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Conway pizzeria heads to Rome for Pizza World Cup

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2 months ago

June 27, 2025

www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-06-27 06:41:40

SUMMARY: Antos Pizza, a Conway pizzeria less than a year old, has quickly gained local acclaim, earning the title of Best Pizza on the Grand Strand. Owner Anthony Ludovici de Brigida crafts every pizza himself, focusing on quality ingredients like flour imported from Italy and authentic Roman styles. Though the shop’s ovens limit output to three pizzas at a time, customers appreciate the care and craftsmanship. This September, Antos Pizza will compete in Rome’s Pizza World Cup in two categories: Focaccia and Romano, with Anthony aiming to showcase and win with his specialty Roman-style pizza.

If you’ve ever stopped by Anto’s Pizza in downtown Conway, you’ve met owner Anthony Ludovici-DeBrigida. There’s no way you …

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Wall Street flirts with its records on hopes for coming cuts to interest rates

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6 hours ago

August 12, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-12 10:02:00

SUMMARY: On July 29, 2025, the U.S. stock market neared record highs as July inflation data showed a 2.7% year-over-year increase, slightly below expectations. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Dow gained 1%, and the Nasdaq was up 0.5%. This fueled optimism for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September to support economic growth, despite inflation risks from tariffs. The Fed remains cautious, balancing inflation control with job market health. Internationally, Australia cut rates again, and Asian markets reacted to tariff delays with mixed moves. Key stocks showed volatility amid mixed earnings and economic forecasts.

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Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington

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1 day ago

August 11, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-11 09:58:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced plans to address homelessness and crime in Washington, D.C., proposing to deploy about 500 federal law enforcement officers—including FBI, ATF, DEA, ICE, and Marshals—to patrol the city. He vowed to “liberate” the capital and remove homeless people “immediately,” relocating them away from the city, while promising to incarcerate criminals. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed skepticism about using the National Guard and urged federal support through prosecutors and judges instead. Despite Trump’s claims of a crime surge, D.C. officials report a 26% decrease in violent crime this year. Any federal takeover would require repealing the Home Rule Act, likely facing strong opposition.

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Watching the tropics

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2 days ago

August 10, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-08-10 07:47:25

SUMMARY: Happy Sunday starts mild and gloomy in the Upstate, with temperatures in the low 70s, cooler in the mountains. Afternoon highs reach the low 80s, below average, with a 20% chance of rain and some sunshine. Showers increase Monday and Tuesday, with scattered storms likely, especially during the morning commute. Tropical activity is increasing, with a tropical wave off Africa having an 80% chance of developing into Invest 97L, potentially becoming Hurricane Erin, the season’s first hurricane. Track uncertainty remains, ranging from Bermuda to Florida. Locally, expect scattered showers and storms through the week, with temperatures returning near average by next weekend.