Lake View
LATEST NEWS
Florence Co. residents seek answers for reoccurring flooding
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Hurricane season has officially begun and heavy rainfall is impacting several communities in the Pee Dee. Minus Lane in Effingham is one of seven communities in Florence County that was washed out on county-maintained roads. Niki Williams lives on Minus Lane and said flooding...
The Gilder Lehrman Institute Names Sarah Kelly as 2024 South Carolina History Teacher of the Year
The distinguished history educator is one of 53 finalists for the 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award, set to receive a $1,000 prize and an invaluable collection of classroom resources. Lexington, South Carolina – July 23, 2024 – Sarah Kelly, a teacher at Carolina Springs Middle School in...
Midlands Tech awarded $1M grant to expand construction program in fast-growing SC
COLUMBIA — Midlands Technical College will expand its construction trades program with a $1 million grant, the largest single corporate gift in the school’s history. The grant to Midlands Tech is one of 35 awarded by the Lowe’s Foundation since the company’s nonprofit arm started its Gable Grants program last year in an effort to train more workers in skilled trades.
MUSC stops all gender affirming care for trans youth, adults
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Some medical providers in South Carolina will no loner offer healthcare to transgender youth or adults. ALSO | "Pride started from a riot," local LGBTQ+ group breaking barriers. Officials with the Medical University of South Carolina announced on Tuesday that they will no longer provide...
South Carolina Coaches for Charity event held Tuesday night
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 15th annual South Carolina Coaches for Charity event was held Tuesday night at the North Charleston Convention Center. The event founded by Cheraw native and former Air Force Head Coach Fisher DeBerry brings college football coaches together from across the state and helps raise funds for charities here in […]
Myrtle Beach approves amendment to noise ordinance
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Leaders in Myrtle Beach have updated a city ordinance when it comes to excessive noise. Myrtle Beach City Council on Tuesday passed an amendment to that ordinance that clarifies when certain noises are prohibited. The amendment states that between the hours of 11 p.m. and...
Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson elected to board of SC mayors
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson will serve on a Board of Directors for state mayors after being elected during a meeting last week. Robinson was elected to the Association of South Carolina Mayors Board of Directors during an annual meeting for the Municipal Association of South Carolina.
Lake Paul Wallace dam breaches for 2nd time in 3 months
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Crews are responding to another dam breach of Lake Paul Wallace on the Beauty Spot Road end in Bennettsville, according to Bennettsville City Manager William Simon. Simon said it appears that the dam burst, causing a portion of the road to wash out. Simon added...
Coroner identifies detainees found dead at Alvin S Glenn Detention Center on Monday and Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the names of the Alvin S Glenn detainees found unresponsive in their respective cells on Monday and Tuesday, July 22 and 23, 2024. 25-year-old Marty J. Brown, of Columbia, was found dead and alone in his cell on Monday...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.