Author: Annelyn Russ

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Federal Judge Indefinitely Blocks Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze

The judge said the freeze was "ill-conceived from the beginning."
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A federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s freeze of federal funding. The U.S. District judge barred the government from “implementing, giving effect to, or reinstating under a different name” the White House budget office’s directive to freeze federal assistance while the court reviews the spending. The judge said the freeze was “ill-conceived from the beginning,” adding, “defendants either wanted…

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New Pickleball And Tennis Courts To Open In Florence County

The Lake City Park project has been underway for eight years and involves a new event center and more.
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The Florence County Parks and Rec Department is set to host a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Lake City Park project has been underway for eight years and involves a new event center and more. The new building is not expected to be completed until May. However, in the meantime, the park’s new pickleball and tennis courts will open ahead of…

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Section Of International Drive Closed Due To Controlled Burn

Officials expect the controlled burn to be done by the end of the week.
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A section of International Drive closed around 8am Tuesday morning. Part of the roadway is closed off to traffic as authorities conduct a controlled burn as part of the state’s land-management program. The prescribed burns aim to “reduce the accumulation of flammable fuels on the forest floor.” The closed section is located between Highway 90 and Ocean Bay Elementary School….

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Three Arrested & One Still Wanted In Connection To Kidnapping

61-year-old Donald Campbell is wanted on the same charges as well as contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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Three arrests have been made and one person is still wanted in connection to a kidnapping. The incident occurred on August 6 at the Whitaker Cabinet Warehouse on W. Market Street in Timmonsville. A victim was approached by two suspects regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim was beaten, chased down, and struck by a vehicle. The suspects then zip-tied his…

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14-Year-Old Hurt During Police Pursuit

The 14-year-old was the driver of the suspected vehicle that wrecked.
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A police chase in Florence County resulted in the hospitalization of a 14-year-old. Around 4am Monday, Olanta Police Chief Robert Barfield attempted to pull over a vehicle for speeding 55 in a 35 mph zone with a missing headlight. The driver failed to stop and continued speeding down Jones Street. The officer as well as other deputies pursued the car…

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Three People Died/Several Injured In Horry Co. Crash

All three occupants of the Kia died. The names of the victims have not been publicly released.
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A crash in Horry County left several dead and others injured. Around 8:45pm yesterday, Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire crews responded to the accident along Highway 17 Bypass at Wood Thrush Drive. A Ford Crown Victoria was traveling north when it hit the side of a Kia that was attempting to cross Highway 17 from a private drive. All three occupants…

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Apple To Open AI Server Factory In Texas As Part Of U.S. Investment

The AI server manufacturing facility will be located in Houston and is expected to open next year.
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Apple is planning to open an AI server factory in Texas. The 250,000-square-foot AI server manufacturing facility will be located in Houston and is expected to open next year. The new factory will produce servers for Apple intelligence, it’s AI-personal assistant for iPhone, iPad and Mac computers. It comes as part a $500 billion investment in the United States in…

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Denny’s Adds Surcharge To Eggs Amid Nationwide Shortage

Some locations will now temporarily charge more and the specific pricing changes will depend on regional impacts.
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Due to an ongoing egg shortage in the U.S., restaurants and retailers are being forced to make some changes. That includes Denny’s. The diner-style food chain is adding surcharges to all orders that consist of eggs. The company said it is still committed to providing guests with meals they love at the value they expect, but the nationwide egg shortage…

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North Korean Hackers Blamed For Cryptocurrency Theft

The hackers stole around $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange.
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North Korean hackers are behind a sophisticated hack involving crypto currency. The hackers stole around $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange. The attackers compromised one of Bybit’s offline cold wallets in what was possibly a supply chain attack, insider threat, or a sophisticated private key compromise. The blame was tracked to North Korean hackers…

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Federal Judge Blocks Two Agencies From Disclosing Information To DOGE

The personal information that was accessed includes bank account numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth and addresses.
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A federal judge agreed to temporarily block two federal agencies from disclosing sensitive information to Musk’s DOGE. The judge ruled that the Department of Education and the Office of Personnel Management likely violated the privacy act by disclosing people’s personal information to DOGE without their consent. The personal information that was accessed includes bank account numbers, social security numbers, dates…

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