom find
FIRST ON FOX: Chloe Cole vows to return to UW after canceling appearance over alleged Antifa threats TRUTH DELAYED: Detransitioner Chloe Cole cancels UW speech after alleged Antifa threats PRIVACY VIOLATED: Loudoun County high school student accused of filming students in bathroom under investigation LEADERSHIP BACKED: Cornell board clears president…
- May 15, 2026 7:25 pm·
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Former Christian school teacher sentenced after pleading guilty to child seduction charge
A former private school teacher in Indiana pleaded guilty Thursday to child seduction, after authorities said she carried on a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student, according to court records. Fox News Digital reviewed court records showing Torrie Lemon, 24, was sentenced to four years, though she avoided significant prison…
- May 15, 2026 7:23 pm·
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Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty as AG says ‘all our legal options are on the table’
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said Friday that prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions. “In light of the Supreme Court’s decision, we’re back to square one on…
- May 15, 2026 5:01 pm·
More National Headlines

Pres. Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping; leaders agree that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened their closely watched summit in Beijing with more than two hours of talks centered on global tensions, trade, Taiwan, and the escalating conflict involving Iran. Trump discussed the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israel war on Iran during his meeting with…
- May 15, 2026 6:05 am·

Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks steps down amid DHS leadership changes
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael “Mike” Banks has stepped down effective immediately, becoming the latest senior immigration official to leave the Department of Homeland Security during a period of major leadership turnover under DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Banks confirmed his departure Thursday, ending a public service career that spanned nearly…
- May 15, 2026 6:00 am·

South Carolina Supreme Court overturns double-murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, orders new trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the double-murder convictions of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ruling that he did not receive a fair trial in the killings of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. In a unanimous 5-0 decision issued Wednesday, the court vacated Murdaugh’s 2023 convictions and…
- May 14, 2026 6:05 am·

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, handing President Donald Trump a key economic appointment as the central bank faces mounting pressure over inflation and interest rates. Warsh secured confirmation in a 54-45 vote that largely followed party lines, with Democratic…
- May 14, 2026 6:00 am·

Dr. Marty Makary steps down as FDA Commissioner
Dr. Marty Makary has resigned as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration after a turbulent 13-month run that placed him at the center of political and regulatory battles inside the Trump administration. Makary, a longtime surgeon and professor emeritus at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, first gained national attention…
- May 13, 2026 6:05 am·

Federal charges filed against ship operators involved in Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse
Federal prosecutors have brought criminal charges against the companies responsible for operating the cargo ship that struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, triggering a catastrophic collapse that killed six construction workers and caused billions of dollars in damage. The Justice Department announced Tuesday that Singapore-based Synergy Marine…
- May 13, 2026 6:00 am·

Suspect at large in killing of University of Washington transgender student at campus housing
Authorities in Seattle are searching for a suspect after a 19-year-old University of Washington student was found dead Sunday night inside a campus-affiliated apartment complex. Police said the victim, believed to be a transgender woman, was discovered in a laundry room at Nordheim Court Apartments around 10:10 p.m. Officers and firefighters…
- May 12, 2026 6:05 am·

18 Americans exposed to hantavirus aboard MV Hondius cruise ship transported to Nebraska
A large-scale medical response is underway after passengers aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius were exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus, a rare and potentially deadly virus linked to an outbreak during the vessel’s South American voyage. The evacuation effort concluded Monday in Tenerife, Spain, where the final…
- May 12, 2026 6:00 am·

Trump slams Iran’s latest response to U.S. peace proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’
Iran has delivered its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian state media, as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing Middle East conflict continue. Tehran reportedly wants negotiations to prioritize a permanent end to the fighting across the region, including in Lebanon, while broader…
- May 11, 2026 6:05 am·
National Sports

Golden Knights eliminate Ducks in Game 6 win to advance to Western Conference Final
The Vegas Golden Knights powered into the Western Conference Final after a commanding 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 on Thursday night at Honda Center. Vegas seized control early with three first-period goals and never looked back, advancing to the conference finals for the fifth time in…
- May 15, 2026 6:18 am·

Jannik Sinner advances to Italian Open semifinals after shattering Novak Djokovic’s masters record
Jannik Sinner is edging closer to a historic breakthrough at the Italian Open, moving within two wins of becoming the first Italian man in 50 years to capture the title in Rome. The world No. 1 continued his dominant stretch Thursday with a convincing 6-2, 6-4 quarterfinal victory over Andrey…
- May 15, 2026 5:50 am·

Avalanche eliminate Wild with 4-3 OT win to advance to Western Conference Final
The Colorado Avalanche are headed back to the Western Conference Final after storming back from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime Wednesday night at Ball Arena. Colorado erased a rough opening period in Game 5, where Minnesota jumped ahead 3-0 less than 16 minutes into…
- May 14, 2026 5:55 am·

