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South Carolina Election Commission to put logo on Coastal Carolina's teal football field
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina’s distinctive, “Surf Turf” teal field will feature the logo for the South Carolina State Election Commission this season. The school and the organization that administers elections in the state announced Monday that the group’s logo will be displayed on the field at Brooks Stadium. Coastal Carolina said it’s the first FBS program to secure branding for its football field that does not involve naming rights. The agreement is for one year. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Safest Cities in South Carolina: Fort Mill 2nd and Tega Cay 3rd
According to SafeWise’s 2024 report on South Carolina’s safest cities, Fort Mill and Tega Cay have achieved commendable rankings, placing second and third, respectively. These rankings are based on the analysis of the latest FBI crime data and population statistics, highlighting communities with the lowest reported incidents of violent and property crimes.
South Carolina reacts to Biden's departure
(The Center Square) — Response to President Joe Biden's late-in-the-campaign season decision not to seek reelection in November was swift and, as expected, falls along party lines. The Palmetto State was critical to Biden's rise to power in 2020 after U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, endorsed the long-time U.S. senator and former vice president during the Democratic primary, "The Democrats tried to kick President Trump off the ballot in...
$8.1 Million in Unclaimed Pandemic Aid: Thousands of Families Miss Out in South Carolina
Millions in Unclaimed Pandemic Aid in South Carolina. Unclaimed Pandemic Aid: Thousands of Families Miss Out on Federal Assistance. In Columbia, South Carolina, there were over $8 million unclaimed pandemic aid in federal aid that was meant to help families buy groceries during the pandemic, according to state data. Those unclaimed pandemic aid was provided through debit cards mailed last August by the state Department of Social Services (DSS) to nearly 537,000 families. According to the posted article Yahoo, each card contained $120 per child and was intended to support families when children were not in school. The cards expired in May nine months after they were issued. DSS reported that nearly 470,000 cards or 87.5% of those distributed were activated totaling $56.2 million. While it’s unclear how much money remained on the cards it’s expected that most families used the full amount given the high cost of groceries.
Facing Climate Gentrification, This Historic Black Community Embraces Conservation
TEN MILE, S.C. — At high tide, the marsh alongside Seafood Road disappears under an inscrutable mirror of water. Then, as it drains, reeds resurface and begin to trace hundreds of paths through the marsh, etched by generations of subsistence fishing. Ten Mile’s community center looks over the water...
1 dead in Darlington County fire, coroner says
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person died Tuesday afternoon after a fire in Darlington County, Coroner Todd Hardee told News13. It happened on Robinson View Drive near Lake View Boulevard, an area northwest of Hartsville. Darlington County Fire Chief Ricky Flowers called it a “building fire” and said Tuesday night that crews tried enter […]
Second suspect arrested in killing of Robeson County 23-year-old
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A second suspect was arrested Monday in connection with a homicide last month in the Lumberton area, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said. Nalyjah Alford, 22, of Fairmont, was charged with first-degree murder, discharging a firearm into occupied property, assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present and felony […]
Ceiling collapses in Myrtle Beach home after tenants repeatedly ask property manager for help
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach family has been pushed out of their home after the ceiling came crashing down early Tuesday morning, but they say that’s just the latest in a string of issues with the house. “The whole house is falling apart and we’re about...
Myrtle Beach approves amendment to noise ordinance
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Leaders in Myrtle Beach have updated a city ordinance when it comes to excessive noise. Myrtle Beach City Council on Tuesday passed an amendment to that ordinance that clarifies when certain noises are prohibited. The amendment states that between the hours of 11 p.m. and...
11-year-old drowns in North Myrtle Beach resort pool while visiting from Georgia
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A child has died after being pulled from a resort pool in North Myrtle Beach over the weekend, the Horry County Coroner’s Office confirms. Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said the 11-year-old child was pulled from a pool at The Links Resort in the North Strand on Saturday. She was taken to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center but died Tuesday morning from her injuries.
New Principal And Assistant Principal Announced At Gordon Elementary
Shannon Berry has been named the new principal and Candice Bohachic has been named the assistant principal at Gordon Elementary School in Dillon for the 2024-2025 school year. Berry served as a science and math teacher at JV Martin from 2003 through 2012. From 2012 through 2017, she was the assistant principal at Gordon Elementary. Berry served as principal at East Elementary School from 2017-2024.
Welding shop to hair salon: Conway native fulfills dream of becoming a business owner
Maggie Sanders’ plans for her longtime dream started on a doctor’s note. She drew what she thought would work, and would add to it, whether she was sitting in her vehicle or waking up in the middle of the night with an idea. “I kept saying, 'I have...
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