Author: Annelyn Russ

Georgetown
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New Hotel To Open Soon In Downtown Georgetown

The new hotel is not only expected to bring visitors to the historic town, but provide 30 to 40 additional jobs as well.
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Downtown Georgetown will soon have a new amenity for residents and tourists to enjoy. The George hotel is set to be located on a waterfront property along front street next to the So Co Grille restaurant. It will consist of 56 rooms and suites for guests. The boutique style hotel is also expected to have a full-service restaurant, bar, and…

Identity
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The Identity Of A Body Found In Robeson County Has Been Released

Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to call the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.
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The identity of a body that was found in a canal bank in Robeson County, has been revealed. On August 25th, deputies responded around 1:30p.m. to the 1800 block of Alamac Road in reference to the discovery of the body. The woman has now been identified as 29-year-old Mariah Wright of Lumberton. Details are limited at this time as an…

Murdaugh
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Murdaugh’s Attorneys File For A New Trial

The motion alleges the Clerk of Court betrayed her oath of office for money and fame and the law does not allow the court any discretion about how to respond.
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The attorneys who represent Alex Murdaugh have officially filed for a new trial. Earlier this year, the disbarred South Carolina lawyer was convicted of killing his wife Maggie and youngest son Paul on their hunting property in June of 2021. The filing alleges that the Clerk of Court, Rebecca Hill, tampered with the jury by advising them not to believe…

Panda
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Panda Express Launches New Limited-Time Menu Item

The new seafood dish is available at locations nationwide starting on Wednesday until the end of the year.
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Panda Express has added a new item to their menu. The Chili Crisp Shrimp entrée is described as, “a lightly breaded succulent shrimp mixed with aromatic peppers and onions tossed in a savory chili garlic sauce.” The fast food chain suggests pairing it with a side of Chow Mein, Fried Rice or Steamed Vegetables. The new seafood dish is available…

United
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United Airlines Conducts Nationwide Ground Stop

The pause was lifted around 2p.m. as the airline assisted travelers in getting to their destinations as soon as possible.
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On Tuesday, United Airlines conducted a nationwide ground stop. The airline blamed the hour long travel delays on a software update, which resulted in a widespread slow-down in United’s technology system. No airplanes in flight were affected but over 300 flights were delayed and 14 were canceled. United emphasized that cybersecurity was not a factor in the issues and the…

Proud
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Former Proud Boys Leader Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison

This is the longest sentence so far in the many cases and charges brought about after Americans stormed the Capitol over the 2020 election results.
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The former leader of the Proud Boys group has been sentenced for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th of 2021. Enrique Tarrio was not in Washington during the time of the riot, however he is accused of helping organize the far-right group’s involvement by encouraging them as he monitored their movements. Tarrio was convicted…

Trump
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All 19 Defendants Plead Not Guilty In Georgia Election Interference Case

The 19 indicted defendants are accused of entering a criminal enterprise to overturn Georgia's election results in an attempt to keep Former President Donald Trump in office.
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All 19 defendants in the Fulton County Georgia election interference case have pleaded not guilty and waived their right to an in-person arraignment. However, Judge Scott McAfee who is overseeing the case, requires defendants to file their waivers at least 48 hours prior to the hearing date and several of the defendants filed theirs just one day before the scheduled…

Farm
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Thompson Farm To Host 2nd Annual Taste Of The Maze Event

Admission to the event includes five tickets that can be redeemed at five different tasting stations in the maze, a personal charcuterie box and live music.
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Thompson Farm at Brickyard Plantation is set to host its 2nd Annual Taste of the Maze event. The event features a corn maze that includes stations for beer and wine tastings. It is an adults only event that will take place on September 16th from 5-9p.m. no matter the weather. Admission to the event includes five tickets that can be…

Contest
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Florence Area Humane Society And Seminar Brewing Hosts Pet Contest

Participants must share their entries on social media to get people to vote and the pet with the most votes wins. Each vote is $1 and people are allowed to cast a vote as many times as they wish.
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The Florence Area Humane Society and Seminar Brewing have teamed up to pick a pet to be featured on their products. The contest winner will be the face of the Seminar’s Limited Edition Rescue Brew can as well as the cover of the 2024 FAHS Pet Calendar. Pet owners must register to participate, by uploading a picture of their pet…

Beach
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Rules Across Grand Strand Beaches Change After Labor Day

Starting on 9/5, beach rules across the Grand Strand change the day after Labor Day unofficially ending the summer season.
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Starting Tuesday, Post-Labor Day beach rules will go into effect across the Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach rules include allowing dogs back on the beach at any time of day, bicycles are allowed on the boardwalk at any time as well and tents and shading devices up to 12-by-12 square feet are now allowed on the beach. North Myrtle Beach rules…

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