Author: Annelyn Russ

Arrest
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Georgia Man Arrested In Connection To North Myrtle Beach Murder

The woman had not been seen or heard from since September 22nd of last year. Her last known location was at a resort in North Myrtle Beach.
Annelyn Russ,

A Georgia man has been detained in North Myrtle Beach in connection to a murder. On November 8th of last year, the North Myrtle Beach Police Department was contacted by the Duluth Police Department about Kristin Laymon. The woman had not been seen or heard from since September 22nd of last year. Her last known location was at a resort…

Frontier
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Frontier Airlines Announces New Seating Option

The new option aims to provide passengers with extra space and comfort during flights.
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Frontier Airlines has announced a new seating option. UpFront Plus seats are available only in the first two rows of the aircraft. Customers in those seats will get a guaranteed window or aisle seat with extra leg room and an empty middle seat. Frontier customers can now upgrade to UpFront Plus seating for flights departing on or after April 10,…

Stores
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Family Dollar And Dollar Tree Announce Store Closures

Over the years, the companies have struggled as discount competitors such as Dollar General and Walmart grew.
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Family Dollar announced it will be closing around 1,000 stores. The retailer will close 600 locations in the first half of this year and 370 stores over the next several years as store leases expire. Family Dollar has nearly 8,000 stores in the U.S.. Dollar Tree, which owns Family Dollar, also said it will be closing 30 stores as leases…

Boeing
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Former Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead

The county coroner said he died on Saturday from “what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
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A former Boeing employee who raised serious concerns about the company’s production standards was found dead over the weekend. 62-year-old John Barnett’s body was found in a truck that was parked in a Holiday Inn parking lot in Charleston, S.C.. The county coroner said he died on Saturday from “what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.” The city’s police…

Ukraine
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Biden Administration Announces New Aid Package For Ukraine

The U.S. hasn't been able to pledge lethal aid to Ukraine since December.
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The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will send Ukraine a new emergency aid package. The U.S. hasn’t been able to pledge lethal aid to Ukraine since December, when it announced a package worth up to $250 million. However, the Pentagon was able to construct the new package using credits refunded to the Defense Department for recent weapon buys. The package…

President Race
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Biden And Trump Secure Their Nominations

To grasp the nomination, a candidate needs at least 1,215 delegates, or a majority of the total available across all GOP primaries and caucuses.
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President Biden and Former President Trump , they have clinched their nominations. Trump secured the 2024 Republican presidential nomination after several victories Tuesday in Georgia, Mississippi, Washington and Hawaii. To grasp the nomination, a candidate needs at least 1,215 delegates, or a majority of the total available across all GOP primaries and caucuses. Trump started this week with 1,078 delegates…

Tiktok
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House Advances Bill To Ban TikTok Nationwide

ByteDance would have five months to sell the China-linked social media platform if the bill is enacted.
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The House passed a bill Wednesday to ban TikTok in the U.S., if its Chinese owner ByteDance doesn’t sell. The bill passed by a vote of 352-65, but faces an uncertain path in the U.S. Senate. If passed, it would lead to a nationwide ban of the video app. ByteDance would have five months to sell the China-linked social media…

Canam
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CAN-AM Days Are In Full Swing In Myrtle Beach

The yearly event welcomes Canadian visitors to Myrtle Beach with travel deals, discounts and activities.
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The 63rd annual CAN-AM days is officially underway. The yearly event welcomes Canadian visitors to Myrtle Beach with travel deals, discounts and activities. There are many events planned to celebrate throughout the week. CAN-AM days are set to end on Sunday. To view a full list of activities and deals going on, you can visit CAN-AM.

Projects
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Florence And Georgetown To Receive Federal Funding For Projects

The cities are now awaiting an official letter before the projects can begin.
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Two local cities will soon receive federal funding for projects. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham announced this year’s fiscal spending package was recently approved by the U.S. Senate which includes funding for multiple projects across S.C.. Florence and Georgetown are two of many cities that will receive millions. The city of Florence will be granted $5 million and the funds will…

Jobs
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Metal Recycling Company’s Expansion To Bring Jobs To The Pee Dee Area

DCC Metal Recycling's $11 million investment is expected to bring 78 new jobs to the area.
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More job opportunities are coming to the Pee Dee area. DCC Metal Recycling is expanding into Dillon County. The new 48-acre site will be located at 1324 Smith Street in Dillon. The company purchases, shreds and recycles scrap metals. DCC Metal Recycling’s $11 million investment is expected to bring 78 new jobs to the area. Operations are set to start…

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