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Fire destroys building in Moore County, damages nearby home
An overnight fire in Moore County destroyed one structure and damaged another one. Monday just after 1 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of Chestnut Street in Cameron. When they arrived, one structure was fully engulfed in flames. Crews also had to deal with a downed power line in front of the structure. A house next to the first structure had heat damage to its vinyl siding.
Hurricane season remains ‘quiet wildcard’ for gas prices
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The price for a gallon of gasoline in South Carolina remained mostly unchanged over the past week as prices moved less than one cent. GasBuddy data shows gas prices in the state fell just 0.6 cents per gallon to an average of $3.13 per gallon. Gas...
Novant $320M merger proposal given one more stamp of finality
(The Center Square) – Another stamp of finality, this one from a federal court, has been given to Novant Health’s proposed $320 million merger with Lake Norman regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital. The injunction sought by the Federal Trade Commission had already been granted June 18, and in response Novant said it […]
Lamar has entire football coaching staff back
`Lamar -- Stephen Burris has a successful first season as the football head coach at Lamar. High School. The Silver Foxes went 9-4 on the season, winning the Region 6-Class A title and advancing to the third round of the state playoffs. Burris, who is the offensive coordinator and coaches...
Family of veteran who jumped from Georgetown bridge raises awareness around PTSD and suicide
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The family of the veteran who jumped from a Georgetown County bridge and died, is speaking out to raise awareness around veteran PTSD and suicide. Officials say on July 14, 37-year-old Shawn Lauver of Bolivia, North Carolina was involved in a car wreck, told a witness he was drunk and […]
Widespread showers and storms Monday and Tuesday in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Monday: Widespread showers and storms coming and going. Not a complete washout, but a very good chance of at least some rain throughout the day – 80%. Heavy rain at times. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Tuesday: More showers and storms possible Tuesday...
Third detainee who died last week at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An inmate has died after having a medical emergency and falling ill while being detained at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Now, the sheriff's office is reporting that this is another opioid-related death. According to a statement from a Richland County government spokesperson, a 71-year-old detainee,...
Second annual Back 2 School Summer Town Bash draws hundreds in Summerton
The second annual Back 2 School Summer Town Bash, held on July 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 4th St. in Summerton, drew more than 400 attendees, surpassing last year's turnout. The event, hosted by Chief Donell Dixon, the Summerton Police Department, the Town of Summerton, and Annett Smith of Journey Helping Others, honored the late Mayor Tony Junious and celebrated community spirit and collaboration.
Eastern North Carolina Braces for Rising Temperatures, Storms Return
Newport, NC – Dry and relatively mild weather will linger across eastern North Carolina over the next couple of days before a return of heat and humidity, along with typical daytime showers and thunderstorms, according to the US National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City. Dry weather will continue through...
Myrtle Beach aims to address workforce housing shortage with $150K grant
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach’s population is growing along with the rest of the Grand Strand, and that means more essential workers are needed to keep up with demand. But data shows many of those workers can’t afford to live in Myrtle Beach. City leaders say...
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