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Transition
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Biden Transition Now Underway Following Trump Administration Authorization

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The Biden transition has formally begun after the Trump Administration’s authorization. On Monday night, the General Services Administration formally approved the transition of government. Following this, the White House has also granted approval for President-elect Joe Biden to begin receiving the President’s Daily Briefings. These are top secret rundowns of threats and intelligence that aide the president and other top…

Storms
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Sudden Storms in Texas Cause Severe Damage to Dozens of Structures

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Sudden storms that tore through northern Texas last night have caused significant damage. Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings were put into effect as winds reached speeds of up to 60 mph. Cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington were impacted. While the storms themselves didn’t last long, they left a wake of destruction in their paths. Fire departments responded…

Isis
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South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy in Terrorist Plot

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A South Carolina man has plead guilty to conspiring in terrorist plots against the U.S. 34-year-old Kristopher Matthews admitted that he shared bomb-making information with 22-year-old Jaylyn Molina of Texas. Since 2019, the two have had intentions of committing attacks in the U.S. and abroad on behalf of ISIS. Plans included shooting up sites like the White House, Trump Tower…

Covid
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U.S. Covid-19 Hospitalizations Break Record for 15th Consecutive Day

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More than 2,100 Covid-19 related deaths occurred yesterday in the U.S. marking it as the deadliest single-day toll since April. Within the last three weeks, new infections have also not dropped below 100,000 and have averaged around 172,000 cases a day this week, nearly double the numbers reported in October. For the 15th consecutive day, the U.S. has also beat…

Funplex
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Funplex Amusement Park Construction Begins in Myrtle Beach

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A multimillion-dollar amusement park project has broken ground in Myrtle Beach. The Funplex, which has been years in the making, is currently being built on North Ocean Boulevard between 14th and 15th Avenues. It will feature seven rides, a walk-up bar, and restaurant. Construction of the entertainment venue is expected to provide around 70 to 100 jobs and be completed…

Rabies
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At Least One Dog Contracted Rabies From Bobcat in Florence Area

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Animal owners in Florence beware after DHEC confirmed a bobcat in the area has tested positive for rabies. The animal was found near Jefferson Drive and South Cashua Street and confirmed to be infected over the weekend. So far no humans have been exposed but one dog has and will now have quarantine which is required under the South Carolina…

Arrested
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Man Arrested for Pulling Out Gun at Surfside Beach Piggly Wiggly

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A North Carolina man has been arrested for pointing a gun at another customer inside a Surfside Beach Piggly Wiggly. 36-year-old Brian Good has been identified as the suspect in the incident that occurred at the grocery store along Highway 17 North back in September. The perpetrator and victim were reportedly arguing over face masks after Good refused to wear…

Robbery
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Man Wanted for Armed Robbery at Ruby Tuesday in Florence

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A man is wanted by Florence Police after robbing a Ruby Tuesday’s at gunpoint. The incident occurred at the chain restaurant located on American Drive around 10:40 p.m., just after they had closed for the evening. He’s described as about 5-foot-9 and was last seen wearing black clothing. It’s also believed he may be driving a grey or light-colored vehicle….

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