Author: Annelyn Russ

Mpox
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WHO Declares Global Emergency Due To Mpox Outbreak In Africa

"This is something that should concern us all and the potential for further spread within Africa and beyond is worrying."
Annelyn Russ,

The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency due to a Monkeypox outbreak. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced earlier this week that the outbreaks were a public health emergency. The agency added Mpox has been detected in 13 countries this year and over 96% of them are in The Congo. There has been over 14,000…

Gaza
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Death Toll In Gaza Surpasses 40,000 As Ceasefire Negotiations Continue

The mediators have spent months attempting to get both sides to agree to a three-phase plan.
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The death toll in Gaza has climbed to over 40,000 due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The United States, Qatar and Egypt are set to meet with an Israeli delegation to continue discussing the possibility of a ceasefire. Hamas accuses Israel of adding new demands to a previous proposal that had U.S. and international support. A ceasefire…

Debate
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Gov. Tim Walz And Sen. JD Vance To Participate In VP Debate

The debate is set to be held on October 1 in New York City.
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A vice presidential debate is set for October. Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance have agreed to participate in the debate which would be held on October 1 in New York City. The debate will be moderated by “CBS Evening News.” Vance said, “The American people deserve as many debates as possible.” He added, “Not only do I accept…

Disney
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Disney On Ice To Return To The Pee Dee Area

The 'Into the Magic' show will be performed featuring characters from 'Frozen,' 'Coco,' 'Beauty and the Beast' and more.
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A popular extravaganza on ice is returning to the Pee Dee area. Disney on Ice is set to be held once again at the Florence Center. The ‘Into the Magic’ show will be performed featuring characters from ‘Frozen,’ ‘Coco,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and more. Tickets go on sale to the public starting August 20. The first show will take…

Gronk
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Rob Gronkowski Visits The Grand Strand

Rob Gronkowski and his brothers were in Garden City to film an episode of their show, 'Ice Shaker Beach Games.'
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A well-known former NFL player visited the Grand Strand over the weekend. Rob Gronkowski and his brothers were in Garden City to film an episode of their show, ‘Ice Shaker Beach Games.’ The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office provided security for them. Gronkowski played 11 NFL seasons with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He won four Super Bowls,…

Conway
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Conway Officials Ask Boaters To Travel With Caution On The Water

The call comes as many in the area are dealing with flooding impacts from Tropical Storm Debby.
Annelyn Russ,

The City of Conway is asking boaters to take caution during this time. Officials request that boaters on the Waccamaw River to travel slowly and refrain from creating wake. The call comes as many in the area are dealing with flooding impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. It was said even the smallest wake could cause disastrous damage to property that…

Child
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S.C. Department Of Social Services Offers Grant For Childcare Providers

Funds from the grant are expected to be used to retain current staff through salary increases or retention bonuses.
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The South Carolina Department of Social Services is offering an expansion and operating grant for childcare providers. The grant aims to support increased enrollment, staff and educator retention as well as operating expenses. Funds from the grant are expected to be used to retain current staff through salary increases or retention bonuses. It could also be used for playground repairs…

Shooting
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Suspect Identified In Fatal Loris Shooting Of N.C. Woman

A firearm was pulled and around 11 shots were fired.
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The suspect in a fatal shooting incident has now been identified. The shooting occurred last Wednesday near a Bojangles on Walnut Street in Loris. 33-year-old Lilly Stephens allegedly attempted to assault two people while in a vehicle. A firearm was pulled and around 11 shots were fired. 22-year-old Kenasia Martin of North Carolina was killed and another victim was injured….

Dead
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Man Dies After Being Ran Over By His Own Vehicle

It was said the man was driving his vehicle when it became disabled.
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A man in North Myrtle Beach died after being ran over by his own vehicle. Just after noon on Monday, police and fire units were called to the area of Sea Mountain Highway near Spring Sheet. It was said the man was driving his vehicle when it became disabled. He reportedly exited and walked in front of it when it…

Kroger
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Senators Question Kroger Over Use Of Digital Labeling

Kroger began using "digital labels" claiming the technology saves employees time and allows them to be more productive.
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One of the largest grocery store chains in the U.S. is under scrutiny due to concerns over rising prices. Democratic Senator’s Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania recently sent a letter to Kroger. They questioned the company regarding their practices of using electronic price tags. Kroger began using “digital labels” claiming the technology saves employees time and…

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