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SC spending $30M to tackle nursing shortage predicted to be nation’s 7th worst
COLUMBIA – The Legislature has pumped $30 million into collegiate nursing programs in South Carolina over the past three years in an effort to stem a potential health care crisis. By 2036, the Palmetto State could have the seventh-largest shortage of registered nurses in the nation — with a predicted 13,600 vacancies, leaving more than […]
Florence school resource officer broke arm of student hurt in bathroom fight, lawsuit claims
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence County school resource officer broke the arm of a Wilson High School student who was injured after being assaulted by a group of students inside a bathroom, according to a newly filed lawsuit. The 12-page complaint filed Monday names the Florence County School District and Florence County Sheriff’s Office […]
NASCAR Legends Headline CARS Tour Entry List At Florence Motor Speedway
When zMAX CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour competitors head to Florence Motor Speedway, there will be more on the line than just a victory. The driver who places first in Friday’s Cook Out 225 automatically earns the pole for the South Carolina 400 on Nov. 23. Since 2020, Florence has proudly continued the end-of-year crown jewel started by the now-defunct Myrtle Beach Speedway in 1993, which regularly attracts many of the best Late Model Stock competitors in the southeast.
Victim identified in pedestrian involved incident in Florence
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — The victim in a fatal vehicle incident involving a pedestrian has been identified. According to Keith von Lutcken with the Florence County Coroner's Office, Cornelious Martin Jr., 43, was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning. The incident occurred just before 6:00 a.m. The driver of...
Thousands are calling on USC to call off a political roast event targeting VP Harris
University of South Carolina Campus in Columbia (WACH). Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — An uproar among thousands of people is growing due to a controversial student-sponsored political event soon to take place. They're making their voices heard through anonline petitioncalling on University of South Carolina Officials to cancel an event called 'The Roast Of 2024 Presidential Nominee and Vice President Cumala Harris' hosted by Uncensored America.
SLED to open new Pee Dee office in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for their new Pee Dee office on Thursday. The new SLED office will be located in Florence and event attendees can park in thelot at the corner of Anne Pearce Drive and South Evander Drive.
‘It’s not fair’: South Strand parents of children playing sports in community area issued cease and desist from HOA
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - Friendly games between kids have turned into ugly fights between adults in one South Strand neighborhood after some kids were ordered to stop playing sports in a grass common area, in the Creekhaven community. “It makes me extremely angry,” said resident Camila Denshuick. “This...
New Threat: Alligator Spotted at the Beach
If you've been reading the headlines or following social media, you know this is the time of the year when people spot things near Jersey Shore beaches. We're talking about things that live in the ocean, near the beach, like sharks, dolphins, and whales. Hey! How about a new type...
Does your church or non-profit have land they would like to develop? The City of Columbia would like you to consider this option.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you belong to a church or non-profit that owns vacant lots and/or rental properties and your organization has an interest in developing single family housing for sale or rent, you are encouraged to attend an information session hosted by the City of Columbia and District One Councilwoman Tina Herbert.
George Thompson Of Dillon Graduates Horry County Fire Rescue Recruit Class 52
George Thompson, a resident of Dillon, recently graduated from Horry County Fire Rescue Recruit Class 52! It’s fantastic to see his hard work and dedication paying off. As he embarks on his journey, it’s clear he’s already making strides towards his goal of becoming a fire chief one day. George is currently a fireman with Station One Fire Department. Wishing him and his young daughters, Keigan and Kamille, all the best for the future!
Dillon woman seeks help after home floods during Debby
DILLON, S.C. (WPDE) — Tiffany Christian said her family lost everything earlier this month due to flooding during Tropical Storm Debby and she is asking if Dillon County can do anything to help them. Aerial pictures show Christian's home on First Avenue in Dillon surrounded by water. She said...
Ousted Horry County charter school principal calls on open elections to replace board members who fired him
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The former principal of an Horry County charter school wants district leaders to set a special election over mounting claims of non-compliance by its current members. “Get a clean slate. Allow the parents and staff to put seven members on that board for transparency and honesty and professionalism,” Avery Moore, […]
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