Author: Annelyn Russ

Mcmaster
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Governor McMaster Delivered His 2023 State Of The State Address

This was the governor's sixth address after he was sworn in earlier this month for the start of his second full term in office.
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Wednesday night, Governor Henry McMaster delivered his 2023 State of the State address. Throughout the speech McMaster calls for the state to pass a shield law to allow lethal injections to resume in South Carolina. He also proposed gubernatorial selection of state judges with consent from the senate, which could inspire the confidence of state residents and encourage attorneys to…

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U.S. Transportation Department Investigating Southwest Airlines

The main focus of the probe is to decide if Southwest executives engage in unrealistic scheduling of flights which is legally considered unfair and deceptive.
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The U.S. Transportation Department announced that it is investigating the Southwest Airlines holiday travel chaos that occurred in December. They will be looking into whether Southwest is scheduling more flights than they can handle. This airline is one of America’s biggest domestic carriers. Over 16 thousand flights were canceled between December 21st and 29th. The estimated cost of the cancellations…

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Meta Set To Reinstate Trump’s Social Media Accounts

Former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended for allegedly inciting violence after his supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6th in 2021.
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Meta announced that a formerly banned account will now be allowed back onto its platforms. Former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended for allegedly inciting violence after his supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6th in 2021. Two years later, Meta has decided to allow Trump to use their platforms once again. The president of Global Affairs…

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Florida Book Ban Legislation

Library media resources must now be approved by a "school district employee who holds a valid educational media specialist certificate".
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Counties in the state of Florida are struggling to follow a certain law. Governor, Ron DeSantis, promoted a legislation that requires the approval of books in classroom libraries. DeSantis signed ‘HB 1467’ into effect last July. Library media resources must now be approved by a “school district employee who holds a valid educational media specialist certificate”. Violations of the law…

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N.C. Structure Fire Called For 23 Agencies To Respond

The former 'Spray Cotton Mill' building in Rockingham County caught blaze Wednesday night.
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Wednesday night, an enormous structure fire broke out in Eden, North Carolina. 23 crews responded to the famous former ‘Spray Cotton Mill’ building off of Church street in Rockingham County. The flames began around 10:40p.m. Firefighters were still working to put out the fire early Thursday morning and at least one wall collapsed. The fire was under control and contained…

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Russia Sends Waves Of Missile Attacks Following Tank Announcements

Following the announcements, Russia sent a wave of 55 missiles aimed at Ukraine's "energy facilities", killing 11 people. Several power substations were damaged in the attack.
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It was recently confirmed that Germany is set to send 14 Leopard 2 tanks as the U.S. finalizes plans to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, proving their support for President Zelensky and his nation. Following the announcements, Russia sent a wave of 55 missiles aimed at Ukraine’s “energy facilities”, killing 11 people. Several power substations were damaged in the…

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Recovery Program Now Available To Female Inmates

The 'Next Steps' program was originally only available to male inmates due to funding issues.
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The J. Reuben Long Detention Center has given access to a recovery program to female inmates. For 14 years, the ‘Next Steps’ program was only available to male inmates due to funding issues. Now that the Horry County Sheriff’s Office received a $300 thousand grant from an opioid settlement fund, female inmates have access to the program as well. Woman…

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Ripley’s Aquarium Announced A New Exhibit Is Coming Soon

The "Sloth Valley" habitat is expected to open late this upcoming spring season.
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A new exhibit is coming to Ripley’s Aquarium. The “Sloth Valley” venue will be home to two-toed sloths along with a brand new Discovery Center. The creatures move nearly .46 feet per second but can reach speeds of 50 percent faster when excited. The sloth habitat is expected to open late this upcoming spring season. Ripley’s is also welcoming four…

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New Palmetto Coast Industrial Park To Bring Big Businesses

Pepsi Bottling Ventures announced they will be moving their operations into one of the buildings.
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On Tuesday night, Horry County Council approved the final reading for the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park to bring in big businesses. Due to legal reasons, the industrial park was anonymously referred to as “Project Cook”. It was revealed that it’s a four-building industrial park, and Pepsi Bottling Ventures announced they will be moving their operations into one of the buildings….

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North Carolina Man Sentenced For Death Of A Child

Officials discovered four other children in the room and revealed a "white powdery substance" near the infant's bottle that tested positive as cocaine.
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A North Carolina man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison after pleading guilty in the death case of a 6-week-old child. 40-year-old, Geames Ratliff pleaded guilty in Horry County Circuit Court to a charge of inflicting extreme bodily injuries upon a child and was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison. In August of 2019,…

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