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South Carolina's liquor liability law affecting local bars. What to know about legislation
Gone are the remnants of Upstate bar and social scene favorites such as Blind Horse Saloon, Smiley's Acoustic Cafe and Rotties 221 Biergarten, all which have fallen victim to the South Carolina Liquor Liability Law, or, Bill 116. Powdersville Pub and Topside Pool Club have fallen to the law, and more will follow. ...
What is the Liquor by the Drink Tax and how much have South Carolinians contributed?
A night out at a local bar or enjoying a drink with friends at an event comes at an additional cost for South Carolina business owners. The Liquor by the Drink Tax is collected monthly for alcohol-serving businesses in the Palmetto State. Every beer, cocktail, and glass of wine sold and consumed at an event or business licensed to sell alcohol receives a five percent tax known as the Liquor by the Drink Tax; in addition...
Heating up to the mid and upper 90s
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Out goes the rain, in comes the heat!. A stray shower will be possible for a few this morning and afternoon, but most should remain dry. The additional sunshine will help boost temperatures from the 70s this morning to the mid 90s this afternoon. With...
Women’s Tennis Adds Paula Cabrer to 2024 Roster
CONWAY, S.C. – Coastal Carolina women's tennis head coach Catherine Hewitt announced the signing of transfer junior Paula Cabrer on Tuesday afternoon. Cabrer is one of three new additions for the 2024 season. She will be joined by freshmen Sarah Clark and Brunelle Kouam who signed on National Signing Day back in November. The Palma de Mallorca, Spain, native will transfer to the beach after a two-year stint at Hillsborough Community College where she posted a 30-10 singles record and went 21-11 in doubles play. Cabrer had a very successful career at Hillsborough Community College, winning the 2023 National Junior...
Sen. Tim Scott to be married in South Carolina this weekend, what we know so far
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is set to be wed this Saturday, Aug. 3, to Charleston-based fiancée Mindy Noce. The South Carolina senator, who ran for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination on a platform based on optimism and hope, proposed to Noce in January on Kiawah Island. Having never been married, Scott has long...
‘This is over:’ John-Paul Miller, Mica’s family reach agreement ending all legal disputes
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — John-Paul Miller and the family of his estranged wife Mica on Monday agreed to end all legal disputes and called on protestors to drop demonstrations in front of his Market Common church. Instead, all sides want to press state lawmakers into adopting a coercive control law in her memory. Attorneys announced […]
Lake Paul Wallace dam to undergo another inspection following 2nd breach
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Dept. of Environmental Services (SCDES) released additional information regarding an inspection of the Lake Paul Wallace dam In Bennettsville, following a second breach in the past two months, according to SCDES. It will be the second inspection for the dam since April.
Whit-Ash Furnishings, Badcock Home Furniture announce store closures
Whit-Ash Furnishings has announced that it will be closing its doors after more than five decades as a storefront fixture in the Vista. While the official closing date has yet to be determined, store owners Harold Whitney Black and Gerald Black announced that they had decided to close the store in a letter to their customers that was shared on social media. Expressing their sadness the letter read, "It's sad, but true - we have made the difficult decision to close our doors forever.""
Georgetown celebrates native Melissa Jefferson ahead of her Olympic debut
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) — Faith, focus, and passion are the three things Melissa Jefferson’s family said got her from Georgetown County to the city of lights. Melissa Jefferson has cemented her spot as one of the fastest women in the world, and she’ll race for that title and a gold medal when she hits the […]
Myrtle Beach artisans prepare for return of acclaimed art & craft festival
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Grand Strand crafters and artisans are busy getting ready for the Craftsmen’s Summer Classic Art & Craft Festival this weekend in Myrtle Beach. The Craftsmen’s Summer Classic Art & Craft Festival will bring hundreds of artists and craftsmen from more than 15 states to the beach.
22-year-old leading charge to protect wildlife from development in Myrtle Beach neighborhood
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A plan to build new homes in Myrtle Beach could literally ruffle some feathers. Tori Baruchi, 22, is doing everything she can to prevent developers from tearing down the forest behind her home, so she can save the animals who live there. Baruchi said all...
South Carolina implements new rule banning cell phones in classrooms
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Students in York, Clover and Chester County schools head back to the classroom on Thursday. New this year, the state of South Carolina has banned students from using mobile phones at school. If schools don’t follow the rule they could lose state funding. Many...
‘It’s your time’: Officials, community members celebrate completion of new Whittemore Park Middle School
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - About one hundred people gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the campus of the brand-new Whittemore Park Middle School in Conway. “We are gathered here today as a community to marvel in the wonder of creativity and skill,” said Dr. Cheryl Adamson. Adamson, longtime president...
U.S. judge upholds LGBTQ student protections in a win for the Biden administration
A federal judge in Alabama on Tuesday refused to block the Biden administration from enforcing new anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students in four Republican-led states, breaking with six other judges who have said the rules are invalid. U.S. District Judge Annemarie Axon in Birmingham in a 122-page ruling, rejected various...
'He was excited' Conway native excels in first start for Atlanta Braves
Grant Holmes made more history Monday night and may have helped the Atlanta Braves make a decision. The Atlanta Braves right-hander and former Conway High School star pitcher thrived in his first major league start on Monday, July 29, holding the Milwaukee Brewers to one run and three hits in five innings. He also became the became only the second pitcher in the expansion era, dating back to 1961, to strike out seven of his first nine batters in his first career start, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
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