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‘Miracle of God’: Conway church resumes services after steeple hit by lightning
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) – White Savannah Free Will Baptist Church in Conway held its first Sunday service since lightning struck the steeple of the church on Tuesday. Deacon Paul Grainger said the church has been in his family for many years. It was built 76 years ago in 1948. The congregation had a small service […]
Hemingway resident wished happy 105th birthday by Georgetown Co. deputy
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Hemingway resident was wished an extra special birthday for her 105th year. Rosa Lee Rogers had a drive-by celebration at her home on Sunday. Chief Deputy Wayne Owens with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office swung by to wish Miss Rogers a happy 105th...
Horry Co. crews contain kitchen fire in Conway home
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County crews controlled a residential fire that sprang up at a home in Conway Sunday night. Crews were dispatched at 7:49 p.m. to the 4000 block of Old Reaves Ferry Road. The fire was contained to the kitchen area and there are no...
Hot and humid with scattered storms
A typical summertime pattern sets up to start the week. Temperatures will remain right around the seasonal average this week with the potential for afternoon storms each day. We’ll heat up a little through midweek with average temperatures, but there will be a heat index near 105. Afternoon storm chances continue into the weekend ahead of a cold front. The front should move through Saturday evening and take the storms with it. Look for a dryer, more comfortable Sunday with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
New orthopedic care location coming to Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A new orthopedic care location will be coming to Conway. The Conway Chamber of Commerce posted to Facebook that a new OrthoSC location is being built. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Saturday for the new facility, which will be located at 103 Professional Park Drive.
1 injured in shooting at Bennettsville shopping center
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating after a person was shot in the parking lot in front of Bennettsville Square on Highway 9 in Bennettsville, according to Lt. Shawn Lucas. Police blocked off the parking lot with yellow crime scene tape Sunday afternoon. The condition of the person...
Vehicle crashes into Howe Springs Fire Rescue station, damages truck
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Howe Springs Fire Rescue engine truck was damaged after a vehicle crashed into the agency’s Old River Road building on Saturday afternoon. It happened about 1:20 p.m. in what officials said on Facebook was an accident and put the 6128 Old River Road station partially out of service. Officials said […]
First Choice kicks off the school year with backpacks and free groceries
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — Believe it or not the school year is right around the corner and families want to start the year off on the right foot. This time of the year can bring a lot of added stress for you and your wallet. “It’s a lot that...
Will Bailey coaching history and successful return to Columbia revealed
Will Bailey, returning to Columbia after coaching at Loyola University Chicago, brings a strong work ethic and recruiting skills, emphasizing meaningful relationships with players and coaches, as praised by Head Coach Lamont Paris. Bailey's coaching history includes successful stints at St. Louis and La Salle, contributing to notable improvements in each program.
South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, including updates from football, basketball, and baseball
The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, starting with some updates from the world of South Carolina football recruiting. Athletic linebacker/EDGE prospect Donovan Darden committed to the Gamecocks. Three Gamecock targets revealed commitments to other teams. Offensive linemen Spike Sowells (NC State Wolfpack) and Cortez Smith (Georgia...
Ashley Chastain shares how college softball landscape has changed since playing days at South Carolina
South Carolina softball has changed significantly since head coach Ashley Chastain last took the field for the team. The post Ashley Chastain shares how college softball landscape has changed since playing days at South Carolina appeared first on On3.
Gamecock sports week in review
Gamecock football coach Shane Beamer said at his SEC Media Days appearance in Dallas last Monday that he did not expect the media to show the Gamecocks much respect in the annual pre-season poll published at the end of the week. He was dead on. The media members who voted...
Five Manning students awarded scholarships by St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54
St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54 hosted its annual scholarship donation event on July 8 at the lodge, located at 232 East Boyce Street. Five local students were awarded scholarships to assist with their college and further education expenses. The recipients, listed from left to right in the group photo, are...
Join the Richland County Guardians of the Night K9 5K run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting its annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K race/run on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. This event raises funds for the K9 team, covering costs for training,...
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