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A lottery ticket worth $200,000 was almost thrown away
A man from South Carolina almost threw away his scratch-off lottery ticket, which turned out to be a $200,000 winning ticket. He shared his incredible story of luck and how he almost missed out on his life-changing win. When the South Carolina Education Lottery officials approached him, the Lowcountry man...
Private school advocates speak out against lawsuit looking to take away state funding
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The upcoming school year is about a month away and the South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning whether state funding should help families pay for private educations. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill last spring to establish an education scholarship trust fund providing $6,000 to help pay for tuition, supplies […]
Three arrested, charged with murder of North Carolina man missing since 2021, Scotland County deputies say
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Three people are facing murder charges connected to the 2021 disappearance of Brandon Carl Wayne McDonald, the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday. Michael Anthony “Blue” Bethea Jr., 32, Shelena Lynn Clark, 37, and LaKeithan “Joe” JuJuan Tyson, 25, have all been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit […]
Column: South Carolina should be better than what the SEC preseason media poll tells us
In fairness, you can probably understand the reasoning. After a down year, it’s not completely unexpected. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to be right. Every year, the SEC releases its annual preseason media poll. As you can imagine, it usually sparks plenty of controversy and debate. And that’s the idea behind it. It’s something that will get people talking with another month until college football season begins.
Sumter Mall hosts free Back-to-School event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Sumter Mall is thrilled to announce the Movin’ & Groovin’ Back-to-School Event on July 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. Admission is free, and attendees can register to win a gift basket filled with school essentials. “We are delighted to introduce Movin’ & Groovin’ to the Sumter community and are eager to see local organizations come together to inspire excitement and readiness for the new school year,” said Rosanna Frisch, Senior Marketing Manager.
Harnett County deputies find illegal gaming establishment in Spring Lake business
Deputies found an illegal gaming establishment Thursday at a business in Harnett County.The Harnett County Narcotics Division served a search warrant at Spring Lake Internet on NC 210 South in Spring Lake. Investigators said they seized 129 computer towers, 19 standup gaming machines and over $50,000.According to the sheriff's office, the illegal gaming establishment was owned by Lewis Dong Jin Shin of Kernersville. Kinya Brown, 41, managed the business at the location.Brown was arrested and charged with operating five or more gaming machines, felony possession of Schedule I controlled substance and possession of marijuana. She was given a $50,000 unsecured bond.Felony warrants were obtained for Jin Shin for operating five or more gaming machines, and he has not been arrested yet.
Joe B Miller Wins Maverick Feature at Red Hill
SUMNER, ILL (July 20, 2024) – Joe B Miller won the Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series feature Saturday night at Red Hill Raceway. Ayrton Gennetten, Cole Duncan, Sterling Cling, and Bryce Norris rounded out the top five. Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series. Red Hill Raceway. Sumner, Illinois. Qualifying. 1....
Ground breaking set for new performing arts theatre coming to Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Ground will soon be broken on a new performing arts theatre in Myrtle Beach. On Monday July 22, The City of Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina University, LS3P Associates and Monteith Construction will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on the new theatre.
Car overturns into drainage ditch near Waffle House in Cumberland County
A car rolled over into a drainage ditch Sunday morning in Cumberland CountyIt happened just before 4 a.m. near the Waffle House on Goldsboro Road in Wade.Upon arrival, units said they found a Ford Expedition overturned on its roof with the hood and engine submerged in the water in the ditch.First responders had to remove the side rear window, and the driver could escape.The driver was treated by EMS, but it is not known how serious her injuries are.North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.No further information is available at this time.
4 people displaced after mobile home fire in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Four people are displaced after a mobile home fire in Fayetteville early Sunday morning. Around 3:17 a.m., fire officials responded to a home in the 1100 block of WildWood Drive in the Lafayette Plantation neighborhood. Officials said once on the scene they found the mobile home with smoke coming out the front door and all occupants inside.
Historic Roseville Plantation Slave and Freedman Cemetery to be preserved
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One of South Carolina's oldest and largest slave cemeteries in Florence, Roseville Plantation Slave and Freeman Cemetery (RPSFC), is going to be preserved. The land was once surrounded by fields of cotton and worked by more than 100 slaves. Committee members consist of slaves...
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