Author: Annelyn Russ

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South Carolina Makes Top Five List Of Best States To Retire In

Bankrate based its 2024 ranking on five criteria categories including, affordability and more.
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A Bankrate analysis revealed the top five states to retire in. Delaware took the top spot. Though it’s a more expensive state to live in, it’s high-quality health care, light tax burden, affordable home insurance and good weather made it the top state. West Virginia came in second thanks to its best-in-the-nation affordability. Georgia is third and South Carolina fourth…

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National Debt Total Surpasses $35 Trillion Marking Highest In U.S. History

The milestone comes just months after the U.S. surpassed the $34 trillion threshold in early January.
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The U.S. national debt total has reached a new record. The Treasury Department released data Monday which showed the gross national debt hit over $35 trillion. This marks the highest debt recorded in the nation’s history. The milestone comes just months after the U.S. surpassed the $34 trillion threshold in early January. The $33 trillion mark was reached in September…

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Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Part Of Florida’s “Stop Woke Act”

The order claims the act "violates free speech rights under the first and fourteenth amendments to the U.S. constitution."
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A federal judge has permanently blocked part of Florida’s “Stop Woke Act.” The act was one of multiple bills Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in 2022. It acted as part of DeSantis’ battle against “woke ideology.” It was intended to prevent teachings or mandatory workplace activities that suggest a person is privileged or oppressed based on their race, color, sex or…

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North Carolina Democrats Sue To Have RFK Jr. Removed From State Ballot

The move challenges the state election board's recent decision to recognize a new political party that secures Kennedy's position on the state's ballot.
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The North Carolina Democratic party is suing to have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed from the state’s presidential ballot. The move challenges the state election board’s recent decision to recognize a new political party that secures Kennedy’s position on the state’s ballot. The complaint seeks to reverse the board’s action that made the “We The People” an official party. Lawyers…

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Trump Agrees To Interview With FBI Regarding Assassination Attempt

Crooks also reportedly researched how far away John F. Kennedy's assassin was when he fatally shot the president.
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Donald Trump has agreed to participate in an interview with the FBI regarding his assassination attempt. The former president will sit for a “standard victim interview” about the shooting. The process is something the bureau called consistent with practices for any crime they investigate. It was said the agency just wants Trump’s perspective on anything he observed, just like any…

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New Ice Cream Shop In Downtown Florence

'Smiling Scoops' offers a variety of ice cream flavors, milkshakes, sundaes and more.
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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held over the weekend to welcome a new ice cream shop in Downtown Florence. ‘Smiling Scoops’ offers a variety of ice cream flavors, milkshakes, sundaes and more. Customers can choose from over 30 sundaes, as well as floats and italian ice options. While enjoying a sweet treat, customers can also admire the colorful interior that…

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Arrest Made In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of Virginia Teen

The teen was was visiting Myrtle Beach from Virginia with friends and family for a basketball tournament.
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An arrest has been made in connection to a homicide investigation in Myrtle Beach. Around 1:15am last Saturday, 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor was shot and killed in the 1600 block of N. Ocean Boulevard. He was visiting from Virginia with friends and family for a basketball tournament. 18-year-old Gary Abraham has now been arrested and charged with one count of murder,…

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Body Of Missing Boater Recovered Near Hagley Landing In Georgetown Co.

Multiple agencies then conducted a search which led to finding his body near Hagley Landing hours later.
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The body of a missing boater has now been recovered. 59-year-old Paul Adkins was initially reported missing Saturday after he was attempting to dock his boat, fell overboard and did not resurface. Multiple agencies then conducted a search which led to finding his body near Hagley Landing hours later. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause and manner…

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Head-On Collision Results In The Death Of One Person

The incident became a three-car crash involving ejection and entrapment.
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A head-on collision in Horry County resulted in the death of one person. The crash occurred shortly before midnight on Friday near 931 W. Highway 9 in Longs. 68-year-old Gary Rogers was struck head-on by a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the road. The incident became a three-car crash involving ejection and entrapment. Four people were taken to…

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Conway Woman Dies After Vehicle Hit A Tree And Overturned

The vehicle struck a tree and overturned around six miles outside of Loris.
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A single-vehicle crash in Horry County left one person dead. A Conway woman was traveling along Highway 19 shortly before 4am on Saturday. Her vehicle struck a tree and overturned around six miles outside of Loris. The victim was identified as 45-year-old Yolanda Johnson. She was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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