Author: Annelyn Russ

Niger
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The U.S. Places Pause On Some Foreign Aid Programs In Niger

Many U.S. foreign aid programs for the country will be placed on pause but humanitarian and food aid will continue for now.
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The state department announced it is set to pause some foreign aid programs in Niger. Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum was elected in 2021 as the first Democratic leader in the country’s history. Last week he was forced out of power and placed under arrest by military leaders. U.S. officials have not yet called the action a coup, but have demanded…

Theft
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Florence Police Search For Two Persons Of Interest

On July 30th, surveillance cameras at the Waste Management located at 2325 Carnell Drive, caught the two people and a silver or white Ford Ranger pick-up truck and trailer on video.
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The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest. On July 30th, surveillance cameras at the Waste Management located at 2325 Carnell Drive, caught the two people and a silver or white Ford Ranger pick-up truck and trailer on video. They are believed to have information in regards to a break-in and theft…

Recall
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Hyundai And Kia Recall Over 91 Thousand Vehicles Due To Fire Risks

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete free of charge.
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Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 91 thousand vehicles. The Hyundai recall covers certain 2023 to 2024 Palisade SUVs and 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles, which totals 52,008. The Kia recalls include certain 2023 to 2024 Seltos SUVs and 2023 Soul and Sportage vehicles, with a total of 39,756. The recall was placed in regards to the risk…

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AP Psychology Classes Banned In The State Of Florida

The state has said districts are free to teach AP Psychology only if it excludes any mention of the essential topics. However, the College Board has refused to make the alterations.
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On Thursday, Advanced Placement Psychology classes were officially banned in the state of Florida. The Florida Department of Education banned the class by instructing Florida superintendents that teaching foundational content on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under state law. The state has said districts are free to teach AP Psychology only if it excludes any mention of the…

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Two Navy Sailors Accused Of Sharing Sensitive Information With China

The sensitive information includes details on wartime exercises, naval operations and critical technical material.
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Two U.S. Navy sailors have been charged for sharing sensitive military information with China. The two sailors were charged with similar actions to provide sensitive intelligence to the Chinese in separate cases. It is unclear if the two were courted or paid by the same Chinese intelligence officer as part of a larger scheme. The sensitive information includes details on…

Idaho
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Attorneys For The Idaho Murder Suspect Give An Alibi

Bryan Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of the students who were fatally stabbed.
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Attorneys for the suspect accused of killing four University of Idaho students have provided an alibi. Prosecutors filed a motion last week to compel Bryan Kohberger to share an exact location for his alibi and the names of witnesses who could testify to his location. His attorneys say the 28-year-old has a history of taking long drives by himself with…

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty In Regards To His Third Indictment

The charges are conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiring to obstruct an official proceeding, obstructing a congressional proceeding and conspiracy against voting rights.
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On Thursday, Donald Trump appeared in court for the first time in regards to his third indictment in four months. Federal prosecutors allege that the former president was determined to remain in power after losing the 2020 election, and he orchestrated a plot to reverse the results that sparked the January 6th attack on the Capitol in 2021. Trump pleaded…

Ritas
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Rita’s To Host Grand Opening Of North Myrtle Beach Location

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is not only celebrating their grand opening, but they are offering free Rita's for a year for the first 50 people in line starting at 3p.m..
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On August 3rd, a new sweet treat restaurant is hosting its grand opening in North Myrtle Beach. Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is not only celebrating their grand opening, but they are offering free Rita’s for a year for the first 50 people in line starting at 3p.m.. From 3-5p.m., the store will also be offering a $2 small…

Gcsd
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Georgetown County Schools Start New Year-Round Calendar

They will have two additional breaks on top of the typical Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
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On August 3rd, Georgetown County students started the first day of a new modified year-round school calendar. Through the new schedule, students will get out for summer break at the end of May instead of the beginning of June. The summer break will be shortened as a whole as well, but the kids will not lose the original time off….

Jackson
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Former Dillon County Mayor Faces Charges Of Forgery

Corey Jackson was sworn in as mayor in May of 2019 but never served the full term.
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Former Dillon County Mayor Corey Jackson was arrested on Wednesday. Jackson was sworn in as mayor in May of 2019 but never served the full term. He was charged with 11 counts of first-degree exploitation of a minor and those charges are still pending. Now, he has been arrested on four counts of forgery, each one $10 thousand or more….

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