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Coastal Lice Center to offer free head checks in September
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — School is back in session and so is the risk of head lice. The Coastal Lice Center in Myrtle Beach recommends that parents check their kids for lice on a weekly basis. Owner Catherine Collins said the best way to look for lice is...
South Carolina Committee on Children to hold first fall hearing in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children will hold its first fall public hearing of 2024 on September 10. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Burroughs & Chapin Auditorium at the Conway campus of Horry Georgetown Technical College.
Brothers receive 30-year prison sentence in double Horry County murder
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A judge sentenced two brothers to prison after an Horry County jury convicted them in a double murder that happened in May 2022, according to a release from the office of Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson. Nasirea Brewnoplis Grate, 22, and Dajon Malik Grate,...
Man who pleaded guilty to starting 2009 Highway 31 wildfire accused of failing to stop for police
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The man who started the 2009 Highway 31 wildfire in Horry County has been arrested again, according to a police report obtained by News13. Marc Torchi, 54, was arrested Tuesday and charged with failure to stop for a blue light and possession of methamphetamine or cocaine. He was released from […]
New leadership at Midlands Tech
Our state’s technical college system plays an important role in workforce training and part of that formula is leadership. Speaking of which, our state’s 2nd largest technical school now has a new leader and we have him on the phone. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Greg Little, the new president of Midlands Technical College in Columbia, S.C.
Skip the game, make a point? Rep. Howard challenges, but tickets already sold out
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — Longtime state Representative Leon Howard says people should boycott the upcoming home opener for the Gamecocks to send a message to the University due to the controversial event that might be hosted on campus next month. It’s worth noting that just yesterday, athletics officials announced...
First 15K fans to receive prize ahead of Labor Day race weekend at Darlington Raceway
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Darlington’s Labor Day Race Weekend kicks off Saturday at the Darlington Raceway. The first 15,000 NASCAR fans attending Sunday’s 75th Cook Out Southern 500 at the raceway will be given a rally towel for NASCAR’s “Thank You, Fans” campaign at the Track Too Tough to Tame.
Pee Dee mayoral hopeful shares what’s next after criminal past forces him to drop out
MULLINS, SC (WMBF) - A Mullins mayoral hopeful is looking forward after officially withdrawing his name from the race because he is not eligible to run. Willie C. Williams said he misread the second line of his filing paperwork that bans him from running for office until 2028 because of a conviction for attempted murder.
Lawsuit seeks to block South Carolina law limiting transgender medical care options
A group of South Carolina transgender adults, children, and their parents are suing to block a state law meant to restrict transgender medical care for youth. The lawsuit was filed in federal court Thursday afternoon, according to the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. The lead plaintiff, Sterling Misanin, a 32 year old […]
2 winning Mega Millions tickets sold in South Carolina… but no jackpot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – No one won Tuesday night’s Mega Millions jackpot, which means the drawing for Friday night rolls to an estimated $627 million. But two lucky lottery players in South Carolina did wake up millionaires. State lottery officials say a $2 million winning ticket was sold at a Quick Trip in Fort Mill, […]
Rep. Thigpen urges University of South Carolina to cancel controversial event
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Representative Ivory T. Thigpen, Chairman of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus has released a statement on the upcoming controversial event "Uncensored America" at the University of South Carolina. Rep. Thigpen's statement reads:. As Chairman of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus (SCLBC), I...
Multiple agencies assist in chase of stolen ambulance, suspect in custody
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Multiple agencies were called to assist in a chase involving a stolen ambulance. The Richland County Sheriff's Department confirmed on Thursday that an ambulance was stolen out of West Columbia and the driver, who has not yet been identified, was taken into custody. The...
Moving day at the World Am meant staying put
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The third round of a golf tournament, and it applies at the Myrtle Beach World Am, is generally regarded as moving day. With a good number, you can make a big move up the leaderboard. Shoot a bad score and you can knock yourself out...
Two people are in custody after a multi-county investigation
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Two people are in custody in the Columbus County Jail after a multi-county car theft, police pursuit, and standoff. It began Saturday in Wilmington. Wilmington Police say a man stole a woman’s purse at the Food Lion on Independence Boulevard and got into a getaway car that drove off.
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