Author: Annelyn Russ

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NCAA Eliminates College Football’s Spring Transfer Portal Window

The move to eliminate the portal comes after many opinions that the spring period created too much roster instability.
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The NCAA has officially eliminated the spring transfer portal in college football. The administrative committee decided to move to a single transfer portal window. That proposed window would start January 2 and end January 11. However, the NCAA plans to decide the official dates during a meeting next month following a feedback period. It’s possible the transfer portal window could…

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USPS Announces Holiday Shipping Dates

Whether you've already started your Christmas shopping or not, these dates are important for future planning.
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The USPS has announced important dates for holiday shipping. Whether you’ve already started your Christmas shopping or not, these dates are important for future planning. If you’re shipping through the USPS Ground Advantage service or First-Class Mail, the last date to send off should be December 17 in order for a package to arrive by Christmas day. Those shipping through…

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Texas A&M President Steps Down

The university system chancellor said that it was "the right moment for change" at one of the nation's largest universities.
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Texas A&M University’s president is stepping down. Mark Welsh III made the announcement Thursday after facing criticism over a classroom video that showed a student objecting to a children’s literature lesson about gender. The video was not mentioned in Welsh’s departure. But it comes after the video stirred up the campus and put him under criticism by some Republican lawmakers,…

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Erika Kirk Named New CEO Of Turning Point USA

The move comes after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed last week during an event at Utah Valley University.
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Erika Kirk has been named the new CEO and chair of the board for Turning Point USA. The move comes after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed last week during an event at Utah Valley University. Charlie was the co-founder of the organization. Following his assassination, the board “unanimously elected” Erika. It was reported that “in prior discussions,…

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HHS Plans To Shut Down Major Organ Procurement Organization

The move would mark the first time the federal government has decertified an organ procurement organization.
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The Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to shut down a major organ procurement organization. The HHS has been investigating the Live Alliance organization. The department reportedly uncovered “years of unsafe practices, poor training, chronic under-performance, under-staffing, and paperwork errors.” “We are acting because of years of documented patient safety data failures and repeated violations of federal requirements,…

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Spooky Activities To Soon Return To Myrtle Beach

Fright Nights will return and be hosted in Plyer Park along N. Kings Highway.
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As we approach Halloween, plenty of spooky activities are planned for the Grand Strand. Fright Nights will return and be hosted in Plyer Park along N. Kings Highway. The event features live entertainment, wandering zombies, family-friendly fun, a fall festival and more. Festivities will kick off the first week of October and will be held every Friday and Saturday from…

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American Heart Association To Host 44th Annual Beach Ride

The mission is to fund research, educate communities, and advocate for healthier lifestyles.
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The American Heart Association is set to host its 44th annual Beach Ride. The event invites horses and riders from across the country to camp, connect, and ride, while rising money and awareness for the fight against heart disease and stroke. Activities will include a silent auction, live music, campsite decorating, obstacle courses, a costume party and karaoke. Each activity…

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New Sawmill To Open In Horry County

The company plans to invest over $10 million and provide 18 new jobs.
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A new sawmill is set to open in Horry County and is expected to support loggers. The Galivants Ferry Sawmill plans to open a new facility that will help loggers in surrounding areas. The goal is to alleviate the changes brought on by the closing of the Georgetown and surrounding mills. It will also help supply railroad ties, pallet manufacturers,…

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Corrections Employee Arrested For Trafficking Narcotics

The employee was immediately terminated and booked into the same facility where he worked for one year.
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A corrections employee at an adult detention center has been arrested for trafficking narcotics. The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office intelligence unit intercepted jail communications referencing trafficking involving an employee. An investigation prompted detectives to confront Bryce Byrdsong as he reported for duty. They discovered narcotics in his personal possession leading to a consent search of his vehicle which uncovered more…

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One Person Arrested, One Wanted In Connection To 3 Y/O Death

34-year-old Joseph Waterman Jr. is wanted on a murder charge and is considered "armed and dangerous."
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One man has been charged and one suspect is wanted in connection to the death of a three-year-old. The incident occurred on Saturday night along Midway Highway in Florence County. An argument escalated into physical violence prompting a gun to go off which resulted in the toddler suffering a gunshot wound. Antonio Burgess Jr. was taken to a hospital where…

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