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‘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...
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.
Father of suspect in Myrtle Beach killing of Roanoke teen arrested
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/WDBJ) - New documents reveal the father of an 18-year-old charged in a fatal Myrtle Beach shooting was also arrested last weekend. Gary Jaquise Abraham is facing a murder charge and other counts linked to the shooting death of Jakolbi Taylor, a 16-year-old from Roanoke who was in the area for an AAU basketball tournament. Abraham is accused of opening fire on Taylor and others at the 16th Avenue North beach access July 20.
Myrtle Beach teen set on becoming beach volleyball world champion
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach teen is making strides on the sand. Blake Goodwin is already a national champion but at the end of August, he has the chance to become a World Champion. Goodwin didn’t start playing beach volleyball until he was nine years old. He...
Anguish continues for family of slain Nacho Hippo employee after last-minute trial delay
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Quentin Johnson’s family have been waiting two years for justice, and they hoped it finally would begin this week. Horry County police say Lafredia Todd shot Johnson in the back of the head in July 2022 while both were on the job at Nacho Hippo, a popular eatery at 850 […]
Badcock Home and Furniture stores closing after parent company files for bankruptcy
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Multiple Badcock Home and Furniture stores across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee are shutting down after parent company Conn’s filed for bankruptcy last week. The chain ran more than a dozen stores across the region and into Robeson and Scotland counties in North Carolina, according to its website. Badcock […]
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