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Biden dropping out and Harris’ boost: What it means for the Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With just 104 days until the November general election, President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to drop out and his subsequent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have introduced new dynamics to the Democratic ticket. Dr. David White, a political science professor at Francis Marion University, said the recent change at […]
Fayetteville city employee killed while collecting trash on ATV
A Fayetteville city employee was killed Thursday while collecting trash on an ATV. At 6:24 a.m., officers from the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a crash at Fisher Road and Lakeway Drive. A city employee was operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) while collecting trash when the ATV went off the...
'Everybody loves the pier': After storm damage, pier reopens at Myrtle Beach State Park
“Everybody loves the pier,” says Myrtle Beach State Park manager Troy Crider. And that’s why he is so excited to get it back open fully after several natural mishaps since 2022. Crider says the pier is probably the most popular feature of the park, drawing thousands each year...
State Police to offer assistance to S.C. in Roanoke teen’s homicide investigation
A state delegate is asking the Virginia State Police to help solve the murder of a Roanoke teen who was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach on Saturday. Jakolbi Taylor, 16, died at the scene of the shooting around 1 a.m., according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department. The homicide took place in a beach access area.
Florence lifts boil water advisory after water main break
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Florence lifted a boil water advisory Wednesday morning after it was issued for specific neighborhoods Monday evening. Customers located in the 400 to 800 blocks of South Church Street, 400 to 800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell Street, Prince Street, Noble Street, 200 block of East Elm Street, 400 to 700 blocks of Jarrott Street and the 400 block of Railroad Avenue were included in the advisory.
Clemson Professor Patents Peach Varieties to Help Save Vital South Carolina Industry
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981. Its offices sit just off campus in a nondescript high-rise that overlooks downtown Clemson’s three-block run of shops and restaurants. It is little known, but its impact is significant. CURF’s mission is to advance the research...
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