Author: Annelyn Russ

Threads
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Meta’s Threads App Gains Over 100 Million Users In Less Than A Week

The results highlight the risk Meta poses to Twitter's business, and raise concerns of how or if  the social media platform can bounce back from its losses.
Annelyn Russ,

The launch of Meta’s new ‘Threads’ app is showing potential to dominate over ‘Twitter’. Over the weekend, the app surpassed 100 million users, after it was made available last Wednesday. For some time now, ‘Twitter’ has overcame mismanagement as well as mass layoffs, reoccurring service disruptions, and an abundance of advertisers backing out. However, the launch of Threads could be…

Powerball
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Powerball Jackpot Jumps To $725 Million

The jackpot currently ranks as the seventh largest in Powerball history.
Annelyn Russ,

The Powerball jackpot has once again climbed higher after no-one won Monday nights drawing. The jackpot now stands at an estimated $725 million for the next drawing set for Wednesday. The cash option is an estimated $366.2 million. The jackpot currently ranks as the seventh largest in Powerball history. The winning numbers Monday night were 2-24-34-53-58 and a Red Powerball…

Nassar
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Larry Nassar Stabbed By Inmate In Federal Prison

Nassar was allegedly stabbed in the back and in the chest but was in stable condition as of Monday.
Annelyn Russ,

Former Sports Doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing Olympic and college female gymnasts, was stabbed 10 times by another inmate at a federal prison. The attack occurred on Sunday at the United States Penitentiary, Coleman, in Florida. It was said that Nassar was stabbed in the back and in the chest but was in stable condition as…

Nato
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Turkey Agrees To Back Sweden’s Bid To Join NATO

Turkey's acceptance marks a major step forward, but does not quite guarantee that Sweden will become the next new member of NATO.
Annelyn Russ,

On Monday, Turkey agreed to back Sweden’s bid to join NATO. For over a year now, Turkish President Recep Erdoğan has blocked Sweden from joining the military alliance. The leader originally said Sweden could only join NATO after his country is accepted into the European Union. Following a meeting with Erdoğan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, it was said…

Market
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Vendor’s Market At Charlie’s Place To Return To The Grand Strand

For information contact the City of Myrtle Beach's Neighborhood Services Department at 843-918-1056.
Annelyn Russ,

The vendor’s market at Charlie’s Place is returning to the Grand Strand once again. The market will host local business owners and community vendors this Saturday and again on August 9th. The event will be free and feature music, food, clothing, crafts and more. It is set to be held at 1420 Carver Street from 10a.m. to 2p.m.. Free vendor…

Sale
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Vendor Registration To Open For S.C. Garage Sale

South Carolina's largest garage sale is set to be held in September.
Annelyn Russ,

Online vendor registration for South Carolina’s largest garage sale is set to open this week. Registration will be made available Tuesday at 8a.m.. The garage sale is scheduled for September 9th from 7a.m. to 2p.m.. It will be hosted at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. For more information on how you can register, visit COMB.

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Pelicans Manager Reaches Milestone With The Minor League Franchise

This year also marks his 35th anniversary as a minor league manager, which is the longest tenure of any active minor league manager.
Annelyn Russ,

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Manager Buddy Bailey reached a milestone with the minor league franchise on Sunday. The Pelicans won 7-1 over the Augusta GreenJackets which marked Bailey’s 400th career win with the team between his first stint from 2016 to 2018 and since his return in 2021. This year also marks his 35th anniversary as a minor league manager, which…

Andrews
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Police Are Investigating A Shooting Incident In Andrews

A 31-year-old male was transported to Georgetown Memorial Tidelands hospital with two gunshot wounds.
Annelyn Russ,

An investigation has been opened into a shooting that occurred in Georgetown County. The incident happened at the Corvette Club on East Main Street in Andrews. A 31-year-old male was transported to Georgetown Memorial Tidelands hospital with two gunshot wounds. He was taken there by a private vehicle and his condition is unknown at this time. The investigation is still…

Wanted
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Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Search For Wanted Man

Police are searching for 27-year-old Jonathan Candelaria who is considered to be 'armed and dangerous'.
Annelyn Russ,

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting incident. Sunday afternoon, authorities reported to the 4500 block of Highway 72 in West Lumberton for a call of an individual shot. The victim was taken from the location in a private vehicle and met by police and emergency medical services personnel on Country…

Motel
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Police Investigate Myrtle Beach Motel Shooting

Details are limited at this time, but anyone with information is asked to call 843-918-1382.
Annelyn Russ,

Early Monday morning, Myrtle Beach police responded to a call about a shooting incident. Officers arrived at the Budget Inn near 501 North Ocean Boulevard around 3:40a.m.. There is an increased amount of law enforcement in the area as an investigation is underway. Details are limited at this time, but anyone with information is asked to call 843-918-1382.

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