Author: Annelyn Russ

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Myrtle Beach SkyWheel Lights Up Buffalo Bills Team Colors

The colors were displayed to honor the teams defensive back, Damar Hamlin.
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On Tuesday, the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel lit up the Buffalo Bills team colors while Niagara Falls lit up blue. The colors were displayed to honor the teams defensive back, Damar Hamlin, who is in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest during the first quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Hamlin’s heart stopped following a tackle…

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HCFR Crews Fought A Fire That Spread Nearly 6 Acres

The firefighters fought to keep the brush fire from reaching structures off nearby Pope Mountain Road.
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On Tuesday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews fought to put out a fire that spread nearly 6 acres. Around 1:45p.m., crews arrived to the 1000 block of Gilbert Road. The firefighters fought to keep the brush fire from reaching structures off nearby Pope Mountain Road. The incident was under control around 4:45p.m. Smoke remained visible in the area and will…

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Traffic Related Death Count Went Down Compared To 2021

The total death count involving traffic incidents from January 1st-December 31st in 2021 reported 184 deaths. The total traffic fatalities from January 1st-December 31st of 2022 was 162 deaths.
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The total traffic fatalities of 2022 in South Carolina recorded lower than the year before. The total death count involving traffic incidents from January 1st-December 31st in 2021 reported 184 deaths. The total traffic fatalities from January 1st-December 31st of 2022 was 162 deaths. Reported traffic fatalities of 2022 in the area: Horry County- 75 Florence County- 40 Darlington County-…

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Two-Vehicle Crash Involving A Motorcycle Resulted In One Death

Lanes of the highway were closed for an extended period of time and have since reopened.
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On Tuesday night a two vehicle crash involving a motorcycle resulted in one death. Police responded to the scene around 5:30p.m. On Highway 90 and Pint Circle in Longs. The motorcycle was traveling Westbound on Highway 90 when an Eastbound car tried to turn onto Pint Circle and the two vehicles collided in a head on collision. The rider of…

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Mega Millions Jackpot Nearly One Billion Dollars

With no winner, the jackpot for Friday's drawing has grown to an estimated $940 million.
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The Mega Millions jackpot has now reached nearly one billion dollars. The winning numbers for last nights drawing were 25-29-33-41-44 with a mega ball of 18. With no winner, the jackpot for Friday’s drawing has grown to an estimated $940 million. This could mark the sixth largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history and the fourth largest Mega…

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Last Living Apollo 7 Astronaut Died At Age 90

Walter Cunningham was a retired NASA astronaut and pilot of the first crewed flight in the space agency's Apollo program.
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The last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut has died at the age of 90. Walter Cunningham was a retired NASA astronaut and pilot of the first crewed flight in the space agency’s Apollo program. He was a member of NASA’s third astronaut class in their human spaceflight program and was selected to pilot the first crewed mission of the NASA program…

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The Death Of Former Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Francis will preside over the funeral on Thursday in St. Peter's Square.
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Leaders from around the world prepare for former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral. Pope Francis recently announced Benedict’s health was consistently declining and on December 31st he passed away with his last words being “Lord, I love you”. Over the past few days, people from all over the world have made their way to honor the former pope. Pope Francis…

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Japan Prime Minister To Meet With Biden At The White House

The White House shared that President Biden is expected to reiterate his full support for Japan's plans.
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The Japanese Prime Minister is set to meet President Biden at The White House. The two leaders will cover various regional and global issues including “the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs”, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as keeping the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio…

Murder
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Man Arrested For Shooting And Killing A Person

A man has been detained and denied bond after a shooting occurred on New Years Day.
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A man has been detained and charged with murder after a shooting on New Years Day. Officials responded to the 800 block of John L. Road in Maxton around 1:30a.m. on Sunday after a report of an altercation that led to the shooting. 39-year-old Cashley Scott was discovered shot to death in his yard. 26-year-old Joseph Locklear has been arrested…

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CCU’s Quarterback Withdrew From The NCAA Transfer Portal

The 6-foot-3 quarterback is the only football player in Sun Belt history to earn player of the year honors three times.
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Coastal Carolina University’s quarterback has withdrawn from the NCAA transfer portal. Grayson McCall first entered the portal on December 12th and withdrew on Sunday. He was expected to check out Auburn University but the visitation was cancelled reportedly due to an academic issue. The 6-foot-3 quarterback is the only football player in Sun Belt history to earn player of the…

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