Author: Annelyn Russ

Race
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11th annual Brookgreen Gardens Memorial Day 5K Information

Baby strollers, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles, or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification.
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The 11th annual Brookgreen Gardens Memorial Day 5K will take place this weekend. Runners and walkers are welcome to participate. The race will start and end at the zoo entrance. It is set to start at 6pm on Sunday. Participants and guests will be able to enter the property at 4:30pm. There will be no water spots along the race…

Field
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Ceremony Held For 2nd Miracle League Baseball Field In Florence

The amenity is described as a place where every individual can come together to experience the joy of sports and more.
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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for a second Miracle League baseball field in Florence County. The field is a modified style of baseball aimed to assist participants with physical disabilities. It was said the field aims to represent a beacon of hope, inclusion and opportunity for children and adults with disabilities. The amenity is described as a place…

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Florence Authorities Warn Of New Scam Approach

The sheriff's office confirmed this is a scam and said authorities would never demand money to avoid arrest.
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The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a new scam approach. Usually, scammers call over the phone falsely claiming to be law enforcement. They threaten to serve an arrest warrant for failure to appear for jury duty. Recipients are then given the option to pay a fine or face arrest. However, scammers in Florence are now sending emails…

Arrested
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Man Arrested For Allegedly Conducting Several Crimes

Jermarion Brand has been charged with breach of trust, assault and battery second degree and burglary first degree.
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A Marlboro County man has been arrested in connection to several incidents that took place over the past few weeks. Jermarion Brand has been charged with breach of trust, assault and battery second degree and burglary first degree. The charges stem from multiple cases. The first incident occurred on April 20. Brand allegedly illegally took and altered the appearance of…

Skeletal
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Skeletal Remains Found In Horry County

A forensic anthropologist and odontologist will be called in for the ongoing investigation to include the collection of DNA.
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Skeletal remains were discovered in Horry County earlier this week. The remains were found on Monday in the area of Highway 319 and Highway 22. Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said a forensic anthropologist and odontologist will be called in for the ongoing investigation to include the collection of DNA. Further details remain limited at this time.

Shooting
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Robeson Co. Police Investigate Shooting That Left Two People Injured

The incident happened sometime in the afternoon in the area of Ironhorse Drive near Maxton.
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Robeson County police are now investigating a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday. The incident happened sometime in the afternoon in the area of Ironhorse Drive near Maxton. Two people suffered injuries but their conditions were not immediately available. Deputies noted the shooting did not occur at Purnell Swett High School and has no connection to any of the events that…

Mattel
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Mattel To Release New Barbies Based On Nine Female Athletes World Wide

Mattel said, "Venus Williams has courageously persevered through countless obstacles to inspire social change within tennis and the sports industry at large."
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Mattel is creating nine new barbies that will represent female athletes from all over the world. The major toy company announced the plans Wednesday, saying it is part of its continued celebration of Barbie’s 65th anniversary that recognizes “the impact of sports in fostering self-confidence, ambition, and empowerment among the next generation.” Among the female athletes to get their own…

Tmobile
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T-Mobile Is Increasing Monthly Plan Prices

Customers with a legacy Simple Choice, ONE, or Magenta plan will likely experience price changes. 
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T-Mobile customers could soon see an increase in their monthly payments. The company announced it is raising prices for its plans. Customers with a legacy Simple Choice, ONE, or Magenta plan will likely experience price changes. The costs of plans are going up by $2 to $5-per-month. The hike will be applied to each line, meaning that if you have…

Kenya
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U.S. Plans To Designate Kenya As Major Non-NATO Ally

If Kenya is accepted, it would be the first major non-NATO U.S. ally in sub-Saharan Africa.
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The U.S. is expected to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally. President Biden plans to inform Congress that he will designate the country with the title describing it as an acknowledgment that “Kenya is already a global partner.” Major non-NATO allies are eligible for benefits including being a candidate for U.S.-owned war reserve stockpiles, which is a priority delivery…

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CCMF Announces Update To App And New Club Experience

The club will feature interactive experiences including karaoke sessions and dueling pianos.
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The Carolina Country Music Festival has announced some changes to its app. The app is now live and offers exclusive access to the festival’s schedule. Concertgoers will have real-time updates including ongoing activities via the apps’ push notifications. It also has an interactive map to assist fans in navigating between stages, food vendors and other attractions. CCMF also announced the…

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