Author: Annelyn Russ

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New Popular Slang Terms Added To Cambridge Dictionary

New terms include "skibidi," which can be used with no real meaning as a joke standing for "cool" or "bad."
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Popular slang terms have been recognized in the Cambridge Dictionary. The dictionary is published by Cambridge University Press and Assessment in England. It has added over 6,000 words over the last year. New terms include “skibidi,” which can be used with no real meaning as a joke standing for “cool” or “bad.” Another added term was “red flag,” which is…

Powerbanks
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More Than 30k Wireless Power Banks Recalled

The company has received reports of batteries catching fire and exploding, causing thousands of dollars in property damage.
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More than 30,000 wireless power banks have been recalled. The ESR Halo-Lock Power Banks were sold through Amazon, Home Depot, and ESR Tech websites between September of 2023 and July of 2025. They have five circular LED display lights on one side and were sold in multiple colors. The recall was placed over reports of batteries catching fire and exploding,…

Shrimp
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Walmart Frozen Shrimp Recalled After Radioactive Material Found

Cesium-137 contamination was discovered in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed in Indonesia.
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The FDA opened an investigation after a shipment of frozen shrimp tested positive for a man-made radioactive material. Cesium-137 contamination was discovered in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed in Indonesia at four U.S. ports. The food was planned to ship to Walmart locations. Officials have now collected multiple samples and the supplier, Pt. Bahari Makmur Sejati, was added…

Storm
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North Carolina Governor Declares State Of Emergency

The state is preparing for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast.
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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency. The order comes as the state prepares for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast. Stein said the storm will bring threats of coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf conditions. He said North Carolinians along the coast should get prepared now,…

Snacks
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Conway Medical Center’s Smart Snack Drive

The drive aims to collect snacks that will be distributed to students at four different elementary schools in the area.
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The Conway Medical Center restarted it’s snack drive for students in need. The Smart Snack Drive runs throughout this month. It aims to collect snacks that will be distributed to students at four different elementary schools in the area. Community members are encouraged to donate snacks like pretzels and fruit snacks. The food will be handed out to students to…

Bus
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School Bus Stop-Arm Violators To Face Penalties

Passing a stopped school bus could result in a fine of $1,000 and six points on your license.
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The school year is officially underway and state troopers are reminding drivers that buses have returned to the roads. On two lane roads, a driver is never allowed to pass a school bus that has it’s stop-arm activated. However, on four-lane or multi-lane roads, only the cars behind the school bus must stop. The flashing lights on a school bus…

Close
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Dagwood’s Deli & Bumstead’s Pub In Myrtle Beach To Close

The owners said that the locations in North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach will remain open.
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A bar and restaurant in Myrtle Beach is closing its doors. The Dagwood’s Deli and Bumstead’s Pub located along Mr. Joe White Avenue will close at the end of this month. The owners took to social media to say that the decision was not easy nor made lightly. They added that the locations in North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach…

Suspects
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Fourth Suspect Detained In Connection To Fairmont Shooting

The charges come following an incident that unfolded in the early hours of August 10 along Thompson Street.
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The fourth suspect wanted in connection to a Fairmont shooting is now in custody. Alex Rogers turned himself in to authorities Monday. He was initially given a $3 million bond after being charged with three counts of first-degree attempted murder. The charges come following an incident that unfolded in the early hours of August 10 along Thompson Street. One victim…

Inmate
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Georgetown Co. Inmate Dies While In Custody

Detention staff noticed 36-year-old Jonathan Turbeville appeared incoherent in his cell.
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An inmate at the Georgetown County Detention Center has died. Shortly before 6pm Monday, detention staff noticed 36-year-old Jonathan Turbeville appeared incoherent in his cell. EMS was called and Turbeville was taken to the ER where he later died. The inmate was arrested on August 15 on charges of manufacturing, distribution, and possession of a Schedule I narcotic, believed to…

Stabbing
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Man Denied Bond After Stabbing His 72-Year-Old Mother

Raymond Prichard is accused of stabbing his mother more than 20 times leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
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We now have an update on a stabbing incident that unfolded in Marlboro County. The stabbing reportedly happened on Saturday night. However, police were not aware until after a family member found a 72-year-old woman suffering injuries on Sunday morning. Raymond Prichard is accused of stabbing his mother more than 20 times leaving her with life-threatening injuries. Her current condition…

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