Author: Annelyn Russ

Space
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SpaceX Successfully Completes Fifth Starship Test Flight

The spacecraft is the world's most powerful rocket that Elon Musk is hoping will one day take humans to Mars.
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SpaceX’s Starship successfully completed its fifth test flight Sunday. The spacecraft is the world’s most powerful rocket that Elon Musk is hoping will one day take humans to Mars. The fifth launch occurred just after 8am from Boca Chica, Texas. The test flight made history, marking the first time the Starship’s Super Heavy Booster was returned and caught at the…

Eleven
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7-Eleven To Close Over 400 Store Locations

Among a variety of issues, traffic and sales were challenged amid record high inflation which impacted 7-Eleven's earnings.
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7-Eleven announced plans to close over 400 underperforming stores. Among 13,000 locations 444 of them will be closing. It’s unclear which stores will be affected but we do know the closures are expected to happen in the fourth quarter of this year. Among a variety of issues, traffic and sales were challenged amid record high inflation which impacted 7-Eleven’s earnings….

Border
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Donald Trump Proposes Adding 10,000 More Border Patrol Agents

Trump has made illegal immigration the focus of his campaign while blaming his opponent Kamala Harris for a record spike in unauthorized crossings.
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Donald Trump announced a proposal Sunday during a rally in Arizona. The former president proposed hiring an additional 10,000 Border Patrol Agents as well as giving them a $10,000 retention and signing bonus. Trump said that Border Patrol Agents deserved the higher pay and bonuses. He accepted an endorsement from the agents’ union, the National Border Patrol Council. The union…

Milton
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President Biden Announces Over $600M After Back-To-Back Hurricanes

At least 17 deaths have been recorded so far after the storm made landfall as a Category 3. Nearly half-a-million residents are still without power.
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Hurricane Milton hit Florida last week and left behind a path of destruction. At least 17 deaths have been recorded so far after the storm made landfall as a Category 3. Nearly half-a-million residents are still without power. They are also struggling amid gas shortages and persistent flooding. On Saturday President Biden approved a disaster declaration that will free up…

Israel
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U.S. To Send Anti-Missile System To Israel Along With Troops To Operate It

The move comes even after Iran warned to keep American military forces out of Israel.
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The U.S. is sending 100 troops and an anti-missile system to Israel. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Battery will reportedly help bolster Israel’s air defenses following Iran’s ballistic missile attacks. It is being sent along with the troops needed to operate it. The move comes even after Iran warned to keep American military forces out of Israel. Late last…

Fall
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Fall Celebration Time In Loris

The event features local vendors, food trucks, kid activities, pony and camel rides.
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It’s Fall Celebration Time in Loris. Everyone is invited to head out and have some fun on the farm. The event features local vendors, food trucks, kid activities, pony and camel rides. There will also be a petting zoo featuring a wide variety of animals and more. Admission to the farm is $10 for 3 and older. Star Farm is…

Shrimp
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Little River ShrimpFest To Take Place This Weekend

This is a rain or shine event that takes place at the Historic Little River Waterfront on Mineola Avenue.
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The 19th annual Little River ShrimpFest is taking place this weekend. The event will feature live music, stilt walkers, balloon artists, over 100 vendors and more. Shrimp and local seafood will be served by local restaurants and many festival food favorites will also be available. This is a rain or shine event that takes place at the Historic Little River…

Suspect
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Horry Co. Police Search For Burglary Suspect

Surveillance video captured the individual pictured on the screen stealing a number of vapes.
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Horry County police are asking for help identifying a burglary suspect. The incident occurred shortly before 2am on Tuesday. The suspect robbed items from a convenience store in the 11000 block of Highway 707 near Burgess. Surveillance video captured the individual pictured on the screen stealing a number of vapes. Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is…

Fire
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One Person Injured In Early Morning House Fire

The home sustained damage and three people displaced.
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One home was damaged in an early morning house fire in Socastee. Around 5:20am Friday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to the 4000 block of John Luther Road. The home sustained damage and three people displaced. One person was transported to a hospital with injuries. Their condition is unknown at this time. Further details remain limited as the cause…

Pedestrian
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One Dead After Being Struck By Vehicle In Pawleys Island Area

The pedestrian was struck by a 2002 Ford SUV that was traveling south.
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A pedestrian was struck and killed in the Pawleys Island area Thursday night. Around 7:15pm, Georgetown County police responded to the area of Ocean Highway and Professional Lane. The pedestrian was struck by a 2002 Ford SUV that was traveling south. The victim was taken to a hospital where they later died and their identity has not been released. The…

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