Author: Annelyn Russ

Miss Usa
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Noelia Voigt To Resign From Miss USA Role Citing Mental Health

The organization is now reviewing plans for the “transition of responsibilities to a successor” and they will announce the new Miss USA soon.
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The contestant who was crowned Miss USA in November, announced she is resigning from her role. Noelia Voigt cited her resignation is in the best interest of her mental health. The Utah resident won the 2023 Miss USA and was the first Venezuelan-American woman to win the pageant. A spokesperson for the organization said they support Voigt’s decision to step…

Planter
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Hormel Foods Issues Recall On Two Planters Nut Products

The products were distributed to retailers in five states including North and South Carolina.
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Hormel Foods has issued a recall on two Planters products. The recall covers 4-ounce packages of honey roasted peanuts and 8.75-ounce cans of deluxe lightly salted mixed nuts. The recall was placed due to possible contamination with the bacteria that causes listeria. The products were distributed to retailers in five states including North and South Carolina. The peanuts have a…

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Boeing Calls Off First Astronaut Launch Due To Valve Issue On Rocket

It was discovered an oxygen pressure-relief valve on the Atlas rocket started opening and closing, creating a loud buzz.
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Boeing was forced to call off its first astronaut launch Monday night. Two NASA test pilots were already strapped into Boeing’s Starliner Capsule for a flight to the International Space Station. However, the countdown was halted just two hours before the planned lift-off. It was discovered an oxygen pressure-relief valve on the Atlas rocket started opening and closing, creating a…

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Judge Holds Trump In Contempt Of Court For Violating Gag Order

The former president said in an interview, "That jury was picked so fast, 95% Democrats. The area's mostly all Democrat. It's a very unfair situation, that I can tell you."
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The judge overseeing Trump’s criminal hush money trial held him in contempt of court for violating a gag order again. Judge Juan Merchan accused Trump of violating his order on April 22 after commenting on the political makeup of the jury. The former president said in an interview, “That jury was picked so fast, 95% Democrats. The area’s mostly all…

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Small Town In Oklahoma Struck By Second Tornado In Five Weeks

A warning early Monday informed residents that a large tornado with wind gusts up to 70 miles-per-hour was heading toward the town.
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Severe weather across several states prompted another tornado outbreak. 17 reports of tornadoes were recorded Monday in the central part of the U.S.. Eight of the twisters were in Oklahoma alone. One tornado ripped through the small town of Barnsdall where at least 30 to 40 homes were damaged. One person died in the 1,000-person town and at least one…

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Israel Officially Moves Into Rafah Taking Control Of Border Crossing

Israel's offensive in Rafah is a move the U.S. strongly opposes and aid groups warn will be disastrous for some 1.4 million Palestinians.
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Israeli military forces have officially moved into Rafah. An Israeli tank brigade seized control Tuesday of the Gaza strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. The area is the main route for aid entering the city and exit for those able to flee into Egypt. Palestinian civilians fled to Rafah for safety after they were forced to leave…

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Surfside Beach BBQ Festival Kicks Off This Weekend

The event will feature live music, cornhole, face painting, a kids' zone and more.
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The Surfside Beach BBQ Festival kicks off Friday. Everyone is invited to head out for the BBQ competition, food and shopping. The event will feature live music, cornhole, face painting, a kids’ zone and more. The town’s ‘Anything but BBQ Feast’ will take place Friday evening from 4-7pm. Then Saturday, the competition kicks off starting at 10am and wraps up…

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S.C. Lawmakers Approve Ban Of Gender-Affirming Care For Minors

If Gov. McMaster signs the bill into law, South Carolina would become the 25th state to restrict or ban such care for minors.
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The S.C. Senate approved a bill Thursday that also passed through the House earlier this year. The bill bans health professionals from performing gender-transition surgeries, prescribing puberty blockers and overseeing hormone treatments for patients under 18. Under the bill, school officials would have to notify parents or guardians if a child wanted to use a name other than their legal…

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S.C. Election Commission Shares Important Dates Ahead Of Primaries

The state has open primaries, meaning anyone can vote in either party primary, but voters can not cast ballots in both.
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The South Carolina Election Commission has highlighted some key dates for voters to remember. The state has open primaries, meaning anyone can vote in either party primary, but voters can not cast ballots in both. Democrat and Republican parties will host primaries on June 11. The deadline to register to vote in person is May 10. The deadline to register…

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Dillon County Bridge To Close For Emergency Repairs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close SC Highway 9 over Ropers Mill branch.
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A bridge in Dillon County is set to close for repairs. On Monday, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will close SC Highway 9 over Ropers Mill Branch. During the closure emergency bridge repairs will be conducted. SC-9 will be open to local traffic, but the bridge site will be closed off. Traffic will be detoured using Wix and Harlies…

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