Author: Annelyn Russ

Rain
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Parts Of California Are Experiencing Atmospheric River Weather

At least one fatality has been confirmed to be storm related after a large Redwood tree fell leaving one man dead.
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An intense, long-lasting Atmospheric storm is moving across California. A downpour of rain has stalled over the southern part of the state, worsening the high risk of flooding through Monday. Strong winds and rain have knocked out power for nearly 600,000. Winds reached 98 miles-per-hour in Santa Clara alone and San Francisco saw nearly 60 miles-per-hour winds. At least one…

Chile
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Over 100 People Have Died As Wildfires Continue To Rage Across Chile

Chile President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency as cities are being choked in smoke and residents are being forced to evacuate their homes.
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Wildfires are raging across parts of Chile. At least 112 people have died so far and that number is expected to rise. There’s about 160 active fires burning across the country. Firefighters have reportedly controlled 102 of them but are still battling 40 others. 19 wildfires are currently under observation. Chile President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency…

Senate
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U.S. Senators Reveal Bipartisan Border Security Bill

President Biden urged Congress to pass the agreement while House Speaker Mike Johnson declared it "dead on arrival."
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After months of negotiating, a group of U.S. Senators revealed a bipartisan border security bill Sunday. The $188 billion proposal would provide aid to Ukraine and Israel and could bring the biggest changes to the country’s immigration policy in decades. The bill includes having Homeland Security officials temporarily “shut down” the border if too many migrants cross over a sustained…

Strikes
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U.S. Conducts Over 100 Strikes In Retaliation

It was said the goal of the strikes is to get the attacks to stop, not to start a war with Iran.
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Over the weekend, the U.S. conducted retaliatory strikes in Iran. Last Sunday, a drone struck a U.S. base in Jordan leaving three troop members dead and over 40 others injured. On Friday, Washington began retaliation attacks on over 85 targets across seven locations in Iraq and Syria. Then on Saturday the U.S. military struck 36 targets at 13 locations in…

Hiking
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S.C. State Parks To Host Future ‘First Day Hikes’ Events

On the first day of March the hiking event will be held at the Myrtle Beach State Park.
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S.C. State Parks are set to host additional ‘First Day Hikes’ events. After organizers witnessed a large turn-out for the event hosted on New Year’s Day, the idea emerged for it to continue. Now, ‘First Day Hikes’ are set to be hosted on the first day of every month at select parks. The hikes are guided by a ranger and…

Traffic
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Construction To Soon Take Place On US-17 Bridge Deck In Georgetown County

Drivers should exercise caution in the area and stay alert while traveling through work zones.
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The S.C Department of Transportation announced that construction on the US-17 bridge deck is set to soon take place. The bridge deck crosses over the Waccamaw River in Georgetown County and construction is scheduled to begin on Sunday. Crews will start work on the northbound bridge deck before moving to the southbound one. Traffic will shift to a single lane…

Burglary
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Vehicle Burglary Suspect Arrested After Posting Video Of The Incident

Brandon Cole allegedly posted a video of the burglary via social media.
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The suspect of a vehicle burglary incident in georgetown county has been arrested. On Monday, a car was broken into along Blockade Drive. Brandon Cole allegedly posted a video of the burglary via social media. He has since been arrested and charged with two counts of breaking and entering and an enhancement charge due to prior convictions. Several community members…

Student
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Horry County Student Shot And Killed

18-year-old Ja'Mir Johnson was a student of Carolina Forest who was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.
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An Horry County high school student was shot and killed Thursday. Conway police were called around 7:30am to investigate shots fired in the area of Rufus Street and 8th Avenue. The shooting occurred near one of the Horry County school bus stops. Several students from both Carolina Forest High and Blackwater Middle School witnessed the incident. 18-year-old Ja’Mir Johnson was…

Groundhog
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Groundhog Predicts Spring Is On The Way

When the groundhog emerges from hibernation, if he sees his shadow that means there is six more weeks of winter ahead, if he doesn't, that means spring is just around the corner.
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Every year, Americans await Punxsutawney Phil’s weather prediction. Phil has been predicting the weather since 1887, in an annual event derived from the christian holiday Candlemas Day and Pennsylvania dutch traditions. When the groundhog emerges from hibernation, if he sees his shadow that means there is six more weeks of winter ahead, if he doesn’t, that means spring is just…

Rufus
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Amazon Launches AI Assistant To Help Shoppers

Amazon said the assistant has been trained on product and consumer data that "represents a significant customer experience improvement for discovery."
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Amazon has revealed a new AI assistant created to help shoppers. ‘Rufus’ is capable of answering any questions customers may have as well as make recommendations based on their preferences and needs. Amazon said the assistant has been trained on product and consumer data that “represents a significant customer experience improvement for discovery.” ‘Rufus’ launched Thursday to a select amount…

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