Author: Annelyn Russ

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Social Security Administration’s Acting Commissioner Steps Down

Michelle King's departure from the agency comes after more than 30-years of service.
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The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has removed herself from the role. Michelle King’s departure from the agency comes after more than 30-years of service and after she refused to provide the Department of Government Efficiency staffers at the SSA with access to sensitive information. DOGE overseer Elon Musk requested to access social security recipient information. King’s exit is one…

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Trump Plans To Impose Tariffs On Auto Imports, Semiconductors, & Drugs

Trump also he wanted to give time for potentially affected companies to bring their factories to America to avoid tariffs.
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President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs of around 25% on auto imports as well as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals shipped to the United States. The president recently enacted a 10% across-the-board tariff on goods coming from China and 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. For tariffs on semiconductor chips and drugs, Trump said he intends to eventually increase…

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Trump Administration Halts Aid For Unaccompanied Migrant Children

The groups were only told that it was done for causes out of their control.
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The Trump administration has halted support for legal representation in immigration court for migrant children. The Acacia Center for justice says it serves 26,000 migrant children under its federal contract. The Interior Department and Health and Human Services Department oversees thousands of migrant children who enter the United States alone. An explanation for the stop-work order was not given. The…

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First Strides Program To Kick Off In North Myrtle Beach

The First Strides program is set to kick off on February 27 and will run through May 8.
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A program in North Myrtle Beach is inviting new comers to join in on their journey. First Strides is a beginner’s walking and jogging program for women. The group meets weekly on Thursday evenings at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. The program aims to help you get physically fit, learn about exercise, nutrition and injury prevention. It…

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Protesters Demonstrate Outside Myrtle Beach City Hall

It was one of many protests held nationwide that follow a series of Trump executive orders.
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A crowd gathered outside Myrtle Beach City Hall Monday to protest. The rally was part of the 50501 movement dubbed ‘No Kings on Presidents Day.’ It involved 50 protests, 50 states and one movement against President Trump. Democratic demonstrators in Horry County carried signs against Trump and Elon Musk, who is running his Department of Government Efficiency. It was one…

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North Myrtle Beach Leaders Discuss Multi-Million Dollar Home Project

Council members approved but said a few issues remain before they can give the final green light.
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North Myrtle Beach leaders have given early approval for a multi-million dollar home project. Last year, Florida-based Klotz Group, proposed a $250 million venture to bring 804 homes and a 10,000-square-foot commercial building on land located between Highway 22 and Carolina Bays Parkway. Monday, a smaller footprint of that project was presented. It eliminates the commercial space, allows for a…

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Person Taken Into Custody After Crash In The Market Common Area

Firefighter crews worked to extinguish a car that caught fire.
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A crash in Myrtle Beach led to an arrest Monday night. The single-vehicle crash occurred along Hammock Lane in The Market Common area. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded and worked to extinguish a car that caught fire. One person was taken into custody as a result but no charges have been filed at this time. An investigation is underway.

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Fire Crews Work To Control Underground Propane Leak

Around 6pm, the propane tank located on a property of KFC along 6th Avenue North began to leak.
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An underground propane leak started Monday night in the Surfside Beach area. Around 6pm, the propane tank located on a property of KFC along 6th Avenue North began to leak, prompting fire crews to address the situation. An estimated 10,000 gallons of water has been sprayed in an attempt to control the leak. The water helps make it less flammable….

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Collision Involving A Train Claims The Life Of One Man

Around 6:30pm Sunday, a CSX train struck a Ford F-150 truck at a railroad crossing.
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A collision involving a train claimed the life of one man. Around 6:30pm Sunday, a CSX train struck a Ford F-150 truck at a railroad crossing on Walnut Street in Lumberton. 56-year-old Alfredo Hernandez was the sole occupant of the truck and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crossing remained closed as crews worked to clear the accident, but…

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Krispy Kreme And Hulu Release Unique Doughnut Collection

The flavors are inspired by popular movie theater snacks like popcorn and slushies.
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Krispy Kreme is partnering up with Hulu for a new doughnut collection. The flavors are inspired by popular movie theater snacks like popcorn and slushies. There’s a Blue Raspberry Slush, Caramel popcorn, Cookie Dough Superstar and a Candy Double Feature Doughnut. The line-up is only offered for a limited time and aims to bring theater snacks to your home while…

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