Author: Annelyn Russ

Polaris
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Polaris Dawn Crew Returns To Earth After Successful Mission

A historic spacewalk was conducted marking the first completed by a privately funded and operated mission.
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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew has returned to Earth. The Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico around 3:30am Sunday. The Polaris Dawn mission made history as it reached 870 miles from Earth. That marks the highest Earth orbit ever traveled by humans. During the mission, a historic spacewalk was conducted marking the first completed…

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Lottery Ticket Sold In Murrells Inlet Worth $50,000 Still Unclaimed

The winner has to claim it in person at the Columbia Claims Center by September 19 before 4pm.
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A winning lottery ticket sold in Murrells Inlet almost six months ago has not been claimed. The ticket was sold at The Refuel along the 4500 block of Highway 17. It was sold in line with the Powerball drawing that took place on March 23. The numbers from that drawing were 6-23-25-24-51 with a Powerball of 3. The unclaimed ticket…

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Tech Company To Bring Jobs To Florence Area

Asset Technology Group is investing $6.2 million for the new 8,500-square-foot headquarters.
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A tech company is expanding and relocating its headquarters to Florence County. Asset Technology Group is investing $6.2 million for the new 8,500-square-foot headquarters. It will be located at 901 Second Loop Road in Florence. ATG specializes in technology infrastructure for small-to-medium-sized businesses and municipalities. The company helps clients with installing, configuring and maintaining reliable IT solutions and support. The…

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‘I Love Seafood’ Festival Delayed Due To Expected Weather

Due to inclement weather, the festival will now take place on October 26.
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The ‘I Love Seafood’ festival was set to return to the Grand Strand for a third year Saturday. The event has now been delayed due to weather-related activities. The festival celebrates the freshest catches from across the Carolinas and beyond. Seafood vendors participate from all over the U.S. and even the country of Jamaica. Attendees will experience live cooking demonstrations,…

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Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff In Horry County

The suspect fled into an apartment unit in the Deerfield Community on Auburn Lane and S. Reindeer Road.
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One suspect was arrested after an hours-long standoff unfolded in Horry County. Around 9pm Thursday night, a shooting took place that injured two people. Their conditions are unknown at this time. The suspect fled into an apartment unit in the Deerfield Community on Auburn Lane and S. Reindeer Road. They refused to come out which prompted the HCPD Special Operations…

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Two Arrested After Search Warrant Conducted On Surfside Beach Dispensary

46-year-old Jason Papotto and 45-year-old Sabrena Papotto have each been charged with distribution of marijuana and more.
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Two people are now facing charges after a months long investigation in Surfside Beach. Authorities secured a search warrant issued Thursday at Delta Dispensary off of Highway 17. The investigation found liable evidence that “unregulated and untested substances represented as hemp were being sold at the dispensary.” Several cardboard boxes were filled with products seized from the scene. 46-year-old Jason…

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Crash Involving Forklift Leaves One Person Injured In Horry County

Lanes of traffic were blocked off while officials worked on the scene, but have since reopened.
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A crash involving a forklift occurred in Horry County Thursday. The incident happened in the area of North Highway 57 and Wailea Circle in Little River. One individual was injured and transported to a hospital for medical attention. Their condition is unknown. Lanes of traffic were blocked off while officials worked on the scene, but have since reopened. The crash…

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Two Eateries Have Deals To Celebrate Friday The 13th

Krispy Kreme is offering customers a dozen original glazed doughnuts for just $0.13.
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Friday the 13th is known as a universal day of bad luck but two eateries have deals and freebies to help you feel more lucky Friday. Krispy Kreme is offering customers a dozen original glazed doughnuts for just $0.13. The offer is available with the purchase of any dozen or 16-count minis at regular price. The offer is only available…

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Mortgage Rates At Lowest Level Since Early 2023

Mortgage rates have decreased over half-a-percent over the last six weeks after beginning to drop last month.
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Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest point since February of 2023. The standard 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average now sits at 6.2%. That’s down from last week’s 6.35% and well below the two-decade high of 7.79% in October of 2023. Mortgage rates have decreased over half-a-percent over the last six weeks after beginning to drop last month. The lower mortgage…

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33,000 Union Members At Boeing Are Now On Strike

The rejected deal would have given raises of at least 25% over the life of the deal. It also would have increased job security for union members.
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Around 33,000 union members at Boeing are now on strike. The walk-outs come after workers strongly rejected a proposed four-year contract with the troubled aircraft manufacturer. The rejected deal would have given raises of at least 25% over the life of the deal. It also would have increased job security for union members. However, 95% of members of the IAM…

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