Author: Annelyn Russ

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Suspect Identified In Fatal Officer Involved Shooting

52-year-old Jimmy Jones pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself.
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The suspect identified in fatal officer involved shooting. On Sunday, authorities responded to a home on Joann Branch Road in the Lake View community of Dillon County. Upon arrival, 52-year-old Jimmy Jones pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself in the home. A SLED SWAT team was called to the scene to assist local…

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Petco Reveals First-Ever Category For Humans

The new line comes after a survey revealed 90% of pet parents are interested in buying pet-themed human products.
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Petco has announced a new category for people who celebrate the pet-obsessed lifestyle. ‘My Human’ includes over 1,000 new products that are designed to be giftable, affordable, and impulse-worthy. Shoppers can purchase curated apparel, decor from the home and workplace, games, toys, accessories, and seasonal animal-inspired products. They are now available nationwide at petco.com and select Petco locations. Over 80%…

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Local Coffee Shop Hosting School Supply Drive

The Tie-Dyed Coffee Bean is collecting items including folders, markers, glue and clear backpacks.
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Horry County students are set too soon return to classrooms and one local coffee shop wants to help prepare them. The Tie-Dyed Coffee Bean in Surfside Beach is hosting a school supply drive. They are collecting items including folders, markers, glue and clear backpacks. If you donate any of the items listed you can get 10% off your order. The…

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Santee Cooper Customers May See New Charge On Monthly Bill

The charge is incurred by the utility company between 2020 and 2024 that were previously uncollected.
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Santee Cooper customers can expect to see a new charge on their monthly bills. The new line will be labeled as ‘Deferred Cost Recovery.’ The charge is incurred by the utility company between 2020 and 2024 that were previously uncollected. It comes after a court decision allowed Santee Cooper to recover these costs over a 10-year period. The company stated…

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Man Sentenced In 2022 Child Sex Crime Case

40-year-old James Moss is required to register as a sex offender and pay $3,000 to the victim
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One man has been sentenced in connection to a child sex crime. In April of 2022, 40-year-old James Moss met a minor online. He picked them up and took them to a hotel room where he engaged in sexual activity with the juvenile. Moss also recorded several videos of their sexual encounter. He has now been sentenced to four years…

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House Fire Claims The Life Of One Victim

SLED has been contacted to assist in what officials believe to be an arson investigation.
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A house fire in Georgetown County resulted in the death of one person. On Monday morning, fire crews responded to the structure fire along South Farr Avenue in Andrews. The identity of the deceased individual has not been released. SLED has been contacted to assist in what officials believe to be an arson investigation. Further details are limited.

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Standoff Situation In Dillon Co. Results In Officer Involved Shooting

A subject pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself inside the residence.
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A standoff situation unfolded in Dillon County. On Sunday, deputies responded to a home on Joann Branch Road in the Lake View community. Upon arrival, a subject pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself inside the residence. An arrest warrant was later obtained for the subject. The sheriff’s office requested assistance from SLED, who…

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Hit And Run Victim Identified As Vacationer From Kansas City

Two people were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 21st Avenue S. near Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
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We now have more information on a hit and run that resulted in the death of one person. Around 12:30am on Sunday, two people were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 21st Avenue S. near Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. 26-year-old Dezhon Overton died from the injuries he sustained. The woman’s condition is unknown at this time. The…

Park
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Dollywood Ranked Number One Theme Park In The U.S.

Dolly Parton's Dollywood ranked as the number one theme park for the third time in the last four years.
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Trip Advisor has revealed it’s Travelers’ Choice Awards of the Top Amusement and Water Parks of the United States. Dolly Parton’s Dollywood ranked as the number one theme park for the third time in the last four years. Magic Kingdom Park in Florida was ranked as number two, Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania took the third spot, while Disney’s Hollywood…

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OpenAI Making ChatGPT More Sensitive To Mental Health

The tool will now be better at detecting signs of distress so ChatGPT can better respond appropriately.
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OpenAI is seeking to make ChatGPT more sensitive to users’ mental health. Starting this week, the chatbot app will prompt users to take breaks from lengthy conversations. The tool will also refrain from giving direct advice regarding personal challenges. Instead, it will help users decide for themselves by asking questions or weighing pros and cons. OpenAI said the move comes…

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