Author: Annelyn Russ

Nicole
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Nicole Made Landfall In Florida As A Category 1 Hurricane

Since initial impact, the storm has weakened back to a tropical storm still unleashing heavy rains and strong winds.
Annelyn Russ,

As the National Hurricane Center predicted, Nicole made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 Hurricane. The storm brought winds of 75 miles-per-hour during landfall. It has since weakened back to a tropical storm still unleashing heavy rains and strong winds across central Florida. The winds have also died down since initial impact and the storm surge is now down…

Russia
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Russian Forces Withdraw From A Key City In Ukraine

The withdraw represents the most significant military moment in the war since Ukrainian forces gained control back of Kharkiv in September.
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Russia has ordered a retreat from the only regional capital it has captured since the invasion on Ukraine first began. Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing a set back as Ukrainian advances in the region caused Russian troops to withdraw from the key southern city of Kherson. The order was announced at a meeting in Moscow between defense Minister, Sergay…

Midterm
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National Midterm Elections Are Still Up In The Air

States across the nation tallied votes neck-and-neck in the Midterm Election races.
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As of Wednesday, control of the U.S. House and Senate is still up in the air. States across the nation tallied votes neck-and-neck in the Midterm Election races. Critical senate races in Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona, are still on-going and will determine the majority. The Georgia contest between Democratic, Rapheal Warnock, and Republican, Herchel Walker, will lead to a run-off…

Winter Wonderland
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Winter Wonderland In Myrtle Beach Returns With Updated Changes

Winter Wonderland starts on November 17th and will continue through December 23rd.
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Myrtle Beach’s Winter Wonderland is set to open in the downtown area, in just several days! The Myrtle Beach City Council revealed updated changes that will be made to this years event. The light show will be moved from the Pavilion to the Boardwalk. Anyone taking part in the Winter Wonderland will see lights from 2nd Avenue Pier all the…

Identity
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Suspect Responsible For Several Hour Stand-Off Is Publicly Identified

The suspect allegedly refused to come out of the house for hours despite police requests.
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The identity of the man that incited a hours long stand-off last week, has been publicly released. The North Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed that 37-year-old, Adam Hayes, is the man accused of the incident. The stand-off occurred after officers responded to a call reporting damage done to a vehicle that belonged to the sister of the suspect’s ex-girlfriend. While…

Train
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The Pedestrian Struck And Killed By Train, Has Been Identified

The incident occurred around 8:30p.m at the Fairview Street Railroad Crossing in Lake City.
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The identity has been confirmed of the pedestrian that was struck and killed by a train Monday night. The incident occurred around 8:30p.m at the Fairview Street Railroad Crossing in Lake City. Florence County Coroner, Keith Von Lutken, identified the pedestrian as 62-year-old, Betty Chandler of Lake City. It was confirmed that Chandler died as a result of injuries suffered…

Florence
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Florence Voters Approve Alcohol Sells On Sundays

The measure passed by nearly 71%.
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Unofficial results show that Florence voters have approved a measure to allow alcohol sales on Sundays. The measure passed by nearly 71%. If officially approved, the measure will apply to specific businesses within the city of Florence limits that currently only sell beer and wine six days a week.

Penny
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Voters Approve Extension Of 1% Sales Tax For Education In Horry County

Horry County Schools receive 80% of the money, Coastal Carolina University receives 13.3%, and Horry Georgetown Tech receives 6.7%.
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The measure to renew a 1% sales tax for Horry County schools to make capital improvements, has been approved. The measure passed with only 32% voting against. Horry County Schools receive 80% of the money, Coastal Carolina University receives 13.3%, and Horry Georgetown Tech receives 6.7%. As of June, over $950 million was collected from the “Penny Sales Tax.” The…

S.c.
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South Carolina’s Midterm Elections Update

As votes continue to be counted, South Carolina's election results are becoming more clear.
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As votes continue to be counted, South Carolina’s election results are becoming more clear. As of Wednesday morning, Republican, Henry McMaster was re-elected as the Governor in South Carolina. Tim Scott will remain as the U.S. Senate to represent the state after defeating Krystle Matthews. For the House of Representatives, the winners were Jim Clyburn, Russell Fry, Patricia Moore-Hennegan, Jackie…

Powerball
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The $2.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot Has A Winner

The odds for someone to match all 6 numbers were 1 in 292.2 million.
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The Powerball’s record breaking jackpot has a winner. The ticket holder is now the winner of the largest lottery prize ever of $2.04 billion. It was sold at a Joe’s Service Center in California. The odds for someone to match all 6 numbers were 1 in 292.2 million.  

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