Author: Annelyn Russ

Juvenile
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Virginia Teen Shot And Killed While Visiting Myrtle Beach

16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor of Roanoke, Virginia, was visiting the area with friends and family.
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A juvenile was shot and killed while visiting Myrtle Beach over the weekend. 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor of Roanoke, Virginia, was visiting the area with friends and family. He was shot shortly after 1am on Saturday and did not survive. Taylor was found near the 16th Avenue N. Beach Access. Details remain limited as an investigation is underway.  

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Email Regarding Social Security Changes Is NOT a Scam

Those recipients had logins with "my Social Security" and must transition to updated credentials with "Login.gov."
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Social Security recipients are often targets of scams. However, a recent email sent to a large group of beneficiaries is legit. The email was sent to customers who created online accounts before September 18, 2021. It notifies users of important changes to their accounts. Those users had logins with “my Social Security” and must transition to updated credentials with “Login.gov.”…

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Fatal Listeria Outbreak Across Several States Is Linked To Deli Meat

No recalls have been made at this time due to not knowing which meat is to blame.
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The CDC issued a warning regarding a fatal listeria outbreak across several states connected to deli meat. Two people have died and at least 28 others have been hospitalized. Out of 18 people interviewed, 16 reported eating meats sliced at a deli in the month before they got sick. There are no reports of people getting sick after eating packaged…

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All Power Now Restored Two Weeks After Hurricane Beryl Slammed Houston

During the time people did not have access to power, an extreme heat wave prompted unusually high temperatures.
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Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Beryl slammed into Houston, CenterPoint Energy says it has restored electricity to all of its customers. Nearly three million homes, schools and businesses lost power during the Category 1 storm which made landfall on July 8. As of Monday, the company announced it has officially restored all power. However, the storm’s death toll climbed, as…

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Biden Drops Out Of 2024 Presidential Race

Biden quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Trump and encouraged the Democratic party to unite behind her.
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President Biden officially announced he has dropped out of this year’s presidential race. Biden’s poor performance during the debate against Donald Trump prompted many to doubt his ability to serve in office. Many citizens as well as top leaders expressed concerns over his health and mental awareness after he stuttered over many words, struggled to complete sentences and often lost…

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Possibility Of Five-Story Parking Garage Proposed For Myrtle Beach Hospital

The 260,000-square-foot garage would sit between the main entrance and a prominent cell tower entrance.
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A hospital along the Grand Strand could be getting a new amenity. The possibility of a five-story parking garage was discussed during the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board meeting Thursday. An architecture firm presented designs to the board with intentions of adding it to the Grand Strand Medical Center. The 260,000-square-foot garage would sit between the main entrance and a…

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One Injured And Several Displaced After Horry County Residential Fire

The person who was hurt suffered minor injuries and is expected to be ok.
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A two-alarm fire in Horry County left one person injured and several people displaced. The incident unfolded Thursday along Winburn Road in the Galivants Ferry area. Crews responded shortly before 12:30pm and the fire was under control by 2:30. Five residential units were destroyed. The person who was hurt suffered minor injuries and is expected to be ok. The American…

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Crash In Florence County Results In The Death Of One Bicyclist

Just after 9:30pm Tuesday night police responded to a crash along Highway 76 near Timmonsville.
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One person is dead following an incident in Florence County. Just after 9:30pm Tuesday night police responded to a crash along Highway 76 near Timmonsville. A 2012 GMC SUV was heading west while a bicyclist was traveling east. Both struck each other on the roadway. The bicyclist died from the injuries they sustained. Their identity has not been released. The…

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Police Search For Man Wanted In Connection To Robbery/Shooting Incident

Before police arrived, the victim was taken to a hospital for his injuries and has since been released.
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The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection to a robbery and shooting incident. On July 2, police responded to a residence on Lewis Farm Road in Shannon on reports of an individual shot. Before police arrived, the victim was taken to a hospital for his injuries and has since been released. 35-year-old James Chavis…

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Netflix Is Getting Rid Of It’s Cheapest Ad-Free Plan

The streaming giant said that it will soon begin phasing out the basic ad-free plan which costs $11.99 per month.
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Netflix is getting rid of it’s cheapest ad-free subscription plan. The streaming giant said that it will soon begin phasing out the basic ad-free plan which costs $11.99 per month. The company initially quit offering the basic plan for new subscribers in July of last year, but allowed customers who already had the plan to remain on the subscription. However,…

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