Author: Annelyn Russ

Schools
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Horry County Schools Plan To Ramp Up Its On-Campus Security Systems

Horry County District staff, school administrators and a law enforcement official will meet to review demonstrations of weapons detection vendors.
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Horry County Schools is planning to ramp up its on-campus security systems. Last week, Horry and Georgetown County District staff members visited the Greenville County School District to observe their weapons detection systems. Now, Horry County District staff, school administrators and a law enforcement official will meet to review demonstrations of weapons detection vendors. The authorities are expected to make…

Arrested
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Suspect Arrested In Connection To December Shooting

32-year-old Angelo Townsend is accused of shooting a victim and sending them to the hospital before fleeing the scene.
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An arrest was made in connection to a December shooting incident. On December 2, a shooting occurred in the Florence area along Sneed Road. 32-year-old Angelo Townsend is accused of shooting a victim and sending them to the hospital before fleeing the scene. Townsend was publicly identified as the gunman the following day and a warrant was issued for his…

Crash
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Two Injured In Horry Co. Crash Linked To Possible Shooting

Two people were taken to a hospital with critical injuries. Their condition is unknown at this time.
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An investigation was opened after a crash occurred that is possibly linked to a shooting. Around 10:30pm Monday night, Horry County Fire Rescue reported to mile marker 12 S, between International Drive and Water Tower Road on Highway 31. A car reportedly crashed into the guard wire. Two people were taken to a hospital with critical injuries. Their condition is…

Build A Bear
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Build-A-Bear Offers Leap Day Birthday Deal

Nearly 200,000 people in the U.S. have a birthday on February 29, which only comes every four years.
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Build-A-Bear is offering a deal for those who have Leap Day birthdays. Nearly 200,000 people in the U.S. have a birthday on February 29, which only comes every four years. Individuals celebrating their Leap Day birthday this year, are invited to build a birthday bear for just $4. For more information about the offer and to view locations near you,…

Flights
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Washington Allows China To Increase Amount Of Flights To And From U.S.

Starting March 31, Chinese carriers will be able to fly 50 weekly round trips to and from the U.S.. That is up from the current 35 flights.
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Washington will allow Chinese airlines to increase their direct passenger flights to the U.S. again. Starting March 31, Chinese carriers will be able to fly 50 weekly round trips to and from the U.S.. That is up from the current 35 flights. The boost in flights marks another step in restoring aviation services that had been affected by the COVID-19…

Kroger
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The FTC Sues To Block Kroger And Albertsons Merger Deal

The FTC alleges the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history would lead to higher prices, store closures and job loss.
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The Federal Trade Commission sued to block a $25 billion deal between Kroger and Albertsons Monday. The merger would combine the fifth and tenth largest retailers in the nation. The companies each also own dozens of chains including Harris Teeter and more. Kroger and Albertsons, which employ mostly unionized work-forces, said they wanted to merge to “be more competitive against…

Robocalls
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New Details Emerge Regarding The Fake Biden Robocalls

Monday, Kramer claimed he was trying to send a wake-up call regarding the potential malign uses of AI, not actually interfere with the voting.
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New details have emerged regarding the fake robocalls that mimicked President Biden last month. The robocalls were AI generated and attempted to influence the outcome of New Hampshire’s Republican primary. Political Consultant Steve Kramer, who has been identified as the source of the calls, confirmed he paid a New Orleans street magician $150 to create a recorded message that was…

Trains
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A Model Train Show Is Coming To The Grand Strand!

The club is hosting the model train show to celebrate over 30 years since its founding in 1986.
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A model train show is coming to the Grand Strand. The Grand Strand Model Railroaders’ Club is set to host the two-day event on Saturday from 10am-5pm and again on Sunday from 10am-4pm. Admission cost $5 and kids 12 and under are free. The club is hosting the model train show to celebrate over 30 years since its founding in…

Chili Cookoff
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Calli Baker’s Firehouse Is Searching For Teams To Compete In Chili Cookoff

All proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels of Horry and Georgetown Counties.
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Calli Baker’s Firehouse is seeking to find several more teams to compete in their chili cook-off. There will be three classes eligible to compete in, including public, restaurants and firefighters. The entry fee cost $100 and a wristband to taste test all of the chili is $10. All proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels of Horry and Georgetown…

Votes
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New State GOP Primary Voter Turnout Record Set In S.C.

Horry County residents alone cast over 71,000 votes in the primary, coming in second for the S.C. county with the most voter participation.
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The Palmetto State set a new record for GOP primary voter turnout. The previous S.C. record was held by the 2016 Republican presidential primary with over 740,000 ballots. This year saw over 755,000 people show up to the polls, an increase of nearly 15,000 from the previous record. Horry County residents alone cast over 71,000 votes in the primary, coming…

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