Author: Annelyn Russ

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Myrtle Beach Food Truck And Music Festival

The event will feature more than 50 food trucks with options ranging from sweet to savory.
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The annual Myrtle Beach Food Truck and Music Festival is returning for another run this weekend. The event will feature more than 50 food trucks with options ranging from sweet to savory and including Mexican and Soul foods, BBQ and more. There will also be alcohol options, local vendors, art, and live entertainment. American Idol contestant Mariah Faith, as well…

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Darlington Co. Police Need Help Searching For Stolen Truck

Police search for a stolen black 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss.
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Darlington County officials are asking for help in the search of a stolen vehicle. On Monday, police responded to a call on Buckholts Creek Road in the Society Hill area. Upon arrival, officials were informed about a black 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss that had been stolen. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Darlington County…

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Juvenile Injured During Shooting Just Outside Of Conway

Shortly before 6:30pm Tuesday, authorities were called to the area of Academy Drive.
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An investigation is underway after a shooting took place in Horry County. Shortly before 6:30pm Tuesday, authorities were called to the area of Academy Drive just outside of Conway. A juvenile was found suffering from injuries. The incident was reportedly contained and all parties were accounted for. No arrests have been made at this time as police work to learn…

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Meta Expands Safety Features For Teen Users

Moving forward, teens can no longer use Instagram live without approval from a parent or guardian.
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Meta announced a new set of features that expand teen safety across it’s social media platforms. The tech giant will roll out updates over the next few months that apply to teen users under the age of 16 across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. Moving forward, teens can no longer use Instagram live without approval from a parent or guardian. Meta’s…

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Several Businesses Will Close Their Doors Easter Day

This year Easter will fall on April 20.
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Easter is just around the corner and several businesses plan to close their doors that day. This year Easter will fall on April 20. Some retail chains will be closed in celebration of the holiday. That includes Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Homegoods and more. Some stores will remain open though and that includes Walmart, Home Depot,…

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Brazil To Require Visas For U.S., Canadian, And Australian Citizens

Policies changed after U.S. President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Brazilian goods last week.
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Brazil plans to reintroduce visa requirements for U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens. The former Brazilian president ditched the visa requirements in a 2019 decree seeking to boost the country’s tourism industry. Brazil’s current president attempted to suspend the free entry in 2023 but no change was made. Brazil’s Senate approved a bill earlier this year to keep the visa exemption…

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Over 100 Dead Following Roof Collapse Of Dominican Republic Nightclub

Rescue crews are working to dig through the rubble to locate victims buried underneath.
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The roof of a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed Tuesday. The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed, claiming the lives of at least 113 people and more than 155 people were taken to hospitals. Among those dead include Nelsy Cruz. She was the governor of the northwestern province of Monte Cristi. She was also…

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Acting IRS Commissioner Steps Down After Data-Sharing Deal

The data-sharing agreement marks a major shift in the agency's long-standing policy that keeps taxpayer information confidential.
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Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause is stepping down from the position. Krause has been acting head of the agency since February and is resigning following a recent deal. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem struck a deal that allows ICE to submit the names and addresses of immigrants illegally into the U.S. for the IRS to…

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China Imposes Retaliatory Tariff On Imports Of U.S. Goods

The back and forth escalation of tariffs from China and the U.S. threatens to significantly impact trading between the world's two largest economies.
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China is increasing the tariffs on imported goods from the U.S. following President Trump’s recent actions. The latest U.S. tariff increase on Chinese goods swelled to over 100% Tuesday night. The move prompted China to push back on the policies by hiking its levies on U.S. imports to 84%. The new tariff is up from 34% and will go into…

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Ripley’s Aquarium Welcomes Two New Hammerhead Sharks

The sharks are currently about six feet long and will grow to be fifteen to twenty feet.
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is now home to two new special types of fish. Two Greater Hammerhead sharks have been added to the Dangerous Reef exhibit including one male and one female. These sharks are recognized by their unique shaped head that helps them seek their prey by detecting the direction of a scent, and enabling it to see…

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