Horry County deputy coroner Tony Hendrick said a 26-year-old Asian man died as a result of the crash.

The Florence Veterans Park is taking shape with monuments and landscaping as it gears up for an opening ceremony fittingly scheduled for Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

Because of the high gas prices AAA expects many people to keep their driving local. In Hartsville, that’s the main reason Emmanuel Baptist Church is expecting an even larger turnout for their fireworks.

This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Friday giving lots of people a long weekend to enjoy the holiday.

Although Pee Dee residents have several professional fireworks displays to choose from to celebrate Independence Day, many — as always — will put on their own show at home.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services administers a test to all immigrants applying for citizenship. For years, these questions have been selected from among a list of 100. How would you do out of the following 18 questions? Many, you will find simple. Others are not so easy. In all cases, the answer USCIS wants to hear is given.

Fireworks stands are appearing all across the Eastern Carolinas in anticipation of tomorrow’s big July 4 holiday. But while this is one of the biggest times of the year for the pretty sparklers, this may not be a great time of the year for sales.

Authorities say July 4th is the second deadliest day of the year on America’s roadways.

Race tracks at Florence and Dillon will treat fans to both racing and fireworks this holiday weekend.
On Friday FMS will host its annual Fourth of July bash. The event begins at 2 p.m. with a kid’s pool, water slide and jump castles. 

Fourth of July closings

Pee Dee law enforcement officers are warning travelers and those who might be staying close to home for Independence Day to be extremely careful while driving and engaging in other celebratory activities.

The Fourth of July holiday this year is a three-day weekend and it probably isn’t part of anyone’s plan to start the celebration out in the emergency room and spend the remainder of it recovering.

Tune into Fox Sports South at 7 p.m., July 9 for the viewing of Dillon Motor Speedway’s first nationally televised event, the “Seneca Tobaccoville USA 100.” This race featured late model stock cars from the touring series, the ASA Southeast RC Cola/Moonpie Series.