Author: Annelyn Russ

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ChatGPT Introduces New Parental Controls

The company noted that the changes aim to protect their teen users, but people can use ChatGPT without creating an account.
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OpenAI announces new parental controls aimed at protecting the younger generation. Parents will now be allowed to link their own ChatGPT accounts to the accounts of their teenagers. They can also customize settings for a safe, age-appropriate experience. Certain types of content are then automatically restricted on a teen’s linked account. That includes graphic content, viral challenges, sexual content, and…

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Trump Administration Reportedly Near Deal With Harvard

The move comes amid months of tensions between the president and Ivy League school after he accused Harvard of tolerating antisemitism.
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President Trump said that his administration is near to reaching a deal with Harvard University. The proposed agreement includes a $500 million payment from Harvard that would be used to create “a series of trade schools that would be run by Harvard.” Trump described it as an investment to revive trade schools and produce workers for american plants. He said,…

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Trump And Hegseth Address Top Military Officials

President Trump outlined a muscular view of the military's role in domestic affairs.
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President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech to an audience of hundreds of generals and admirals. The pair summoned the military’s top officers to a base in Virginia for a sudden meeting. There, Trump outlined a muscular view of the military’s role in domestic affairs. Meanwhile, Hegseth, who declared an end to “woke” culture, announced new directives…

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Government Officially Shuts Down For First Time In Years

President Trump and Congress failed to reach an agreement to keep government programs and services running by the deadline.
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The government has officially shut down for the first time in six years. The move came after President Trump and Congress failed to reach an agreement to keep government programs and services running by the deadline. Around 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration. Many offices will also be shuttered, possibly for…

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CCU Pitcher Nominated For NCAA Woman Of The Year Award

Nicolette Picone was named the 2025 Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year and Sun Belt Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
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Coastal Carolina University softball pitcher has been selected as a NCAA Woman of the Year Award nominee. The program recognizes graduating female student athletes from all three NCAA divisions for their academic success, athletic accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to community service. Nicolette Picone completed an impressive four-year career this year. She was named the 2025 Sun Belt Pitcher of the…

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Local Filmmaker Wins Award At Austin Comedy Film Festival

Billy Rydstrom's 'Very Abridged Comedy Show' won the 'Best Sketch Comedy' award.
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A local independent filmmaker recently won big at the Austin Comedy Film Festival in Texas. Over the weekend, Billy Rydstrom’s ‘Very Abridged Comedy Show’ won the ‘Best Sketch Comedy’ award. The short film is 15 minutes of over 20 skits that Rydstrom made with the help of his close friends and family. Rydstrom is a local to Myrtle Beach and…

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Darlington Co. Authorities Investigate String Of Golf Cart Thefts

Anyone with information regarding any of the thefts is urged to contact the Darlington County Sheriff's Office.
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Darlington County authorities are asking for the public’s help with an investigation. Several golf carts across the area have been stolen since late August. The first was a gold 2010 EZ GO stolen off North Center Road. A few days later a blue 2005 Club Golf Cart was stolen off that same street as well as a black and yellow…

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Man Facing Charges In Connection To Death Of 1 Y/O

Shy-Keem Dixon was identified as the driver of the vehicle and now faces charges.
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One man is facing charges in connection to a fatal crash. Last week, a 2005 Toyota was traveling north on Highway 501 in Dillon County. It veered off the road before overturning several times. The front passenger and a 1-year-old child were taken to a hospital, each with life threatening injuries. The child later died but the passenger’s condition is…

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North Myrtle Beach Shooting Leaves One Man Dead

29-year-old Anadai Keel did not survive the injuries he sustained.
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One man is dead after being shot while sitting in his vehicle during an event at the North Myrtle Beach Drag Strip. The drag strip is located at 1985 Star Bluff Road near the Longs area of Horry County. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday. 29-year-old Anadai Keel did not survive the injuries he sustained. The Horry County…

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Crash Involving Train Claims Life Of One Man

20-year-old Derek Goins of McColl did not survive the injuries he sustained.
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A collision involving a train in Marlboro County resulted in the death of one person. The accident occurred around 3pm Monday along Briar Patch Road. A chevrolet F-10 pickup truck was struck by a train at a railroad crossing. 20-year-old Derek Goins of McColl did not survive the injuries he sustained. Details surrounding the incident remain limited as an investigation is…

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