Author: Annelyn Russ

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Generators Sold At Costco Recalled Due To Risk Of Fire Or Explosion

The generators were sold at Costco locations nationwide from May of 2025 to February of 2026.
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Generac Power Systems has issued a recall on certain portable generators. The recall covers Generac GP9200E gas generators. It was placed due to the generator’s carburetor, which may leak fuel when the unit is first filled with gasoline, creating a risk of fire or explosion. The generators were sold at Costco locations nationwide from May of 2025 to February of…

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Casely Power Bank Chargers Recalled Due To Risk Of Injury Or Death

The chargers were sold on Casely's website, Amazon, and other online retailers.
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More than 400,000 power banks have been recalled. The recall covers Casely Power Pods 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone chargers. It was placed due to fire and burn hazards. The company all together has received over 70 reports of the charger overheating, swelling or catching fire while being used. Several incidents caused burn injuries and one incident involved a 75-year-old…

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Senate Republicans Approve Budget Blueprint For ICE And CBP

Democrats say they won’t support enforcement funding without major changes to ICE tactics
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Senate Republicans approved a budget blueprint Thursday aimed at funding ICE and Border Patrol. The measure passed 50-48, with all Democrats opposed and two Republicans voting against. This marks a first major step toward unlocking the budget reconciliation process. Next, the House must pass the same measure. Republicans then plan to use budget reconciliation to move an ICE and Customs…

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Judge Blocks Virginia From Using New Congressional Maps

The judge ruled that all votes for or against the proposed redistricting amendment were unconstitutional.
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Just one day after the Democrat redistricting referendum passed, a judge has blocked the move. The judge ruled that all votes for or against the proposed redistricting amendment were unconstitutional, citing rules that impose certain requirements that the referendum did not meet. The move shows that Democrats’ redistricting efforts in Virginia are not quite over despite the approval by voters….

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Crooked Hammock To Host Backyard Block Party

The event will feature live music, vendors, arts and crafts, puppy yoga and more.
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A Backyard Block Party is going down on the Grand Strand this weekend. Crooked Hammock Brewery at Barefoot Landing is hosting the party in their outdoor venue. The event will feature live music, vendors, arts and crafts, as well as puppy yoga with adopted dogs from ‘Kind Keeper Animal Rescue.’ In addition, the brewery will celebrate the launch of two…

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N.C. Gov. Josh Stein Proposes Budget For Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Stein is suggesting a 2.3 billion investment to support educators, improve student outcomes, and expand child care access.
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North Carolina lawmakers are expected to pass the first budget in two-and-a-half years. The Tar Heel state is the only one without an approved budget. Gov. Josh Stein has reportedly been working on a proposal for fiscal year 2026-2027. Stein says they are the number one state for business, workforce development, and job growth, but there are other areas that…

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Judge Orders Florence County Motel To Shutdown

The Florence County Sheriff's Office reported that officers repeatedly responded to crimes at the motel.
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A Florence motel has been ordered to shut its doors permanently. A Florence County Circuit Judge issued an injunction against owners of the Baymont Inn & Suites that’s situated along West Lucas Street. The injunction effectively closed the business after a hearing in which the judge found the business constituted a public nuisance pursuant to South Carolina law. The Florence…

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Suspect Identified In Ocean Boulevard Stabbing Incident

There was reportedly a verbal altercation involving a female and 68-year-old Jeffrey Keitt.
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The suspect that was arrested in connection to a stabbing in Myrtle Beach has been identified. Around 8:30am on Monday, police responded to an incident that occurred near a hotel along S. Ocean Boulevard. There was reportedly a verbal altercation involving a female and 68-year-old Jeffrey Keitt. The altercation prompted Keitt to pull out a knife and stab the woman…

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One Person Injured In Seven-Acre Wildfire In Carolina Forest Area

The flames were spreading in the area of N. Shore Drive and Red Wolf Trail.
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Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a seven-acre wildfire that broke out in the Carolina Forest area. Just after 2:30pm Tuesday, the flames were spreading in the area of N. Shore Drive and Red Wolf Trail. Three homes along Red Wolf Trail were evacuated as a precaution as crews worked to control the fire. Evacuations were also conducted at…

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Investigation Underway Following Florence Co. Shooting

One person had been dropped off at a local hospital with injuries
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A shooting in Florence County left one person injured. On Tuesday afternoon officials were called to investigate multiple reports of shots fired in the area of N. Buckingham Road and Sopkin Avenue. Officials were also notified that one person had been dropped off at a local hospital with injuries that were believed to be non-life threatening. Officers found several shell…

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