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tourism authority

Horry County Can Add a New Sales Tax, Attorney General Says

March 11, 2026

The South Carolina Attorney General has cleared the way for Horry County to tack on a local option sales and use tax (LOST) alongside the taxes it already collects. The county currently levies a transportation tax, an education capital improvements (ECI) tax, and a tourism development fee (TDF). The

politics

U. S. Approves $151M Arms Deal for Israel Without Congress

March 7, 2026

The United States has decided to sell a large amount of bombs and related supplies to Israel, worth about $151. 8 million, without asking Congress for approval. This move was announced by the State Department on Friday. Israel wants to buy 12, 000 general‑purpose bombs that weigh one ton each. The d

education

A New Farm School Barn Brings Hands‑On Learning to Osceola

March 7, 2026

Osceola County is investing in its own future by building a new agricultural barn at Harmony Middle School. The structure will let students from sixth grade onward work with animals, grow plants, and learn about farm equipment. Construction is slated to start later this year, giving the school a lon

sports

Big Bass Bash 2026: Knoxville’s Fish‑Tastic Festival

March 6, 2026

The next big splash in the world of bass fishing is set for Knoxville, Tennessee. From March 12 to 15, the city will host the Bassmaster Classic, a three‑day showdown that pulls top anglers from around the country. The prize money tops $300, 000 for the angler who nets the heaviest combined weight o

politics

States Join Lawsuit to Halt Trump’s New Tariffs

March 5, 2026

A coalition of twenty‑four states, most led by Democrats, plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They argue that the president’s latest 10% global tariff is illegal because it was imposed right after a Supreme Court decision that invalidated many of his earlier tariffs. The court

entertainment

Hollywood’s New Home: Filming Comes Back to LA

March 5, 2026

The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg

sports

Mobile Arena’s Half‑Way Milestone and the New Hockey Team Reveal

March 4, 2026

The Mobile Arena is halfway finished, with a big beam lifted to the top of the frame in a ceremony that marked 50 % completion. City officials, builders and the arena’s future manager from Colorado signed a beam to celebrate this progress. The mayor said the structure is now a “catalyst” for jobs, t

politics

Science Money Keeps Maine’s Ocean Jobs Alive

March 4, 2026

Maine’s coastal economy depends on science money that comes from Washington. When federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA receive cuts, the ripple effects hit fishermen in Portland, aquaculture farms in Brunswick, and towns such as Machias that rely on data to protect t

politics

Parents Can Now Learn About Their Child’s Gender Identity at School

March 3, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has issued a decision that allows parents to receive information about their children’s gender identity while they attend California public schools. This move follows a challenge by parents and teachers who argue that state rules keep them out of the loop on students’ gender

politics

Parents Win Court Battle Over School Disclosure Rules

March 3, 2026

The Supreme Court decided not to let California enforce rules that limit when schools can tell parents about a child’s gender identity or require teachers to use a student’s chosen pronouns. A 6‑3 split vote, along ideological lines, allowed a federal judge’s ruling that favors parents who argue