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4-star defensive back surprisingly removes South Carolina football from upcoming commitment ceremony
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his program are in the midst of an important stretch of the summer on the recruiting calendar. From July 20th until August 3rd, the Gamecocks will have had at least 9 targets announce their college commitments. So far, 4-star EDGE Bryce Davis and...
Large ship off Florida coast ID’d as high-tech cable-laying vessel
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the high-tech Rene Descartes. It was captured by a NewsNation affiliate WBTW camera.
70-year-old from Whiteville dies in head-on collision
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - A 70-year-old man died in a crash Tuesday evening, July 23, on Red Store Road in Columbus County. Per a N.C. State Highway Patrol representative, Cornell Singletary died after getting crashed into by 18-year-old Nathan Hester when he swerved off the road, crossed back over through the center line and crashed into Singletary’s car head-on. Singletary was not wearing a seatbelt and died on the scene. Both Singletary and Hester are from Whiteville.
Portion of Fourth Street to close for railroad crossing work in Bladenboro
BLADENBORO, N.C. (WECT) - A portion of Fourth Street in Bladenboro is set to close to allow crews to make emergency repairs to the railroad crossing, according to an announcement from CSX. Fourth Street will close between W Elm and Seaboard streets at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 25, and is...
New Coaches Approved at West Bladen
ELIZABETHTOWN – At their July board meeting, the Bladen County Board of Education approved a number of coaching changes and additions with some big-name Bladen natives coming back home to help out at West Bladen. Joining new coach Preston Worley’s football staff as assistant coaches at West Bladen will...
Our campers from our Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club had an exciting Career Day today.
Our campers from our Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club had an exciting Career Day today. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about careers they may explore for their future. Thank you to the more than 20 organizations and businesses who shared job information with our children. They also had an opportunity to go through several emergency vehicles. More than 200 children participated in the event.
Paid Extras: Seniors Needed for The Righteous Gemstones on July 23, 2024 – Information Provided
The Righteous Gemstones is about to begin filming in Charleston, South Carolina. The casting directors for HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones have put out a casting call for paid extras that live in the Charleston area – Those interested are able to follow the directions below to get their submissions directly to the show’s extras casting team. Casting team at Tona Dahlquist, who are the extras casting directors in the Charleston area are gearing up for season 4 of “The Righeous Gemstones” and will be in need of paid background of all ages for the filming in 2024 for the 2024/2025 season.
TravelCenters of America opens four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced the opening of four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada. In June 2024, TA acquired and opened stores in Cowpens, South Carolina and Coburg, Oregon. Last week, TA opened two franchised truck stop locations in Henderson, Nevada. See below for amenities at each of...
3 South Carolina stores to close as Big Lots closes 35-40 sites nationwide: What to know
Big Lots, a chain of discount retail stores, is slated to close 35-40 stores this year with bankruptcy looming. Representatives have cited “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending in the decision. The chain joins others including Red Lobster, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond and more in...
Department of Public Health urges parents to vaccinate children ahead of school year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all required vaccines ahead of the 2024-25 school year. Officials say children enrolled in school are required to be current on certain vaccinations at the start of each school year. According to […]
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
South Carolina reacts to Biden's departure
(The Center Square) — Response to President Joe Biden's late-in-the-campaign season decision not to seek reelection in November was swift and, as expected, falls along party lines. The Palmetto State was critical to Biden's rise to power in 2020 after U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, endorsed the long-time U.S. senator and former vice president during the Democratic primary, "The Democrats tried to kick President Trump off the ballot in...
‘Once-in-a-lifetime case:’ Former Robeson County district attorney recalls murder of Michael Jordan’s father 31 years ago
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WBTW) — It was 31 years ago on Tuesday when NBA legend Michael Jordan’s father James was murdered. News13’s Annette Peagler sat down with Johnson Britt, the young Robeson County district attorney responsible for prosecuting the case that led to murder convictions against Larry Demery and Daniel Green. James, who was wearing one […]
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