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55-year-old woman dies after building fire in Darlington County
DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A woman is dead after a building fire in the Hartsville area Tuesday afternoon, according to the coroner’s office. County Fire District Chief Ricky Flowers confirmed the fire happened on Lakeview Boulevard near Robinson View Drive and was reported deadly. Darlington County Coroner Todd...
Suspect accused of killing Charlotte man denied bond
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man suspected of killing another man in Charlotte earlier in July and was arrested in South Carolina on July 17 appeared in Mecklenburg County court Monday morning. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said 41-year-old Eric Watson was taken into custody in Lancaster County, South Carolina. Watson...
Dawn Staley headed to Paris Olympics with First Lady Jill Biden
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley is heading back to Paris, France, for basketball. This time the Gamecocks head coach and three-time Olympic gold medalist is part of the Presidential Delegation headed up by First Lady Jill Biden. Two of Staley's former players will be competing in the games --...
Myrtle beach begins water line installation, replacement
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Construction is underway as a new water line is installed in Myrtle Beach to replace the current one of nearly 40 years. The new 48-inch waterline will be installed in late September at the “Mama Canal,” next to Broadway Grand Prix. It...
Salsa under stars: Dance night away at Myrtle Beach social event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Come dance the night away this weekend in Myrtle Beach at Salsa Under the Stars. The outdoor dance event will take place near The Market Common at 1229 Shine. Guests can enjoy music, food, drinks and dancing on the lawn and outdoor patio. Newbies...
Chris Gordon: Director of Player Development at University of South Carolina with Successful Coaching Career
Chris Gordon was appointed as the Director of Player Development for University of South Carolina baseball on June 22, 2024. He will oversee Analytics and serve as the Camp Coordinator for the Gamecocks, relocating from the University of Texas where he was involved in hitting and pitching development. Gage Boehm...
Fairways for Warriors is providing hope, healing, and camaraderie for combat wounded veterans and their families
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Fairways for Warriors’ mission is to reduce the number of veteran suicides and to provide mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual rehabilitation to combat veterans and their families. The Grand Strand Chapter was founded in January 2023. The camaraderie and challenges of golf aids...
Yes, Chef: Myrtle Beach native to cook for homeless vets
Renowned chef and third-generation restaurateur Sam Diminich beat homelessness and addiction — 10 years and counting without drink or drugs. He beat the COVID-19 pandemic, opening the Your Farms Your Table gourmet meal delivery service in Charlotte when the virus made dining out unpalatable. The American Culinary Institute alumnus...
ColaEats Coalition raise over $80,000 in food gift cards for three school districts
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Since April, the ColaEats Coalition has been working to reduce summer food insecurity among children in three local school districts, raising over $80,000. They have aimed to reduce summer food insecurity among eligible children in Richland One, Richland Two, and Lexington/Richland Five school districts.
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