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Moderate drought across the CSRA causing loss of crop for local farmers
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WFXG) - A stretch of heat and dry weather has put many areas across Georgia and South Carolina into a moderate drought. Leaving many local farmers that rely on the crop, to suffer the consequences. It's been five weeks without a soaking rain. “It's been in the...
South Carolina state park using limited hours during feral hog operation
HOPKINS, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — National Park Service staff will be managing the feral hog population at a South Carolina state park. NPS officials say the work at Congaree National Park will begin Monday, July 8, and run through mid-August, affecting visitor hours. The process includes using firearms, including high-powered rifles, and working during […]
3 hurt in Saturday morning shooting outside Florence Waffle House
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Three people were hurt Saturday morning after being shot at a Florence Waffle House, authorities said. It happened about 4:30 a.m. at 1817 W. Lucas St. Florence county sheriff’s deputies say the victims were transported to an area hospital. No further information was immediately available.
T&H Wins National ACEC Engineering Excellence Award for North Charleston Pedestrian Bridge
Thomas & Hutton was honored with a National Recognition Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) program for the Noisette Creek Pedestrian Bridge in North Charleston, SC. This prestigious program annually celebrates engineering achievements that exhibit innovation, creative problem-solving, and the capacity of engineering to enhance our world. Earlier this year, Noisette Creek Pedestrian Bridge was awarded an Engineering Excellence Award at the state level by ACEC-SC.
61-year-old Georgia man drowns in South Carolina, 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 […]
VIDEO: Myrtle Beach crews investigating after dunes fire
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach crews are working to confirm what sparked a fire on the dunes early Friday morning at the North Shore Resort on 75th Avenue North. A witness said he saw people at the resort setting off fireworks. One tipped over, causing the dune to go up in flames. Multiple […]
North Charleston dazzles with largest firework display in the Lowcountry on July 4
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — North Charleston hosted its yearly Fourth of July festival Thursday night at Riverfront Park. The city boasts it was the biggest firework show in the Lowcountry. A firework display wrapped up just before 10 p.m., but crowds enjoyed the nice weather and festivities starting...
City of Dillon Wellness Center Opens Early For Exercisers
The City of Dillon Wellness Center opens early to accommodate the influx of those wanting to exercise early. The City of Dillon Wellness Center is located at 1647 Commerce Drive, Dillon, S.C. PHOTO GALLERY. Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC.
U.S. News & World Report: United Bank among Best Companies to Work For
CHARLESTON, S.C. — “U.S. News & World Report” has named United Bank one of its 2024-25 Best Companies to Work For. United was rated among the top companies in the South out of 3,000 publicly traded companies that were considered based on factors contributing to job seekers’ decision-making when choosing a workplace that best meets their needs.
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