Author: Annelyn Russ

Boat
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The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show Is Held Every Third Weekend In October

This is the 34th annual event that features one of the southeast's best wooden boat exhibits with over 100 classic boats displayed on land and water.
Annelyn Russ,

It’s that time of year again… the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show is always held on the third weekend in October. This is the 34th annual event that features one of the southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits with over 100 classic boats displayed on land and water. The event also has boat-building activities, a corrugated boat race, children’s model boat-building, a…

Jazz
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The 7th Annual Myrtle Beach Jazz Music Festival Kicks Off

Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to set up and enjoy the music. General Admission is free however, donations are accepted at the gate.
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The 7th annual Jazz Music Festival is set to kick off Friday. Artists from all over the country have traveled to the Grand Strand to perform. This is a family friendly event that will host food and merchandise vendors on site. Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to set up and enjoy the music. General Admission is…

Scam
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The Florence Co. Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents Of A Recent Phone Call Scam

The scammer informs the citizen that a bench warrant has been issued for their arrest for failure to report for jury duty.
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The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of a recent scam. Several complaints have been filed reporting phone calls from someone impersonating a deputy or an official. The scammer informs the citizen that a bench warrant has been issued for their arrest for failure to report for jury duty. The caller then suggests that the person can avoid any…

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Florence Police Investigate A Shooting Incident That Left One Person Injured

Officers were informed that a dark colored sedan pulled up and fired multiple shots, hitting the victim and a nearby shed.
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One person was left injured after a shooting incident that occurred Thursday morning. Around 1a.m., Florence County Police responded to the 1100 block of Diggs Avenue after receiving a call reporting shots fired. Upon arrival, they found a victim who was shot in the foot and two other people who appeared unwounded but remained on the scene. Officers were informed…

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CVS To Remove Products Containing Phenylephrine From Shelves

CVS is only taking products that contain 'phenylephrine as the only active ingredient' off the shelves.
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CVS stores are removing certain oral cough and cold products due to a popular ingredient deemed ineffective. Last month, a panel of advisers to the U.S. health regulator refused to back the effectiveness of oral over-the-counter medicines made with phenylephrine, which is used in cold and cough syrups. The FDA has yet to remove phenylephrine from its list of ingredients…

Toys
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Fisher-Price Recalls Nearly 21,000 Children’s Toys

A small plastic piece with a high-powered magnet inside can loosen or detach, which poses risks of choking or consumption of the magnet.
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Fisher-Price announced a recall on nearly 21,000 children’s toys. The recall involves the Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck and Crates as well as the Truck and Paint toys. A small plastic piece with a high-powered magnet inside can loosen or detach, which poses risks of choking or consumption of the magnet. The Truck and Crates toys are black…

Safes
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Recall Placed On Gun Safes After A Fatal Incident

The recall was placed due to a safety hazard and risk of death caused by a programming feature that allows unauthorized access to the safes. In one incident a 12-year-old boy died.
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Federal safety regulators have issued a recall on over 61,000 gun safes. The recall includes portable lock boxes, personal safes, pistol vaults, and gun cabinets with brand names Fortress, Cabela’s, Gettysburg, and Legend Range and Field. The products were sold at stores such as Bass Pro Shop, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, and more as well as online through Amazon and…

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The U.S. Soldier Who Was Detained In North Korea Has Been Charged

Travis King willfully and without authorization crossed into North Korean territory. He was expelled by the country in September and has since returned to the U.S..
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The U.S. soldier that was previously detained in North Korea has been charged. Travis King is accused of attempting to escape from U.S. military custody in October of last year, leaving base after curfew, striking other military personnel and drinking alcohol against orders. The 23-year-old is also accused of possessing child pornography. He is charged with eight counts including desertion….

Travel
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The State Department Issued A World Wide Travel Advisory For American Citizens

The State Department suggested U.S. citizens should stay alert in locations popular with tourists and sign up for the 'Smart Traveler Enrollment Program'.
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The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory world wide warning American citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. The travel advisory cited “increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.” The State Department suggested U.S. citizens should stay alert in locations popular with tourists and sign…

Forest
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The 2nd Annual Forest Of Fear Kicks Off In Conway

The City of Halloween (aka Conway) is opening the cabin, giving those who dare the chance to conquer their fears and break the curse once and for all.
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The 2nd annual Forest of Fear kicks off Thursday night in Conway. This event revolves around the story of a woman who was accused of witchcraft and set to be killed. However, she escaped and legend claims she possessed the terrifying power to bring people’s deepest fears to life. The only way to break the curse is to find her…

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