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Jan 1, 2025 | 
islandpacket.com | Anna Miller
South Carolina is known for beautiful beaches, unbeatable food and likely even for some of its odd laws. Whether you’re planning a Sunday shopping spree, an impromptu pinball tournament or just trying to keep your dance moves legal, it’s good to know what’s what. And while not all of these laws are enforced, it’s fun to know what’s still on the books.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
islandpacket.com | Anna Miller
If you’re looking for an easy New Year’s resolution, maybe lessening your cell phone usage is a good place to start. The Pew Research Center reports that 98% of Americans own a cell phone of some kind. That translates to about 331 million people. A study from Reviews.org shows that on average, Americans check their phones 205 times a day and spend five or more hours on screens as of December 2024. Checking your phone 205 times a day is nearly once every five minutes while awake.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
islandpacket.com | Anna Miller
Ever wondered if it’s legal to enjoy a drink on the beach or while strolling the streets of South Carolina’s coastal areas? The laws may be a bit stricter than you think. An is any bottle, can or other vessel filled with alcohol that’s within reach. Open container laws are outlined in Section 61-4-110 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
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Dec 26, 2024 | 
islandpacket.com | Anna Miller
With 2025 right around the corner, New Year’s Eve celebrations are in full swing. From ball drops and late-night parties, one thing is almost always guaranteed on New Year’s Eve: fireworks. While the dazzling lights are fun to watch, it’s important to know the laws and regulations to enjoy fireworks safely. In the state of South Carolina, anyone over the age of 16 is allowed to purchase fireworks and shoot them anytime after 7:00 a.m. and before 10:00 p.m. daily.
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Dec 21, 2024 | 
islandpacket.com | Anna Miller
Amazon drivers and warehouse workers across seven different warehouses coordinated a strike with the Teamsters union on Thursday, Dec. 19, just days before Christmas. These strikes are happening around major delivery area hubs: New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
islandpacket.com | Anna Miller
AAA is forecasting a record-breaking number of holiday travelers this season, with over 119 million Americans expected to hit the roads, skies and rails between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1. This is an increase of 3 million travelers from last year and the highest travel volume since 2019.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
islandpacket.com | Anna Miller
From inflatable Santas, to porch lights and the beloved Christmas tree, this time of year is full of twinkling lights and festive decorations. Recent retail research from Prophecy Market Insights projected that the Christmas home decorating industry has consumers poised to spend $8.45 billion this year on decorations, which will jump to $13.04 billion by 2034. That’s a lot of power, extension cords, lights and outlets being used this time of year.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
wlj.net | Anna Miller
Superior Livestock Auction hosted their video auction live Nov. 21 from the Superior Livestock Auction Studio in Hudson Oaks, TX. Cattle producers sold 14,744 head of calves, yearlings and bred stock, totaling 160 lots from 22 states for this offering. Strong buyer participation from several bidders throughout the auction resulted in 75 different successful buyers. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through May 2025.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
netguru.com | Anna Miller
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
athensnews.com | Anna Miller
Apps such as Tinder, Hinge and Bumble are not brand-new, but they have certainly become an integral part of the ‘college experience’ and one of the dating standards for young adults. In years gone by if you wanted to pick up a girl or meet a new guy, bars were often the go-to for college age adults. And while this still occurs, the prevalence of dating apps have changed the landscape, especially with every dating app utilizing their own unique system.
