Author: Annelyn Russ

Pelicans
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Myrtle Beach Pelicans Offer Sensory Friendly Bags At Baseball Games

The bags launched at the beginning of the season and they are expected to be offered all season long.
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This month is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans are working to become more inclusive. The State Department of Disabilities and Special Needs donated 20 reusable sensory friendly bags to the Pelicans, along with three other minor league baseball teams in the state. The bag includes noise canceling headphones or earbuds, a communication board, and fidgets….

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Georgetown Co. To Host Q&A Event On Navigating Disasters

The event aims to help residents be better prepared for disaster situations and how to handle them properly.
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Georgetown County is set to host a Q&A event Thursday. During the “Navigating Disaster Assistance” event, attendees will be allowed to ask questions about topics such as flood insurance, grant opportunities as well as other resources. The event aims to help residents be better prepared for disaster situations and how to handle them properly. The meeting will be hosted at…

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Horry County Schools Superintendent To Retire

Dr. Rick Maxey has led Horry County Schools since 2015. He notified board members last week regarding his plans to retire.
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The superintendent of Horry County Schools announced he is retiring. Dr. Rick Maxey has led Horry County Schools since 2015. He notified board members last week regarding his plans to retire. It was said he had not intended to announce his plans yet so he could enjoy the rest of his time quitely. However, a breach of confidentiality occurred which…

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Construction Could Soon Start Of An Ocean Outfall In Myrtle Beach

The deal was an agreement between the city and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
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Construction is set to soon begin on a new project in Myrtle Beach. Tuesday, the Myrtle Beach City Council approved $1 million in funding for the construction of an ocean outfall. The money will be used to remove existing beach pipes to construct the ocean outfall for stormwater drainage. It will be located at 24th Avenue North. The deal was…

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Tinder To Roll Out New Safety Feature

Users will now be able to send a link that includes details about the upcoming date, including the match’s name, photo and more.
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A popular dating app has added a new safety feature. Tinder has introduced the new “Share My Date” option. Users will now be able to send a link that includes details about the upcoming date, including the match’s name and photo, meeting location, date and time. There’s also an option to type a note at the bottom. Links can be…

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Transportation Department Reveals New Federal Rules For Airlines

The rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline, not vouchers or travel credits.
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The Transportation Department announced new rules for airlines Tuesday. The rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline, not vouchers or travel credits. The rule would formalize a requirement that passengers receive refunds if a domestic flight is delayed for over three hours. Refunds would also be issued if an international flight is delayed by over six…

Tennessee
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Tennessee State Legislature Passes Bill To Allow Teachers To Carry Firearms

Those who would carry firearms would have to go through mental health and criminal background examinations.
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The Tennessee state House passed a bill Tuesday. The legislation would allow some trained teachers and school staff to carry handguns in their classrooms without informing parents. The teachers would first need approval from their school’s principal, the head of the appropriate local law enforcement agency and the directors of the school’s designated school district. Those who would carry firearms…

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President Biden Signs Aid Package Into Law After Passing Through Congress

The $95 billion package provides foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel as well as U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific.
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The Senate passed a bill Tuesday after months of discussions. The House passed the $95 billion package last week that provides foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel as well as U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific. The bill also includes humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza. In addition, the bill includes raising U.S. security measures and the threat of a nationwide ban…

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McLeod Health Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Hospital

Officials said this will be the first new hospital built in Horry County since McLeod Health Seacoast opened in 2011.
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A groundbreaking ceremony was hosted Monday in Carolina Forest. McLeod Health held the event for a new hospital. The $56 million project will be a four-story state-of-the-art facility. It is expected to offer 48 beds ensuring that all patients have access to immediate care. The new hospital aims to address the need for additional high-quality healthcare services as Horry County’s…

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HGTC Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Facility

The new state-of-the-art facility will be home to 18 health-care programs and community partners.
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday. HGTC hosted the event for the expansion of its Nursing and Health Sciences Institute. The new state-of-the-art facility will be home to 18 health-care programs and community partners. It will be located on the Grand Strand campus. HGTC plans to expand by nearly 24,100 square-feet by the end of 2025 and increase…

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