Author: Annelyn Russ

Walmart
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Walmart Is Creating Permanent Daily Sensory-Friendly Hours

The changes include setting in-store TV walls to a static image, turning off the radio, and lowering the store lights.
Annelyn Russ,

Walmart is making changes to create a calmer shopping experience. The retailer is adding sensory-friendly hours to all of its stores nationwide. Starting on Friday, sensory-friendly hours will be implemented everyday from 8am-10am. The changes include setting in-store TV walls to a static image, turning off the radio, and lowering the store lights. Walmart said it learned during a pilot…

Drug
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FDA Approved Postpartum Depression Medication To Cost Nearly $16,000

Zurzuvae was approved by the FDA in August and is the first medication cleared for postpartum depression that's taken in pill form.
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The cost of a recently approved medication aimed specifically to treat postpartum depression has been revealed. Zurzuvae was approved by the FDA in August and is the first medication cleared for postpartum depression that’s taken in pill form. The new option will cost $15,900 per 14-day course, before insurance. Drugmaker Sage Therapeutics is currently talking with insurers about coverage plans….

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N.C. Fire Crews Are Battling A Wildfire

The flames have now spread across 431 acres and remains 15% contained.
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Wednesday marks the sixth day of fighting a large wildfire in North Carolina. The blaze first broke out on Friday along Poplar Drive in Henderson County. The flames have now spread across 431 acres and remains 15% contained. Firefighters are working to improve and reinforce existing control lines around the fire. Two drop tanks for water have been placed in…

Representative
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House Lawmakers Ruled In Favor To Censure Rep. Reshida Tlaib

The censure resolution claimed Tlaib has been promoting false narratives regarding the Hamas attack on Israel.
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House lawmakers ruled in favor to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Tlaib is the only Palestinian American in Congress. The Democrat has openly embraced the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” which is a pro-Palestine chant that has drawn scrutiny from Israel and its supporters. The slogan is said to be, “widely recognized as a genocidal…

Israel
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Israel Says It Killed A Top Hamas Weapons Manufacturer

Moshen Abu Zina was the head of the militant group's weapons and industries and an expert in developing strategic weapons and rockets used by the terrorist group.
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Heading into the second month of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israel Defense Forces are making major moves. On Wednesday, the IDF confirmed that it has killed top Hamas Weapons Manufacturer Moshen Abu Zina. He was the head of the militant group’s weapons and industries and an expert in developing strategic weapons and rockets used by the terrorist…

Burning
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Horry County Burn Ban Lifted

All open burning in Horry County requires you to notify the S.C. Forestry Commission before the fire is started.
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The burn ban in Horry County has been lifted. The county asks residents to follow all regulations set in the ordinance regarding open burning. All open burning in Horry County requires you to notify the S.C. Forestry Commission before the fire is started. You can reach the agency at 1-800-986-5404. For more rules and information regarding open burning in the…

Vote
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It’s Election Day

Anyone waiting in line after the polls' listed closing times will still be allowed to cast their vote.
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November 7th is Election Day and there are some important things on local election ballots. S.C. polling places will be open until 7pm. N.C. polling places are open until 7:30. Anyone waiting in line after the polls’ listed closing times will still be allowed to cast their vote. Voters must bring proof of identity to vote. Acceptable forms of identification…

Murder
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One Man Arrested And Charged For Death Of A 19-Year-Old Woman

21-year-old William Perritt has been arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
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One man has been arrested in connection to the death of a 19-year-old woman. Around 1:15a.m. Sunday morning, officers responded to a possible shooting off of N. Highway 701 in Horry County. Brooke Akins was transported to McLeod Health Loris emergency room with a gunshot wound to the head. She later succumbed to her injuries. 21-year-old William Perritt has been…

Shooting
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Georgetown Police Are Investigating A Shooting Incident

Authorities discovered a 17-year-old had been grazed by a bullet while driving a vehicle that was struck twice by gunfire.
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The Georgetown Police Department has opened an investigation into a shooting incident. Shortly before 1pm Monday afternoon, officers reported to the 1900 block of Winyah Street in response to a shots fired call. Authorities discovered a 17-year-old had been grazed by a bullet while driving a vehicle that was struck twice by gunfire. The teen fled the scene before officers…

Wanted
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Marlboro County Police Search For Man Wanted On Multiple Charges

On October 28th, a vehicle occupied by five victims was shot into by a suspect who was later identified as Michael Jacobs.
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Marlboro County authorities are searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting. On October 28th, a vehicle occupied by five victims was shot into by a suspect. Police later identified Michael Jacobs as the shooter. The suspect is wanted on several charges including, 5 counts of attempted murder, trafficking meth and cocaine third offense, marijuana use, possession of…

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