Author: Annelyn Russ

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Ukrainian Athlete Disqualified From Winter Olympics Over Helmet

The committee said sporting the helmet breaks rules against making statements on the field of play.
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A Ukrainian athlete has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics. Skeleton athlete, Vladyslav Heraskevych, was a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games. He was banned from racing Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee. Heraskevych was wearing a helmet that honors more than 20 athletes and coaches killed in his country’s war with Russia….

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House Passes SAVE America Act Regarding Voting

The the 'SAVE America Act' would require photo ID to vote in any federal election.
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The House of Representatives passed a controversial overhaul bill Wednesday. The House passed the ‘SAVE America Act’ that’s aimed at keeping non-citizens from voting in U.S. federal elections. It serves as an updated version of the ‘Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility Act’ that was passed by the House in 2025, but was never taken up in the Senate. The new version…

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18-Year-Old Identified As Suspect Of Canada School Shooting

Before the school attack, the 11-year-old step brother and step mother of the suspect were shot and killed at their home.
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We now have an update on one of Canada’s worst school shootings in decades. On Tuesday, a woman opened fire at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The attack resulted in the death of eight people including a teacher, five students between the ages of 12 and 13 years old. More than 25 people were injured, two of…

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Conway Downtown Alive To Host Porchfest

More than 20 porches will transform into stages hosting a variety of music.
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Conway Downtown Alive is hosting an event this weekend. Porchfest will be held in the Conway Historic Residential District. More than 20 porches will transform into stages hosting a variety of music. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, snacks and coolers as they wander through the neighborhood with the chance to experience porch concerts from rock to folk, to…

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International Paper To Close Remaining Facility In Georgetown

The decision to close this facility came after a "strategic assessment" was conducted.
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International Paper is set to close its remaining mill in Georgetown. In late 2024, International Paper closed a separate Georgetown facility. It was the town’s largest employer with around 700 employees. Now, the company is closing its container plant in Georgetown, which has over 100 employees. The company noted they will assist workers, as well as customers, through this transition….

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Alex Murdaugh’s Defense Team In Court For Appeal

It could be several weeks before a decision is reached.
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Alex Murdaugh’s defense team is in court Wednesday for oral arguments in his appeal. Murdaugh’s defense team is appearing before the South Carolina Supreme Court to explain why his double murder conviction should be overturned. Both sides are presenting their case before the justices, but it could be several weeks before a decision is reached. The appeal comes after it…

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Body Of Missing Man Found In Robeson Co.

30-year-old Michael Graham was found dead at the scene.
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The discovery of a body in Robeson County ended a missing person investigation. On Monday, officers responded to the 200 block of Fodiesville Road just outside of Shannon on reports of a suspicious vehicle at a cemetery. Upon arrival, 30-year-old Michael Graham was found dead at the scene. He was last seen driving a 2016 charcoal gray Ford Fusion around…

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Two Men Arrested After Woman Shot In The Chest

An investigation revealed that the woman and her former boyfriend got into an argument.
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Two men are facing charges in connection to a shooting that left one woman injured. The shooting unfolded last Friday along East Circle Lane in Florence. The woman was shot in the chest and drove herself to a hospital. An investigation revealed that the woman and her former boyfriend got into an argument. She was outside with her children when…

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Super Bowl LX Second Most-Watched Super Bowl

The total marked a slight decline of 2.2% from last year's record-breaking total of 127.7 million for the 59th Super Bowl.
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Super Bowl LX became the second most-watched Super Bowl ever. Sunday’s big game averaged 124.9 million viewers across several platforms for the Seattle Seahawks’ victory over the New England Patriots. The total marked a slight decline of 2.2% from last year’s record-breaking total of 127.7 million for the Eagles-Chiefs rematch. However, Sunday’s telecast topped out at a record-breaking 137.8 million…

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Valentine’s Day Deals And Offers From Several Businesses

Hardee's brought back its fan-favorite heart-shaped biscuits and debuted a new iced coffee
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Valentine’s Day is this weekend and several businesses have deals to celebrate. 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores, have a treats such as heart-shaped donuts topped with red, white and pink sprinkles, 7-select king-size chocolate bars for $4 and more. Grubhub is offering deals on Chipotle orders on Saturday and Sunday along with other deals across several eateries including Krispy Kreme….

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