Author: Annelyn Russ

Meals
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Meals On Wheels Is On Its Way To Gaining A Forever Home

A local family gifted the deed to the land off Highway 701 along Adrian Parkway in Conway.
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A non-profit on the Grand Strand has now found it’s forever home. Meals on Wheels temporarily stopped serving meals last December when high rent forced them to move out of their last building. The non-profit has recently been operating out of a kitchen at Horry Georgetown Technical College. Meals on Wheels hosted its annual gala on Friday where it received…

Gap
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USGA Expands Apprenticeship Program To South Carolina

Classes are scheduled to begin in January at Horry Georgetown Technical College.
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The USGA has expanded an apprenticeship program to South Carolina. The Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program is now being offered in the Myrtle Beach area. The program addresses the most critical challenges to the success of golf course owners and operators, which is the hiring and retaining of skilled golf workers. The program offers tuition-free education as well as pay increases from…

Threat
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Second Juvenile Charged In Connection To Threats Made Against School

The threats prompted Florence District 3 to move classes to an E-learning day on Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
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Another juvenile has been charged in connection to threats made against Lake City High School. Earlier this week, a 15-year-old was arrested after allegedly making threats on social media targeting the education facility. The threats prompted Florence District 3 to move classes to an E-learning day on Tuesday out of an abundance of caution as well as attempt to ease…

Shooting
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15-Year-Old Charged In Shooting Death Of A 13-Year-Old

The incident appeared to be isolated and occurred between two children in the same household.
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A 15-year-old has been charged in the death of a 13-year-old boy. Around midnight on September 1, Horry County Police responded to a residence on Terrace View Court on reports of a shooting. The incident appeared to be isolated and occurred between two children in the same household. 13-year-old Jaiden Smalls died from the injuries sustained in the shooting. The…

Fire
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Horry Co. Fire Leaves One Person Injured And Home Heavily Damaged

Those displaced will be offered assistance by the American Red Cross.
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A structure fire in Horry County broke out just before midnight Wednesday night. Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a home along the 3000 block of Stillpond Road in Conway. The incident was under control but the residence reportedly sustained heavy fire damage. One person was transported to a hospital with injuries. Those displaced will be offered assistance by…

Body
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Darlington Co. Coroner Needs Help Finding Family Of Deceased Man

The man's last known address was Winter Haven, Florida.
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The Darlington County coroner is asking the public for help locating a family. 69-year-old Gonzalo Ramirez died on September 6. He worked as a temporary farm assistant. His last known address was Winter Haven, Florida. Coroner J. Todd Hardee said he has exhausted all other means to locate Ramirez’s family and has had no luck. Ramirez’s remains will be buried…

Walk
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First Ever Commercial Space Walk Conducted During Polaris Dawn Mission

Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis successfully exited the confines of their vehicle to perform the historic walk.
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The first ever commercial space-walk has been conducted. Around 7am Thursday morning, astronauts Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis successfully exited the confines of their Crew Dragon vehicle to perform the historic walk. For around an hour the pair conducted a series of mobility exercises outside of their vehicle. The actions aimed to test out new suits and the ability to…

Mcdonald
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McDonald’s To Continue Offering $5 Meal Deal Through The Fall

The deal includes a McDouble or McChicken sandwich, a four-piece Chicken McNugget, a small fry and a small soft drink.
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McDonald’s announced it is keeping a deal on the menu for longer than initially planned. The $5 meal deal was added to the fast food chain’s menu over the summer with hopes to attract more consumers. After reviewing success of the limited-time offer, it will now remain as an option through December. The deal includes a McDouble or McChicken sandwich,…

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Campbell Soup Company To Change Name Of Brand

Although Campbell's plans on removing "soup" from it's name, it is expected to continue producing soup products.
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An iconic brand is changing it’s name for the very first time. Campbell Soup Company leaders gathered to discuss ideas for the future of the brand this week. The biggest change leaders discussed is the change of the name to ‘The Campbell’s Company.’ The slight yet important change retains the company’s iconic name recognition, reputation and equity build over 155…

Inflation
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Inflation Now At Lowest Rate Since Early 2021

On a monthly basis, prices were unchanged from July’s increase of 0.2%.
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Inflation is now at its lowest rate since the early 2021. The consumer price index slightly dropped from a 2.9% annual increase in July to 2.5% in August, marking the lowest annual increase since February 2021. It then landed a rate that matched the average seen in 2018. On a monthly basis, prices were unchanged from July’s increase of 0.2%….

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