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S.C. Election Commission Shares Important Dates Ahead Of Primaries

The state has open primaries, meaning anyone can vote in either party primary, but voters can not cast ballots in both.
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The South Carolina Election Commission has highlighted some key dates for voters to remember. The state has open primaries, meaning anyone can vote in either party primary, but voters can not cast ballots in both. Democrat and Republican parties will host primaries on June 11. The deadline to register to vote in person is May 10. The deadline to register…

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Dillon County Bridge To Close For Emergency Repairs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close SC Highway 9 over Ropers Mill branch.
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A bridge in Dillon County is set to close for repairs. On Monday, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will close SC Highway 9 over Ropers Mill Branch. During the closure emergency bridge repairs will be conducted. SC-9 will be open to local traffic, but the bridge site will be closed off. Traffic will be detoured using Wix and Harlies…

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Myrtle Beach Pastor’s Wife Found Deceased At Lumberton Park

At this time, an investigation has not revealed any information that indicates there is a danger to the community following her death.
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A church community is grieving after the death of a Myrtle Beach pastor’s wife. 30-year-old Mica Miller was found deceased at Lumber River State Park in Lumberton. It was said she appeared to have suffered a fatal gunshot to the head. She is survived by her husband John-Paul Miller, who is the pastor at Solid Rock Church. Miller’s obituary said…

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Krispy Kreme Introduces A New Rewards Program

Rewards members will also be able to enjoy sweet deals, including more free doughnuts and coffee, also through the May 11.
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Krispy Kreme has introduced a new rewards program. The donut chain is giving all rewards members a free original glazed dozen, including new members who join Krispy Kreme Rewards through May 11. Rewards members will also be able to enjoy sweet deals, including more free doughnuts and coffee, also through the May 11. Members will also now earn 10 points…

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Maryland To Receive $350 Million To Assist With Key Bridge Collapse

So far, 3,000 tons of wreckage and debris have been removed from the site of the collapse for disposal or recycling. An estimated 50,000 tons still needs to be removed from the site.
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The state of Maryland will receive an insurance payment related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The payment would come from insurer Chubb, which has a $350 million limit on the policy it had written on the bridge. The policy will only cover a small fraction of the billions in damages and the clean-up costs associated with the March…

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Areas In Texas Are Experiencing “Life-Threatening” Flooding

The state continues working with emergency management and local officials to deploy additional resources needed to provide ongoing support and to ensure residents are safe.
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Parts of Texas are being pummeled by heavy rain which has prompted major flooding in some areas. A flood watch is in effect in southeastern Texas as up to 8-inches of rain has already fallen in some parts of the region. The Houston area alone is facing “life-threatening” flood conditions and additional rounds of rain are expected to continue. Gov….

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President Biden Addresses Ongoing College Protests Across The Nation

This marks the first time the president has directly addressed the issue since previous brief comments he made before the escalation of suspensions and arrests at several campuses.
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President Biden spoke out on college protests happening across the nation amid the ongoing Israel/Hamas war. The president added that the protests are putting two fundamental American principles to the test. “The first is the right to free speech and for people to peacefully assemble and make their voices heard. The second is the rule of law. Both must be…

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Myrtle Beach Named Top Trending Destination For Memorial Day Weekend

A study showed that Americans looking to travel to the Grand Strand to celebrate the holiday was up 15% this year.
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Memorial day weekend is just around the corner and Myrtle Beach is expected to see a lot of visitors. ‘Booking.com’ has named the city as the top trending U.S. destination for Memorial Day weekend. A study showed that Americans looking to travel to the Grand Strand to celebrate the holiday was up 15% this year. The upcoming weekend marks the…

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S.C. Gov. McMaster To Sign Bill Regarding Tax On Feminine Hygiene Products

The measure made it through the state Senate unanimously on Tuesday after easily passing in the House last spring.
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Gov. McMaster plans to sign a bill regarding the tax on feminine hygiene products in South Carolina. The bill will exempt feminine hygiene products from the state’s sales tax. The measure made it through the state Senate unanimously on Tuesday after easily passing in the House last spring. Removing menstrual care products from the state’s 6% tax would cut statewide…

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Georgetown County To Demolish Current Detention Center

The current center, which is 28-years-old, will be replaced by a new facility that is expected to cost $67 million.
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Georgetown County is planning to demolish it’s current detention center. The current center, which is 28-years-old, will be replaced by a new facility that is expected to cost $67 million. The new 85,800-square-foot facility will feature three buildings. One will house male inmates with 256 beds and there will be another wing for female inmates with 51 beds. The third…

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