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Power restored after storms rolled through Grand Strand, Pee Dee
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Storms that rolled through the Grand Strand and Pee Dee Monday afternoon caused residents to go without power. According to Horry Electric Cooperatives, hundreds of Horry County residents experienced outages in the Conway area. It took a couple of hours to restore power to all...
2 hurt in Forestbrook-area crash, Horry County Fire Rescue says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were hospitalized Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in the Forestbrook area, Horry County Fire Rescue said. It happened in the area of Fantasy Harbour Boulevard and Burcale Road, HCFR said. Crews responded at 3:25 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is investigating.
‘It got a little airborne’: People ran in fear after woman drove car onto Grand Strand beach, report says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Police arrested a Virginia woman in Myrtle Beach after she allegedly drove a car onto the beach on Tuesday. Lauren Hodge, 34, of Galax, Va., is charged with ordinance/vehicle prohibited to drive on beach/public marsh, first-offense driving without a license and reckless driving, records show.
‘My whole world stopped:’ Waccamaw High School student remembered after deadly swimming incident
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WMBF) - Teammates of Waccamaw High School basketball player Tyrese Haynes are reflecting on his life and legacy after he died last week. Haynes was reported missing on Friday when he went swimming in the ocean. Bystanders report seeing someone go under the water and not return.
Historic theaters in 3 SC cities to be revamped with help from state funding
Once a hub for movie-goers in downtown Florence, the Carolina Theatre has spent years sitting unused, filled with storage boxes. City officials want to restore the theater to its 1920s glory, complete with a movie screen, ornate moldings and a marquee outside. Along with movies, the theater will be a spot for concerts, weddings and […] The post Historic theaters in 3 SC cities to be revamped with help from state funding appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Severe thunderstorm warnings in effect for Lowcountry counties
UPDATE: The warnings have expired. ————————————————————————————————— CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Two counties in the Lowcountry are under weather advisories, according to the National Weather Service. Georgetown and Williamsburg counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:30 p.m. Forecasters say a severe storm was located over Warsaw.
Jury Convicts Two Executives in Conspiracy to Fix Prices, Rig Bids, Allocate Markets for Concrete
A jury in the U.S. District Court in Savannah, Georgia, on Thursday convicted Gregory and David Melton for their role in a conspiracy to fix prices, rig bids and allocate markets for sales of ready-mix concrete in Georgia and South Carolina. For Similar Content: Subscribe to Daily Newsletters. The conspiracy,...
Economic development stays strong across SC
Our state’s economy stays strong with all sectors continuing to announce new projects and strong numbers. Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews, the company that publishes the Columbia Regional Business Report, Charleston Regional Business Journal, GSA Business and SCBizNews magazine. After almost 20 years, Mike Switzer...
Ohio man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing wife pleads guilty, sentenced
A man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing his wife to death admitted his crime Monday before the case went to trial. Charles Rocker, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of murder in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Judge Chris Brown sentenced Rocker to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 15 years.
South Carolina American Legion Senior playoffs start
The road to the South Carolina American Legion Baseball senior tournament in Florence starts Thursday. League champions Richland Post 215 and Camden Post 17, post-season will have a week to wait. Both were among eight league champions to earn a first-round bye and have advanced to the second round starting...
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