Author: Annelyn Russ

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Israel Frustrated As Hamas Hesitates To Release Deceased Hostages

Israel announced that it will restrict aid to Gaza due to the delayed release of hostage remains.
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Just days after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal frustration has sparked. The first phase of the agreement included the release of hostages as well as the freeing of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas had until midnight on Monday to release all hostages to Israel. That included the 20 remaining living as well as the 28 deceased. Though all living…

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Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival To Soon Take Place

The festival will be held at 2501 North Kings Highway across from the Convention Center.
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The Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival is set to take place this weekend. The free three day event is outside, rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or towels to the event that aims to highlight cultural exchange while celebrating music. The festival will kick off on Friday with performances from Paula Atherton, Devon Campbell, and others. …

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Planned Peaceful Protests On The Grand Strand And Pee Dee

The protests are some of around 2,500 community events scheduled across the country planned for Saturday.
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Planned peaceful protests are set to be held this weekend across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. On Saturday, various ‘No Kings Day of Peaceful Action’ protests will take place hosted by several organizations. That includes ‘Indivisible,’ ‘Public Citizen,’ ‘ACLU,’ ‘American Federation of Teachers,’ and others. The Florence protest will take place at West Gate Office Park from 11am-1pm. The…

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Robeson Co. Police Ask For Help Locating Missing Man

27-year-old Tyshawn Skipper was last seen in the area of Camala Drive outside of Lumberton.
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Robeson County police are asking for help with locating a missing man. 27-year-old Tyshawn Skipper was last seen in the area of Camala Drive outside of Lumberton. He was wearing brown pants and a black jacket. Skipper is an African American that stands 5-feet-7-inches and weighs 250 pounds with brown hair and black eyes. Anyone with any information regarding his…

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Shooting In Robeson Co. Results In Juvenile’s Death

Deputies responded to the area of Highway 74 W. and Hidden Valley Road just outside of Rowland.
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A situation in Robeson County claimed the life of a 15-year-old. Shortly before 1pm on Sunday, deputies responded to the area of Highway 74 W. and Hidden Valley Road just outside of Rowland. Cannan Scott of Pembroke was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene. The case is being investigated as a homicide. Investigators have identified a person of…

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Florence Co. Shooting Claims Life Of 15 Y/O

At around 3:30pm Monday, police responded to a shots fired call on Durant Street in Lake City.
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A shooting in Florence County claimed the life of a 15-year-old. At around 3:30pm Monday, police responded to a shots fired call on Durant Street in Lake City. After the victim was shot, he ran towards a path near Elm Street, where officers located him. The identity of the 15-year-old victim has not been publicly revealed as of yet and…

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China Vows To Stand Against Trump’s Tariff Threat

China's Commerce Ministry said the country's stance is consistent, they do not want a tariff, but they are not afraid of one.
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China signaled that it is not going to back down amid Trump’s 100% tariff threat. Trump has threatened to jack up the tax on imports from China by Nov. 1 in response to new Chinese restrictions on the export of rare Earths, which are vital to a wide range of consumer and military products. China’s Commerce Ministry said the country’s…

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Biden Commends Trump Over Recent Gaza Peace Effort

Former President Biden took to social media to share that he is deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come.
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Former President Biden praised President Trump’s recent peace effort for Israel’s war in Gaza. Biden took to social media to share that he is deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come. He was referring to the last living 20 hostages being released and finally reunited with their families and loved ones. Biden also said he’s grateful that civilians…

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Myrtle Beach NAACP To Host Meet The Candidate Event

The event will be held Tuesday in the Thomas Maeser Auditorium located at the HGTC Conference Center.
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The Myrtle Beach branch of the NAACP is inviting the community to meet the mayoral race candidates and those running for the city council. The ‘Meet the Candidate’ event will be open to the public, providing residents with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates. Upon arrival, attendees will receive cards on which they can write down questions they want…

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Myrtle Beach Roads Closed Due To Flooding

Officials have advised the public to avoid driving through the flooded roads due to safety concerns.
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Myrtle Beach city government has implemented road closures due to flooding in the area. The list of flooded roads includes, 75th Ave N and Porcher 5300 N Ocean Boulevard 68th Ave N and Ocean Boulevard/Cane Patch Swash 28th Ave N flooded beach pipe 24th Ave N and Withers 24th Ave N and Ocean Boulevard 62nd Ave N and Northern avenues…

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