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Marlboro County officials evaluate Lake Paul Wallace dam after latest breach
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — People who live in some low-lying communities in Bennettsville are back at home Thursday night after another breach in the Lake Paul Wallace dam forced them to evacuate. It’s the second time since May the dam has failed. The latest breach affected the Richardson Park and Shady Rest communities. Marlboro County officials said […]
Florence man faces 12+ charges after motel armed robbery
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 26-year-old Florence man is facing a slew of charges after U.S. Marshals arrested him Tuesday on outstanding warrants that included armed robbery and assault, authorities said. Direz Deon Washington had outstanding warrants with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office of first-degree burglary, criminal conspiracy, common law conspiracy, grand larceny, three […]
Clarendon County Fire Rescue breaks ground on new station in Turbeville
“When you call 911, I want you to look around right now. These people are coming to you to save your life. I don’t know how you can put a dollar on that, because there’s real effect,” said a passionate Chief Michael Johnson as Clarendon County Fire Rescue (CCFR) held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new fire station in Turbeville on July 17.
Ed Piotrowski To Be Keynote Speaker For NETC Summer Graduation
Northeastern Technical College announces keynote speaker is ABC 15 News Chief Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski for summer graduation. Moving inside, NETC’s summer ceremony is slated for 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Dillon 4 School District Auditorium located at 1738 Highway 301 North in Dillon. Piotrowski earned his B.S....
Myrtle Beach basket weaver to host workshop this weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Everyone needs a creative outlet! That’s according to a Myrtle Beach basket weaver and that’s why she teaches basket weaving along the Grand Strand. Tammy Przylepa will host a "Make and Take" handmade basket workshop this weekend at Kaleidoscope Artisan Collective, which...
Video shows fire aboard barge off North Myrtle Beach shoreline
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Crews put out a fire Wednesday night that broke out on a barge being used to inspect ocean outfalls off the coast of North Myrtle Beach. North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue and Horry County Fire Rescue were alerted to the fire at about 9 p.m. The barge was located […]
Rain continues to stream through the area
The chance for thunderstorms will continue through the end of the week. A weak cold front stalled in the area will bring a greater chance for thunderstorms today and Friday as well as the chance for heavy rain. The Weather Prediction Center has put the entire area in a slight risk (15%) for excessive rainfall. There’s a Flood Watch for the entire area until midnight. It will be mostly cloudy the next two days, and that will keep temperatures in the 80s.
Darci Strickland announces she's leaving to start new life chapter after 27 years at WLTX
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today is bittersweet for us at WLTX as News19’s Darci Strickland, the award-winning journalist who’s spent decades serving the viewers of the Midlands, has announced she is leaving to start a new chapter in her life after 27 years on our air. Strickland, who...
FIRST ALERT: FLOOD WATCH extended through Friday
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Periods of heavy rain will continue at times tonight and Friday before dryer weather and a brief break in humidity arrive by the weekend. The FLASH FLOOD WATCH that is out for the entire area has been extended until Friday evening. Heavy rain over the past several days has led to saturated soils across the watch area. Additional heavy rainfall is expected this evening and Friday evening. This additional rainfall will increase the potential for flash flooding.
'Everybody loves the pier': After storm damage, pier reopens at Myrtle Beach State Park
“Everybody loves the pier,” says Myrtle Beach State Park manager Troy Crider. And that’s why he is so excited to get it back open fully after several natural mishaps since 2022. Crider says the pier is probably the most popular feature of the park, drawing thousands each year...
CCU alum Kevin Kane to be a series regular on ‘Law & Order: SVU’
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - One of Coastal Carolina University’s most notable alums is getting a big promotion. Kevin Kane will now be a series regular on “Law & Order: SVU” beginning with Season 26 this fall, in news first reported by Deadline on Monday. Kane himself also confirmed the news on Instagram.
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