Author: Annelyn Russ

Fed
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Federal Reserve Launches New Instant Payment Service

Transactions can be made between bank accounts and enable funds to be transferred from a sender's bank account to a receiver's account immediately.
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The Federal Reserve officially launched its anticipated instant payment service. ‘FedNow’ allows Americans to pay for groceries instantly, businesses to pay their suppliers, or people to pay each other. It will be made available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with full access to funds immediately. The system is not offered directly to individuals and businesses, but…

Budlight
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DeSantis Calls For Legal Action Against AB InBev

It is unclear what exact legal recourse the state might have to challenge a multi-national corporation's business decisions.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has advised for the state’s investment manager to consider legal action against Bud Light’s parent company. DeSantis sent a letter that suggested AB InBev ‘breached legal duties owed to its shareholders’ when it decided to take a risk and associate with “radical social ideologies.” Bud Light sales took a hard hit over recent months after the…

Ukraine
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Russia Destroys Ukraine Grain During Missile Attacks

Moscow explained it has been carrying out the 'retaliatory strikes' after terminating the Black Sea grain export agreement as it blames Ukraine for the attack on a key bridge used to transport Russian military supplies.
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Russian missiles struck grain warehouses in Odesa, Ukraine destroying an abundance of crops in retaliation. Odesa’s Regional Governor, Oleh Kiper, announced 100 tons of peas and 20 tons of barley were destroyed during the attack. The Kalibr cruise missiles were fired from the Black Sea at low altitude to bypass air defense systems. Two missiles struck the grain storage facilities…

Marines
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U.S. To Send Additional Warships And Marines To The Middle East

The deployment will establish better flexibility and maritime capability in the region in an attempt to increase security as Iranian forces attempt to seize commercial ships in the area.
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The U.S. announced plans to send additional warships and thousands of Marines to the Middle East. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the deployment of the USS Bataan amphibious readiness group and the 26th Marine expeditional unit to the Gulf Region. The readiness group is made up of three ships, including the Bataan, an amphibious assault ship. An expeditonal unit on…

Reptile
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Ultimate National Reptile Show Coming To Myrtle Beach

The event will feature educational exhibits, reptiles from around the world, and an opportunity to learn about the creatures and interact with them up close and personal.
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The Ultimate National Reptile Show is coming to Myrtle Beach. On Saturday and Sunday, the event will feature educational exhibits, reptiles from around the world, and an opportunity to learn about the creatures and interact with them up close and personal. There will also be opportunities to take photos with the reptiles, and live demonstrations will be hosted by professionals….

Course
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Boater Education Course Now Required For Anyone 16 Or Younger

The new requirement will go into effect on August 18th and anyone who violates the law can be fined up to $300 and a minimum of $50.
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A new boater education requirement has been approved in South Carolina. Now, anyone born after July 7th of 2007, is required to pass an approved boater course before they’re allowed to operate a boat, personal watercraft, or a specialty-propelled craft with 10 horse-power or more, without supervision. The few exceptions to the course include anyone who is not a resident…

Guilty
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Former Florence 5 School Board Chairman Pleads Guilty

When the suspect gets out of prison, he will be registered as a sex offender and placed on a lifetime of GPS monitoring.
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A former chairman of the Florence 5 school board pleaded guilty in a child sex abuse case. Christopher Marsh pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. He was arrested in March of 2021 after an investigation revealed he sexually assaulted the victim in 2015 who was just five years old at the time and the…

Boat
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Boat Accident Results In The Death Of One Child

The accident happened a little after noon near Waterway Avenue in Little River.
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A boat accident occurred on the Intracoastal Waterway resulting in the death of a child. The accident happened a little after noon near Waterway Avenue in Little River. 11-year-old Olivia Knighton from Massachusetts, was among nine people who were thrown overboard when their 23-foot boat was struck by a large wake from another boat traveling on the waterway. Olivia was…

Suspect
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Fourth Suspect Arrested In Connection To Lumberton Murder Case

All four suspects have been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, discharging a weapon into occupied property, and felony conspiracy.
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A fourth suspect wanted in connection to a Lumberton murder case is now in custody. 18-year-old Nashem Osbourne, who was considered to be armed and dangerous, turned himself in around 5:20p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Osbourne was wanted for a shooting on July 5th that resulted in the death of 44-year-old Derrick Hester and left a 35-year-old woman injured, her condition is…

Theme
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New Theme Park Coming Soon Along Route 66

The theme park will be 125 acres which makes it a comparable size to Disneyland or Magic Kingdom at Disneyworld.
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A new attraction is coming soon along Route 66 in northeast Oklahoma. The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort is set to be located just west of Grand Lake on the famous interstate. It is expected to cost around $2 billion and open in 2026, after a first-phase RV park with cabins rolls out in the spring of 2025. The…

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