Author: Annelyn Russ

Debate
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Five Republican Candidates Took The Stage For Third GOP Debate

Former S.C. Governor Nikki Haley, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy dominated the debate as they sparred with each other.
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Wednesday night, five candidates took the stage for the third Republican primary debate. Former S.C. Governor Nikki Haley, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy dominated the debate as they sparred with each other as well as exchanged insults regarding their records and stances. Former President Trump was also a main target during discussions with several candidates calling for new…

Strikes
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The U.S. Strikes Weapons Storage Facility In Syria

This marks the second time in less than two weeks that the U.S. has bombed facilities used by the militant groups.
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The U.S. conducted strikes in eastern Syria. Two U.S. F-15 Fighter Jets dropped several bombs on a weapons storage facility near Maysulun in Deir el-Zour, which was known to be used by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The initial strike prompted secondary explosions, but the U.S. believes that no civilians were injured or killed and that the people in the area were…

Robeson
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Two Robeson County Sheriff’s Deputies Were Shot While On Duty

Deputy Jonathan Walters was shot in the lower body and is in critical but stable condition. Deputy Kaelin Locklear was shot in the upper body and is said to be in stable condition.
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Two Robeson County Sheriff’s deputies were injured on Tuesday during an arrest attempt. Around 9:30a.m. deputies responded to Lois Ann Drive in Maxton to search for Shawn Locklear Jr.. Deputies were forced to pursue him into the woods where he was spotted hiding behind a tree. He was asked to put down his weapons and come out, but instead responded…

Vote
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Unofficial Election Results

Many other candidates have been unofficially selected to take on roles around the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee areas.
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Election Day was on Tuesday and we have some local unofficial results. Barbara Blain-Bellamy appears to be the leading candidate for Conway Mayor. Rob Krouse is slotted as the top candidate to take on the Surfside Beach Mayor role. Debbie Conner and Michael Chestnut have been selected to take the two out of three open seats on the Myrtle Beach…

Robbery
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Robbery Suspect Detained Shortly After Incident

While in pursuit to the truck stop, a deputy spotted a person walking along Highway 379 that matched the description of the robber.
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A man was arrested in connection to a robbery incident. Around midnight on Sunday, Florence police responded to reports of a robbery that was conducted on the Littler Fishers Truck Stop on East Myrtle Beach Highway. A person pointed a gun at the clerk and took money from the register before fleeing on foot. While in pursuit to the truck…

Vehicle
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Laurinburg Police Search For Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit And Run

The pedestrian, who was identified as 54-year-old Michael Foster, was transported to a hospital where he later died.
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Laurinburg police are searching for a vehicle connected to a fatal hit and run. On Sunday, officers responded to the area of Warren Avenue and Bryant Street in Scotland County. The pedestrian, who was identified as 54-year-old Michael Foster, was transported to a hospital where he later died. Detectives are searching for a burnt orange 2020 to 2023 Chrysler 300….

Donuts
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Krispy Kreme Has A Deal To Celebrate World Kindness Day

You can claim one free box of a dozen original glazed donuts without making any purchase at all.
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Krispy Kreme is planning to celebrate World Kindness Day with a deal. On Monday, the first 500 people to visit participating Krispy Kreme locations will be gifted one free box of a dozen original glazed donuts. You can claim the free treat without making any purchase at all. “World kindness day is an opportunity to make a positive difference by…

Walmart
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Walmart Is Creating Permanent Daily Sensory-Friendly Hours

The changes include setting in-store TV walls to a static image, turning off the radio, and lowering the store lights.
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Walmart is making changes to create a calmer shopping experience. The retailer is adding sensory-friendly hours to all of its stores nationwide. Starting on Friday, sensory-friendly hours will be implemented everyday from 8am-10am. The changes include setting in-store TV walls to a static image, turning off the radio, and lowering the store lights. Walmart said it learned during a pilot…

Drug
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FDA Approved Postpartum Depression Medication To Cost Nearly $16,000

Zurzuvae was approved by the FDA in August and is the first medication cleared for postpartum depression that's taken in pill form.
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The cost of a recently approved medication aimed specifically to treat postpartum depression has been revealed. Zurzuvae was approved by the FDA in August and is the first medication cleared for postpartum depression that’s taken in pill form. The new option will cost $15,900 per 14-day course, before insurance. Drugmaker Sage Therapeutics is currently talking with insurers about coverage plans….

Fire
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N.C. Fire Crews Are Battling A Wildfire

The flames have now spread across 431 acres and remains 15% contained.
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Wednesday marks the sixth day of fighting a large wildfire in North Carolina. The blaze first broke out on Friday along Poplar Drive in Henderson County. The flames have now spread across 431 acres and remains 15% contained. Firefighters are working to improve and reinforce existing control lines around the fire. Two drop tanks for water have been placed in…

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