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Florence Co. residents seek answers for reoccurring flooding
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Hurricane season has officially begun and heavy rainfall is impacting several communities in the Pee Dee. Minus Lane in Effingham is one of seven communities in Florence County that was washed out on county-maintained roads. Niki Williams lives on Minus Lane and said flooding...
The number of electric vehicles in SC continues to grow. Here’s how many are on the road.
COLUMBIA — The number of electric vehicles registered in South Carolina now tops 20,000, according to state data. While fully electric vehicles and hybrids that can be plugged in to recharge are still just a fraction of the roughly 3.5 million registered vehicles in the state, their numbers continue to rise each year, according to […]
The Gilder Lehrman Institute Names Sarah Kelly as 2024 South Carolina History Teacher of the Year
The distinguished history educator is one of 53 finalists for the 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award, set to receive a $1,000 prize and an invaluable collection of classroom resources. Lexington, South Carolina – July 23, 2024 – Sarah Kelly, a teacher at Carolina Springs Middle School in...
Midlands Tech awarded $1M grant to expand construction program in fast-growing SC
COLUMBIA — Midlands Technical College will expand its construction trades program with a $1 million grant, the largest single corporate gift in the school’s history. The grant to Midlands Tech is one of 35 awarded by the Lowe’s Foundation since the company’s nonprofit arm started its Gable Grants program last year in an effort to […]
MUSC stops all gender affirming care for trans youth, adults
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Some medical providers in South Carolina will no loner offer healthcare to transgender youth or adults. ALSO | "Pride started from a riot," local LGBTQ+ group breaking barriers. Officials with the Medical University of South Carolina announced on Tuesday that they will no longer provide...
South Carolina Coaches for Charity event held Tuesday night
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 15th annual South Carolina Coaches for Charity event was held Tuesday night at the North Charleston Convention Center. The event founded by Cheraw native and former Air Force Head Coach Fisher DeBerry brings college football coaches together from across the state and helps raise funds for charities here in […]
3 people arrested for first-degree murder 3 years after NC man disappeared
A breakthrough lands three people behind bars three years after a man went missing in Scotland County.Brandon McDonald, 35, left his Clarkton, North Carolina, home in March 2021 traveling to Laurinburg.He was never seen again.A cold case task force began re-examining the case in May of 2024.That taskforce was eventually able to obtain warrants for the arrest of Michael Anthony "Blu" Bethea Jr., Shelena Lynn Clark and LaKeithan "Joe" JuJuan Tyson for first-degree murder."I know the family needs closure. Of course it wasn't the end that we thought it was going to be. The gentleman has been missing for over three years now. But, like I said, the countless hours they put in ...it's a rewarding feeling to know that we're getting some rest from these cases," Major Roger Alford said.Investigators said the case remains open. McDonald's remains have still not been located.
Myrtle Beach approves amendment to noise ordinance
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Leaders in Myrtle Beach have updated a city ordinance when it comes to excessive noise. Myrtle Beach City Council on Tuesday passed an amendment to that ordinance that clarifies when certain noises are prohibited. The amendment states that between the hours of 11 p.m. and...
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