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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.
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...
Lowcountry shrimpers fight against imported shrimp
MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Two Lowcountry programs are working to advocate for stricter regulations to ensure fair trade practices of shrimp in the Lowcountry. The South Carolina Shrimpers Association and S.C. Sea Grant Consortium are hosting workshops to unite shrimpers who are facing challenges from shrimp that are imported at a lower price.
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. ...
$175 million awarded to SCDOT to replace I-95 bridges over Lake Marion
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The US Department of Transportation has awarded South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) $175 million to replace four I-95 bridges across Lake Marion in Clarendon and Orangeburg counties, as part of the federal Large Bridge Project awards through the Federal Highway Administration. The existing bridges were...
Moore Farms Botanical Garden rolling out new event space as demand increases
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Moore Farms Botanical Garden next week will open a new event space as field trip and rental inquiries have jumped coming out of the pandemic, officials said on Monday. The 4,800-square-foot, open-air pavilion is situated behind its fire tower and welcome center. A ribbon cutting is set for 10 a.m. […]
Georgetown County School District received 22 applications during superintendent search; semi-finalists selected
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Georgetown County School District hopes to announce its new superintendent by early October. The district, working with the South Carolina School Boards Association, began searching for a new superintendent on June 1 after Keith Price accepted a job with Lexington County School District One in the midlands. His last […]
Former North Charleston cop pleads guilty to Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Riot charges
WASHINGTON (WCSC) - A former North Charleston police officer pleaded guilty to charges related to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building. Thomas Edward Blackwood pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building and grounds and one count of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
New details emerge in Quentin Ravenel's fatal shooting as 911 calls are released
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — News 4 is learning more after obtaining the 911 calls from the night local musician Quentin Ravenel was killed. The North Charleston Police Department said Ravenel was shot in an officer-involved shooting. Police said Ravenel was trying to enter a house before the homeowner...
Mullins pastor nominated for Stellar Award
MULLINS, S.C. (WBTW) — A Mullins pastor has been nominated for a Stellar Gospel Award in the category for Traditional Female Gospel Artist of the year along with other award-winning artists. Eartha Edwards said at an early age she knew her voice would be a tool used to uplift people around the world. She sang her […]
City of Columbia announces enrollment for after school programs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department said enrollment is now open to the public for the city’s after school program. The program begins Aug. 8 and will take place at four different locations across the city:. Emily Douglas Park at 2500 Wheat...
Richland County School District One hosts hiring event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County School District One is hosting a hiring event Wednesday morning to showcase career opportunities the district is offering. The event is held in partnership with SC Works Midlands and takes place at 700 Taylor Street in Columbia from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Various...
Hampton Street Vineyards to host first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games
Get ready to support your favorite restaurants while they compete to win money for local charities during the first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games at Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main St. in Columbia, on Aug. 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Inspired by the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the five-part event...
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!! […]
Former South Carolina baseball pitcher transfers to new SEC rival
When Mark Kingston was fired as the head coach of the South Carolina baseball program, there was not a mass exodus from the program. Oftentimes, when a head coach leaves a school (for whatever reason), a large percentage of the roster enters the transfer portal and winds up playing elsewhere the following season.
Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District trains at Inlet Square Mall before demolition
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire is training at the Inlet Square Mall all week before it gets torn down. An official with the fire district says there’s currently 14 firefighters on each shift. All three shifts will be given an opportunity to practice different scenarios. MIGC Battalion Chief James Edbrooke said […]
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