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Party City Closing After Filing For Bankruptcy

In the filing, Party City Holdings Inc. will "implement an orderly wind down of its business and liquidation of its assets."
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A popular party store has filed for bankruptcy. Party City filed for Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. In the filing, Party City Holdings Inc. will “implement an orderly wind down of its business and liquidation of its assets.” The company will put its assets up for bidding. However, if there’s no sale, it will “initiate store closing sales to…

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FDA Issues Recall On Popular Dog Treats

The company recalled 400 bags of the 'Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips' dog treats.
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The FDA has issued a class-one recall on Carolina Prime Pet Inc. popular dog treats. The Class I recall is the agency’s most serious risk level. The agency indicates the use of or exposure to the product could result in serious health consequences or death. The company recalled 400 bags of the ‘Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips’ dog treats…

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Biden Commuting Sentences Of Nearly Every Prisoner On Federal Death Row

Instead, they will be sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole.
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President Biden is commuting the sentences of nearly every prisoner on federal death row. The president will commute the sentences of 37 of the 40 men condemned to death. Instead, they will be sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole. Three of the 40 prisoners are not included due to their crimes characterized as terrorism or “hate-motivated…

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Lucky Lottery Player Wins Big In Conway Area

The winner has 180 days from the drawing to claim the prize.
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A local lottery player just got lucky. A jackpot winning ticket worth $302,000 was sold at the Panthers Express along Highway 701 North in the Conway area. The Palmetto Cash 5 ticket matched all five numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing. The numbers were 2-6-10-12-15. The winner has 180 days from the drawing to claim the prize.

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Horry County Schools Names Clifford Jones As New Superintendent

Jones will start his three-year contract in the Superintendent position for Horry County Schools on or around February 3.
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Horry County Schools has appointed a new Superintendent. Clifford Jones began his 23-year education career working in Fulton County Schools in Georgia. Jones started out as a high school Social Studies teacher in 2001 and later became principal at the same school. The educator further advanced in positions at the district level in 2015 and held titles of Executive Director…

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Registration Open For Second Annual MBP Foundation Golf Open

The Myrtle Beach Police Foundation is a non-profit set up to support Myrtle Beach officers during personal times of need.
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Registration is now open for the second annual Myrtle Beach Police Foundation Golf Open. The tournament will feature games, food, drinks and a post-round dinner. All the proceeds raised will be put toward the MBP Foundation, which is a non-profit set up to support Myrtle Beach officers during personal times of need. The tournament will take place at Prestwick Country…

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Carolina Forest Neighborhood Shooting Led To Lockdowns And Brief Search

Shortly after 5pm, officials announced the shooting appeared to be isolated and those directly involved were located.
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A shooting that took place in a Carolina Forest neighborhood is now under investigation. Just after 4pm Thursday, Horry County police were called to the neighborhood off of Hidden Creek Lane in the Southgate neighborhood. Officers searched for an individual believed to be involved in the shooting. Community members were advised to stay indoors as the suspect was considered armed…

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Two Arrested In Connection To Fatal Robeson County Shooting

The incident occurred on Sunday in the 5000 block of Highway 74 West in Lumberton. 40-year-old Robert Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred on Sunday in the 5000 block of Highway 74 West in Lumberton. 40-year-old Robert Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene. 32-year-old Tequentin Mitchell was arrested at a residence in Lumberton and faces charges of first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy. In…

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FDA Finalizes Rule On Standards For Foods To Qualify As Healthy

The new rule marks the first major change to the standards since there were established 30 years ago.
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The FDA has finalized a new rule regarding the standards foods must meet before being labeled “healthy.” Requirements now include limits on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars. “Healthy” foods must also contain a certain amount of food from at least one of the key food groups such as fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy. Foods including white bread and heavily…

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Biden Administration Announces Another Round Of Student Debt Relief

The $4.28 billion in relief is expected to be the final round of public service loan forgiveness before President Biden leaves office in January.
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The Biden administration announced another round of student debt relief. The loans will be canceled for another 55,000 workers through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The new round of debt forgiveness targets teachers, nurses, service members, and law enforcement officials. It also covers others who’ve reached eligibility through the program. PSLF promises to erase loans after 10 years of…

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