Author: Annelyn Russ

Amazon
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Amazon Agrees To $2.5B Settlement In Antitrust Lawsuit

Amazon will pay $1 billion in civil penalties and $1.5 billion in consumer relief for around 35 million impacted customers.
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Amazon has agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement in an antitrust lawsuit. The Federal Trade Commission filed the lawsuit against the retail giant alleging that it had enrolled millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and then made the subscriptions exceedingly difficulty to cancel. Amazon denied any wrongdoing and called the suit proof that the FTC had “radically…

Oven
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Nearly 1.4M Countertop Ovens Recalled

The recall comes after 95 reports of the oven doors unexpectedly closing on consumers.
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Around 1.4 million countertop ovens have been recalled. The recall covers Oster French Door Countertop Ovens that were available at Costco, Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers nationwide. The mini ovens were sold between August 2015 and July of 2025. The recall comes after 95 reports of the oven doors unexpectedly closing on consumers, causing burn injuries as severe as second-degree….

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Trump To Put Import Taxes On Pharmaceutical Drugs, Furniture, And More

President Trump says the changes are necessary "national security and other reasons."
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President Trump announced plans to place import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, furniture and heavy trucks. The tariffs will involve 100% taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, as well as 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks. The changes are set to take effect on October 1. The president says they are necessary “national…

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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted

The indictment makes Comey the first former senior government official to face prosecution involved in election interference investigation.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Comey was charged with lying to Congress in a criminal case filed days after President Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former director and other perceived political enemies. The indictment makes Comey the first former senior government official to face prosecution who was…

Conway
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Conway Transforms Into City Of Halloween

On October 1, the city will host a Halloween Kickoff Party that will feature a costume march, contest, live music and more.
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Conway has officially transformed into the City of Halloween and has many events planned to celebrate the holiday. On October 1, the city will host a Halloween Kickoff Party that will feature a costume march, contest, live music and more. Festivities will run from 1-7pm. Also kicking off on Oct. 1 is the Wicked Crawl for Cancer which will run…

Doughnut
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Parlor Doughnuts To Open North Myrtle Beach Location

Parlor Doughnuts is set to open at 1416 Old Highway 17 North.
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A new eatery is coming to North Myrtle Beach. Parlor Doughnuts is set to open at 1416 Old Highway 17 North. The bakery offers a variety of layered doughnuts. Flavor options include maple bacon, honey glazed, cookies n-cream, turtle cheesecake, and many others. They also offer beverages like flavored energizers, hot and iced coffees, refreshers, teas, along with several breakfast…

Threat
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14-Year-Old Student Detained Following Bomb Threat

The middle school continued to operate under normal conditions following the situation.
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A 14-year-old was detained in regards to a school threat in Georgetown County. The Rosemary Middle School student allegedly typed a threat to “blow up” the school on a school-issued computer. The threat was discovered by the district’s online monitoring system dubbed light-speed. The school safety department and resource officers were notified. The student was detained and their home was…

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Human Remains Found In Home That Caught Fire

The structure did not have power and appeared to have been "uninhabited for an extended period."
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Human remains were discovered in a vacant home that caught fire Wednesday afternoon in Marlboro County. A field caught fire along Dupree Road off of Highway 9 in Bennettsville. The flames spread and damaged a portion of a home. Fire personnel found the deceased body within the residence. The structure did not have power and appeared to have been “uninhabited…

Fatal
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Robeson Co. Hit-And-Run Leaves One Victim Dead

The incident happened around 5:30pm Wednesday along Mt. Zion Road near the Hoke County Line.
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A fatal hit and run in Robeson County resulted in the death of one person. The incident happened around 5:30pm Wednesday along Mt. Zion Road near the Hoke County Line. Investigators believe that a man was walking illegally in the roadway without any visible or reflectorized clothing. The vehicle that struck the man fled the scene. The victim has been…

Bucks
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Starbucks To Close Locations As Part Of Restructuring Plan

The move is part of the chain's 'Back to Starbucks' transformation under CEO Brian Niccol.
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Starbucks announced plans that involve closing down several locations. As part of a $1 billion restructuring plan, around 100 of the over 11,400 U.S. coffee houses will shut down. Approximately 900 non-retail employees will be laid off as a result. The company is expected to incur around $150 million in employee separation costs, plus about $850 million in restructuring charges…

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