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Rep. Russell Fry holds new event for Grand Strand, Pee Dee veterans
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Rep. Russell Fry hosted a new event in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday aimed at helping veterans. Fry held the first Veterans Resource and Appreciation Day at Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s Grand Strand Conference Center for veterans across South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District, which Fry represents.
Vision Forward to host back-to-school giveaway in New Bern on August 24
Pencils, paper and positive affirmations for kids. “Vision Forward” will host its annual back to school giveaway on August 24th. Students from Jones, Craven and Pamlico counties will receive book bags and other items including glue, calculators and notebooks, plus free haircuts. Founder Victor Taylor says the organization has...
Martin County High School merger now complete, set for new year
MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school merger between South Creek High School and Riverside High School into Martin County High School is now permanent. After having numerous public high schools, the county is now down to just this one. They are expecting the school to have more than 700 students for this upcoming […]
Social district gives Clayton a slight buzz
CLAYTON — Fans of social districts say they benefit the business within them. But a month into Clayton’s foray into open-carry alcohol, many downtown shopkeepers say they’ve yet to reap any reward. “I’ve only seen a couple of people come in here,” said Scott Heil, co-owner of The Crowing Hen, a gift shop at 325 E. Main St. The sidewalk […] The post Social district gives Clayton a slight buzz first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Several Conway roads closed ahead of flooding from Tropical Storm Debby
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Several roads in Conway have been closed ahead of river flooding from Tropical Storm Debby, the city said Thursday on Facebook. The city has closed the following roads: “If you see barricades, do not travel around them. Turn around, don’t drown,” the city urged. “Floodwater has hidden dangers. Keep [an] eye […]
Coastal Carolina University welcoming students moving onto campus
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Coastal Carolina University is set to welcome new students moving in over the next four days ahead of the new academic year. More than 1,000 students are moving onto campus Thursday, but over 5,400 students will be settled in on campus before classes begin next week.
Conway woman arrested after ‘malnourished’ dog eats another dog’s carcass
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A Conway woman is out on bond after being accused of mistreating dogs. Conway police responded around 5 p.m. on May 1 to a home on Singleton Street for a welfare check on two dogs. A realtor had called the police after she had been at...
Coastal swimming advisories lifted after Tropical Storm Debby
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Beaches are now lifting the coastal swimming advisories that were put in place before Tropical Storm Debby. Although it’s lifted in the majority of places, it’s still in place for two spots which are Caswell Beach in Brunswick County and Rodanthe in Dare County. They will continue to sample the water […]
TD Bank Hires Former BofA Executive as Regional President of the Mid-South Metro
TD Bank named Chris Ward as regional president of the mid-South Metro, which includes Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In this role, Ward will head TD Bank’s mid-South consumer and commercial services. Ward will be based in Charlotte and will lead more than 4,000 regionally based employees and a network of 135 stores.
Two officers guarding escaped killer remain on duty as manhunt continues
The two officers who were guarding escaped killer Ramone Alston remain on active duty, as the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (DAC) said the agency had no indications that the two officers did anything improper.Alston was being transported to UNC Hospital in Hillsborough for a doctor's appointment when authorities believe he managed to get his leg restraints off. When the officers opened the door of the vehicle to bring him into the hospital, he began running. The two officers chased after him, but he made it into the woods outside the hospital and has not been seen since.Orange County...
Coharie Tribe to be featured on N.C. highway marker
RALEIGH — An American Indian tribe linked to settlements primarily in Sampson and Harnett counties soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the Coharie Tribe of North Carolina and a separate marker commemorating the East Carolina Indian School both will be dedicated during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at the Coharie Tribal Center, 7531 U.S. 421, Clinton. The Coharie are believed...
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