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New 5-story parking structure proposed for Myrtle Beach hospital
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A five-story parking garage was the topic of discussion during the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board meeting on Thursday afternoon. TMP Partners, a Tennessee-based architecture firm, presented designs to the appearance board on behalf of Grand Strand Medical Center. The structure aims to provide additional parking capacity as the hospital […]
Myrtle Beach motels push for dismissal in temporary injunction case
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The management company for two Myrtle Beach motels that are in jeopardy of closing for a year is firing back. The management company for Southern Breeze and Summer Wind motels along South Ocean Boulevard filed an answer on Monday to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office’s request for a temporary injunction against the motels.
Myrtle Beach sees drop in 'Carolina Squat' trucks as citations take effect
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — It’s known as Carolina Squat, where a truck's front fenders are raised above the rear. South Carolina banned them and it’s been just over two months since citations began being issued on May 10. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said they’re on...
City shares update on green sea turtle found washed up in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The city of Myrtle Beach has good news to share about Hashbrown the green sea turtle’s recovery, saying it’s “going swimmingly.”. The “tenacious” turtle was found in distress and washed up in the Cabana Section of Myrtle Beach in early April.
Georgetown County School District received 22 applications during superintendent search; semi-finalists selected
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Georgetown County School District hopes to announce its new superintendent by early October. The district, working with the South Carolina School Boards Association, began searching for a new superintendent on June 1 after Keith Price accepted a job with Lexington County School District One in the midlands. His last […]
Conway leaders take first step in approving nearly 450-acre development off US 378
Conway City Council on Monday, July 15, took its first vote of approval on a nearly 450-acre development off U.S. 378, giving a nod to the updated plans which reduces the amount of units by more than 500. The proposed development, previously known as the Tributary project and now known...
Portions of Grand Strand, Pee dealing with extreme drought conditions
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Extreme drought conditions remain prevalent across portions of the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, according to the latest South Carolina drought map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The map shows about 25% of Horry County is in an extreme drought area that extends west from the North Carolina border […]
Local conservation group challenging Pee Dee manufacturer’s discharge permit
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — More than 300,000 people from Darlington to Georgetown counties are at continued risk of consuming a carcinogen known to cause kidney and liver problems if state regulators renew a discharge permit for Darlington-based Fiber industries. That’s at the center of a legal challenge by Winyah Rivers Alliance, which is asking a […]
‘Just the beginning’: YMCA of Coastal Carolina expands to serve growing Grand Strand communities
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — In response to the rapid growth across the Grand Strand, the YMCA of Coastal Carolina is expanding its services to Conway and The Market Common in hopes of reaching more families and making a larger impact in the community. “We’re in the process of catching up a little bit. We’re […]
EDITORIAL: Key area leadership positions changing with retirements, resignation
Horry County will have new leaders to replace the retiring superintendent of schools, the county government administrator and the chief of police. At the same time, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new president and CEO after a surprise resignation. The nine-year superintendent of Horry County...
Solar farm could soon power rural areas in Georgetown County
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–Residents in remote areas of Georgetown County could soon see a new, less expensive, more environmentally friendly source of energy as leaders are considering building a solar farm in Lamberttown. The new solar farm project is estimated to cost over 200 million dollars. The site will take up 1,003 acres, and 400 […]
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