Author: Annelyn Russ

Brazil
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Rioters Rebel In Brazil’s Capital Storming Government Buildings

Lula de Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president after defeating former leader Jair Bolsonaro.
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On Sunday, rioters stormed major government buildings in Brazil’s capital. Lula de Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president after defeating former leader Jair Bolsonaro. Brazilian officials condemned Bolsonaro supporters saying those responsible for the actions will be found and punished. At least 400 arrests have been made so far. Bolsonaro criticized his supporters’ choice of reaction and said his…

Sasse
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Senator Ben Sasse Resigns From The Senate To Return To Academia

Before he ran for the senate, Sasse led Midland University. He now prepares to step back into academia as president of the University of Florida.
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On Sunday, a Republican senator officially resigned from the Senate. Senator Ben Sasse submitted his resignation last month announcing his departure would be conducted on January 8th after two years into his second term. Before he ran for the senate, Sasse led Midland University. He now prepares to step back into academia as president of the University of Florida. In…

Mccarthy
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Kevin McCarthy Appointed As House Speaker

This speakers race marked the longest contest since 1859.
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The U.S. House elected a speaker. Early Saturday morning after several days of negotiations and 15 rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy was officially appointed to take the House Speaker position. His election came after a confrontation on Friday night between himself and Representative Matt Gaetz during the 14th round of voting. Six Republican holdouts all voted “present” on the 15th…

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S.C. Highest Court To Hear Arguments Over Execution Options

The S.C. Supreme Court will hear an appeal of a lower court ruling that executions by electrocution or firing squad cause intense and severe pain that many have labeled "cruel and unusual punishments".
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South Carolina’s highest court is set to address arguments concerning the state’s execution options. The state has not conducted an execution since 2011. Now, the state’s lethal injection drugs have expired and companies have refused to provide more due to the backlash they could receive for participating. Without the option of lethal injection, the only two remaining are electrocution or…

Student
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Student Injured After Falling Off Balcony At A School

The students were reportedly involved in an isolated incident in the front of the building. The altercation became physical and resulted in the students fall.
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A student suffered injuries after being pushed off of a balcony at West Florence High School. The school’s resource officer was called to stop a fight when the student went over the balcony. Principal Matthew Dowdell released a statement regarding the situation. The students were reportedly involved in an isolated incident in the front of the building. The altercation became…

Fire
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Alleged Arsonist Arrested

A Conway man was arrested in regards to starting fires at a home on West 11th Street in Winnsboro and at the Winnsboro Concrete company along Highway 321 South.
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A Conway man is facing charges after allegedly starting two fires in Fairfield County. 27-year-old, Steven Hout was arrested in regards to starting fires at a home on West 11th Street in Winnsboro and at the Winnsboro Concrete company along Highway 321 South. Two people were asleep in the home when the fire was intentionally ignited. No injuries were reported…

Moody
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Mother Of Brittanee Drexel Suing Man Who Pleaded Guilty

Brittanee Drexel was from New York and disappeared while vacationing in Myrtle Beach on April 25th in 2009. Her body was discovered 13 years later in May of last year.
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A mother is now suing the man who pleaded guilty to the murder of her daughter. Brittanee Drexel was from New York and disappeared while vacationing in Myrtle Beach on April 25th in 2009. Her body was discovered 13 years later in May of last year. Raymond Moody confessed to kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and killing Drexel. Her mother, Dawn Pleckan,…

Storm
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HCFR Crews Worked To Address Damages Caused By Storm

Over 4,800 customers were without power after trees and utility lines were knocked down.
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On Wednesday, a storm brewed over parts of South Carolina causing tornados and power outages. Over 4,800 customers were without power after trees and utility lines were knocked down. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were called to the area of Juniper Bay Road near Lundy Short Road in response to an electrical hazard. All lanes of traffic were blocked off…

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Police Searching For Potential Suspect In Shooting Incident

On December 14th, one person was shot at the Wave Rider Resort in the area of 16th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard.
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Myrtle Beach police are requesting the public’s help in finding a man in connection to a shooting incident. On December 14th, one person was shot at the Wave Rider Resort in the area of 16th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard. The victim’s identity remains enclosed but it was revealed they are a 43-year-old male. No arrests have been made since…

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Amazon Plans To Conduct Thousands Of Employee Terminations

Multiple teams will be affected by the terminations including the Human Resources department and Amazon stores.
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Amazon announced its plans to lay off thousands of employees as the global outlook continues to inflame. Multiple teams will be affected by the terminations including the Human Resources department and Amazon stores. Over the past few years, the company went on a hiring spree as the pandemic increased the demand for online shopping. Currently, the company is forced to…

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