Author: Annelyn Russ

Scotus
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SCOTUS Halts Trump Admin’s Use Of Alien Enemies Act

President Trump argues he can use it because the Venezuelan gang 'Tren de Aragua' is effectively invading the U.S..
Annelyn Russ,

The Supreme Court has halted the Trump administration’s ability to use the Alien Enemies Act. The legislation enables migrants to be deported amid a declared war or an “invasion” by a foreign nation. The law has only been applied three previous times, during wars. However, President Trump argues he can use it because the Venezuelan gang ‘Tren de Aragua’ is…

Pope
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Pope Francis Dies At The Age Of 88

Francis became the first non-European pontiff in 2013 as the 266th Pope after Pope Benedict XVI resigned.
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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He was the first Latin American pontiff who ministered through a humble style and concern for the poor, but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. Francis became the first non-European pontiff in 2013 as the 266th Pope after Pope Benedict XVI resigned. The church leader suffered from chronic…

Spring
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Myrtle Beach Spring Fest

Kids will be allowed to trade in the eggs they find for "bunny money," which can be used to shop for candy.
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The annual Myrtle Beach Spring Fest is returning this weekend. The event will feature 75 new food trucks and vendors, crafts, inflatables, face painting and a DJ. Festivities kick off Saturday at 10am in ball field three at the Colonel Thomas Styers Athletic Complex. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt from 11am-1pm. Kids will be allowed to trade in…

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Earth Day Festival At Brookgreen Gardens

The festival will run from 11am-3pm Saturday.
Annelyn Russ,

The Grand Strand Shell Club is hosting a festival to celebrate Earth Day. Kids are invited to head out and make shell crafts for free with admission to Brookgreen Gardens. The festival will run from 11am-3pm Saturday. The Grand Strand Club hosts many crafting events monthly from September to June including crafting, and hunting for shells. On May 3, they…

Powerball
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Winning $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Myrtle Beach

The winning numbers in the double play drawing were 7-36-40-47-59 and the Powerball was 9.
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A winning Powerball ticket was sold in Myrtle Beach. The ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at the Food Lion located on N. Kings Highway. The winning numbers in the double play drawing were 7-36-40-47-59 and the Powerball was 9. The winning ticket matched four of the first five numbers and the powerball.

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MBPD Reactivates Summer Emergency Vehicle Access Plan

Secondary streets and parking lots remain open during the Summer Emergency Vehicle Access Plan hours.
Annelyn Russ,

The Myrtle Beach Police Department is reactivating the Summer Emergency Vehicle Access Plan. That means the northbound lane of Ocean Boulevard from 9th Avenue N. to 16th Avenue N. will close every Friday and Saturday night from 4pm-2am. During that time, all traffic will flow southbound and the section between 8th and 9th Avenue N. closes both directions. Secondary streets…

Crash
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Two-Vehicle Crash Results In Critical Injuries

HCFR crews responded to the area of Highway 501 and Las Palmas Drive.
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A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer happened in Horry County Thursday night. Shortly before midnight, HCFR crews responded to the area of Highway 501 and Las Palmas Drive. All lanes of traffic were blocked off as extraction operations were conducted due to entrapment. Critical injuries were reported. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is now investigating.

China
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U.S. Plans To Impose Port Fees On Chinese Ships

Chinese ship owners and operators will be charged $50 per ton of cargo with the fees increasing each year.
Annelyn Russ,

The U.S. has revealed plans to impose port fees on Chinese ships. From mid-October, Chinese ship owners and operators will be charged $50 per ton of cargo with the fees increasing $30 each year over the next three years. Fees on Chinese vessel owners and operators of ships built in China will be based on the weight of their cargo,…

Luigi
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Luigi Mangione Indicted On Four Federal Charges

Mangione's charges include two counts of stalking, a firearms offense and murder through the use of a firearm.
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Luigi Mangione has been indicted on four federal charges. The 26-year-old is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on December 4. Mangione’s charges include two counts of stalking, a firearms offense and murder through the use of a firearm. If he’s convicted, the charges would make him eligible for the death penalty. That is what…

Florida
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Two Dead And Six Injured In Florida State University Shooting

The alleged gunman was identified as a student of the school named Phoenix Ikner.
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A gunman opened fire at Florida State University Thursday. At least six people are being treated for injuries at a hospital and two people have been confirmed dead. The alleged gunman was identified as a student of the school named Phoenix Ikner. He is 20-years old. He reportedly began shooting around lunchtime near the student union building. Ikner was shot…

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