Author: Annelyn Russ

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Local Business To Host Fundraiser For Children With Muscular Dystrophy

Participants will also be guided in creating handmade wood decor and art. All proceeds will go directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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A Myrtle Beach business is hosting a fundraiser to help children with Muscular Dystrophy. The event will be hosted at ‘Nailed It DIY Studio’ in the Market Common. People are invited to come out and enjoy light appetizers as well as beverages from local breweries, and bid on a selection of raffle baskets featuring items from businesses along the Grand…

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Myrtle Beach To Host Events For Overdose Awareness

The City of Myrtle Beach is inviting people to two separate events that are set to honor Horry County Overdose Awareness Day.
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The city of Myrtle Beach is set to host two events in honor of Horry County Overdose Awareness Day. The city and DHEC will host a free overdose prevention and Narcan training event from 3-4p.m. on Thursday. The free workshop will go over how to recognize an overdose and the steps for using Narcan on someone. The session will be…

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Dairy Queen To Sell Blizzards For Just 85 Cents

In order to participate in the less than a dollar deal, you must have the Dairy Queen app.
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If you’re already in the mood for fall while we’re still facing the summer heat, Dairy Queen has a solution. The eatery released their fall menu on Monday and the ice cream chain is offering new and returning blizzards for less than a dollar. From September 11th-24th, customers can score blizzards for just 85 cents. This year’s fall lineup includes…

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Amazon Increases Free Shipping Minimum For Non-Prime Members

The company said they continually evaluate and make adjustments which prompted the increase in the free shipping minimum cost.
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Amazon is raising its free shipping minimum costs for customers that are not subscribed to their Amazon Prime membership. Previously, to qualify for free shipping, Non-Prime members were required to purchase an order totaling to at least $25. However, on Monday, the E-commerce giant raised that minimum to $35. The company said they continually evaluate and make adjustments, adding that…

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DOT Issues Largest Fine Ever Against American Airlines

The airline said all of the delays were due to weather situations and represent a small number of the 7.7 million flights during the time period.
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The Department of Transportation has slapped American Airlines with the largest fine ever for holding passengers onboard for too long. The department issued a $4.1 million fine for lengthy tarmac delays of 43 flights that impacted over 5,800 passengers. The flights occurred between 2018 and 2021 and during the longest delay, passengers sat aboard a plane for six hours and…

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One Faculty Member Dead After UNC Shooting

The suspect, Tailei Qi, was taken into custody, but a motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time as authorities investigate.
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A shooting occurred at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday that left one person dead. Gunshots were reported shortly after 1p.m. at the school’s Caudill Laboratories. The suspect, doctoral student Tailei Qi, was taken into custody around 2:30p.m., but a motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time as authorities investigate. He is facing charges…

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The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Created A New App

Once downloaded, the department says to set up alerts and search through the app in its entirety to learn more about it.
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The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office has created a new app that provides real time crime updates. ‘TheSheriffApp.com’ App offers quick access to topics of public interest. The app allows you to set up notifications to personalize it for you and access information such as registered sex offenders, inmate information, employment information with applications, a link for schools throughout the county,…

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Shots Fired At A Football Game In Georgetown County

The motivation behind the events remain unclear but the Georgetown County School district is working with Georgetown County Police to provide as much information as they can.
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Georgetown County School District Superintendent Keith Price released a statement addressing shots fired at a football game. On Friday, the game between Georgetown High School and Andrews High School was canceled during half-time after a fight broke out between a small group of students near the concession stand. While officers were addressing the fight, shots were fired in the parkinglot…

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Man Arrested In Connection To A Fatal Shooting Incident

An investigation led to the arrest of 78-year-old Sturgeon Locklear who was detained and charged with second-degree murder.
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A man has been arrested and charged in a fatal shooting incident. On Sunday, Robeson County Deputies reported to the 500 block of Old Landing Road in Maxton in reference to a person shot around 2p.m.. Upon arrival, 55-year-old Phillip Locklear was found dead at the scene. An investigation led to the arrest of 78-year-old Sturgeon Locklear who was detained…

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Florida Prepares To Be Hit By Storm Idalia

Out of an abundance of caution, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of local emergency in over 30 counties so far.
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Tropical storm Idalia is strengthening as it heads toward Florida and could become a Category 3 storm as it approaches the coast with heavy rains, high winds, and damaging storm surge. As it intensifies, life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are becoming likely for portions of Florida. The storm’s arrival has prompted the state to deploy water rescue teams as…

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