Author: Annelyn Russ

Arrests
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Texas Authorities Have Started Arresting Migrants For Trespassing

The migrants were arrested for criminal trespassing and must first face the state charge before they are transferred to U.S. Border Patrol.
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Texas authorities arrested a handful of migrants Wednesday at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass. This marks the first arrests of migrants since the state took control of the area at the US-Mexico border last week. Single adult migrant men and women were taken into state custody, while migrant families and children were transferred to U.S. Border Patrol. The migrants were…

Houthis
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U.S. Re-Designates Houthis As A Specially Designated Global Terrorist Group

Officials said the SDGT designation is aimed at discouraging the Yemen-based militia group from continuing to attack vessels traveling through the Red Sea.
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The Biden Administration re-designated the Houthis as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity Wednesday. Officials said the SDGT designation is aimed at discouraging the Yemen-based militia group from continuing to attack vessels traveling through the Red Sea. A U.S. senior administration official said, “These attacks are a clear example of terrorism and a violation of international law and a major…

Winter
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Winter Storms Across The U.S. Resulted In At Least 40 Deaths

The highest number of deaths so far was recorded in Tennessee where 14 people were killed across due to the severe weather.
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A series of winter storms and an outbreak of cold air has resulted in several deaths. At least 40 people have died across nine states since last Friday. Storm related deaths have been confirmed in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin. The highest number of deaths so far was recorded in Tennessee where 14 people…

Southc
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South Carolina Among Top Fastest Growing States In The Nation

U-Haul released its annual figures earlier this month and put the Palmetto State behind only North Carolina, Florida and Texas based on customer transactions.
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South Carolina has once again been named one of the Nation’s fastest growing states. U-Haul released its annual figures earlier this month and put the Palmetto State behind only North Carolina, Florida and Texas based on customer transactions. The international president for U-Haul said, “Migration to states in the Southeast and Southwest is still very pronounced. Demand for one-way equipment…

Inlet
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Horry Co. Council Passes Final Reading For Inlet Square Mall Revitalization Plans

The council passed the third and final reading to move forward with a proposed revitalization of the 60-acre property.
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Horry County council members addressed plans for the old Inlet Square property during Tuesday night’s meeting. The council passed the third and final reading to move forward with a proposed revitalization of the 60-acre property that will include a new business park with retail shops, medical facilities, restaurants and hotels along Highway 17 bypass. The council also approved zoning and…

Hitandrun
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Florence Police Need Help Identifying Car Involved In Hit And Run

The suspect's rear windshield was found at the scene with a sticker that read, "The Honda Guy's."
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Florence police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a car involved in a hit and run. The incident happened around 6:30pm last Wednesday in the 800 block of Second Loop Road. The suspect’s rear windshield was found at the scene with a sticker that read, “The Honda Guy’s.” Anyone with information is urged to contact the Florence County…

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Timmonsville Police Officer Placed On Administrative Leave After DUI Arrest

Timmonsville Police Chief James Allen shared that Bostick was involved in this incident while off-duty and it did not involve any town equipment.
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A Timmonsville police officer has been placed on administrative leave. 33-year-old Justin Bostick was charged on Sunday with a DUI. He was released the same afternoon on an over $2,200 bond. Bostick has been with the Timmonsville Police Department since January of 2022. Before that he was with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office from 2015 to 2021, until he was…

Shooting
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Scotland County Authorities Investigate A Deadly Shooting

The incident occurred Tuesday evening in the area of 9th Street in East Laurinburg.
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An investigation has been opened after a fatal shooting took place in Scotland County. The incident occurred Tuesday evening in the area of 9th Street in East Laurinburg. Captain Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office said they are currently in the early stages of the investigation and details remain limited. Neighbors said several officers blocked both lanes of…

Costco
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Costco Testing Scanners Upon Entry Into Stores

Costco said the test is to match members to their cards at the door prior to shopping for an improved member experience.
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Costco is testing a new way to keep non-members out of their stores. The retailer is now having greeters, at limited locations, scan customer’s cards at the entrance. Costco said the test is to match members to their cards at the door prior to shopping for an improved member experience. Before the scanner experiment, members only had to flash their…

Plane
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Passengers Are Suing Alaska Airlines And Boeing For Experience After Door Flew Off

The lawsuit alleges that Boeing delivered a plane with a faulty door plug and that Alaska management deemed unsafe to fly over the ocean but continued to fly it over land.
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Four passengers are suing Alaska Airlines and Boeing for the experience they encountered after an incident earlier this month. Alaska Airlines flight 1282 was forced to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking off. The plug of an unused exit door flew off causing it to detach from the Boeing 737 Max 9 leaving a large hole, depressurizing the…

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