Cincinnati Zoo Quits Twitter Over Constant Harambe Jokes
The Cincinnati Zoo has deleted its social media accounts after being bombarded for weeks with memes, jokes and protests against the death of Harambe the gorilla.
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Parents Upset Over Skyrocketing Cost Of EpiPens
Having the necessary EpiPens on hand is pinching the wallets of many parents as the price for the self-injection device — which contains the drug epinephrine and can counteract anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction — have soared 500 percent. Greg and Abbi have the story.
Listing of the Week
Nancy Johnson of Dockside Realty joins Greg at the studio to tell viewers more about today’s listing of the week. For more information, contact njatthebeach@yahoo.com or call (843)-318-1838.
Ryan Lochte Loses All Major Sponsors
Speedo was the first, announcing early Monday it dropped its sponsorship of embattled U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte. By the end of the day, three other companies also said they would cut ties with him.
Girl Gets In Trouble For Writing Name In Cursive
After turning in a homework assignment focusing on vowels, a 7-year-old girl named Alyssa received some harsh words from her teacher. Greg and Abbi have the story.
Ryan Lochte Speaks Out Amid Controversy
American Olympian swimmer Ryan Lochte said in a new interview that his “mistake was over-exaggerating” the story about being held up at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro. but he stopped short of admitting lying. Greg and Abbi have more.
Horry County Parents Upset Over New Early Graduation Policy
A new policy in Horry County Schools can affect where students go to college and what scholarships they receive. Under the new rule, students who finish school in January will no longer receive a class ranking, one of three main criteria colleges look for when accepting new students. Greg and Abbi explain.
US Olympic Swimmers Caught In A Lie
Ryan Lochte and Olympics teammate Jimmy Feigen may face criminal charges in Brazil for bogus robbery report.
SC Mall Bans Unsupervised Teens
Starting next month, anyone under the age of 18 will not be allowed to roam the Northwoods Mall unless they have an adult with them on the weekends. Greg and Abbi have more.
School Bans Students From Dating
A school in the Philippines is enforcing a policy that bans its students from engaging in romantic relationships. Greg and Abbi have the details.
