Author: Annelyn Russ

Aynor
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Former Teacher Accused Of Inappropriate Communication With Minor

31-year-old Matthew Boster was arrested in connection to allegations concerning inappropriate communication with a minor.
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A now former Horry County teacher has been arrested and charged following accusations reported by a parent. 31-year-old Matthew Boster was a social studies teacher at Aynor High School. He was arrested in connection to allegations concerning inappropriate communication with a minor. The information was reported to the Aynor Police Department prompting an investigation. Boster was placed on administrative leave…

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One Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Robeson Co. Shooting

, 52-year-old Thomas Walsh was found suffering from a gunshot wound and later died from his injuries.
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One man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Robeson County. Around 7pm on Monday police were called to the 200 block of Pluto Drive in Shannon. Upon arrival, 52-year-old Thomas Walsh was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he later died. 35-year-old John Thomas was arrested at the scene…

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AMC Cinemas To Add More Commercials Before Movie Showings

The decision means the time that advertisements take up before a movie begins will be longer than before.
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AMC Cinemas made an announcement that some moviegoers may not be a fan of. The cinema chain is joining major competitors in running even more commercials under a new partnership with cinema advertising company National Cinemedia. That means the time that advertisements take up before a movie begins will be longer than before. Under the deal, AMC will play commercials…

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Army To Restore Names Of Several Bases After Title Changes

Fort Bragg in North Carolina was the first to be reversed back to its initial name which was changed to Fort Liberty by the Biden administration.
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The U.S. Army is restoring the names of seven bases that lost their Confederate-linked titles under former President Biden. The bases that will revert back to their former names include Fort AP Hill, Fort Pickett, and Fort Robert E. Lee in Virginia. Also included are Fort Gordon in Georgia, Fort Hood in Texas, Fort Polk in Louisiana, and Fort Rucker…

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Trump Plans To Phase Out FEMA After Hurricane Season

The goal is to completely dismantle the agency following this hurricane season which is expected to end on November 30.
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President Trump announced plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency later this year. “We want to wean off of FEMA, and we want to bring it down to the state level,” Trump said. He added that the federal government will start distributing less federal aid for disaster recovery and that the funding will come directly from the president’s…

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LA Mayor Enforces Curfew Amid Anti-ICE Protests

The move looks to stop vandalism and looting that has occurred as demonstrators have taken to the streets.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a curfew for a small part of the downtown area in response to the ongoing Anti-ICE protests. The move looks to stop vandalism and looting that has occurred as demonstrators have taken to the streets to display their disapproval of current immigration raids. The curfew covers one mile and is from 8pm-6am. Bass said…

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Myrtle Beach Art Museum Announces New Admission Policy

Starting on Saturday, the museum will charge adults $8 for entry and $5 for seniors and veterans.
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The Myrtle Beach Art Museum announced several changes to its admission policy. Currently, art museum exhibitions and events are free of charge. However, over the past few years, the museum has faced issues including inflation and declining levels of funding. To navigate the difficult financial times, attendees must soon pay a fee. Starting on Saturday, the museum will charge adults…

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Florence Officials Warn Of Recent Text Scam

The message claims that your vehicle registration and driver's license will be suspended if the fine is not paid.
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Florence County officials are warning residents of a recent scam. The scammers are sending text messages that appear to be from the South Carolina DMV. The text informs the receiver that they have an unpaid traffic ticket linked to their name. It goes on to threaten that if the receiver does not pay the fine, they will be reported in…

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Suspect Peacefully Detained After Nearly Five-Hour Standoff

SWAT and negotiation teams were on site as well as dozens of officials armed with rifles.
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A standoff situation unfolded in Georgetown County Monday night. The incident took place after a suspect barricaded himself inside a residence along St. Christopher Cr in a Pawleys Island community. The typically busy Waverly Road was closed off to traffic from Pettigru Drive to Martin Luther King Road as authorities worked the scene. SWAT and negotiation teams were on site…

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Identity Of Victim Struck And Killed On Highway 501 Revealed

The victim was struck by a Freightliner tanker truck that was traveling south on 501.
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The identity of a victim who was killed in an Horry County accident, has been revealed. Early on April 10, 38-year-old Amanda Hewitt was walking in the area of Highway 501 and West Perry Road. She was struck by a Freightliner tanker truck that was traveling south on 501. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said it appeared that she may…

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