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North Myrtle Beach drops opener to Goose Creek
The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs hopes to open the 2024 season with a bang were snuffed out by the Goose Creek Gators 41-14 on Friday, Aug. 23. The Chiefs showed sparks of talent throughout the contest but were their own worst enemies for most of the night. The Gators had...
Family honors Jaylan Sarah Hasty with awareness: 'I want to be able to save someone else's daughter'
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dozens of people gathered this afternoon in north Columbia to honor and celebrate the life of Jaylan Sarah Hasty, who lost her life to domestic violence one year ago. Now, her family has an important message for the world. Hasty died last August after firefighters were...
Gerald, Lions overwhelm Green Sea Floyds in first game of the season
All that preseason hype about Loris might just be true. It sure was Friday, Aug. 23, at Heniford Field. Moon Gerald threw three touchdown passes in his first game as the starting quarterback for the Lions and they overwhelmed Green Sea Floyds 64-0 to open the 2024 season in spectacular fashion.
Longs post office resumes normal operations after 2021 fire
LONGS, S.C. (WBTW) — A Longs post office that was destroyed in a 2021 fire has resumed normal operations, the U.S. Postal Service said on Friday. The post office became partially operational last month, and an official at the time said they anticipated it being fully operational “soon, barring weather issues or other unexpected delays.” “We are […]
Over 4,400 acres of Lowcountry land protected by Nature Conservancy
YEMASSEE, S.C. (WTOC) - More than 4,400 acres of land in the Lowcountry will be protected following the Nature Conservancy’s purchase of Gregorie Neck Road in Yemassee. Thanks to the closing of a Conservation Easement, that land will have limited development on it permanently. They call it their Purchase...
A new program actively supports at-risk students across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Carolus Online Academy hosted its back-to-school event in Columbia on Friday at the South Carolina Public Charter School District office. The academy started its new program, "Carolus Cares: Project Give Back," which supports at-risk students at school and throughout South Carolina. “We came out to...
Cybersecurity experts collaborate with state leaders at inaugural conference
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As the use of technology increases in our day-to-day lives, so does the need for online security. Members of an organization called the SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or SC CIC (“Kick”), joined together with state leaders in West Columbia for an educational conference.
Steve Spurrier reflects on coaching career, sets record straight on leaving South Carolina
In Tailgate Talks with DiMarco and Garcia, former South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier speaks on his time with the Gamecocks. The post Steve Spurrier reflects on coaching career, sets record straight on leaving South Carolina appeared first on On3.
Search crews at Myrtle Beach work to recover body of teen swimmer last seen in distress
The Myrtle Beach Ocean Rescue and Beach Patrol crews are searching for a missing swimmer's body.According to Myrtle Beach's Facebook page, a teenager and another swimmer went into the water along 12th Avenue South just before 5:30 p.m. and were seen struggling in the water.One person was rescued and taken to the hospital, but the other swimmer is still missing. The post says that the crews are actively searching to recover the body of the other swimmer.In its post on Saturday, Myrtle Beach officials informed the public, "You will see police, fire, and Coast Guard vehicles along the beach tonight and possibly tomorrow." "Please keep this young man's family in your thoughts."ABC Affiliate WPDE is reporting that the missing swimmer is a 15-year-old boy.The U.S. Coast Guard was also called to assist in the search on Saturday and is expected to help on Sunday.No names have been released. No more details or the condition of the swimmer who was rescued have been released.SEE ALSO | Durham man hopes to reach Myrtle Beach beachgoers who saved his life"I wish I could thank them for saving my life."Here's how to survive rip currents if you're caught in one
Aunt of woman killed in 2014 shooting speaks at 2024 DNC Convention, works to bring justice
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Melody McFadden hit the international stage Thursday to bring awareness to gun violence, which claimed the lives of her mother and, in 2014, her niece. “I’ll keep calling and I’ll keep fighting,” McFadden said. Words from a daughter and an aunt, during...
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