Author: Annelyn Russ

Toyota
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Toyota Warns 50,000 Vehicle Owners Of Airbag Issue

Over 30 fatalities and hundreds of injuries in various automakers' vehicles have been linked to Takata air bag inflators since 2009.
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Toyota has issued a “Do Not Drive” advisory. The warning covers some 2003-2004 model year Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix and 2004-2005 RAV4s with Takata airbag inflators. The owners of the 50,000 older u-s vehicles are urged to get immediate recall repairs because the airbag inflator could explode, releasing shrapnel, posing risk of injuries and even death. Over 30 fatalities and…

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ADHD Medication Recalled After Incorrect Pills Found In Labeled Packages

The recall was placed after tablets of Carbinoxamine Maleate, an antihistamine, were discovered in a bottle labeled as Zenzedi.
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Azurity Pharmaceuticals has issued a recall on some of its ADHD and Narcolepsy medications. The recall covers some Zenzedi 30 milligram tablets with an expiration date of June 2025. The recall was placed after tablets of Carbinoxamine Maleate, an antihistamine, were discovered in a bottle labeled as Zenzedi. People who take Carbinoxamine instead of Zenzedi have a higher risk of…

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Travel Advisory Issued For The Bahamas

The alert warns that the crimes have occurred at all hours including in broad daylight on the streets.
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The Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for those visiting the Bahamas. The advisory warns travelers to “exercise increased caution” due to crime, specifically on the islands of New Providence, which includes Nassau, and Grand Bahama, which includes Freeport. The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas also posted a security alert last week advising U.S. citizens to…

Troops
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Biden Meets With Advisers To Determine Response To Fatal Drone Attack

President Biden said the U.S.' response will likely be more powerful than previous American retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria.
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President Biden met with security advisers Monday to determine how to respond to the drone attack in Jordan that killed and wounded U.S. troops on Sunday. The U.S. does not reportedly want to escalate tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. However, President Biden said the U.S.’ response will likely be more powerful than…

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Inaugural Oysters And Art Festival To Benefit Local Museum

Tickets cost $5 per person and can be purchased up until the event. Oyster buckets are also available to purchase for $20 each.
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A first-of-its-kind event is coming to the Grand Strand. The Inaugural Oysters and Art Festival is set to be held on Saturday from noon-4pm in Nance Plaza and the parking lot behind Grand Strand Brewing Company along North Kings Highway. Participants can head out to enjoy live music, oysters, other food and beverages, rain or shine. Tickets cost $5 per…

Easter
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Unique Easter Egg Hunt Set To Return To Myrtle Beach

Children ages 3-12 are invited to participate in an egg hunt, games and arts and crafts.
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A unique Easter egg hunt is returning to the Myrtle Beach area. The ‘Easter Egg Plunge’ event is set to be held in the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center’s swimming pool. Children ages 3-12 are invited to participate in an egg hunt, games and arts and crafts. The event is free but registration is required and that opens on February…

Polar
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Myrtle Beach Polar Plunge Raises Nearly $150,000

This year, hundreds came out to help raise funds for Horry County Special Olympics.
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Every year the ‘Freezin for a Reason’ polar plunge is held at the Sands Ocean Club. This year, hundreds came out to help raise funds for Horry County Special Olympics. The four plunges over four hours raised nearly $150,000. The water temperature was 52 degrees and participants dove in to create more opportunities for athletes to experience the life-changing benefits…

Fire
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One Injured In Crash Involving Vehicle Fire

The driver of the car was lying near the vehicle and crews moved him away from the flames that were later extinguished.
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A crash that resulted in a vehicle fire left one person injured. Shortly after 4am Sunday, North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to a wooded area off the Highway 17 North exit ramp from Sea Mountain Highway on reports of a car overturned and on fire. The driver of the car was lying near the vehicle and crews moved…

Shooting
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Homicide Investigation Opened After Teenager Shot And Killed

The incident occurred on Meadowbrook Drive off McIver Road.
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An investigation was opened after an 18-year-old was shot and killed in Darlington County. Early Sunday morning, Damon Jackson Jr. died during the shooting. The incident occurred on Meadowbrook Drive off McIver Road. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:30am. The death was ruled a homicide and an autopsy has been scheduled for later this week. Details remain…

Wanted
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Robeson County Police Need Help Identifying Suspects In Shooting Case

One is in critical condition and the other was treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening.
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The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying three suspects involved in a shooting incident. Around 5am on Saturday, deputies responded to the 2000 block of Lombardy Village Road. Upon arrival, a 38-year-old and a 29-year-old were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a hospital. One is in critical condition and the other was…

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