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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 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...
Myrtle Beach officers, firefighter save man with prosthetic leg from sinking car in pond
Two Myrtle Beach officers and a firefighter were able to rescue a man whose prosthetic leg got caught under a pedal after he drove into a retention pond. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said it got multiple calls around 7:30 a.m. Saturday about a vehicle that had left the road and driven into a retention pond.
Jefferson Award winner champions inclusivity at Grand Strand Miracle League
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Each month, ABC15 presents someone in the community with the Jefferson Award, an award that's been given for 50 years to leaders who inspire action. The July recipient has a heart to serve others and she's thankful to be able to do that in her hometown, right here along the Grand Strand.
HGTC’s Automotive Technology program offers hands on training to set students up for success
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - You’ll find over 70 programs at Horry Georgetown Technical College. Among those, you’ll find Automotive Technology. It’s one of the newer programs offered. Introduced in 2023, due to the demand for workers in the industry, students are ready for the workforce upon...
More officers are watching the road this week throughout the southeast for Operation Southern Slowdown
MACON, Ga. — Both Memorial Day and July 4th saw record-high travel, and it brought out more law enforcement to patrol the streets. A study by the Vacationer Travel Journal says more than 200 million Americans plan to travel this summer. However, you may have noticed this week that...
2024 Coastal Carolina Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
Coastal Carolina put together another winning season in 2023, though it wasn’t always easy. Going into the year as one of the favorites to win the Sun Belt, the Chanticleers lost quarterback Grayson McCall, a three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year, due to injury midway through the year. And with a potential chance of reaching the conference championship, CCU fell to JMU to end the regular season.
Infinity Jewelers at Coastal Grand Mall was voted Best of the Grand Strand for Jewelers
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Infinity Jewelers is a local jewelry shop that carries all kinds of jewelry from bridal to hip hop. They were voted WMBF’s 2024 Best of the Grand Strand for Jewelers. They also do custom pendants and jewelry repairs. They have different sales throughout the...
Georgetown County School District issues new rule restricting cellphone use
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– The South Carolina Department of Education is drafting a policy banning the use of cell phones, which could start as soon as the upcoming school year. The ban is tied to a provision that districts must abide by if they receive state funding. Officials said the decision came after some counties across […]
Lowcountry teachers concerned about lack of substitutes as new school year approaches
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- We’re counting down the days until school starts here in the Lowcountry. Many districts are just weeks away from students filling the classrooms, but as we look ahead to the school year, some say they’re concerned about the lack of substitute teachers state-wide. “It’s vital for us to have subs,” Moultrie […]
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Seeking to expand innovation and boost start-ups in the Upstate, the South Carolina Research Authority has celebrated the opening of its newest office at the Greenville ONE Center last week. Charged with fostering research and innovation among the state’s leading universities in collaboration with existing companies and start-ups, SCRA is...
Coastal Carolina makes debut in EA Sports' latest college football video game
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The CCU Chanticleers are making their first appearance on the new EA Sports college football video game and users are ready to play. The game will be officially available Friday for people who have not pre-ordered, and Coastal Carolina will now be an available team that users can pick to play for.
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