Author: Annelyn Russ

Airlines
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Southwest Airlines Plans To Ditch Its Free Checked Bag Policy

Members of its A-List Loyalty program will be exempt from the new fees along with those traveling on business fare.
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Southwest Airlines has announced more changes to come. A few months ago the airline ditched its open seating policy and is now ending another one of its most recognizable perks. Starting on May 28, Southwest will begin charging for the first and second checked bag, ending its free checked baggage policy. Members of its A-List Loyalty program will be exempt…

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House Bill Filed Regarding Minimum Wage In North Carolina

If signed into law, the bill would raise $2 per hour every year until at least 2030.
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A House bill has been filed regarding minimum wage in North Carolina. Currently, the state’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. House Bill 353 would increase the wage to $10 an hour starting on January 1 of next year. If signed into law, the bill would raise $2 per hour every year until at least 2030 with a goal of…

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Pope Francis Gets Good News From Doctors

The 88-year-old is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of the double pneumonia.
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Pope Francis got some good news from his doctor Monday. The 88-year-old is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of the double pneumonia that has kept him hospitalized for nearly a month in the greatest threat to his 12-years as pope. He isn’t completely out of the woods yet but doctors say he remains stable and…

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Canada Places Surcharge On Electricity Across Three U.S. States

New market rules are going into place requiring Canadian electricity sellers to add a $10 per megawatt-hour surcharge.
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Ontario has followed through with its threat to impose tariffs on electricity for three U.S. states. The surcharge will affect electricity sales for 1.5 million homes and businesses across Michigan, Minnesota and New York. In total, it could cost up to $400,000 per day. New market rules are going into place requiring Canadian electricity sellers to add a $10 per…

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Woman Accused Of Igniting Carolina Forest Wildfire Is Out On Bond

The suspect allegedly started a fire to burn debris in a backyard fire pit close to a tree line in the Covington Lakes Community.
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The woman arrested in connection to the Carolina Forest Wildfire has posted bond. 40-year-old Alexandra Bialousow was arrested on Thursday for negligently allowing a fire to spread to lands of another and regulation of fires on certain lands chapter violation charges. She posted a $15,000 bond Friday. Bialousow allegedly started a fire to burn debris in a backyard fire pit…

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64th Annual CAN-AM Days In Myrtle Beach

The opening reception starts at 1pm Monday and will last through 3pm at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The 64th annual CAN-AM Days kicked off on Saturday in Myrtle Beach. The city’s Canadian friends are back in town this week for the event that will last through Sunday. There are many activities to attend to celebrate. The opening reception starts at 1pm Monday and will last through 3pm at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. On Tuesday,…

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Robeson Co. Shooting Leaves One Victim In Serious Condition

The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for life threatening conditions.
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An investigation is underway after a shooting occurred near the Fairmont Community of Robeson County Sunday morning. The incident took place on Progressive Farm Road where a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for life threatening conditions. His current status is unknown at this time. Further details remain limited…

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Man Injured During Scotland County Grocery Store Shooting

The incident occurred early Monday morning at the Laurel Hill Food Mart.
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Scotland County officials are investigating after a victim was shot at a grocery store. The incident occurred early Monday morning at the Laurel Hill Food Mart. The victim drove to Pate Street after the shooting where he received medical attention before being transported to a hospital. The man is in serious condition. One suspect has been arrested at this time,…

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Two-Vehicle Crash Results In The Death Of A 63-Year-Old

The deceased victim was identified as 63-year-old Tammy Blanton of Little River.
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A crash in Horry County resulted in the death of one person and left another injured. The accident unfolded around 3:15am Sunday along secondary Highway 57 near Highway 90 outside North Myrtle Beach. A Hyundai SUV was heading south on Highway 57 while a GMC pickup was traveling north. The truck struck the SUV near the intersection. The driver of…

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House Republicans Reveal Potential Spending Bill To Avoid Shutdown

The defense spending is slightly higher than the previous year's budget level, but the nondefense spending is significantly less than last year.
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House Republicans revealed a new spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. The 99-page legislation would allow for nearly $892.5 billion in defense spending and around $708 billion in nondefense spending. The defense spending is slightly higher than the previous year’s budget level, but the nondefense spending is about $13 billion less than last year. The measure will not include…

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