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GOP-Led States Seek To Ban Soda And Candy From SNAP Benefits

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement has prompted Republicans to jump on board.
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Several Republican-led states are working to ban soda and candy from their food assistance programs. The move seeks to eliminate the products from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Recent attempts have mostly been concentrated in Democratic cities, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ movement has prompted Republicans to jump on board as well. In the first six…

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Murrells Inlet Inn Hosting Fundraiser Events

All proceeds will benefit South Strand Pride's Scholarship program.
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A venue in Murrells Inlet is hosting a fundraiser this weekend. ‘A Dog’s Way Inn’ will have several events to raise money throughout the weekend. On Friday morning, they hosted Dock Diving, which is a long-jump for dogs where they land in a pool. At 6:30pm Friday evening, an 80’s Silent Disco will be held. Though you’re encouraged to dress…

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S.C. State Fair Annual Flash Sale Date

The sale will offer five admission tickets for just $45 and a ride voucher for $33.
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The South Carolina State Fair has announced its annual flash sale. On August 25 consumers will see the lowest admission price of the season during the one-day-only event. Discounts will be exclusively available online from 10am-3pm. This year’s sale will align with the theme, ‘Harvesting Happiness.’ The sale will offer five admission tickets for just $45 and a ride voucher…

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Socastee Swing Bridge To Close For ‘Outer Banks’ Filming Again

Season 5 of 'Outer Banks' is expected to be released sometime next year and is expected to be the last.
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The Socastee Swing Bridge is set to close once again as a popular Netflix show returns for additional filming. The crew for ‘Outer Banks’ began filming a stunt scene at the bridge on July 29. However, their work was cut short due to weather conditions. Now on August 14, filming will resume causing the bridge to close from 9am-9pm. S.C….

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Allan Rogers Official Latta Police Department Chief

The chief position opened after Christopher Bryant, along with several others, had their certifications suspended.
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The town of Latta now has an official police chief. Allan Rogers was first tapped to serve as the interim chief, but has now been hired to take on the role permanently. Rogers was honored in February by the S.C. House of Representatives for his retirement from the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office after a 35-year career in law enforcement. The…

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Arrest Made After Human Remains Identified As Missing Man

28-year-old Shelton Bennett was reported missing on August 23, 2023.
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Skeletal remains that were discovered last week have now been identified. Last Friday, the remains were discovered on vacant farm land in the Adamsville area of Marlboro County during bush hogging operations. They have been identified as 28-year-old Shelton Bennett. He was reported missing on August 23, 2023. The search for him was conducted off of Butler Road near Laurinburg….

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Instagram Launches New Features For Users

Meta revealed an update for the popular social media app that includes "reposting" content and a location map.
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Instagram users can expect to see new features within the app. Meta revealed an update for the popular social media app that includes “reposting” content and a location map. The reposting feature allows users to repost public feed posts and video reels that will appear on friends’ and followers’ feeds, as well as a separate reposting tab added to users’…

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Google Invests $1B To Support AI Training And Education Initiatives

The investment includes funding for new AI learning tools and the Google AI for Education Accelerator.
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Google is investing $1 billion to support AI training and education initiatives in the U.S.. The investment includes funding for new AI learning tools and the Google AI for Education Accelerator, which is a new program that will provide free training and Google career certificates to every U.S. college student across more than 100 universities and community colleges for free….

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Trump Orders Commerce Department To Create New Census

President Trump has instructed the department to immediately create a new and highly accurate census based on modern day facts and figures.
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President Trump has ordered the Commerce Department to start working a new census. The Republican took to Truth Social to say that he has instructed the department to immediately create a new and highly accurate census based on modern day facts and figures, and uses results and information gained from the 2024 Presidential Election. “People who are in our country…

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Tickets Available For Night Of A Thousand Candles

Tickets start at $15 for children and $35 for adults.
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Tickets are now on sale for Brookgreen Gardens’ ‘Night of a Thousand Candles.’ The event features over 2,700 hand-lit candles, twinkling lights, beverages, and music that can get you in the holiday spirit. Attendees will be able to walk lit paths to experience memorable moments that bring joy to all ages. The annual tradition is the gardens’ largest fundraiser of…

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