Author: Annelyn Russ

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New Whittemore Park Middle School To Open For 2024-25 School Year

The facility is located in Conway off El Bethel Road. It is over 145,000 square feet and can hold up to 1,200 students.
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The new Whittemore Park Middle School is set to open in August for the 2024-2025 school year. The Horry County Board of Education toured the new school Monday. The facility is located in Conway off El Bethel Road. It is over 145,000 square feet and can hold up to 1,200 students. The school has three wings, 30 classrooms, and 12…

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North Myrtle Beach Fire Department Acts Quick To Put Out Fire In Dunes

Crews quickly put out a fire in the dunes that started after fireworks were shot off on the beach behind a high-rise condominium.
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The North Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded to an incident on Saturday night. Crews quickly put out a fire in the dunes that started after fireworks were shot off on the beach behind a high-rise condominium. Witnesses said four youths were outside and shot off fireworks close to a lifeguard stand. Fire erupted after sparks from the fireworks landed in…

Wanted
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Florence Police Search For Person Of Interest In Vehicle Theft Case

On February 22, a 1999 Lexus was stolen from a restaurant parking lot on South Irby Street.
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Florence police are asking for the public’s assistance locating a person of interest in a vehicle theft investigation. On February 22, a 1999 Lexus was stolen from a restaurant parking lot on South Irby Street. Investigators believe the man pictured in the video above could provide additional information regarding this incident. Anyone with information on the man’s identity is asked…

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Florence Police Need Help Locating A Missing Man

Jonathan Carter is around 5-foot-5 inches tall and weighs nearly 150 pounds.
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Florence police are asking for help in locating a missing man. 64-year-old Jonathan Carter was reported missing on March 15. He was last seen on March 11 at his home on Shuler Road. Carter is around 5-foot-5 inches tall and weighs nearly 150 pounds. Anyone with information is urged to contact Florence County authorities.

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Dollar Tree To Increase Price Cap In Its Stores

The increase is part of Dollar Tree's multi-price point strategy to offer shoppers a more "relevant assortment."
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Dollar Tree announced plans to increase its current price cap. A $5 cap was set last June after the company raised the base price of items in its stores to $1.25. Now, the retailer is increasing its prices ranging from $1.50 to $7. The higher cost products will include food, pet and personal care items. The increase is part of…

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Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Into Law Regarding Minors On Social Media

Several states across the nation have established similar laws but this marks one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Monday regarding minors on social media. The legislation will ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 14 and 15-year-olds. It stands as a more relaxed version of a bill the Florida governor vetoed earlier this month that would have banned minors under 16 regardless of…

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UN Issues First Demand For Ceasefire In Gaza Prompting Tensions

Israel responded by canceling a visit to Washington by a high-level delegation in the strongest public clash between the allies since the war started in October.
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The United Nations security council issued its first demand for a ceasefire in Gaza Monday. Israel was angered by the U.S. refusing to vote on the resolution. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the U.S. of “retreating” from a “principled position” by allowing the vote to pass without conditioning the ceasefire on the release of hostages held by Hamas. Israel responded…

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Two Rulings Made In Cases Against Donald Trump

Trump faced a deadline Monday to post a $464 million bond in the new york civil fraud judgement against him.
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Two legal rulings were made Monday involving Donald Trump. A trial date has been set for the former president’s criminal trial in the New York hush money case against him. Jury selection is expected to start on April 15. In this case, Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records stemming from reimbursements for payments he made to…

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Francis Scott Key Bridge In Baltimore Collapses

A large container ship struck a column of the bridge, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning. Around 1:30am, a large container ship struck a column of the bridge, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River. Officials said at least two people have been rescued from the water, one was in “very serious condition” while the other was not injured. Rescue workers are searching for…

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Paws For The Arts Gala

Community members are invited to enjoy a night of music, art displays and sales along with a silent auction.
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The Paws for the Arts gala is set to soon be held. The Humane Society of Dillon and the Carolinas Art Guild are sponsoring the gala to raise money for the shelters’ spay and neuter fund for pets whose owners meet low-income guidelines. Community members are invited to enjoy a night of music, art displays and sales along with a…

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