Author: Annelyn Russ

Santee
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Santee Cooper Moves To OpCon-4 Status

The company moved to OpCon-4, meaning a possible threat exists to its electric system.
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Santee Cooper is operating on an elevated alert status due to strong winter weather. The company moved to OpCon-4, meaning a possible threat exists to its electric system. Impacts may be limited or uncertain. OpCon-4, the company is completing freeze protection checklists for generating station equipment, preparing to have additional personnel on site at generating stations, checking and fueling vehicles,…

Dentist
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Myrtle Beach Dentist Accused Of Violating Drug Distribution Laws

Dr. Robert Kroepel led the private practice New York Dental South off of Inlet Square Drive.
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A dentist in Horry County has been arrested. 59-year-old Dr. Robert Kroepel led the private practice New York Dental South off of Inlet Square Drive near Highway 17 Business. Last week, Kroepel was arrested on seven counts of violating drug distribution laws. Authorities believe that between June and August of last year, he used his DEA registration to send anti-anxiety…

Fire
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Man Charged With Arson In Connection To House Fire

The home sustained heavy fire damage and seven people were displaced.
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A man is now facing charges following a house fire in Horry County. On Sunday, flames broke out at a residence along Ranchette Circle. when Horry County Fire Rescue crews arrived, 24-year-old Paul Bonilla approached them. He alleged that he was the one who set the house ablaze because he “being held hostage.” Authorities were called in which Bonilla repeated…

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Suspect Arrested Following Barricade Situation

On Tuesday night, police reported to a home on E. Walkerton Road.
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One person was arrested following a barricade situation in Myrtle Beach. Just before 10pm Tuesday night, police reported to a home on E. Walkerton Road. Multiple drones were in use, along with a large police presence. Officers attempted to contact the individual over loudspeaker for over an hour before SWAT breached the front door and safely removed the male suspect….

Bucees
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Buc-ee’s Plans To Open World’s Largest Convenience Store

The new location will feature 120 gas pumps and 18 electric vehicle charging stations.
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Buc-ee’s is planning to open the world’s largest convenience store. The already over-sized travel center announced plans to build a location that will be over 76,000 square-feet in Fort Pierce, Florida. The company filed for revised site plans and a building permit back in November, after gaining state approval in April. However, final approval for the project is still pending….

Vance
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JD And Usha Vance Are Expecting A Baby Boy

The baby is a boy and he and Usha are doing well.
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Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha are expecting their fourth child. The pair made the announcement via Instagram saying that the baby is a boy and he and Usha are doing well. They also announced that they are expecting to welcome the baby boy in late July. The Vance’s also expressed gratitude to military doctors who have cared…

Putin
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U.S. Officials To Meet With Putin

There are still significant issues that have yet to be agreed upon.
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U.S. officials are set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday. The meeting will take place with “land deals” over Ukraine on the table. Discussions regarding a U.S.-brokered peace plan has been making progress. However, there are still significant issues that have yet to be agreed upon. One of the main points is over land ownership, which is what…

Peace
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Agrees To Join Board Of Peace

The announcement comes after Netanyahu initially pushed back on the proposal.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join President Trump’s new Board of Peace. The announcement comes after Netanyahu initially pushed back on the proposal, following the inclusion of Turkey’s foreign minister and Qatari diplomat as appointed members to a separate ‘Gaza Executive Board.’ Netanyahu criticized the makeup of the committee but has now confirmed he will join the…

Calm
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Georgetown County To Introduce Several “Calm Spots”

The spots will be designed to help people decompress in natural settings.
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Georgetown County plans to introduce “GC Calm” spots across several areas. The calm spots come as a concept related to a Japanese practice called “shin-rinoku.” The goal aims to boost mental health by getting people outdoors, relieve stress, and disconnect from devices. The spots will be designed to help people decompress in natural settings. They will offer basic directions, leading…

Fire
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Several People Displaced After Fire Damages Horry Co. Home

The flames broke out at a residence along Ranchette Circle on Sunday.
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Several people have been displaced following a house fire in Horry County. Around 9:45pm on Sunday, flames broke out at a residence along Ranchette Circle. The flames were under control by 10:20pm, but the home sustained heavy damage. Seven people were displaced and were offered assistance by the American Red Cross of South Carolina. The cause of the blaze is…

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