Author: Annelyn Russ

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Napster Sold To Tech Start-Up Company, Infinite Reality

The 3D technology company plans to help "transform" Napster, allowing fans to attend concerts virtually and better connect with artists.
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Napster has been sold to a tech start-up company. Napster was created in 1999 becoming one of the first services that allowed listeners to swap songs. It was shut down in 2001 and filed for bankruptcy in june the following year. The digital media company said it is now seeking to provide creators an opportunity to better engage with their…

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Senate Confirms Marty Makary To Lead The FDA

The surgeon and professor was approved by a 56-44 vote.
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The Senate confirmed Marty Makary as the head of the Food and Drug Administration. The surgeon and professor was approved by a 56-44 vote. Makary will take over an agency battered by work-force cuts imposed by DOGE. He will have to navigate politically tricky decisions on access to the abortion medication Mifepristone. A vaccine policy under Health and Human Services…

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President Trump Signs Order Regarding U.S. Elections

The order calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists and prosecute election crimes.
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President Trump signed a sweeping executive order to revise elections in the U.S.. The order states the U.S. has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections.” It calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists and prosecute election crimes. One of the main tasks would be requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in…

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National Security Adviser Mike Waltz Takes Responsibility For Group Chat

President Trump has down-played the security risks and said no classified material was shared.
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U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has taken responsibility for a group chat that leaked war plans to a journalist. Earlier this week, a group chat was made that included Waltz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others as well as ‘The Atlantic’ Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg. Plans regarding strikes in Yemen, which were conducted hours later, were discussed. Waltz said, “I…

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Special Banners To Honor Veterans And Active-Duty Military Members

All of the banners will be hung along Ocean Boulevard and Harrelson Boulevard from May-August.
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The city of Myrtle Beach is honoring Veterans and active-duty military members this summer. The Military Appreciation Committee is working with the city for a new initiative to honor those former and current members with special banners. Applications are still open for you to submit the person you’d like to honor. The 30×60-inch banner will feature a high resolution photo,…

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HCS Reviews Proposed Budget For 2025-26 Academic Year

The proposal also included further investments in AI programing of $200,000.
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Horry County School board members have reviewed a potential budget for the 2025-26 academic year. The budget proposal includes an employee step increase based on years of service as well as a cost-of-living adjustment. It also involved a $1.3 million increase for substitute teacher hiring, increased charter school payments, around $128,380 for training and hiring of bus monitors, and a…

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Latta Recreation Director Suspended Amid SLED Investigation

The town of Latta asked SLED to look into allegations of embezzlement.
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The director of Latta Recreation is being investigated by SLED. On Friday, the agency was asked by the town to look into allegations of embezzlement involving the recreation department and Director TJ Bourgoin. Further details regarding the investigation remain limited at this time. Bourgoin has been placed on suspension pending the outcome.

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Motorcycle Found In Body Of Water Prompts Investigation

Fire rescue crews responded to the area of Highway 308 and Pee Dee Road North in Galivants Ferry.
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An investigation is underway after a discovery in Horry County Monday. Fire rescue crews responded to the area of Highway 308 and Pee Dee Road North in Galivants Ferry. A motorcycle was located in a body of water, but there was no one or body near the bike. No injuries have been reported at this time, but Horry County Police…

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Suspect Arrested Weeks After Bennettsville Shooting Incident

41-year-old Travis Esaw was arrested and charged with attempted murder
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One man has been arrested in connection to a shooting earlier this month. The incident occurred around 9:15pm on March 1 in the area of Breeden Street in Bennettsville. A victim was shot several times and transported to a hospital. Their current condition is unknown at this time. On Friday, 41-year-old Travis Esaw was arrested and charged with attempted murder…

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Women’s NCAA Tournament Secures Sweet 16 Lineup

JuJu Watkins of the Trojans was forced to exit the game early after suffering a torn ACL and did not return.
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This year’s women’s NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 teams have been secured. The second round of the tournament ended with USC dominating Mississippi State Monday night. National player of the year contender, JuJu Watkins of the Trojans was forced to exit early after suffering a torn ACL and did not return. The Sweet 16 lineup includes, No. 1 UCLA No. 1…

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