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Conway officials look to green-light 1,200 homes near Highway 378
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway City Council Monday afternoon approved the first reading of a plan to annex about 450 acres where developers want to build more than 1,200 homes. The land for the proposed project, which has been in the works since 2023, is near Juniper Bay Road and Highway 378. Since the plan […]
Community donations fund free summer camp for kids with exceptional capabilities in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Camps are a summertime staple when school is out, and one camp at the Rock Church in Conway is making sure people with exceptional capabilities have a fun, safe place to go. For three years, Camp Rockstar has continued to grow and give attendees ranging...
DAYLO Honored with Richard W. Riley Award
Founded in 2021, DAYLO, or Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization, is a student-led book club and community literacy service group fostering empathy and understanding through the power of story, with a growing number of chapters across South Carolina. DAYLO was recently honored with the Richard W. Riley Award for Human...
Pederson Adds Cox to Coaching Staff
CONWAY, S.C. – Coastal Carolina women's basketball head coach Kevin Pederson has added former DII national champion coach Dennis Cox to bolster the defense for the Chanticleers. "Dennis is an incredible addition to our coaching staff and he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with him that will...
Sweet 16: South Carolina's first Whataburger opens doors, 'we're very excited to be here'
Dozens of cars lined up in Boiling Springs Monday morning for the grand opening of South Carolina’s first Whataburger. Located at 3647 Boiling Springs Road, the new location of the Texas-based hamburger chain is offering only drive-thru service in July while staff members continue to train. ...
2 annexation requests moving forward in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — An annexation along John Doctor Road near Highway 905 and a rezoning along Juniper Bay Road and Highway 378 were approved in their first reading during the Conway city council meeting on Monday. Both annexations were discussed throughout the meeting, but some major concerns were...
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 […]
Marlboro Co. community mourning tragic death of former football standout
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Many in the Marlboro County community are mourning the tragic death of a former football standout. 22-year-old Darrius Grant died in a motorcycle crash Monday evening on Highway 9 in the Clio community. Troopers say Grant was operating the motorcycle when he veered off...
Richland County School District One hosts hiring event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County School District One is hosting a hiring event Wednesday morning to showcase career opportunities the district is offering. The event is held in partnership with SC Works Midlands and takes place at 700 Taylor Street in Columbia from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Various...
Hampton Street Vineyards to host first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games
Get ready to support your favorite restaurants while they compete to win money for local charities during the first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games at Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main St. in Columbia, on Aug. 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Inspired by the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the five-part event...
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 […]
Former South Carolina baseball pitcher transfers to new SEC rival
When Mark Kingston was fired as the head coach of the South Carolina baseball program, there was not a mass exodus from the program. Oftentimes, when a head coach leaves a school (for whatever reason), a large percentage of the roster enters the transfer portal and winds up playing elsewhere the following season.
Havelock 3-star LB Donovan Darden commits to South Carolina
The University of South Carolina has landed another defender from Eastern North Carolina. Havelock High School athlete Donovan Darden committed to the Gamecocks on Monday afternoon. According to On3, 247Sports, and Rivals, he is a 3-star prospect. The commitment comes within a month of South Carolina adding a pledge from Vance County High School edge rusher Taeshawn Alston. The Gamecocks also have a commitment from Jay M. Robinson High School wide receiver Brian Rowe.
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