Author: Annelyn Russ

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Gov. McMaster Signs Two Education Bills Into Law

The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act is a school choice bill. The Educator Assistance Act is described as a "pro-teacher bill."
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Gov. McMaster signed two new education bills into law. The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act is a school choice bill. that means parents can use public dollars to send their children to a school of their choice. It recently passed in the South Carolina House of Representatives after a compromise was made between state lawmakers. It would allow public money…

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Bank Employee Accused Of Stealing Nearly $80k From Customers

31-year-old Jillian Scott was a call representative for State Employees Credit Union.
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A Lumberton bank employee is accused of stealing nearly $80,000 from customers. 31-year-old Jillian Scott was a call representative for State Employees Credit Union. She had access to personal identification information and account information of bank customers. An investigation revealed that between november of 2018 and June of 2021, Scott made around 700 fraudulent CashApp transactions, 120 fraudulent PayPal transactions,…

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SCOTUS Denies Petition Of Horry Co. Death Row Inmate

74-year-old Stephen Stanko of Conway is accused of killing his girlfriend in April of 2005.
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The Supreme Court has denied the petition of an Horry County death row inmate. 74-year-old Stephen Stanko of Conway is accused of killing his girlfriend in April of 2005. 43-year-old Laura Ling was fatally stabbed at her home in Murrells Inlet. He was convicted in 2006. Then in 2009 Stanko allegedly shot and killed Henry Turner. A nationwide manhunt led…

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Florence County Barricade Situation Results In Death

Following negotiation attempts, officers moved to enter the home, but the suspect took their own life.
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A barricade situation resulted in the death of one person. Early Wednesday evening, police responded to a home along Savannah Grove Road in Effingham in which they encountered an hours-long standoff. Around 5am Thursday, hostages that were being held were released. The suspect remained barricaded inside the home. Following negotiation attempts, officers moved to enter the home, but the suspect…

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Disney To Open Theme Park Location In Abu Dhabi

It's expected to rewrite a land known for its architecture, culture, coastlines, and desert.
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The Walt Disney Company announced plans to open a new location. CEO Bob Iger said the new park is set to open in Abu Dhabi. He described it as “the most technologically advanced theme park that we’ve ever built.” He went on to say that bringing a Disneyland to Abu Dhabi makes a big statement and marks a new chapter…

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Tomatoes Recalled Due To Potential Salmonella

The tomatoes were distributed across several states including North and South Carolina.
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Tomatoes sold in 14 states have also been recalled. Hanshaw and Capling Farms supplied the tomatoes to both Williams Farms Repack LLC and Ray and Mascari. The recall was placed due to concerns of possible salmonella. The produce products were sold in various package sizes at grocery stores, wholesalers, and other distributors. The tomatoes were distributed across several states including…

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Canned Beans Recalled Across 23 States

The recall covers over 4,500 cases of the beans and was placed due to the presence of undeclared soy.
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Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans are being recalled due to a potentially harmful undeclared allergen. The recall covers over 4,500 cases of the beans and was placed due to the presence of undeclared soy, which is potentially “life-threatening” to those allergic to the ingredient. The products were sold in 15-ounce cans and have a best-by date of February 17,…

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Three Officers Acquitted Of State Charges In Fatal Beating Of Tyre Nichols

After 8 1/2 hours over two days, a jury found Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith not guilty on all charges.
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Three former Memphis officers were acquitted of all state charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. On January 7, 2023, the 29-year-old fled a traffic stop after he was pulled out of his car by officers. He was pepper-sprayed and tased before fleeing on foot. When the five officers caught up with him, he was beaten and died three…

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Federal Judge Warns Administration Of Deporting Immigrants To Libya

The judge directed the administration to provide parties with written notice of proposed removals in a language they can understand prior to any departures.
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A federal judge issued a warning to the Trump administration claiming that deporting immigrants to Libya would violate a previous court order. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy previously issued an injunction ordering officials to give non-citizens and their counsel a chance to oppose their deportation to foreign countries where they may face prosecution. He also directed the administration to provide…

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Robert Francis Prevost Named First American Pope

The new church leader is originally from Chicago, making him the first American Pope in history.
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the successor to former Pope Francis. The new church leader is originally from Chicago, making him the first American Pope in history. Prevost was brought into the Vatican in 2023 to serve as the head of the church’s Dicastery for Bishops. The powerful position means he oversees the selection of new bishops. He’s…

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