Cavaliers defeat Pistons in Game 5 OT win to take 3-2 series lead
The Cleveland Cavaliers are now on the verge of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals after edging the Detroit Pistons 117-115 in overtime Wednesday night. Donovan Mitchell delivered in overtime, scoring seven of his 21 points during the extra session. Mitchell had a difficult shooting night overall, hitting just one…
- May 14, 2026 5:50 am·

Spurs beat Timberwolves with commanding 126-97 win to take 3-2 series lead
The San Antonio Spurs are now just one victory away from the Western Conference Finals, rolling past the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5 of their semifinals series at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday night. San Antonio quickly created separation with a 15-2 burst early in the first quarter to…
- May 13, 2026 5:55 am·

Buffalo Sabres defeat Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 of second-round to even series
The Buffalo Sabres earned a 3-2 win over Montreal Canadiens in their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup on Tuesday night, thanks to a decisive third-period goal from Zach Benson – on his 21st birthday. With the game tied early in the third, Benson capitalized on a power play after taking a…
- May 13, 2026 5:50 am·

Thunder sweep Lakers to advance to Western Conference Finals
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are headed back to the Western Conference finals after eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers with a 115-110 victory in Game 4 on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his 35-point performance, Oklahoma City completed a second-round sweep and improved to…
- May 12, 2026 6:20 am·

LA Chargers sign veteran tight end David Njoku to one-year, $8M contract
The Los Angeles Chargers are bringing in veteran tight end David Njoku on a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $8 million, ending his nine-season run with the Cleveland Browns. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport wrote on X: “Sources: The #Chargers have agreed to terms with former #Browns TE David Njoku,…
- May 12, 2026 5:50 am·

Game 4 of semifinals sees Timberwolves defeat Spurs 114-109 to even series
San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama was tossed for the first time in his NBA career Sunday night, as the Spurs fell 114-109 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. The loss evened the series at 2-2 heading into Game 5. Wembanyama was ejected early in…
- May 11, 2026 5:55 am·
Entertainment Headlines

Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law to star in as-yet-untitled Nancy Meyers film
After more than a decade away from the director’s chair, Nancy Meyers is officially stepping back into filmmaking with a new, still-untitled project at Warner Bros—and she’s bringing a major ensemble cast with her. The upcoming film will feature Penelope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey, and Owen Wilson.…
- May 15, 2026 5:20 am·

David Boreanaz to lead NBC’s ‘The Rockford Files’ reboot
David Boreanaz is stepping into the role of a classic TV detective, signing on to headline a reboot of The Rockford Files for NBC. The series reimagines the beloved show that originally starred James Garner and aired from 1974 to 1980. Boreanaz, 56, is known for long-running roles in Buffy…
- May 15, 2026 5:20 am·

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline FIFA 2026 World Cup final halftime show
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the tournament final will include a halftime performance inspired by the Super Bowl format, with Madonna, BTS and Shakira set to headline the event on July 19 at MetLife Stadium – temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the event.…
- May 15, 2026 4:20 am·

See the new trailer for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’
Lionsgate has unveiled the new trailer for ‘The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping,’ offering a glimpse into the next chapter of the blockbuster franchise. Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Billy Ray, the movie is based on the 2025 novel by Suzanne Collins. It follows the success of…
- May 14, 2026 5:20 am·

Amazon Prime Video greenlights Season 3 of ‘Cross’
Prime Video is moving forward with a third season of Cross, shortly after the show’s second season wrapped-up. The upcoming installment will consist of eight episodes, though a premiere date and production timeline have yet to be revealed. Led by Aldis Hodge as detective Alex Cross, the series draws inspiration…
- May 14, 2026 5:10 am·

New documentary to explore the life and legacy of Whoopi Goldberg
A feature documentary about the life and career of Whoopi Goldberg is currently in development from Imagine Documentaries and Message Pictures, working with One Hoe Productions. The film will be directed by two-time Academy Award nominee Geeta Gandbhir and aims to present an intimate portrait of the legendary performer. “Imagine…
- May 13, 2026 5:20 am·

HBO shares ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 teaser trailer
HBO has unveiled an early look at House of the Dragon Season 3, offering a glimpse of the high-stakes conflict set to intensify when the series returns June 21. The teaser, featuring Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith, sets a grim tone as the battle for power spirals toward chaos. Adapted…
- May 13, 2026 5:20 am·

Savannah Guthrie to host NBC’s new ‘Wordle’ game show produced by Jimmy Fallon
Savannah Guthrie is adding another role to her NBC lineup as host of a new primetime game show inspired by The New York Times word game, Wordle. The series is being developed with executive producer Jimmy Fallon, and is expected to debut in 2027. The show will transform the popular…
- May 12, 2026 5:20 am·

Peter Dinklage joins Season 2 of FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’
Peter Dinklage is heading to outer space once again—this time with a major role in FX’s Alien: Earth. The Emmy-winning star of ‘Game of Thrones’ has officially joined Season 2 as a series regular, though details about his character are still being kept secret. Created by Noah Hawley, the sci-fi…
- May 12, 2026 5:10 am·