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Trump Signs Order To Boost AI In Schools

The order directs the U.S. Education and Labor Departments to create opportunities for high school students to take AI courses.
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President Trump signed an executive order to boost AI in schools. The order aims at bringing artificial intelligence into K-12 schools aiming to build a U.S. workforce equipped to use and advance the rapidly growing technology. The order directs the U.S. Education and Labor Departments to create opportunities for high school students to take AI courses and certification programs, and…

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A Dozen States Sue Trump Admin Over Tariffs

The states claim the tariffs are unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy.
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A dozen states are suing President Trump’s administration to stop its tariff policy. The lawsuit said the policy put in place by Trump has been subject to his “whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority.” It challenges Trump’s claim that he could impose tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The suit asks the court to…

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Uvalde Leaders Approve Settlement For Families Of Shooting Victims

May 24 has been set as an annual day of remembrance.
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City leaders of Uvalde have approved a settlement for families of the victims that were killed in a school shooting. The Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas happened in May of 2022. It claimed the lives of two teachers and 19 students. The lawsuit is addressing the botched law enforcement response by requiring enhanced training for city police officers. It…

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Trump Criticizes Putin After Russian Strikes On Kyiv

At least 10 people were killed and 90 were injured. It is being referred to as the deadliest assault on the city since last July.
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President Trump offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin. “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying,” He took to his Truth Social platform to say. He added, “let’s get the peace deal done!” The statement came after Russia struck Kyiv with an hours-long barrage…

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World’s Largest Rubber Duck Coming To Myrtle Beach

You can see Mama Duck at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place located along N. Ocean Boulevard.
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The world’s largest rubber duck is coming to the Myrtle Beach area. The duck, referred to as “Mama Duck,” aims to promote water safety awareness. The YMCA of Coastal Carolina, the city and Visit Myrtle Beach have teamed up to help educate and engage the community and visitors during national water safety month. You can see Mama Duck at the…

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Several Local Beaches Nominated For Readers’ Choice Awards

Choices in the South Carolina category include, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island, and more.
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Several local beaches have been nominated for the best beach in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Choices in the South Carolina category include, Cherry Grove North Myrtle Beach Huntington Beach State Park Myrtle Beach State Park Litchfield Beach Pawleys Island Surfside Beach … and more. North Carolina nominations include, Atlantic Beach Carolina Beach Holden Beach Kill Devil Hills Cape Lookout…

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20th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival

The event will continue through Saturday and is being held at the Grand 14 in the Market Common.
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The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival’s 20th year kicked off Tuesday night. The event will continue through Saturday and is being held at the Grand 14 in the Market Common. It involves 53 films and 10 documentaries. There’s a mixture of films, shorts and features all in different categories. For more information on ticket costs and viewing times, visit MBFF.

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Man Arrested For Threatening A Public Official

31-year-old Daniel Ledford is accused of repeatedly sending facebook messages to an official, "threatening to kill and harm his family."
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One man has been arrested after threatening a public official. 31-year-old Daniel Ledford is accused of repeatedly sending facebook messages to an official, “threatening to kill and harm his family.” He informed the victim that he knew where he lived and accurately described his house in the message. Between May 11 and June 8 of last year, Ledford sent several…

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High-Speed Police Pursuit Ends In Head-On Collision

The suspect continued west and drove at high-speeds into eastbound traffic.
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A police pursuit ended in a crash in Robeson County Tuesday night. The Maxton Police Department initiated the chase that crossed into Scotland County through Laurinburg city limits. The suspect continued west and drove at high-speeds into eastbound traffic. They then collided head-on into another vehicle near Ida Mill Road. Additional details were not immediately available. It is unclear if…

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18-Year-Old Arrested After Hit-And-Run Resulting In Injuries

The occupants on the mini-bike were a grandfather and his grandson. They were both taken to a hospital by EMS.
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One man is facing charges after a hit and run incident in Marlboro County. On Saturday, officers responded to the intersection of Alpine and Redbud Streets. The crash involved a vehicle and a mini-bike. The occupants on the mini-bike were a grandfather and his grandson. They were both taken to a hospital by EMS. The adult sustained serious injuries and…

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