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Gola Sweetgrass Business of the Week
Celebrating a love for shoes and culture, Jocelyn Patterson, a Clark Atlanta University graduate and owner of Gola Sweetgrass, introduced the first sandal brand dedicated to the Gullah Geechee culture and Lowcountry living in the fall of 2021. The Georgetown, South Carolina native began an entrepreneurial journey in 2017 which eventually led her to Charleston.
Myrtle Beach police to increase presence, strictly enforce curfew for minors after ‘disturbing’ fireworks incidents
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police will increase its presence this weekend and strictly enforce a curfew for minors after a series of “disturbing” fireworks incidents, the department said on Facebook. Late Thursday night and into Friday morning, police said people were “intentionally” shooting fireworks at each other, neighbors, homes and cars. The […]
Midlands braces for heavy rain and heat
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Another hot and muggy day across the Midlands with highs in the 90s. With the high temperatures and dew points in the middle to upper 70s, several places are already experiencing heat index readings above 105F. A low-pressure system is expected to move through Saturday evening...
1 dead, multiple injured in Charleston apartment shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department is investigating a shooting in a downtown Charleston apartment complex that left one person dead and two people injured. Officers say the shooting occurred around 11 p.m. on Friday at the Bridgeview apartment complex. One victim died on the scene and two others were transported to a […]
Miss South Carolina, Davis Wash, shares her journey and plans on Good Morning Charleston.
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The newly crowned Miss South Carolina, Davis Wash Joined Good Morning Charleston on Friday morning. Wash spoke with Morning anchor Alissa Holmes about what the win meant to her, what she is doing with her new found fame and what is next. Wash, who previously...
RiverDogs Hold on for Thrilling 2-1 Win in Front of Huge Independence Day Crowd
Charleston, SC - Adam Boucher struck out consecutive hitters with the tying run on third base to seal a dramatic 2-1 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Thursday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The win was the team’s fourth in a row, matching their longest winning streak of the season. The pitching staff has allowed just two runs over the first 36.0 innings of the series. The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 7,389 fans.
Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire Rescue makes dramatic rescue 37 miles offshore
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire Rescue crews on Monday responded to the further offshore call in its history, helping a boat 37 miles off the coast. Officials say one of the vessel’s motors died during a big storm. “When you’re out on the ocean and it’s that rough, you could be […]
SC American Red Cross volunteers head to Texas to prepare for Beryl
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - People down south are preparing for Beryl and the trail of damage it’s expected to leave behind. With the storm expected to reach Texas Monday morning, American Red Cross of South Carolina is now sending down trained volunteers, that hope to help those who may need it the most.
SCDNR conducts courtesy boat inspections
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will conduct courtesy boat inspections starting 4th of July weekend. SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for the required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Officials say this effort is to keep people and waterways safe […]
61-year-old Georgia man drowns in Myrtle Beach, coroner says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 61-year-old Georgia man drowned in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, according to the Horry County coroner’s office. Kemal Alic of Duluth, Georgia, was pulled from the ocean Wednesday morning near 18th Avenue S. He was pronounced dead at 12:45 p.m. at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center from asphyxiation due to drowning, the coroner’s office said.
Overturned box truck blocks traffic in Little River
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A box truck overturned in a single-vehicle crash in Little River Saturday morning. The crash took place in the area of North Highway 57 and Northside Drive. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 6:47 a.m. No one was taken to the hospital but...
Scout Motors Factory Construction Update
Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news!. The construction of Scout Motors‘ new production center in Blythewood, South Carolina, is making significant strides. This state-of-the-art facility, announced in March 2023, promises to create over 4,000 jobs and produce 200,000 vehicles annually. Recent updates highlight the progress made since the first steel beams were erected in May, showcasing advancements across the entire site.
Health U: Summer Fun Safety, Urgent Care vs. ER
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Do you ever feel like you only get sick on the weekends or when your primary doctor isn’t available?. Dr. Jared Stone with Lexington Medical Center is here to discuss when you should go the urgent care versus the ER---and common summertime illnesses you want to be aware of.
Record high temperatures in jeopardy
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence tied a high-temperature record yesterday of 103 degrees and Lumberton broke their 101-degree record when they also reported 103 degrees as the peak temperature. That was Lumberton’s first record of the year and today is also the first excessive heat warning of 2024....
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