Author: Annelyn Russ

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Russia Orders Three Day Ceasefire With Ukraine

The announcement came as the U.S. has been pushing to reach a peace-deal between the two countries amid the three-year conflict.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a surprising temporary truce with Ukraine. The leader ordered the ceasefire to take place starting on May 8 through May 10, to coincide with Moscow’s World War II commemorations. The announcement came as the U.S. has been pushing to reach a peace-deal between the two countries amid the three-year conflict. Last month, Putin rejected a…

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Celtic Festival To Take Place In Horry County

Festivities kick off at 1pm on Saturday at RH Acres located on Socastee Boulevard.
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The Celtic Festival is taking place in Horry County this weekend. The event features dancing, highland games, and a fairy house building competition. There will also be live entertainment. Festivities kick off at 1pm on Saturday at RH Acres located on Socastee Boulevard. The event will benefit Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, a non-profit organization that hosts events and activities for abandoned,…

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Water Bottle Refilling Stations To Be Installed Across S.C. State Parks

Each water station will include two water fountains, a bottle-filling spout, and a ground level pet-friendly fountain.
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A $45,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation will back the funds for installation of water bottle refilling stations at S.C. State Parks. Each water station will include two water fountains, a bottle-filling spout, and a ground level pet-friendly fountain. The stations will be situated at common visitation areas or trail-heads throughout the parks. The new features will be installed in…

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For Major Housing Expansion

They will house 48 new residents who are adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for a major housing expansion. Community members attended the event held at Oak Tree Farm in Conway to celebrate the start of construction for two new apartment buildings. They will house 48 new residents who are adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. The new buildings are expected to open late next year.

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Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Conway Shooting

31-year-old Traeqwan Wilson is being held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center without bond.
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A man has been charged in connection to a fatal shooting in Conway. The incident unfolded just after 11pm on Saturday. Police responded to Grainger Road and Marion Street. Around 4:20am on Sunday, the victim died after suffering gunshot wounds. They were identified as V’ron Gibbs. 31-year-old Traeqwan Wilson now faces murder charges. He is being held at the J….

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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Darlington Co.

A Chevrolet SUV was heading north along Highway 15 when it hit a pedestrian
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A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Darlington County. Around 9:45pm Wednesday night, a Chevrolet SUV was heading north along Highway 15 when it hit a pedestrian who was walking near S. Fifth Street. The driver was not injured but the pedestrian succumbed their injuries. Their identity has not been publicly revealed at this time.

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Simone Biles Received Sportswoman Of The Year Award

Biles has won the Sportswoman of the Year Award three other times in her career in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
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American gymnast Simone Biles was honored with an award. She received another major honor during the Laureus World Sports Awards. Biles was recognized as the Sportswoman of the Year. She earned the award over other nominees, including Spanish soccer star Aitana Bonmati, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan, Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon, American hurdler and sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Belarusian tennis star…

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Trump Signs Order To Boost AI In Schools

The order directs the U.S. Education and Labor Departments to create opportunities for high school students to take AI courses.
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President Trump signed an executive order to boost AI in schools. The order aims at bringing artificial intelligence into K-12 schools aiming to build a U.S. workforce equipped to use and advance the rapidly growing technology. The order directs the U.S. Education and Labor Departments to create opportunities for high school students to take AI courses and certification programs, and…

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A Dozen States Sue Trump Admin Over Tariffs

The states claim the tariffs are unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy.
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A dozen states are suing President Trump’s administration to stop its tariff policy. The lawsuit said the policy put in place by Trump has been subject to his “whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority.” It challenges Trump’s claim that he could impose tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The suit asks the court to…

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Uvalde Leaders Approve Settlement For Families Of Shooting Victims

May 24 has been set as an annual day of remembrance.
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City leaders of Uvalde have approved a settlement for families of the victims that were killed in a school shooting. The Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas happened in May of 2022. It claimed the lives of two teachers and 19 students. The lawsuit is addressing the botched law enforcement response by requiring enhanced training for city police officers. It…

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