Author: Annelyn Russ

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Uber Introduces New Feature For Travelers With Disabilities

Owners of a service animal can now go into their settings on the uber app and fill out an eligibility form.
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Uber introduced a new feature designed to make traveling easier for people with disabilities. The ride app is now allowing customers to self-identify as owners of service animals. The feature aims to give drivers more of a heads up of when to expect a furry companion. Owners of a service animal can now go into their settings on the uber…

Salvador
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El Salvador Offers To House Criminal American Citizens And Deportees

El Salvador's president has offered to hold dangerous American criminals in custody in his country.
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El Salvador has offered to house criminals who are American citizens and deportees of other nationalities. El Salvador’s president has offered to hold dangerous American criminals in custody in his country, including those of U.S. citizenship and legal residents. It comes as part of his tour through Central America and the Caribbean in support for President Trump’s immigration agenda, which…

Usaid
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Trump And Musk Move To Get Rid Of USAID

USAID provides crucial aid that funds education and fights starvation, epidemics and poverty overseas.
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The Trump administration and Elon Musk made a move to get rid of the U.S. Agency for International Development. The agency provides crucial aid that funds education and fights starvation, epidemics and poverty overseas. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has launched efforts backed by Trump to fire government workers and cut trillions in government spending. USAID is one of his prime…

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China Imposes Tariffs In Retaliation Against Trump’s Tariffs

The country's Ministry of Finance announced the counter-measures, imposing a 15% tariff on liquefied natural gas and coal.
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China made a move to retaliate against President Trump’s enforcement of the tariffs against them. The country’s Ministry of Finance announced the counter-measures, imposing a 15% tariff on liquefied natural gas and coal. China also said it would add a 10% tariff on crude oil, pickup trucks, agricultural machinery and large-displacement cars. China’s Ministry of Commerce said it would also…

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Trump Pauses Tariffs Against Mexico And Canada

A trade war would end two of the United States' most critical trading partnerships.
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President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada. The pause allows a cool-down period after an intense few days. North America is feared to be on the brink of a trade war. The threat risks crushing economic growth and causing prices to soar. It would also end two of the United States’ most…

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Victorian-Era Themed Ball Set To Be Held In Myrtle Beach

The ball is a fundraiser for the dance studio and the 'Taste 4 Change' organization.
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Break out your dancing shoes, you’re invited to a Victorian-era gala to be held in Myrtle Beach. R&R Dance Studio is set to host the inaugural Diamond Gala at the hall at St. John to Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. The theme will be similar to the popular Netflix series, ‘Bridgerton.’ It will feature a live string quartet, dancing, guided dance…

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Drippy’s Homemade Ice Cream To Kick Off Season On National Holiday

The eatery will open at 8am to offer customers sundaes, floats and homemade breakfast-inspired flavors. 
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In honor of National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, a Garden City parlor is opening its doors early Saturday. The holiday marks the kickoff and grand opening for the season of Drippy’s Homemade Ice Cream’s Highway 17 location. The eatery will open at 8am to offer customers sundaes, floats and homemade breakfast-inspired flavors. The options include blueberry muffin, coffee cake,…

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City Of Hartsville Appoints New Fire Chief

New leadership comes after city leaders dismissed former chiefs in November citing "policy violations."
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The City of Hartsville has appointed a new fire chief. Ricky Flowers has been tapped to take on the role to lead the department. The city said he “brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication” to the job. “Chief Flowers’ extensive experience, proven leadership, and deep roots in Hartsville make him the perfect choice to lead our fire department,”…

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Investigation Opened After Horry County Shooting Injures One

It was discovered a victim had suffered a gunshot wound under the shoulder.
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A shooting incident in Horry County left one person injured. Around 11:20am Thursday, police responded to Waccamaw Pines Drive near the Tanger Outlets. It was discovered a victim had suffered a gunshot wound under the shoulder and was taken to a hospital by a private vehicle. Heavy police presence was witnessed at the Sleep Inn hotel. A ladder and several…

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Deceased Victim Of Marion County House Fire Identified

53-year-old Alexander McLaughlin did not survive the flames.
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A fire broke out at a home in Marion County and claimed the life of one man. On Wednesday night, a residence along Krystal Farm Road near Mullins caught fire. 53-year-old Alexander McLaughlin did not survive the flames. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion of what they believed to be McLaughlin calling for help. The cause of the fire is now…

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