Author: Annelyn Russ

Swap
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Russia And U.S. Prison Swap To Free Two Wrongfully Detained Americans

The swap includes Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich as well as former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan.
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A significant prisoner swap involving multiple countries is now underway. As part of a multi-part deal, Russia and the United States have agreed to swap prisoners. The swap will allow two wrongfully detained American citizens held in Moscow to return home. That includes Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich as well as former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Gershkovich was arrested…

9/11
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Accused Mastermind Behind 9/11 To Plead Guilty

Defense lawyers have requested the men receive life sentences in exchange for the guilty pleas.
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A man accused as the mastermind of al-Qaida’s 9/11 attack on the United States has agreed to plead guilty. Khalid Mohammed and two accomplices are expected to enter the pleas at the Military Commission in Cuba as soon as next week. Defense lawyers have requested the men receive life sentences in exchange for the guilty pleas. The U.S. agreement with…

Tax
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend

Shoppers will be able to purchase eligible items both online and in-store.
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Don’t forget this weekend is Tax Free for shoppers in South Carolina. Certain types of goods will be exempt from state sales and local taxes. That means items like computers, clothing, accessories, school supplies and much more can be bought without added on taxes. Shoppers will be able to purchase eligible items both online and in-store. The Tax Free event…

Veterans
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Veterans Resource And Appreciation Day Event To Be Held In Myrtle Beach

The event aims to help inform Veterans of resources and get them connected as well as access to one-on-one assistance.
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Congressman Russell Fry is inviting Veterans to an event in Myrtle Beach. The Veterans Resource and Appreciation Day affair aims to help inform Veterans of resources and get them connected as well as access to one-on-one assistance. Attendees will learn about what resources they’re eligible for, education benefits, caregiver support, health-care info and more. The event is set to take…

Florence
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Florence Deputy Terminated Amid Ongoing Domestic Violence Investigation

The domestic violence investigation was opened after an incident in Darlington County last week.
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A Florence deputy has been terminated amid an ongoing investigation. Sheriff TJ Joye fired Treyvon Sellers after a domestic violence investigation was opened by the S.C. Law Enforcement Division. Details surrounding the investigation have not been publicly released at this time. Sellers was on leave for a deputy-involved shooting that took place on May 26. 43-year-old William Rankin died as…

Body
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Body Found In Robeson County Pond

The body will be sent to the N.C. Medical Examiner's Office for official identification and cause of death.
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A body was found in a Robeson County pond Tuesday. Police were following up on information gained in a missing persons investigation. The man has been missing since July 9, but wasn’t reported until July 14. While searching in the area of Conaster Drive and Plateau Lane, a helicopter spotted a body in the water. The deceased individual is believed…

Death
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One Person Died After Incident In Parking Lot Of Lumberton Medical Center

It has been determined a person died as a result of what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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One man is dead after an incident occurred in the parking lot of a medical center in Lumberton. Shortly before 4pm Tuesday, police responded to the west parking lot outside of the corporate building on the UNC Health Southeastern Campus. It has been determined a person died as a result of what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It…

Suspect
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Florence Police Need Help Identifying Person Of Interest In Theft Case

On July 17, an Echo Weed Eater was taken from a vehicle near Hood Street in Olanta.
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Florence police are asking for the public’s help with locating a person of interest. On July 17, an Echo Weed Eater was taken from a vehicle near Hood Street in Olanta. It was said the person pictured in the video above may have information linked to the stolen piece of lawn equipment. Anyone who can provide any information is urged…

Biles
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Simone Biles And Team USA Win Gold In Team Final At The Olympics

Biles was already the most-decorated gymnast in history, male or female, with now 38 medals at the World Championships and Olympics.
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Simone Biles and the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team won gold in the team final at the Olympics. The win gives Biles more Olympic medals than any other American gymnast. She now has eight olympic medals in three games, breaking the tie she had with Shannon Miller. However, Biles already held the record for most golds by an American gymnast after…

Spirit
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Spirit Airlines Announces Major Changes To How It Sells Tickets

The first is "Go" which is the cheapest and includes one seat and a personal item. Everything else is optional.
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Spirit Airlines is making major changes to it’s seating arrangement options. The airline plans to completely transform how it sells tickets, bundling together previous add-ons like free snacks and checked bags into categories. There will be four new bundle options. The first is “Go” which is the cheapest and includes one seat and a personal item. Everything else is optional….

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