Author: Annelyn Russ

Kenya
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U.S. Plans To Designate Kenya As Major Non-NATO Ally

If Kenya is accepted, it would be the first major non-NATO U.S. ally in sub-Saharan Africa.
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The U.S. is expected to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally. President Biden plans to inform Congress that he will designate the country with the title describing it as an acknowledgment that “Kenya is already a global partner.” Major non-NATO allies are eligible for benefits including being a candidate for U.S.-owned war reserve stockpiles, which is a priority delivery…

Ccmf
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CCMF Announces Update To App And New Club Experience

The club will feature interactive experiences including karaoke sessions and dueling pianos.
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The Carolina Country Music Festival has announced some changes to its app. The app is now live and offers exclusive access to the festival’s schedule. Concertgoers will have real-time updates including ongoing activities via the apps’ push notifications. It also has an interactive map to assist fans in navigating between stages, food vendors and other attractions. CCMF also announced the…

Florence
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Two Projects To Soon Bring More Homes To Florence

The two subdivisions will bring 656 new homes total to west and south Florence.
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The City of Florence could soon see a significant increase in homes after the approval of two new subdivision projects. The Bruce Tract Homes are set to be built on a 137 acre parcel on Bannockburn Road, which was recently annexed by the city. Each single-family home will sit on a 6,000 square-foot lot. Magnolia Farms is an existing 301…

Larceny
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Florence Police Need Help Identifying Person In Larceny Investigation

Investigators believe the person pictured in the video above fled in a silver four-door vehicle.
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Florence County police are seeking help in identifying a person involved in a larceny investigation. On Monday, deputies reported to the Dollar General located along East Howe Springs Road in response to a larceny call. Surveillance footage captured photos of a “person of interest” wearing a brown hoodie, blue jeans, light gray shoes and a black mask. Investigators believe the…

Wanted
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Man Wanted In Connection To Drive-By Shooting

Upon arrival, the victim informed them that a vehicle rode by his house and shot at him while he was in his yard.
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Dillon County police are asking for help locating a wanted man. 27-year-old Kentrell Thompson is wanted on charges of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. The charges stem from an incident on April 26. Deputies were called to Grain Bin Road on reports of a person being shot at. Upon arrival, the victim informed them that a…

Mother
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No Bond Set For Mother Of Teen Who Was Beaten To Death

13-year-old Isaiah Gaymes died at MUSC on May 11 after being beaten with a piece of wood and a handgun on May 8.
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The mother of an Horry County teenager who was beaten to death earlier this month, was denied bond during a court hearing Tuesday. 13-year-old Isaiah Gaymes died at MUSC on May 11 after being beaten with a piece of wood and a handgun on May 8. The teen’s mom, Samantha Gaymes, was initially charged with unlawfully placing a child at…

Charged
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Two Charged After 3-Year-Old Drowns In Darlington Co. Creek

Christian James and Nashanti McCullough have since been charged with homicide by child abuse.
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Two people have been charged in connection to the death of a 3-year-old. Darlington County police were called to Badger Road on Monday for reports of a missing girl who “wandered off.” After searching for around 2 1/2 hours, the girl was found dead in a nearby creek. Christian James and Nashanti McCullough have since been charged with homicide by…

Nfl
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NFL Launches New Initiative To Help Minority Businesses Get Contracts

The goal is to encourage teams to reinvest in their communities by conducting business with underrepresented populations.
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The NFL launched a new program aimed at increasing the number of minority and women-owned businesses that work with the league. The initiative, dubbed ‘NFL Source,’ was announced during the league’s spring meeting Tuesday. The goal is to encourage teams to reinvest in their communities by conducting business with underrepresented populations. It was said the new program will be the…

Debt
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Biden Announces Another Round Of Student Debt Relief

The White House said it will forgive student loans for three categories of borrowers totaling to $7.7 billion.
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The Biden administration announced Wednesday a new round of student debt relief. The White House said it will forgive student loans for three categories of borrowers totaling to $7.7 billion. Over 160,000 borrowers will be impacted by the new relief including those enrolled in the ‘Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan’ and certain ‘SAVE’ plans as well as those receiving forgiveness…

Palestinian
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Norway, Ireland And Spain Say They Would Recognize A Palestinian State

The announcements could build momentum at a time when even close allies of Israel have criticized its conduct in the Middle East.
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Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state. While some 140 countries recognize a Palestinian state, the additional three mark a historic symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation amid its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. The announcements could build momentum at a time when even close allies of Israel have criticized its conduct in…

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