Author: Annelyn Russ

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Robeson Co. Shooting Leaves One Victim In Serious Condition

The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for life threatening conditions.
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An investigation is underway after a shooting occurred near the Fairmont Community of Robeson County Sunday morning. The incident took place on Progressive Farm Road where a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for life threatening conditions. His current status is unknown at this time. Further details remain limited…

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Man Injured During Scotland County Grocery Store Shooting

The incident occurred early Monday morning at the Laurel Hill Food Mart.
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Scotland County officials are investigating after a victim was shot at a grocery store. The incident occurred early Monday morning at the Laurel Hill Food Mart. The victim drove to Pate Street after the shooting where he received medical attention before being transported to a hospital. The man is in serious condition. One suspect has been arrested at this time,…

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Two-Vehicle Crash Results In The Death Of A 63-Year-Old

The deceased victim was identified as 63-year-old Tammy Blanton of Little River.
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A crash in Horry County resulted in the death of one person and left another injured. The accident unfolded around 3:15am Sunday along secondary Highway 57 near Highway 90 outside North Myrtle Beach. A Hyundai SUV was heading south on Highway 57 while a GMC pickup was traveling north. The truck struck the SUV near the intersection. The driver of…

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House Republicans Reveal Potential Spending Bill To Avoid Shutdown

The defense spending is slightly higher than the previous year's budget level, but the nondefense spending is significantly less than last year.
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House Republicans revealed a new spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. The 99-page legislation would allow for nearly $892.5 billion in defense spending and around $708 billion in nondefense spending. The defense spending is slightly higher than the previous year’s budget level, but the nondefense spending is about $13 billion less than last year. The measure will not include…

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HHS Department Offers $25,000 Buyouts To Most Employees

The federal workforce is made up of 80,000 staffers employed by the CDC, the National Institutes of Health, and the FDA.
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Most employees of the Health and Human Services Department have the offer to leave their job for a buyout payment of as much as $25,000. The federal workforce is made up of 80,000 staffers employed by the CDC, the National Institutes of Health, and the FDA. The offer comes amid plans for shrinking the HHS workforce. It is the government’s…

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Canada Votes For Mark Carney As New Prime Minister

The former central banker replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January.
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Canada has a new prime minister after the Liberal party elected Mark Carney as its leader Sunday. The former central banker replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January. Carney won 85.9% of the vote. The change comes as the country deals with President Trump’s trade war and an annexation threat. “Donald Trump, as we know, has…

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Todd Lyons Tapped To Take On Acting ICE Director Position

Todd Lyons is the former assistant director of field operations for the agency's enforcement arm.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced new leadership at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Todd Lyons is the former assistant director of field operations for the agency’s enforcement arm and has been tapped to take on the role of acting ICE director. The leadership change comes after the previous acting director was reassigned a few weeks ago. Two other…

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Armed Individual Shot By Secret Service Outside The White House

President Trump was not in the White House at the time of the shooting.
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An armed man was shot by the Secret Service just outside the White House. Police in Washington, D.C. were informed about a suicidal individual who may be traveling to the state from Indiana. Members of the Secret Service later encountered the individual’s parked vehicle. They also witnessed an individual on foot matching the description nearby. As officers approached, the individual…

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Broadway At The Beach To Host Spring Forward Dance Party

The event is free to attend and will be held from 11am-2pm Saturday.
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Broadway at the Beach is hosting an event to celebrate daylight saving time. The Spring Forward Dance Party will feature music, dancing, face painting, balloon artists, a scavenger hunt, a chance to win prizes and more. Attendees will also have the chance to get up close with animals with Out of the Ark. Special guests will make appearances including Alice…

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