Author: Annelyn Russ

Pepper
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An S.C. Expert Broke His Own Guinness World Record For Hottest Pepper

Ed Currie explained the first time he tried Pepper X, he was feeling the heat for over three hours and he literally got extreme cramps from how hot it was.
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A South Carolina hot pepper expert has broken his own record in the Guinness Book of World Records. Ed Currie crossbred and grew the Carolina Reaper which held the hottest pepper record since 2013. Now, he has created ‘Pepper X’ that was publicly named the hottest pepper on October 9th, beating out the Reaper in Currie’s decade-long hunt to perfect…

Inted
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United Airlines Presents Changes To How Passengers Board Their Flights

Assigned window seats will board first in an attempt to keep flyers from the usual up and down after already being seated that allows neighboring passengers to sit.
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The way passengers board United Airlines flights is changing. Pre-boarding qualifications still stand including those with disabilities, Active-duty military, unaccompanied minors as well as families traveling with children 2 and under and more. First-class and business-class ticket holders will still board the plane after pre-boarders as they do now. Customers who are a part of the airline’s membership will board…

Irs
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The IRS Is Set To Launch Its Own Tax Filing Program

Opposers argue that a government-run system would provide a worse taxpayer experience and that the federal tax collector should not also play a role of tax preparer.
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The IRS is set to launch its own free tax filing program. The agency’s tax filing system would serve as an alternative to private tax preparation companies such as H&R Block and TurboTax. Starting this coming tax season only tax payers in 13 states with specific tax situations will be able to participate through an online pilot as a test…

Travel
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U.S. Citizens Urged To Refrain From Traveling To Lebanon

The advisory warned U.S. citizens who choose to travel to the country to be aware that the U.S. Embassy officers could be restricted from traveling to assist them.
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The U.S. State Department has issued a warning advising American citizens to refrain from traveling to Lebanon. The travel advisory was raised to a ‘Level 4: Do not travel’ on Tuesday due to the unpredictable security situation related to war between Israel and Hezbollah or other armed militant factions. The department authorized the voluntary, temporary departure of family members of…

Hospital
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Israel Denies Responsibility For The Fatal Attack On A Gaza Hospital

The lethal attack comes as the U.S. attempts to convince Israel to allow the delivery of supplies to desperate civilians, aid groups and hospitals caught between cross fire in the Gaza strip.
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A rocket blast struck a hospital in Gaza killing at least 500 people and left more trapped under the rubble. Israel has denied any responsibility for the attack and claims that the strike was a rocket misfired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists. Hamas argues this is ‘completely incorrect’ and accused the Israeli Defense Force of attempting to ‘cover for the…

Pickleball
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New Pickleball Courts Open In Conway

The city of Conway, Conway Medical Center and Conway Parks and Recreation all collaborated to bring the new courts to the park. 
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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Monday to officially open a new amenity in Conway. People gathered at Collins Park to celebrate the ribbon cutting for new pickleball courts. The city of Conway, Conway Medical Center and Conway Parks and Recreation all collaborated to bring the playing courts to the park. The rec center already has an indoor court with…

Shooting
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Lumberton Police Search For Suspects Responsible For Fatal Drive-By Shooting

On Monday, 23-year-old Ebony Spruill died from injuries sustained during the incident. The other 23-year-old victim's condition is unknown at this time.
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Lumberton police are looking for suspects involved in a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of one person. Sunday around 1p.m., two victims were found shot in the parking-lot of the ATEX convenience store on south Martin Luther King Drive. Both were transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Monday, 23-year-old Ebony Spruill died from injuries sustained during…

Reese's
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Reese’s Possibly Violated Laws Through New Promotion

After consumers have bought and opened a package, print on the inside claims that no purchase is necessary to enter the contest.
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A popular candy brand has possibly violated a law with their new promotion. Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups. The promotion on two-cup packages states “You could win $25,000” and in smaller print those interested are instructed to read further details inside the…

College
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Colleges In North Carolina Offer Free Applications This Week

The average college application fee is around $55 and the last day to apply without paying is Friday.
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Throughout this week people planning to apply to a college in North Carolina, can do so free of charge. Over 100 colleges and universities across the state are waiving application fees for this week only. To opt out of the application fee, students must apply through the College Foundation of North Carolina’s website. The average college application fee is around…

Italian
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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Opens Location In Pawleys Island

The shops hours are Noon-10p.m. Sunday-Thursday and Noon-11p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Over the weekend, a new desert shop opened in Pawleys Island. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice serves both ice cream and Italian ice. Customers also have the option to combine the two to create gelati. There are 24 flavors to choose from including sugar free options and seasonal flavors. The new establishment is located along Ocean Highway in Pawleys. Their hours are…

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