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US soldier stationed in South Korea killed in car crash, officials say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A soldier from South Carolina stationed in South Korea has died, according to officials. A spokesperson for the 8th Army said Staff Sgt. Dorian Baker died after a crash involving a single car in Pyeongtaek on June 29. Baker was a signal support systems specialist...
Local chicken farmer raises over $900 for St. Jude through annual beach barbecue
Russ Harrelson was born and raised locally in Alcolu. He currently works as a chicken farmer, owning four chicken houses. However, he goes down to the beach once a year and barbecues a hog, selling portions and then donating the profits to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When asked...
Global Microsoft system outage disrupts industries from banks to airports
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Much of the world faced trouble Friday after Microsoft computer systems were locked up from a security update by a cybersecurity company. A service outage happened after the company CrowdStrike pushed out an update to its clients using Microsoft systems, impacting many industries, from schools, to banks, to airlines, according to CNN.
Market after dark: Charlie's Place lights up with local flavors and flair
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Night Vendor Market was held at Charlie’s Place on Saturday. People were able to shop at vendors' booths, grab a bit from a food truck, and listen to some live music. The night market happens every third Saturday from April to September...
Splashing into safety: Myrtle Beach event dives into water awareness
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Summer is in full swing and officials in Myrtle Beach want community members to be water-aware. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department hosted a Myrtle Beach Water Safety Community event at Futrell Park on Saturday. Attendees were able to learn about water safety, how to...
Dillon County And Dillon CIty Firefighters Begin HazMat Operations Training
Earlier this week, eleven total Dillon County and Dillon City Firefighters began HazMat Operations, and many of those students will be in class the rest of the year working toward their Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification. They also have Emergency Vehicle Driver Training beginning on 7/29. Hats off to all these men and women sacrificing their time to serve.
SC Highway Patrol enters ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has thrown its hat in the ring for this year’s “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest between all state highway patrols. Featured in this year’s picture is a SCHP-branded 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in...
Williamsburg Co. charges men with furnishing contraband into prison
WILLIAMSBURG, S.C. (WCBD) – The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested three men for furnishing contraband at the Federal Correctional Institution, Williamsburg. Luther J’Quan Antonio Brown, age 28, of North Charleston, was arrested andcharged by the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office with furnishing contraband to inmate. Dontae Daniel Royal, age 25, of Columbia, was arrested and charged […]
Florence man who died in N.C. kayaking incident identified
BUXTON, N.C. (WMBF) - Officials have identified a man from Florence who died in a kayaking incident over the weekend in North Carolina. Park officials said 72-year-old Ross Fulcher launched a kayak from the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore Saturday morning. Bystanders reported seeing the kayak flip while trying to ride away nearly 50 years from the beach.
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