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Blessed, not lucky: Conway church catches fire after lightning strikes steeple
Pastor Stephen Hyman and a deacon shoveled insulation off the foyer floor into a blue tarp on Wednesday morning, July 17. The two were cleaning up the White Savannah Original Free Will Baptist Church after a bolt of lightning struck the steeple of the church, igniting a fire. The steeple is gone, but the church stands strong.
Georgetown Rower to Compete at Paris Olympics
Almost any morning during the past three-plus years, around 5:30 a.m., you could spot Georgetown resident André Matias, 35, rowing on the Potomac River next to Key Bridge. On July 18, Matias will leave for Paris to compete in the Olympic Games, which open on July 26. . Matias...
Man Wins $100,000 With Lottery Strategy From Watching ‘Lottery Changed My Life’
Is there a strategy to winning the Lottery? Well, there might be... If you've ever seen "Lottery Changed My Life" on TLC, you might remember the episode where a former Lottery winner shared what he claims was his strategy for winning. A South Carolina man says he's been using the...
Here are upcoming golf tournaments set across the Myrtle Beach area
Editor's note: This excerpt appears courtesy of On The Green Magazine. For more content like this, visit onthegreenmagazine.com. Golf tournaments are set to come to the Myrtle Beach area in the coming weeks and months. Here's a calendar of what to expect:. July 18-20: Family Golf Week includes Father &...
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 […]
Bond set for owners charged in deadly Florence dog mauling
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The owners of a dog that attacked and killed a 71-year-old Florence woman last week have been arrested, police said on Wednesday. Justin Conroy and Ashley Maclean were charged with owning a dangerous animal. They were booked into the Florence County Detention Center. Both appeared in court on Wednesday and were […]
Kingstree man seeks recognition for historical Black cemetery
KINGSTREE, S.C. (WCSC) - After tracing his ancestry to an abandoned cemetery in the area, one Kingstree man is hoping to get the property the recognition he says it deserves. Members of the Cedar Swamp Community in Kingstree see the Old Stand Cemetery, a historical Black graveyard, as a vital link to the history and culture of the area.
Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach rehomes injured green sea turtle
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Bandit, a juvenile green sea turtle that was found stranded more than three years ago, was recently rehomed by the Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. The turtle was found on Little St. Simon’s Island in Georgia in April 2021, where she was taken to...
Myrtle Beach State Park pier reopens after repairs
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The popular fishing pier at Myrtle Beach State Park reopened Tuesday morning after being closed for repairs for nearly a month. “It’s a Terrific Tuesday at MBSP!” park officials said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “We can all finally enjoy a walk to the end of the pier!! […]
A list of Carolina baseball players taken in the MLB Draft
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Tons of talent from across the Carolinas ranging from high school to the college level were taken in this week’s MLB Draft. Here is a list. Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Round 10 Round 11 Round 12 […]
New tutoring options for students in Clarendon County
CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — As the school year approaches, some Midlands students will have another resource for success: Free 24/7 online tutoring for students. Students in Clarendon County can expect these resources starting in August. "They can actually tailor the learning to the students’ needs,” Dr. Keisa Carr said....
Fort Myers Tip-Off 2024: South Carolina Gamecocks TV Broadcast and Travel Details
South Carolina women’s basketball FAMS release details for the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off, including the Thanksgiving Day game against Iowa State airing on FOX. 16 women’s and men’s games will be played over a six-day period from Nov. 25-30. The Gamecocks’ Sat., Nov. 30...
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