Author: Annelyn Russ

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Disney And DeSantis Tourism Board Agree On $17 Billion Development Deal

The development deal authorizes Disney to add more rooms to its Central Florida hotel and expand its retail and restaurant space.
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Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved a $17 billion development deal with Disney. Members of the board unanimously pushed through the landmark deal Wednesday. The approved development deal will allow the entertainment company to spend billions of dollars on its Walt Disney World properties over the next 10 to 20 years. It will also permit Disney to build…

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Former Employees Sue SpaceX And CEO Elon Musk

A letter called on executives to condemn Musk's public behavior on 'X' and to hold all employees accountable for unacceptable conduct.
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Several former employees of SpaceX are suing the company along with its CEO Elon Musk. The employees allege that Musk fired them after they challenged what they referred to as a “rampant sexual harassment and a hostile Animal House style work environment” in the company. They detailed their complaints in an open letter to management in 2022. The letter called…

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Federal Judge Pauses President Biden’s Proposed Changes To Title IX

District Judge Reed O'Connor said the federal government “engaged in unlawful agency action taken in excess of their authority.”
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A federal judge in Texas has paused President Biden’s proposed changes to Title IX. The changes recommend expanding protections for transgender students at all government funded schools. District Judge Reed O’Connor said the federal government “engaged in unlawful agency action taken in excess of their authority.” The judge has now ruled against Biden’s attempts to expand Title IX but this…

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Israel Denies Responsibility For Strike Against “Safe Zone” In Gaza

Thursday's strikes come after a mass-casualty operation by Israel to rescue hostages held by Hamas over the weekend.
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The israeli military has denied responsibility for a strike that targeted a “safe zone” in Gaza. Al-Mawasi is a coastal region west of Rafah in which israel previously designated as a safe zone for Palestinians. The area was bombarded Thursday by “land, sea and air strikes.” Navy boats participated in the attack by firing heavy machine guns. An estimated 550,000…

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North Myrtle Beach Native To Compete In Miss SC USA Pageant

The Miss South Carolina USA pageant is set to be held on Saturday in North Charleston.
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A North Myrtle Beach native is competing in the Miss South Carolina USA pageant. Maritsa Platis has been competing in pageants for 10 years and was crowned Miss Sea Islands 2024. If she takes home the Miss SC crown, she will be the first Greek winner. If she goes on to win the Miss USA pageant, she would be the…

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$50k Granted To SC Governor’s School For Science & Mathematics Foundation

The camps are taking place in technical colleges across the state and are for rising 6th-10th graders.
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The SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation was awarded a grant from Power: Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. The $50,000 grant will expand the access to STEM education and career opportunities in Hartsville. The funds will support summer camps, scholarships for students and an initiative for guidance counselors to provide education and career information. The…

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Investigation Opened After Missing Dog Found Shot To Death In Conway Pond

The dog had two visible gunshot wounds to the leg and one in the center top portion of its head.
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An investigation has been opened after a missing dog was found shot to death in Horry County. On Sunday, police responded to a home on Bramblewood Lakes Drive in Conway on reports of a dead canine. The owner informed the responding officer that his three dogs left his house around 3am. A few hours passed when only two of the…

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Man Wanted For Murder Turns Himself Into Authorities

Upon arrival, 38-year-old Brandon Strickland was found with a gunshot wound and died when he arrived at a hospital for treatment.
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A wanted man out of Robeson County has turned himself in. Just before 5pm on Monday, police were called to the area of Highway 83 and Highway 501 outside of Maxton on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, 38-year-old Brandon Strickland was found with a gunshot wound and died when he arrived at a hospital for treatment. 20-year-old Adrian Locklear…

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Woman Who Was Fatally Stabbed At Myrtle Beach Bus Station Was Asleep

The suspect was located shortly after wearing the same clothes he had on during the stabbing, which camera footage revealed.
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We now have further details on a fatal stabbing incident that occurred in Myrtle Beach over the weekend. Shortly after 1am on Saturday, police were called to a bus transfer station on 10th Avenue North for reports of the stabbing. Upon arrival, 55-year-old Jeanette Harding was found dead at the scene. Warrants show that during the investigation, police spoke to…

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One Person Is Dead After Shooting Incident In Conway

33-year-old Charles Johnson later died at a hospital from injuries he sustained in the shooting.
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One man is dead after an early morning shooting Tuesday. The incident occurred around 3am along the 1700 block of John Street in Conway. 33-year-old Charles Johnson later died at a hospital from injuries he sustained in the shooting. Further details remain limited as an investigation is underway.

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