Author: Annelyn Russ

Teacher
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Former HCS Employee Arrested On Drug Related Charges

50-year-old Aaron Musick was found with a white powdery substance on school property.
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A former P.E. teacher at Waterway Elementary School has been arrested. On Friday, 50-year-old Aaron Musick was found with a white powdery substance on school property. The discovery comes after staff reported concerning behavior to law enforcement. When officers arrived on the scene, a witness claimed that Musick had been acting differently and appeared to be in an “altered state…

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Crash Leaves One Person Dead And Several Injured

The accident occurred just before 11am Tuesday on W. John Paul Road near W. Cummings Road.
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A crash in Florence County resulted in the death of one person. The accident occurred just before 11am Tuesday on W. John Paul Road near W. Cummings Road where two vehicles collided head-on. One of the vehicles reportedly caught fire. All occupants in both vehicles were taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries where one later died. The…

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Florence Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Recent Scams

The scammer may use the same name as an actual deputy on the squad. You're urged to hang up.
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The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of recent scams. One of the scams is a text or email attaching what appears to be a warrant that claims you’re a delinquent on paying property taxes. Another involves a text indicating that you have unpaid toll road charges, and if you don’t pay it, you will go to jail….

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Wendy’s Offers Free Thin Mints Frosty On National Girl Scout Day

Wendy's is a licensed partner of Girl Scouts of the USA and the freebie is only available to collect Wednesday.
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Wednesday is National Girl Scout Day and a fast-food chain has a deal to celebrate. Wendy’s is giving away small Thin Mints Frostys to customers who make a purchase on their app. The special frosty is inspired by the iconic Girl Scout Cookies and was made available nationwide in February. Wendy’s is a licensed partner of Girl Scouts of the…

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CVS To Open Smaller Stores With Just Pharmacy Section

The smaller stores are a part of the pharmacy chain's turn-around plans.
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CVS is opening around a dozen stores this year that are nearly half the size of its traditional layout. The locations will only have a pharmacy, ditching the front-end of the store that traditionally has sold snacks other consumer staples. The smaller stores are a part of the pharmacy chain’s turn-around plans. The changes have also included over 1,000 store…

Woods
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Tiger Woods Off The Course After Ruptured Achilles Tendon Injury

The golf legend said he is back home now with plans to focus on his recovery and rehab.
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Tiger Woods announced he has suffered an injury that is forcing him off the course for a lengthy period of time. The golf legend suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon. A doctor in Florida performed a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repair. Woods said he is back home now with plans to focus on his recovery and rehab. He did not include…

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Department Of Education To Cut Nearly Half Of Its Workforce

The move comes as the Trump administration is working to shrink the federal government.
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The Department of Education is cutting nearly half of its workforce. A senior department official said 1,315 staffers will be let go and were informed Tuesday. However, even before the announcement, hundreds of the 4,000 employees had already been put on leave or had taken a buyout offer. After the reduction, there will be 2,183 employees left with the department….

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Tariff On Aluminum And Steel Imports Takes Effect

The president removed all exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on the metals.
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President Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imported to the U.S. have officially been placed. The president removed all exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on the metals, in addition to increasing the tariffs on aluminum from 10% leading to a 25% tariff. The move is part of a broader effort to disrupt and transform global commerce. Trump also has…

Ukraine
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Ukraine Ready For 30-Day Ceasefire After Talks With U.S.

Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate 30-day ceasefire.
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The U.S. and Ukraine have been hosting discussions regarding the ongoing war with Russia. The U.S. has agreed to immediately restore military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine following bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia. A joint statement after the talks held Tuesday said Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate 30-day ceasefire. It can be…

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Horry County Burn Ban Lifted

The burn ban in Horry County has been lifted but the open burn ban will remain in effect until further notice.
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The Carolina Forest Wildfire has now reached it’s 11th day of burning. The recent rain has assisted first responders with fighting the blaze that is now 60% contained. The burn ban in Horry County has been lifted but the open burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. The Forestry Commission lifted the ban due to several factors including…

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