Author: Annelyn Russ

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Two Arrested After Hours Long Standoff

The standoff took place when officers arrived at a home in the 11000 block of Rennert Road to follow up leads in the case.
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Two people were arrested on Sunday after an hours long standoff in Robeson County. 21-year-old Trysten Tyler and 36-year-old Kayla Chavis have both been charged with first-degree murder and felony conspiracy in the killing of 18-year-old Michael Thomas. The victim was found deceased on Friday after officers responded to the 300 block of Erika Road in St. Pauls around 12:45a.m…..

Usa
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Team USA Takes Win Over Vietnam In Women’s World Cup Game

Team USA is set to take the field again on Wednesday at 9p.m. against Netherlands.
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On Friday, the United States took on Vietnam in the Women’s World Cup. The two-time defending United States team started its battle for a third consecutive World Cup title with a 3-0 win over newcomer Vietnam. Player Sophia Smith scored two goals in the first half during her first time playing in the World Cup and Team Captain Lindsey Horan…

Swimmer
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Phelps’ Last Remaining World Record Passed By 21-Year-Old Swimmer

The Frenchman completed the 400 meters individual medley in 4:02.50, shaving 1.34 seconds off Phelps' previous record.
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Though Michael Phelps retired seven years ago, the U.S. swimmer continued to tower over swimming until this weekend. On Saturday Phelps’ last remaining world record was passed by 21-year-old Leon Marchand at the World Aquatics Championship. The Frenchman completed the 400 meters individual medley in 4:02.50, shaving 1.34 seconds off Phelps’ previous record. Phelps had held the record for nearly…

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Seven Republican Candidates Reach Qualifying Requirements For Debate Stage

Seven candidates reached 1% or higher in at least two qualifying National polls and two qualifying State polls from different states.
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Seven Republican candidates have met the polling requirements to take the debate stage. Former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, Former Vice President Mike Pence, Former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley, S.C. Sen. Tim Scott and Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, have all reached 1% or higher in at least two qualifying National polls and two…

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Missing 2-Year-Old Found As Search Continues For Missing 9-Month-Old

The body of 2-year-old Matilda Sheils, who was swept away during the flooding, was found after a week long search.
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An update has been released on the flash flooding incident that occurred in Pennsylvania last weekend and resulted in several deaths. The body of 2-year-old Matilda Sheils, who was swept away during the flooding, was found after a week long search. Her body was discovered in the Delaware River over 30 miles from where she first went missing. The Charleston…

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DOJ Threatens Texas With Legal Action Over Floating Barrier

The floating barrier along with razor wire installed on the riverbank, are the latest efforts Texas has taken to control border crossings by migrants, but the lawmakers deemed the attempts dangerous and cruel.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott could possibly face legal challenges over the floating barriers at the US-Mexico border. The Justice Department sent a letter to the leader who has until Monday to decide to remove the 1 thousand foot floating barrier that Texas deployed in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass earlier this month, or face legal challenges. The letter argues…

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$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Myrtle Beach

The ticket is one of four sold that were one number shy in South Carolina and the ticket holders won $50 thousand.
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A Powerball ticket that missed the $1 billion Jackpot by one number was sold in Myrtle Beach. The ticket is one of four sold that were one number shy in South Carolina and the ticket holders won $50 thousand. It was sold at the Circle K in the 1900 block of 10th Avenue North. The winners have 180 days from…

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Non-Native Blue Land Crabs Found In S.C.

The creatures are comparable in size to South Carolina Blue Land Crabs, but tend to range widely in coloration, from orange to gray to bright purple.
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SCDNR is requesting for the public’s help in locating non-native Blue Land Crabs. The crabs are native to the coast from Brazil to South Florida, but they have appeared to be showing up in backyards, fields, and urban streets with heavy traffic flow in South Carolina. The creatures are comparable in size to South Carolina Blue Land Crabs, but tend…

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Children’s Cups Recalled For Containing High Levels Of Lead

The recall includes 8 and 12 ounce models of the cups, sold in pairs. Both sizes of the cups were sold in 12 different color combinations including a matching straw.
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A company has issued a voluntary recall to consumers after their children’s cups were found to contain high levels of lead. Soojimus makes the Cupkin Double-walled Stainless Steel children’s cups and issued a recall on Thursday for nearly 346 thousand of them after the amount of lead found exceeded the federal lead content ban. The recall includes 8 and 12…

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Federal Reserve Launches New Instant Payment Service

Transactions can be made between bank accounts and enable funds to be transferred from a sender's bank account to a receiver's account immediately.
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The Federal Reserve officially launched its anticipated instant payment service. ‘FedNow’ allows Americans to pay for groceries instantly, businesses to pay their suppliers, or people to pay each other. It will be made available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with full access to funds immediately. The system is not offered directly to individuals and businesses, but…

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