Author: Annelyn Russ

Apollo
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Last Living Apollo 7 Astronaut Died At Age 90

Walter Cunningham was a retired NASA astronaut and pilot of the first crewed flight in the space agency's Apollo program.
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The last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut has died at the age of 90. Walter Cunningham was a retired NASA astronaut and pilot of the first crewed flight in the space agency’s Apollo program. He was a member of NASA’s third astronaut class in their human spaceflight program and was selected to pilot the first crewed mission of the NASA program…

Prime Minister
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The Death Of Former Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Francis will preside over the funeral on Thursday in St. Peter's Square.
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Leaders from around the world prepare for former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral. Pope Francis recently announced Benedict’s health was consistently declining and on December 31st he passed away with his last words being “Lord, I love you”. Over the past few days, people from all over the world have made their way to honor the former pope. Pope Francis…

Japan
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Japan Prime Minister To Meet With Biden At The White House

The White House shared that President Biden is expected to reiterate his full support for Japan's plans.
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The Japanese Prime Minister is set to meet President Biden at The White House. The two leaders will cover various regional and global issues including “the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs”, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as keeping the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio…

Murder
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Man Arrested For Shooting And Killing A Person

A man has been detained and denied bond after a shooting occurred on New Years Day.
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A man has been detained and charged with murder after a shooting on New Years Day. Officials responded to the 800 block of John L. Road in Maxton around 1:30a.m. on Sunday after a report of an altercation that led to the shooting. 39-year-old Cashley Scott was discovered shot to death in his yard. 26-year-old Joseph Locklear has been arrested…

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CCU’s Quarterback Withdrew From The NCAA Transfer Portal

The 6-foot-3 quarterback is the only football player in Sun Belt history to earn player of the year honors three times.
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Coastal Carolina University’s quarterback has withdrawn from the NCAA transfer portal. Grayson McCall first entered the portal on December 12th and withdrew on Sunday. He was expected to check out Auburn University but the visitation was cancelled reportedly due to an academic issue. The 6-foot-3 quarterback is the only football player in Sun Belt history to earn player of the…

Fire
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Residential Fire In Marion County

On the 200 block of East Bond Street, crews battled the blaze and remained at the scene for nearly two hours.
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Around midnight on Monday, fire rescue crews responded to a residential fire in Marion County. On the 200 block of East Bond Street, crews battled the blaze and remained at the scene for nearly two hours. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. This is the fourth time in less than a…

Taxes
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New South Carolina Legislation

The Comprehensive Tax Reduction Act is one of many bills passed to assist the palmetto state financially.
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On New Year’s Day, new legislation went into effect for the state of South Carolina. The Comprehensive Tax Reduction Act is one of many bills passed to assist the palmetto state financially. The top income tax for South Carolina has dropped from 7% to 6 1/2%. The plan is to bring the state income top tax bracket down to 6%…

Damar
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Buffalo Bills Player Suffered Cardiac Arrest Mid-Game

The cause of the electrical disturbance that caused his heart to suddenly stop beating properly is unclear at this time.
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Monday night, a Buffalo Bills safety, collapsed during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest during the first quarter. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was then transported to a hospital. The cause of the electrical disturbance that caused his heart to suddenly stop beating properly is unclear…

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Meta Considering Trump’s Return To Its Platforms

Trump was banned from Facebook and Instagram after the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The decision was originally indefinite but later revised and after two years, Trump's return to the platforms is now under consideration.
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Facebook’s parent company is currently considering a decision. Meta is deciding whether or not to allow former President Donald Trump back on its platforms. The option is being considered by a group specially formed from different parts of the organization which includes representatives from the company’s public policy, communications, content policy, as well as safety and integrity teams. Trump was…

Idaho
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Suspect Arrested In Murder Case Of 4 University Of Idaho Students

Officials have shared little information as they have received many tips and conducted many interviews. They continue to keep the case discrete but an arrest has been made.
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After several weeks of investigation, a suspect has now been taken into custody for the murder of four University of Idaho students. 21-year-olds, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen, as well as 20-year-olds, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin, were found dead on November 13th in an off campus home. The murders became internationally known. The case is rare because there was…

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