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Richland County pet owners could be seeing some changes
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Richland County is closer to passing an update to the county's pet ordinances. The council gave it a second reading this past Tuesday, which means that if they vote in favor of it one more time, it will become law. Some of the main changes...
Mainieri: 'I think we're going to be really competitive'
New South Carolina baseball coach Paul Mainieri made it clear that he wasn't going to take over a program in rebuild mode. The situation with the Gamecocks felt right to him, he says, and a part of the reason is that there's a foundation in place to build upon. That...
Former South Carolina basketball star gets new professional contract
Earlier this week, three former South Carolina basketball stars (A'ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, and Allisha Gray) were selected to participate in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. The trio of stars were three of ten Gamecock alums in the league (along with Kamilla Cardoso, Tiffany Mitchell, Ty Harris, Zia Cooke, Victaria Saxton, Laeticia Amihere, and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan), but that changed on Friday.
Summerton Town Council passes budget following mayor’s resignation
The Town of Summerton’s council passed its FY2024-2025 budget during a special meeting on June 26, just hours after Mayor Mac Bagnal resigned from his position. Town Administrator Kenneth Geathers presented the budget, which totals $2,256,788, to the council for approval. The budget maintains a taxing millage rate of 133 and incorporates a Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 4.0%.
The Dolly Llama gets ready to open in the Arts and Innovation District
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Dolly Llama will offer ice cream, acai bowls, and more to people visiting the Arts and Innovation District. The Myrtle Beach location’s owner, Liliana Vasquez said waffles are their specialty and they’ll have plenty of options for people. “Customers can create their...
Former Fireflies pitcher makes MLB debut
The man who closed out the first Columbia Fireflies game at Segra Park is now pitching in the big leagues. Walter Pennington’s made his MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals Friday night against the Colorado Rockies. Pennington entered the game in a jam and stranded two inherited runners while recording a pair of outs, including his first strikeout.
3 rescued from disabled vessel near Charleston: USCG
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – U.S. Coast Guard Charleston rescued a disabled vessel Friday about 24 miles offshore from Charleston with three people on board in need of assistance. Officials say Sector Charleston issued a Marine Assistance Request Broadcast (MARB) on behalf of the disabled vehicle to solicit voluntary assistance, but no help was found. Commercial […]
Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of July 8
BEAUFORT, S.C. (July 6, 2024) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will be streamed live on the City’s Facebook page. (www.facebook.com/CityBeaufortSC/).
RiverDogs Win Fifth Straight by Slipping Past Pelicans
Charleston, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs faced their first deficit of the series but clawed their way back for a 4-3 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Friday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The victory was the RiverDogs fifth in a row, representing their longest winning streak of the 2024 season. The game was played in front of a crowd of 5,617.
Horry County girls fundraise for horse championship qualifiers with horse spa day
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Three Horry County girls — Eden Costin, Anna Kain and Theresa Porter helped fundraise with 4-H Horse Club to give horses in the community a spa day after qualifying for the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championship in Perry, Georgia. The club is making its way around Horry County to collect […]
Mullins community leader, organizer announces bid for mayor
MULLINS, S.C. (WPDE) — In a surprise move, the community leader and Executive Director of "Pick 42 Foundation," Miko Pickett, announced Friday that she is taking an unpaid sabbatical to run for Mayor of Mullins. A crowd of people joined Pickett in the heart of the downtown district for...
Everyday Hero: A man dedicated to the community spends his days pushing carts and singing songs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Singing Sam Cooke… and singing it well. John Smalls can often be heard while collecting shopping carts in the Walmart parking lot at Wando Crossing. Maybe you’ve heard him before. He’s been there for a while. “I’ve been working here… before the end of the year, it will be 35 years. […]
Myrtle Beach crews waste no time removing mounds of trash from beaches after July 4th holiday
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — After a day of revelry on the city’s beaches on the Fourth of July, Myrtle Beach crews worked through the night to remove mounds of trash left behind by visitors. Workers’ efforts to clean up the beaches in time for the rest of the holiday weekend didn’t go unnoticed. “Is […]
Temporary lane closures in Mt. Pleasant begin Monday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County has announced temporary lane closures on Dingle Road and US 17 in Mount Pleasant starting Monday. Charleston officials say the SC-41 Interim Improvements Project will cast nighttime lane closures between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from July 8 through July 11. The temporary lane closures will facilitate the widening […]
Jessica Manary named to Western Carolina University’s Spring 2024 Chancellor’s List Jessica Manary named to Western Carolina University’s Spring 2024 Chancellor’s List
Congratulations to Jessica Manary, of Manning, SC, for being named to the Western Carolina University Spring 2024 Chancellor’s List. Manary was among more than 1,400 students to achieve this honor. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Moncks Corner Police Department holding school supply drive
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) - Starting Monday, the Moncks Corner Police Department will be accepting donations of school supplies. These donations will be used for the Moncks Corner Police Department’s annual school supply giveaway. Those who wish to contribute are instructed to drop off all donations at the Moncks...
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