Author: Annelyn Russ

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Redbox Is Shutting Down After Over Two Decades

Now, anyone who has a rental DVD out there at this time is urged to return it as the company ends it's long run in the industry.
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A once household staple that inspired many of movie nights shared some sad news Wednesday. Redbox is shutting down after over two decades of offering DVD rentals from thousands of kiosks across the U.S.. The company’s accumulation of 24,000 DVD rental kiosks and its streaming services will no longer be operated after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul…

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AT&T Customers Impacted By Massive Data Breach

The carrier says call and text message records were breached but the hacked data did not include the content of those collected.
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Millions of AT&T customers and many non-AT&T customers were impacted by a massive data breach. The carrier says call and text message records were breached but the hacked data did not include the content of those collected. The compromised data includes the phone numbers of “nearly all” of it’s cellular customers and customers of wireless providers that used its network…

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NHTSA Warns Vehicle Owners Of Replaced Airbag Inflators Dangers

Drivers with faulty inflators should have them replaced by a mechanic or dealership.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning to car owners. The auto safety regulator said car owners should avoid cheap, substandard replacement airbag inflators. It added the products are often manufactured by foreign companies with “little to no reputation of quality manufacturing or experience.” It was also said the airbag inflators are installed by disreputable establishment in vehicles…

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CDK Global Appears To Have Paid Millions In Ransom To Hackers

It appears that CDK has paid the hackers through a bitcoin transaction of around 387. That total is the equivalent of roughly $25 million.
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CDK Global appears to have paid millions in ransom to hackers who disrupted car dealerships across the U.S.. CDK is a software firm that serves dealerships nationwide and a cyber attack last month sent businesses in a spiral while they were unable to access records or other info stored through software. It appears that CDK has paid the hackers through…

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Hilton-Branded Hotel Is Part Of Inlet Square Mall Redevelopment Plan

The hotel is expected to bring 134 rooms and more green space to the plaza.
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A Hilton-branded hotel will be part of the redevelopment of the Inlet Square Mall. The hotel is expected to bring 134 rooms and more green space to the plaza. Officials still need a variance before construction can begin. County regulations require 165 parking spaces, but the redevelopment team only wanted 147. A request has been submitted for review. The hotel…

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North Myrtle Beach Elementary School Hosting Back To School Backpack Drive

Donations can also be dropped off at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness center as well as the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center.
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The back to school backpack drive for Ocean Drive Elementary school is now underway. From now until August 14, school supplies as well as clear backpacks are being collected at the North Myrtle Beach Police Department. Donations can also be dropped off at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness center as well as the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center.

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Latta School District Names New Superintendent

Ard graduated from Latta High School in 2003 and received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Clemson University.
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The Latta School District Board of Trustees has named a new superintendent. Stephanie Ard is now the superintendent of the Latta School District in Dillon District 3. She assumed the role earlier this month and will be stepping in to replace George Liebenrood who retired. Ard graduated from Latta High School in 2003 and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary…

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Woman Arrested After Standoff At Myrtle Beach Campground Identified

The situation escalated which prompted a bomb squad, SAWT team, negotiators, a drone unit and K-9 officers to get involved.
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We now know the identity of the woman who was arrested after a standoff at a Myrtle Beach campground Sunday night. Diana Shaw is accused of exiting her residence and pointing a gun at people as well as threatening them. It was said she claimed the victims stole her dog. When police arrived, she retreated and barricaded herself in her…

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Juvenile Arrested And One Man Still Wanted In Shooting Investigation

Police are still searching for 30-year-old Timothy Locklear. He's wanted on four counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and more.
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A juvenile has been arrested and one person is still wanted in connection to a shooting incident in Robeson County. The shooting occurred on Tuesday along Arthur Road in Red Springs. A home was shot into leaving two minors suffering from gunshot wounds. Both have since been treated and are expected to be ok. During an investigation, it was revealed…

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Mother Facing Charges After Son Pulled From Myrtle Beach Resort Pool

The child jumped into the pool at five foot deep and was submerged for six minutes before being pulled out and given CPR.
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A mother has been charged after an incident unfolded over the 4th of July weekend. On Friday, a boy was pulled from the water of a swimming pool at the Caribbean Resort along N. Ocean Boulevard. The child jumped into the pool at five foot deep and was submerged for six minutes before being pulled out and given CPR. The…

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