Author: Annelyn Russ

Staples
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Staples Is Bringing Back Its Iconic Easy Button

Staples is offering customers a free Easy Button with any $50 purchase in-store or online through June 7.
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Staples celebrated its 20th anniversary by bringing back its iconic Easy Button. In the 2000s, the Easy Button was used in many advertising campaigns. It was a huge sensation in officers and schools nationwide. The catchphrase, “that was easy,” became a pop culture reference, far beyond shoppers looking for pens or printers. Staples is attempting to recapture the Easy Button’s…

Fly
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United And JetBlue Partner For ‘Blue Sky’ Arrangement

Passengers will be able to earn and spend miles in either loyalty program on most flights from either airline.
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United Airlines and JetBlue have partnered up for a new arrangement. ‘Blue Sky’ will allow each carrier’s elite frequent flyers to receive reciprocal benefits and is expected to bring with it other business perks for both companies. Passengers will be able to earn and spend miles in either loyalty program on most flights from either airline. Members of each loyalty…

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Elon Musk Departs From Trump Administration Role

Musk’s role working for Trump was intended to be temporary from the start.
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Elon Musk is leaving his Trump administration role as a top adviser. The billionaire led President Trump’s DOGE and his departure marks the end of a turbulent chapter. During his time, thousands of layoffs were conducted, government agencies were shut down, and there were a number of litigations. Musk’s role working for Trump was intended to be temporary from the…

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ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Raises $225k For Charities

The funds will go directly towards supporting critical initiatives to enhance the lives of those across the area.
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This year’s ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic had record breaking attendance and made “significant” contributions to the local economy. Local businesses such as restaurants, hotels and retail stores saw an increase in revenue during the event. $225,000 was reportedly raised for nine local charities in the Myrtle Beach area. The funds will go directly towards supporting critical initiatives to enhance the…

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held To Celebrate New Waccamaw Youth Center

The facility will host an organization that supports teenage boys who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.
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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate a new Waccamaw Youth Center in Conway. The facility will host an organization that supports teenage boys who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. The new space will be used for various purposes including dining, recreation and workshops to teach life and career skills. It will also serve as a living…

Swim
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YMCA And Georgetown Co. Partner For Free Swim Lessons Program

The 'Safety Around Water' program involves a mobile pool that will travel to rural areas of the county to give free swim lessons to young children.
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Georgetown County Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the YMCA of Coastal Carolina for a new initiative. The ‘Safety Around Water’ program involves a mobile pool that will travel to rural areas of the county to give free swim lessons to young children. Registration is free for kids ages 5-15 and will be open through Friday. Children ages 5-9…

Pelican
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Myrtle Beach Approves First Reading Of Pelican’s Lease Ordinances

Horry County is set to pay the city $6 million to buyout out their 30%.
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The Myrtle Beach City Council approved the first reading of two ordinances regarding the Pelican’s baseball ballpark lease. The first ordinance approved Tuesday includes a lease agreement with the Pelicans. It is the same 30-year agreement the city previously passed, but as full owners. The other ordinance focused on taking Horry County’s ownership share after the county dropped out. The…

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Man In Critical Condition After Being Hit In The Head With Baseball Bat

When police arrived, the victim was suffering from "obvious injuries" and was "disoriented."
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One victim is in critical condition after an incident at a Walmart located in Laurinburg. Around 4pm Tuesday, officers responded to the retailer after a man was allegedly struck several times in the head with a baseball bat. The situation unfolded in the sporting goods section. When police arrived, the victim was suffering from “obvious injuries” and was “disoriented.” They…

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Anheuser-Busch Partners With UFC’s Dana White To Launch Energy Drink

It comes in four flavors including grape, orange, blue and screamin' freedom.
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Anheuser-Busch has partnered with UFC’s boss Dana White to release a new energy drink. Phorm Energy launched nationwide Wednesday. The non-alcoholic caffeinated beverage has zero sugar or artificial flavors, contains electrolytes, and is naturally caffeinated from green tea extract. It comes in four flavors including grape, orange, blue and screamin’ freedom and the 16-ounce can costs $2.99. The product mark’s…

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United Changes Check-In Cut-Off For Flyes Without Checked Bags

Most major U.S. carriers have online check-in systems that can be used at least 24 hours in advance.
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United Airlines is making changes to its check-in process. Travelers flying with the airline will have to check-in to domestic flights a littler earlier starting next week, but, only if they are only traveling with carry-on bags. Beginning Tuesday, United’s “check-in cut-off” for most U.S. flights will be 45 minutes before departure. That’s the same deadline United has for passengers…

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