Author: Annelyn Russ

Quake
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Death Toll Rises After 7.7-Magnitude Quake Shook Mynamar

The tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok where a high-rise building that was under construction collapsed.
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A powerful earthquake shook Myanmar and neighboring Thailand Friday. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck at a depth of six miles and was followed by several aftershocks, including one of 6.4-magnitude.F The tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok where a high-rise building that was under construction collapsed. At least 144 people have died and more than 730 others are injured….

Shooting
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Investigation Opened After Child Shot In The Pee Dee Area

The 8-year-old was eating dinner when a bullet came from the apartment upstairs.
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An investigation is underway after a child was shot in the Pee Dee area. Wednesday night, police were called to the 1400 block of Willow Trace Drive in Florence. Upon arrival, authorities were informed that an 8-year-old was eating dinner when a bullet came from the apartment upstairs and struck them in the arm and leg. The resident upstairs said…

Yard
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Surfside Beach To Host Community Yard Sale

A list of participating addresses will be sent out the day before the event.
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The town of Surfside Beach is hosting a community yard sale. Residents within the town can sign up to host a yard sale at their house. The goal is to help people declutter and get rid of things they no longer use amid spring cleaning season. It also gives a chance for people to find great bargains while connecting with…

Hotel
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New Hotel Taking Reservations In Conway Area

The structure is five stories and features 100 guest suites that include kitchens and modular furniture.
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A new hotel has opened its doors in Conway area. Home2 Suites by Hilton announced its new location is ready for guests along Waccamaw Medical Park Drive. The structure is five stories and features 100 guest suites that include kitchens and modular furniture. The hotel also has amenities such as an indoor saltwater pool, a combined laundry and fitness area…

Hands
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Helping Hands Of Myrtle Beach To Host Food Drive

You can drop off your donations Friday from 6-10am at the Veterans Cafe located along Northgate Drive.
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Helping Hands is set to host a food drive at a Myrtle Beach restaurant. You can donate items such as canned goods, cereals, pasta products and more. The organization is also accepting baby formula, baby food and personal care items. Please refrain from donating glass items. You can drop off your donations Friday from 6-10am at the Veterans Cafe located…

Publix
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Publix To Open First Florence Location

It will be located at the Northeast Corner of Palmetto Street and Ebenezer Road.
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A popular grocery store chain is opening its first Pee Dee location. Publix signed a lease for occupancy near downtown Florence. It will be a nearly 47,000 square-foot site located at the Northeast Corner of Palmetto Street and Ebenezer Road. It is expected to bring 140 jobs. A specific opening date has not been determined at this time.  

Plezi
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Steph Curry And Michelle Obama Launch New Sports Drinks

The drink comes in three flavors including tropical punch, lemon lime and orange mango twist.
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A former first lady and current NBA star have teamed up to release a new sports drink. Michelle Obama and Steph Curry have created a new drink called ‘PLEZI Hydration.’ Obama said the drink was made with the help and expertise of registered dietitians and has more potassium, half the sugar and less sodium. The drink comes in three flavors…

Ssa
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SSA To Withhold 100% Of Benefit To Recover Outstanding Overpayments

Payments won’t resume until the scheduled benefits match the overpayment amount.
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A major change regarding the Social Security Administration kicks off Thursday. The clawback rate set by President Biden was 10%. But starting Thursday, the SSA will start to withhold 100% of a person’s monthly benefit to recover any outstanding overpayment amount. The acting Commissioner of Social Security said it is the agency’s duty to “revise the overpayment repayment policy back…

Geren
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DHS Pausing Review Of Some Green Card Applications

DHS says the goal is to better identify fraud and address public safety as well as national security concerns.
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The Department of Homeland Security is halting review of green card applications for some refugees and asylum seekers. The directive from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is expected to impact refugees who have already been approved to enter the United States, as well as those granted asylum after petitioning for the protection in immigration court. DHS says the goal is…

Fema
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Intends To “Eliminate” FEMA

FEMA coordinates disaster response in the immediate aftermath of storms and also assists with longer-term recovery.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced intentions to “eliminate” the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA coordinates disaster response in the immediate aftermath of storms and also assists with longer-term recovery. A recent White House executive order fell short of getting rid of the agency, instead calling for a review of disaster response policies. The order calls on Noem to propose…

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