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Drivers urged to slow down as Operation Southern Slow Down begins
WALTON COUNTY, Florida — The Walton County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with the Florida Highway Patrol and DeFuniak Springs Police for Operation Southern Slow Down starting Monday, July 15. The weeklong campaign aims to educate drivers in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee about safe driving practices....
Late-night beachgoers sent scrambling when woman drives car onto sand in Myrtle Beach, police report says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 34-year-old woman was arrested early Wednesday morning after authorities said beachgoers ran in fear when she drove her car about 75 yards onto the beach during low tide. Lauren Markee Hodge was arrested at about 2 a.m. in the 200 block of 11th Avenue S. and charged with reckless […]
Online Magazine Chooses Elite Personal Training as Best in SC
Irmo, July 16, 2024 — The online magazine The Guide to South Carolina has chosen Irmo gym Elite Personal Training as Best in South Carolina 2024. Under the Health Clubs and Personal Training Studios category. Elite Personal Training is the only Imo business rated in the state. “We’ve been...
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...
Mother charged in child drowning at Caribbean Resort in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The mother of a child who drowned in the pool of a Myrtle Beach resort over the July 4 weekend is charged in the incident. Ana Lucia Becerra-Lira, 43, was arrested by the Myrtle Beach Police Dept. on July 8 and charged with unlawful neglect of a child.
Carolinas brace for hot July with temperatures and rainfall forecasted above normal
As the end of July approaches following a very hot and humid first half of the month, the next question is what will the rest of the month look like?. For Myrtle Beach, the average high is around 88 degrees Fahrenheit with an average low of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. In Florence, the average high is 92 degrees Fahrenheit in July with an average low of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. For Lumberton, the average high and low in July, respectively, are also 92 degrees Fahrenheit and 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
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...
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