Author: Annelyn Russ

Labor
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Trump Defends Decision To Fire BLS Commisioner

The president said that BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer "had the biggest miscalculations in over 50 years.”
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President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics following an updated jobs report. The move prompted controversy and Trump took to Truth Social to defend his decision. The president said that BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer “had the biggest miscalculations in over 50 years,” portraying Friday’s dismal jobs numbers as the latest example. Trump alleged the leader did…

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Gov. Abbott Threatens Texas House Democrats Over Fleeing

The move aimed to halt all legislative activity for the remainder of the special session scheduled to end this month.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened state House Democrats Sunday. Sunday afternoon, over 50 Democrats left the state so the Texas House would not have the number of lawmakers needed to consider and pass a certain legislation under chamber rules. The move aimed to halt all legislative activity for the remainder of the special session scheduled to end this month. The…

Shooting
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Manhunt Underway For Suspect Of Fatal Montana Shooting

45-year-old Michael Brown allegedly entered 'The Owl Bar' in the small town of Anaconda and opened fire.
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A manhunt is still underway for a military veteran accused of fatally shooting four people at a bar in Montana. Police are searching for 45-year-old Michael Brown. He allegedly entered ‘The Owl Bar’ in the small town of Anaconda and opened fire. He then fled in a white pickup truck. Law enforcements think Brown abandoned that vehicle and stole a…

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New Strip Mall Coming To Socastee Area

It will be located along Socastee Boulevard but an opening date has not been announced.
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A new strip mall is currently under construction in the Socastee area. The Silver Creek Retail Center will feature a nail salon, laundromat, a vape shop, mini mart, and an ice cream shop. There will also be several apartment buildings behind the shopping mall. It will be located along Socastee Boulevard but an opening date has not been announced.

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Gov. McMaster Signs Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Bill

The law will go into effect September 1.
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Gov. Henry McMaster signed a new legislation into law. A ceremonial signing was held at 11am Thursday morning that made official, the Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act. The law bars drivers from holding or supporting an electronic device with any part of their body while driving. That means that drivers are not allowed to hold a phone to make a…

Wasp
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Radioactive Wasp Nest Found In S.C. Not Threatening

Workers who routinely check radiation levels at the Savannah River Site near Aiken discovered the nest on July 3.
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A radioactive wasp nest was found at a South Carolina site that once manufactured significant parts for nuclear bombs. Workers who routinely check radiation levels at the Savannah River Site near Aiken discovered the nest on July 3. The nest was situated on a post near tanks where liquid nuclear waste is stored. It had a radiation level 10 times…

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Officer Resigns After Search Warrant Leads To Arrest

Before her resignation, Dinisha Barfield had been with the department since November of last year.
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An officer with the Red Springs Police Department resigned after she was arrested. Dinisha Barfield’s resignation came after she was detained by Lumberton police at her home last week after a search warrant was conducted. Officers were attempting to locate Charles Sinclair who was wanted on several charges. The search led to the discovery of cocaine, fentanyl, oxycodone and an…

Wanted
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Police Search For Suspect Wanted On Counts Of Minor Exploitation

43-year-old Jonathan Jacobs of Parkton is accused of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Robeson County police are searching for a wanted person. 43-year-old Jonathan Jacobs of Parkton is accused of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The suspect also uses the aliases Ashley Jacobs and Ashley Heights. No further information was immediately available. An investigation remains underway and anyone with information is urged to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.

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Goodwill Partners With Google To Train People In AI Skills

The 10-hour class teaches attendees how to use generative AI effectively in day-to-day work.
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Goodwill industries and Google have partnered up to train people in artificial intelligence skills. The non-profit will provide the ‘Google’s AI Essentials Course’ for free to 200,000 people. The 10-hour class teaches attendees how to use generative AI effectively in day-to-day work. It features hands on experience in tasks that involve videos, reading and interactive exercises. The course will be…

High
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High Noon Recalls Celsius Cans Mistakenly Containing Alcohol

The products were distributed across eight states including South Carolina.
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High Noon is voluntarily recalling cases of a popular energy drink. The recall covers certain packages of High Noon Beach variety 12-pack cans that are incorrectly packaged as Celsius Astro Vibe Energy, Sparkling Blue Razz edition cans. The Celsius drinks are non-alcoholic whereas High Noons have a 4.5% ABV. The recall was placed after a packaging supplier error allowed for…

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