Author: Annelyn Russ

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Growing Relationships Between Three Countries Are Expected To Be ‘Problematic’

Tensions with the U.S. between all three have been on the rise in recent months due to several situations.
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Chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley spoke to lawmakers and shared that increasing ties between three country’s could become ‘problematic’. Milley explained the growing relationships between China, Russia, and Iran, can not be referred to as a ‘true alliance’ but they are moving closer and that is ‘troublesome’. The United States has made it clear over…

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Two Military Helicopters Crashed Killing Nine Soldiers

Details of the accident are limited to the public at this time but officials have opened an investigation.
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Two helicopters with the 101st Airborne Division crashed in Southwestern Kentucky and several casualties have been confirmed. The two HH20 Blackhawk Aircrafts crashed around 10p.m. Wednesday night in Trigg County near the Tennessee border. Nine soldiers were killed during the routine training mission through Fort Campbell. No residential areas were affected as a result of the incident. Details of the…

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Taiwan’s President’s Visit To The U.S. Prompts Backlash From China

The leader said Taiwan cannot be isolated and that they do not take friendship for granted.
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Taiwan’s president’s visit to the United States is expected to stir up China’s disapproval amidst the country’s recent increasing tensions. Tsai Ing-wen said, “We are stronger when we stand together in solidarity with fellow democracies”. The leader also said Taiwan cannot be isolated and that they do not take friendship for granted. The visit comes as tensions are high between…

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Myrtle Beach City Leaders Propose Progress Steps To Becoming A ‘Smart City’

The idea has already been pitched to the Myrtle Beach City and Horry County Council.
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Myrtle Beach city leaders announced the possibility of turning the area into a ‘Smart City’. City leaders say a new wave of advanced technology would change the way the community operates for the better. In order to carry this plan out, they would bring sensors into the region to electronically collect data about people and infrastructure. Some new resources the…

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Myrtle Beach Pelicans Reveal Their Opening Weekend

The team will open with a home game against the Charleston Riverdogs on April 6th.
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The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have announced the schedule for their 2023 opening weekend. e The team will open with a home game against the Charleston Riverdogs on April 6th. Opening weekend will be filled with lots of fun each night. On the 6th, the 24th season will kick off featuring a post-game fireworks show and kids 12 and under will…

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Waccamaw Community Foundation Grants Funds To Assist In Preparing Kindergarteners

The funds will be used to support the cost of setting up the Waccamaw Region Basics website and to help pay for the first three years of annual maintenance fees.
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The Waccamaw Community Foundation announced a new grant to fund a special kindergarten readiness initiative. The grant will be backed by United Way of Horry County and Black River United Way. The funds will be used to support the cost of setting up the Waccamaw Region Basics website and to help pay for the first three years of annual maintenance…

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School Security Guard Arrested For Hoax ‘Bomb Threat’

The security guard will no longer be allowed to affiliate with Horry County schools.
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A security guard has been arrested for allegedly presenting a hoax threat to a high school 20-year-old, Coty Kennedy, was an unarmed newly assigned security officer at Myrtle Beach High School. Kennedy confessed to a written note threatening to ‘blow up the school’. He was arrested on March 24th after an investigation and has been charged with a bomb threat,…

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Apple Launches ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Feature

The new payment option is allowed for select users in the U.S. with plans to offer it to all eligible customers over the next several months.
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On Tuesday, Apple launched a new option to consumers in its digital wallet. The new feature dubbed ‘Apple Pay Later’ allows customers to split payments for purchases into four installments over six weeks. However, the first installment would be due at the time of purchase. Apple users can now also apply for a loan to make online or in-app purchases…

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CBP To Grant Parole To Injured Victims Of Immigration Detention Center Fire

The migrants would be able to enter the U.S. legally to receive emergency medical services.
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A fire broke out at a detention center in a Mexican city on the U.S. border that resulted in many deaths and left others injured. The fire occurred on Monday night in Ciudad Juárez and an investigation has been opened into what caused the fire. At least 40 people have been confirmed deceased and 29 were seriously injured in the…

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Downtown Florence Main Street Is A 2023 GAMSA Winner

The Great American Main Street Award recognizes communities for excellence in revitalizing their communities.
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Downtown Florence has been recognized with an award. The Great American Main Street Award recognizes communities for excellence in revitalizing their communities. The winners are selected by a National Jury of industry professionals and local leaders in the fields of economic development and history preservation. This year, 15 communities applied, eight were recognized as semi-finalists and three were selected as…

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