Author: Annelyn Russ

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Recall Reminder Involving Gerber Soothe ‘N’ Chew Teething Sticks

The products were recalled in January due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children.
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Gerber Products Company sent out a recall reminder that involves all batches of Gerber Soothe ‘N’ Chew Teething Sticks. The products were recalled in January due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children. Since the recall, the company has received reports that the teething sticks are still available on shelves at some retailers and online. The recall…

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ACLU Sues Trump Admin Regarding Foreign Students’ Legal Statuses

Foreign students studying at U.S. universities and colleges have had legal statuses terminated and their F1 student visas revoked.
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The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court. Foreign students studying at U.S. universities and colleges have had legal statuses terminated and their F1 student visas revoked. The move came as part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown. It has impacted around 1,100 students at more than 170 schools since last month. “Defendants’…

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DHL Pauses Shipments To U.S. For Items Over $800

The suspension only affects business-to-consumer shipments and that business-to-business shipments will not be affected.
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The international courier firm, DHL, has paused shipments to the U.S. for items with a declared value of more than $800. As of Monday the company has stopped collecting and shipping orders from businesses abroad to private individual customers in the U.S. if the declared custom value exceeds the limit. The suspension is temporary and will stay in effect “until…

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SCOTUS Halts Trump Admin’s Use Of Alien Enemies Act

President Trump argues he can use it because the Venezuelan gang 'Tren de Aragua' is effectively invading the U.S..
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The Supreme Court has halted the Trump administration’s ability to use the Alien Enemies Act. The legislation enables migrants to be deported amid a declared war or an “invasion” by a foreign nation. The law has only been applied three previous times, during wars. However, President Trump argues he can use it because the Venezuelan gang ‘Tren de Aragua’ is…

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Pope Francis Dies At The Age Of 88

Francis became the first non-European pontiff in 2013 as the 266th Pope after Pope Benedict XVI resigned.
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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He was the first Latin American pontiff who ministered through a humble style and concern for the poor, but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. Francis became the first non-European pontiff in 2013 as the 266th Pope after Pope Benedict XVI resigned. The church leader suffered from chronic…

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Myrtle Beach Spring Fest

Kids will be allowed to trade in the eggs they find for "bunny money," which can be used to shop for candy.
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The annual Myrtle Beach Spring Fest is returning this weekend. The event will feature 75 new food trucks and vendors, crafts, inflatables, face painting and a DJ. Festivities kick off Saturday at 10am in ball field three at the Colonel Thomas Styers Athletic Complex. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt from 11am-1pm. Kids will be allowed to trade in…

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Earth Day Festival At Brookgreen Gardens

The festival will run from 11am-3pm Saturday.
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The Grand Strand Shell Club is hosting a festival to celebrate Earth Day. Kids are invited to head out and make shell crafts for free with admission to Brookgreen Gardens. The festival will run from 11am-3pm Saturday. The Grand Strand Club hosts many crafting events monthly from September to June including crafting, and hunting for shells. On May 3, they…

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Winning $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Myrtle Beach

The winning numbers in the double play drawing were 7-36-40-47-59 and the Powerball was 9.
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A winning Powerball ticket was sold in Myrtle Beach. The ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at the Food Lion located on N. Kings Highway. The winning numbers in the double play drawing were 7-36-40-47-59 and the Powerball was 9. The winning ticket matched four of the first five numbers and the powerball.

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MBPD Reactivates Summer Emergency Vehicle Access Plan

Secondary streets and parking lots remain open during the Summer Emergency Vehicle Access Plan hours.
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The Myrtle Beach Police Department is reactivating the Summer Emergency Vehicle Access Plan. That means the northbound lane of Ocean Boulevard from 9th Avenue N. to 16th Avenue N. will close every Friday and Saturday night from 4pm-2am. During that time, all traffic will flow southbound and the section between 8th and 9th Avenue N. closes both directions. Secondary streets…

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Two-Vehicle Crash Results In Critical Injuries

HCFR crews responded to the area of Highway 501 and Las Palmas Drive.
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A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer happened in Horry County Thursday night. Shortly before midnight, HCFR crews responded to the area of Highway 501 and Las Palmas Drive. All lanes of traffic were blocked off as extraction operations were conducted due to entrapment. Critical injuries were reported. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is now investigating.

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