Author: Annelyn Russ

Casino
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Proposed Bill Could Make Way For First Casino In South Carolina

The Santee Development Corporation has proposed that the first casino be built in Orangeburg, County.
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A new bill could pave the way for South Carolina’s first casino. The legislation would establish the S.C. Gaming Commission to oversee the approval of casino licenses in rural and economically distressed areas along I-95. The bill acknowledges that casino gambling may not be suitable for all S.C. communities, but emphasizes that the industry could bring jobs and economic growth…

Fire
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Marion Police And SLED Investigate Large Structure Fire

Officials said "circumstances on scene" led to an investigation by Marion police in which SLED is assisting.
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A fire in Marion County is now under investigation. Just after noon on Wednesday, fire rescue crews responded to the area of Oakenwald Avenue near Main Street. A fire was found burning inside a “large residential structure.” The damage was reportedly minimal, but officials said “circumstances on scene” led to an investigation by Marion police in which SLED is assisting….

Elvis
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Man Convicted In Heather Elvis Case Asks For New Trial

Heather Elvis' car was found abandoned at Peachtree Landing near Socastee. Her body has never been found.
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The man convicted in Heather Elvis’ disappearance has filed for a new trial. The girl was reported missing in December, 2013. Her car was found abandoned at Peachtree Landing near Socastee. That lead to a search of the Waccamaw River and other Horry County areas. Her body has never been found. An investigation led to the arrests of Sidney Moorer…

Standoff
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Florence Standoff Led To The Arrest Of Two People With Warrants

Multiple agencies responded to a home on Waverly Avenue to serve a warrant after police were made aware of a wanted person.
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Two people have been arrested after a standoff situation in Florence. Multiple agencies responded to a home on Waverly Avenue to serve a warrant after police were made aware of a wanted person. Upon arrival, police confirmed with probation officers that the man in the front yard of the home was the suspect. When they approached John Smith, he ran…

Murder
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Man Out On Bond For Homicide Arrested In Connection To Separate Death

The suspect was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of 51-year-old Brian Murray.
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A man out on bond in connection to a homicide case has been charged in a separate murder investigation. 22-year-old Jadaruis Kells was out on bond in connection to the murder of Darrell Locklear who was killed in December, 2022 during an attempted robbery. On Wednesday, Kells was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of…

Spring
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Several Eateries Have Deals To Celebrate The First Day Of Spring

March 20 is the official first day of spring and several eateries have deals to celebrate.
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March 20 is the official first day of spring and several eateries have deals to celebrate. Rita’s Italian Ice is continuing its annual tradition of giving away a free 6-oz. Italian Ice in the flavor of your choice. Dairy Queen’s annual Free Cone Day is March 20 and participating locations are offering customers one free small vanilla cone. They are…

Finland
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Finland Named Happiest Country Through 2025 World Happiness Report

Finns reported an average life satisfaction score of 7.74/10.
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This year’s World Happiness Report has revealed the top five happiest countries in the world. The report ranks countries using data from the Gallup World Poll, asking respondents to evaluate their life as a whole on a scale of 0-10. The responses are weighted to give population-representing national averages using three years worth of data. Finland took the number one…

Tesla
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Tesla Places Recall On Over 46,000 Cyber Trucks

151 warranty claims that may be related to the issue have been filed, but no collisions or injuries have been reported.
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Tesla has placed a recall on over 46,000 vehicles. The recall covers nearly all Cyber Trucks in the United States built from November, 2023 through February, 2024. It was placed due the possibility that a detached rail panel may create a detectable noise inside the cabin. Customers may also observe the panel coming loose or separating from the vehicle. 151…

Recall
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Nearly 200,000 Cans Of Green Beans Recalled Over Potential Contamination

The classification of the recall is the second highest risk level of a product that could result in serious health consequences.
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The FDA has issued a recall of nearly 200,000 cans of green beans for potential contamination. The recall was placed due to the possible presence of a foreign object. It’s a Class II recall notice that covers over 8,240 cases of Good and Gather Cut Green Beans. They were distributed by Target last week. The classification of the recall is…

Pentagon
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Pentagon Deleting Articles To Comply With Trump DEI Order

The order involves eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion work from the federal government.
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The Defense Department has removed or plans to take down thousands of websites to comply with an order from President Trump. The order involves eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion work from the federal government. That includes removing pages dedicated to topics like the Holocaust and the 9/11 terror attacks. Pages already deleted include an article about the experience of Holocaust…

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