Author: Annelyn Russ

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The House Passed An Amended Controversial Defense Bill

Changes to the topics were expected to delay the approval of the amended bill. However, the House passed it on a party line vote of 219 to 210.
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On Friday, the House voted to pass a defense policy following an intense debate and the adoption of several controversial amendments. The amendments were made to the ‘National Defense Authorization Act’ that sets the policy agenda and authorizes funding for the ‘Department of Defense’. Sections of the amendments included issues of abortion policy and transgender health care access. One amendment…

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Coroner Seeks Help In Identifying Fatal Hit And Run Victim

The victim was struck by a car on North Kings Highway near the intersection of Lake Arrowhead Road.
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The Horry County Coroner is asking for help in identifying a man who was killed in a hit and run incident in May. The victim was struck by a car on North Kings Highway near the intersection of Lake Arrowhead Road. The picture in the video above was released as a computer-generated composition of the pedestrian, along with a picture…

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Police Search For Suspect Who Scammed A Business

The suspect scammed the company out of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise by using a fake ID and multiple credit cards.
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North Myrtle Beach Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a person accused of scamming a local business. The man allegedly scammed ‘Williams Carpet’, after identifying himself as Robert Gonzalez while speaking to the business. The suspect scammed the company out of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise by using a fake ID and multiple credit cards. After picking…

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Powerball Jackpot Grows Higher

Monday's winning numbers were 23-35-45-66-67 and the Powerball was 20.
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The Powerball has grown once again. No winning jackpot tickets were sold for Monday night’s drawing. The prize is now an estimated $875 million with an estimated cash prize of $441.9 million. Monday’s winning numbers were 23-35-45-66-67 and the Powerball was 20. The next drawing is set for Saturday.

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China Announced Details Of Its Manned Lunar Mission

If completed successfully, this will mark the second nation in history to walk on the moon.
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On Wednesday, China revealed details regarding their plans for a manned lunar mission. The mission is expected to take place before 2030. It is part of a project to establish a lunar research station and will investigate the best way to build the facility and carry out moon exploration tasks and other experiments. Two launch vehicles are set to send…

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FDA Approves First Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill

The agencies approval marks the first time a non-prescription daily oral contraceptive will be an available option for millions of Americans.
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The FDA has approved the first over the counter birth control pill. ‘Opill’ is a mini-pill that uses only the hormone progestin. The agencies approval marks the first time a non-prescription daily oral contraceptive will be an available option for millions of Americans. Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni is the Director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and stated,…

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The DOJ Announced Plans To Appeal Eight Oath Keepers Sentences

The agency has not given a specific reason or presented legal arguments for their decision to appeal, but several Oath Keepers' sentences were far from what prosecutors originally sought in court.
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Federal prosecutors working on the cases of Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes and others connected to the group, filed court papers on Wednesday saying they plan to appeal sentences set by a judge in late May. The Justice Department is appealing the sentences that eight convicted defendants received for seditious conspiracy or other conspiracy charges related to their roles in…

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N.C. Republican Lawmakers Propose Rule Changes To Schools In The State

There are 16 sections that touch various topics regarding discipline, transfers, gender identity, and more.
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Republican senators in North Carolina introduced an abundance of proposed rule changes at schools across the state. In a bill filed earlier this week, there are 16 sections that touch various topics regarding discipline, transfers, gender identity, and more. Several sections cover new rules for school libraries as well. Parents could gain access to their children’s library records to make…

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NATO To Accept Ukraine’s Bid After War With Russia Ends

President Biden and his NATO peers sat down with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in the new NATO-Ukraine Council.
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NATO leaders met to discuss a significant new forum for its relationship with Ukraine. President Biden and his NATO peers sat down with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in the new NATO-Ukraine Council, a group where the 31 allies and Ukraine can hold consultations and call for meetings in emergency situations. The military alliance has brought Ukraine as close as possible without…

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‘Sea Lice’ Encountered In Local Ocean Waters

If you get stung by the 'Sea Lice' recommended treatment options are taking over-the counter antihistamines, using hydrocortisone creams, and avoid scratching the irritated areas.
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Some locals have shared their experience with ‘Sea Lice’ and a Facebook group called ‘Pawleys Island Peeps’ took to the platform with details about their recent encounters. Over 100 comments were made as beachgoers shared how baby jellyfish have caused people to itch and break out in rashes. Marine biologists at the University of Miami conducted a study on tiny…

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