Author: Annelyn Russ

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Karate World To Host Jits And Sips Event For Women

The event will be held from noon until 2pm on June 21 at Karate World located in Garden City.
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A martial art studio on the Grand Strand is hosting a free event for women. Karate World is planning a ‘Jits and Sips’ event. It aims to encourage women to participate in the grappling-based martial art, which can benefit their fitness, mind-set, and self-defense. There will be food, mimosas, and of course learning jiu-jitsu. The event will be held from…

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Florence’s Monster Yard Sale Happening Soon!

Admission is $5 per person and portions of the funds will benefit Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee.
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Florence’s Monster Yard Sale is happening this weekend! Community Broadcaster is hosting the event that will be set up at the Florence Center along W. Radio Drive. There will be a variety of vendors selling items such as home goods, jewelry, clothing, and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the event via food trucks. Admission is…

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Grand Strand Brewing Creates Special Drink Honoring First Responders

For every can sold, 25% of the proceeds will go to the Myrtle Beach Fire Department.
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Grand Strand Brewing has crafted a new special drink in honor of first responders. The beverage is called “Jobtown,” which is a common term that firefighters use when they respond to a call. “Jobtown” is a beer that has a cherry-wood smoke flavor with a hint of sweetness to reflect a smoldering fire. For every can sold, 25% of the…

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City Of Florence Ranked No. 3 As Best State To Live In S.C.

Mount Pleasant took the number one spot with Greenville coming in second.
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The city of Florence has been ranked as one of the top places to live in South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranked the city as number three on the list of best places to live in the state. It’s high score came after review of it’s key quality of life metrics, including affordability, commute time, housing value and…

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18-Year-Old Shot And Killed In Florence Shooting

The incident unfolded Wednesday night in the 1100 block of June Lane.
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A shooting in the Florence area resulted in the death of one person. The incident unfolded Wednesday night in the 1100 block of June Lane. Police found an 18-year-old inside an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to a hospital where they later died. The victim’s name has not been publicly released at this time and further details…

Drone
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Walmart Expanding Drone Delivery Service To Several Cities

The drone delivery service will now be offered in Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa, Houston, and Charlotte.
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Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service. The retailer reported that it has made more than 150,000 drone deliveries since launching the limited service in 2021. Walmart first tested the amenity in Dallas and Bentonville but it’s now broadening. The drone delivery service will now be offered in Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa, Houston, and Charlotte. The services will be offered at…

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Costco Announces New Benefit For Executive Members

The retail giant said that its locations will soon open at 9am exclusively for its upper-level members.
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Costco has announced new benefits for executive members. The retail giant said that its locations will soon open at 9am exclusively for its upper-level members. ‘Costco Executive Members’ already receive the benefits of gold star membership. That includes warehouse access, Costco fuel access and a free household card. They also receive an annual 2% reward on qualified purchases, as well…

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Harvey Weinstein Convicted In New York Retrial

A 12-person jury handed down one guilty verdict and acquitted him on another charge after six days of deliberation.
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Harvey Weinstein was convicted in a New York sex-crimes retrial that rehashed some of the defining accusations of his original case. A 12-person jury handed down one guilty verdict and acquitted him on another charge after six days of deliberation. The jury found Weinstein guilty of a first-degree criminal sexual act. The charge stemmed from his assault of former production…

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London-Bound Plane Crashes In India With No Known Survivors

The Boeing 787-8 was bound for London and was carrying 242 passengers and crew members.
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An Air-India passenger plane crashed and exploded Thursday after taking-off in India’s Northwestern city of Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787-8 was bound for London and was carrying 242 passengers and crew members. There are no known survivors and crews are still on the scene of the wreckage. Indian army teams were assisting authorities to clear debris and help treat those injured…

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Anti-ICE Protests Continue To Spread Nationwide

The Trump administration said immigration raids and deportations will continue regardless.
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Anti-ICE protests are spreading nationwide and are expected to continue as demonstrators rally against recent immigration enforcement raids. The protests first broke out in Los Angeles with marchers chanting slogans and carrying signs as they clash with police. President Trump has sent thousands of National Guard members and Marines to assist that situation. Protests have now broken out across major…

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