Author: Annelyn Russ

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Trump Signs Order Regarding Transgender Athletes In Sports

It gives federal agencies freedom to ensure organizations that receive federal funding bide by 'Title IX.'
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President Trump signed an executive order regarding transgender athletes. The ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports’ order intends to ban trans athletes from participating in girls’ and womens’ sports. It gives federal agencies freedom to ensure organizations that receive federal funding bide by ‘Title IX.’ For example, it authorizes the Education Department to penalize schools that allow transgender athletes to…

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Deadline For Federal Employees To Accept Buyout Offer Is Here

The Trump administration is offering buyouts that gives federal employees an opportunity to quit their jobs.
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The deadline for federal government employees to take their buyout offer is here. The Trump administration is offering buyouts that gives federal employees an opportunity to quit their jobs and still receive around eight months of pay and benefits. At least 20,000 federal employees have accepted the offer so far, which amounts to an estimated 1% out of two million…

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Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewing To Open Myrtle Beach Location

It will be inside Broadway at the Beach featuring an indoor and outdoor space.
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Two brands are set to open their second shared location in Myrtle Beach. Ole Smoky Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewing Co. announced plans to open a new venue. It will be inside Broadway at the Beach featuring an indoor and outdoor space. The site will offer a beer garden, full-service distillery, tasting rooms, guided tours, food and beverages as well as…

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S.C. Department Of Public Health Offers Free STD/HIV Testing

The free testing offer comes as part of S.C. Department of Public Health's "Ending the Epidemics" initiative.
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The S.C. Department of Public Health has an offer in honor of National African American HIV/Aids Awareness Day. The national day is on Friday and highlights progress in HIV prevention and care among African American communities while encouraging those living with it to get treatment. The department is offering free STD and HIV testing at most local health facilities Thursday….

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Teen Arrested After Police Pursuit Over Stolen Vehicle

The official then attempted to pull the car over but the driver failed to stop and sped off, weaving through Highway 501 traffic.
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An arrest was made after a police pursuit unfolded in Horry County last week. An officer was patrolling in the area of Waccamaw Pines Drive heading toward Highway 501 when they received an alert regarding a stolen vehicle. The official then attempted to pull the car over but the driver failed to stop and sped off, weaving through Highway 501…

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Search Continues For Woman Reported Missing In 2015

The reward for information leading to Graham's location has now increased from $5,000 to $10,000.
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10-years-after her disappearance, police are still searching for then 18-year-old Sara Graham. She was last seen on February 4 of 2015 by family members. She was getting ready for her morning shift at the Pembroke Walmart in Robeson County. That day, her white Astro van was discovered abandoned in a wheat field on East McDonald Road, a few miles from…

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2-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Relative In Dillon Co.

The person shot was taken to a hospital to be treated but has since been released.
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An incident involving a toddler left one person injured Monday night. It was discovered that a 2-year-old child accidentally shot a relative in the Pleasant Hill community of Dillon County. The person shot was taken to a hospital to be treated but has since been released. Further details are limited as an investigation is underway.

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Two People Injured In Myrtle Beach Shooting

Around 10:30pm, police were called to the 1200 block of South Ocean Boulevard.
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A shooting in the Myrtle Beach area left two people injured. Around 10:30pm Tuesday, police were called to the 1200 block of South Ocean Boulevard. Two people were transported to a hospital for injuries sustained in the incident. Ddetails are extremely limited at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

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McDonald’s Announces Return Of Shamrock Shake Season

McDonald's shared that it will donate $0.25 to Ronald McDonald House Charities for every Shamrock Shake purchased through March 23.
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McDonald’s fans have two reasons to get excited. The first is the return of Shamrock Shake season. The dessert is made with vanilla soft serve and “minty shamrock shake syrup,” topped with whipped cream. The shake has been a highly anticipated hit for years. It will be available for a limited time starting Monday. McDonald’s shared that it will donate…

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Google Updates Its AI Ethics Policy

The previous version of the principles pledged the tech giant would not use AI for weapons or surveillance.
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Google updated its AI ethics policy. The previous version of the principles pledged the tech giant would not use AI for weapons or surveillance. It was under a section titled “applications we will not pursue,” which has now been deleted. Google’s newly updated AI principles note the company will work to “mitigate unintended or harmful outcomes and avoid unfair bias,”…

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