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MOVING IN: New Dillon Elementary School Passes Inspection And Moving In Begins
The Dillon Elementary School has passed inspection, and the final touches are underway prior to the opening of the school on Monday, August 5, with Principal Jan Powers-Penuel at the helm. There will be 56 teachers and 2 librarians in the school. The administration staff are at work preparing their...
66-year-old Darlington man accused of assaulting 2 young girls jailed in Florence County
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 66-year-old Darlington man is being held without bond in Florence County after allegedly sexually assaulting two young girls between 2017 and 2019, according to arrest warrants. Florence police arrested Calvin H. Bias on Friday. He was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor younger than 11 years old and […]
Alex English hosts 6th Annual Basketball Camp at Cardinal Newman
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Students who gathered at Cardinal Newman High School got a chance to show off their skills on the basketball court during the 6th annual basketball camp hosted by former pro player and coach Alex English. Kids came from across the region participating in drills, game strategy...
Everything to know about Dawn Staley's South Carolina basketball freshmen for 2024-25 season
COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball has three players classified as freshmen for the 2024-25 season. Joyce Edwards, Maddy McDaniel and Adhel Tac should help the defending national champions and coach Dawn Staley. South Carolina only lost star center Kamilla Cardoso, who is now in the WNBA. Edwards was...
SC Launch awards $250K investment to Greenville-based Bubble Paper
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, announced July 23 it awarded a $250,000 investment to Bubble Paper, a Greenville-based company that produces an eco-friendly replacement for plastic shipping solutions. “We were fortunate to start working with the SCRA and SC Launch Inc. teams early on. They understood...
Florence Co. residents seek answers for reoccurring flooding
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Hurricane season has officially begun and heavy rainfall is impacting several communities in the Pee Dee. Minus Lane in Effingham is one of seven communities in Florence County that was washed out on county-maintained roads. Niki Williams lives on Minus Lane and said flooding...
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.
$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...
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...
Myrtle Beach program hosts surf, bike weekend for visitors with muscular dystrophy
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Over the weekend, visitors with muscular dystrophy from across North America traveled to Myrtle Beach for a weekend of surfing and biking. The Adaptive Surf Project used specially designed surfboards and bicycles to let these participants ride some waves and bike paths as part of their visit to the Grand Strand.
Some events that can help with back-to-school
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Looking for a little help with back to school supplies? Want to get your students psyched for the new school year? These events could be just the ticket. South Carolina Annual Tax Free weekend is scheduled for August 2-4. For 72 hours, eligible times for back to school like computes, clothing and accessories, shoes, etc can be found tax free.
New vegan cafe officially opening Tuesday in Columbia on North Main Street
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities announced that More Vegan Cafe, is set to officially open downtown on North Main Street this week. The new vegan eatery is located at 4622 North Main Street and will offer plant-based dishes infused with Italian, Caribbean, American, and Asian influences. More Vegan Cafe has been open since March; however, city officials have scheduled its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
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