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Mountain State Fair gearing up for fun September 6-15
FLETCHER, NC (August 13, 2024) ⇒ Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors. New entertainment. Two new...
Warmer planet creating supercharged storms that ravage NC communities, climatologist says
An updated forecast calling for a highly active hurricane season could take greater toll on people already dealing with heartbreak and anxiety.NOAA issued another warning in August that a highly active hurricane season will likely continue in the Atlantic Ocean. The federal agency said the cocktail of near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are kicking things into high gear. NOAA expects there may be up to seven major hurricanes this seasonAccording to Climatologists, the heating of Earth is allowing storms to hold more moisture and eventually dump all that excess water on communities when they come...
Docs: Victims held on to man’s car after he robbed them at Myrtle Beach gas station
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Documents obtained by WMBF News detail an alleged armed robbery in Myrtle Beach where the victims tried to stop the suspect from getting away. Davon Stephens, 19, of Loris, is charged with armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, hit and run as well as failure to give information and render aid.
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...
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