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Coroner identifies man killed in shooting at Florence apartment complex
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 34-year-old man has been identified as the victim in Sunday morning’s shooting at the Colonial Gardens apartments in Florence. Idris Chance Ali Cooper of Florence died at the scene of the shooting, Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said. An autopsy will be performed at the Medical University of South […]
1 killed, 2 hurt in crash on Highway 17 near Murrells Inlet, highway patrol says
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was killed and two others injured Sunday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 17 near Murrells Inlet, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. It happened at about 6:10 p.m. when a 2011 Honda Accord and a 2023 Subaru Outback collided near Highway 17 Business, SCHP Lance […]
South Carolina football disrespected as Williams-Brice left off of hilariously bad stadium rankings list
Most across the world of college football have a solid understanding of the best Saturday venues in the sport. Elite environments like LSU's Tiger Stadium (AKA Death Valley) and Penn State's Beaver Stadium and historic cathedrals like Michigan Stadium (Michigan Wolverines) and Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame Fighting Irish) always appear near the top of these lists. South Carolina football fans have done their part over the years for Williams-Brice Stadium to be part of these discussions, too.
LeBron James joins South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and Sue Bird with historic honor
Back in 2004, long before she was the South Carolina basketball coach with three National Championships, Dawn Staley was nearing the end of her playing career and was given one of the most prestigious honors in all of United States athletics. At the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece,...
South Carolina's Offensive Line Among Most Improved in Power 5, Says National Analyst
247 National Analyst Bud Elliott names South Carolina as having one of the most improved offensive lines in Power 5 football. The Gamecocks' revamped line includes key freshmen and transfers, promising a stronger performance this season.
Columbia-based barbecue dry rub company selected to compete in streaming television show
Columbia-based barbecue company Bub ‘n Mutha’s, Inc., is gearing up to compete in a streaming television show featuring entrepreneurs across the nation. According to a written statement issued by the company on Monday, beginning August 13, the team will be flying to film the next season of the streaming television show, “The BLOX.”
Delta Air Lines cancellations affect Myrtle Beach airport passengers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some passengers at Myrtle Beach International Airport were a portion of those affected Monday after an outage that Delta CEO Ed Bastian said on Sunday caused about 3,500 flights to be canceled through the weekend. The global outage took down Microsoft systems around the world after a faulty update from […]
Clemson professor patents new varieties of peaches
CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Clemson professor has filed patents on three new peach varieties in an effort to strengthen South Carolina’s peach industry. Ksenija Gasic grew up in Serbia in surrounded by vineyards and fruit trees. As a doctoral student, she researched the germplasm of peaches in...
Chris Gordon: Director of Player Development at University of South Carolina with Successful Coaching Career
Chris Gordon was appointed as the Director of Player Development for University of South Carolina baseball on June 22, 2024. He will oversee Analytics and serve as the Camp Coordinator for the Gamecocks, relocating from the University of Texas where he was involved in hitting and pitching development. Gage Boehm...
City of Florence issues boil water advisory
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Florence issued a boiled water advisory on Monday for customers located in the 400 to 800 blocks of South Church Street, 400 to 800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell Street, Prince Street, Noble Street, 200 block of East Elm Street, 400 to 700 blocks of Jarrott Street and the 400 block of Railroad Avenue.
Some events that can help with back-to-school
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Looking for a little help with back to school supplies? Want to get your students psyched for the new school year. These events could be just the ticket. South Carolina Annual Tax Free weekend is scheduled for August 2-4. For 72 hours, eligible times for back to school like computes, clothing and accessories, shoes, etc can be found tax free.
Ranger Kielak's Cross-Country Walk to Raise $100,000 for Nonprofits Reaches Arizona
Ranger Kielak’s Walk Across America: A Journey to Raise Money for Nonprofits. Ranger Kielak, an alumni of Loyalton FFA in California, is embarking on an incredible journey: walking across the country to raise money for nonprofit organizations that are close to his heart. Ranger, who started his walk in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 10, plans to finish in Pismo Beach, California, next month. Currently, he is crossing the border from New Mexico to Arizona.
Arrest made after shots fired into vehicle in Sumter, sheriff says
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — A suspect has been arrested after a weekend shooting into an occupied car in Sumter County, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they received a call reporting shots fired into an occupied vehicle at 9:39 p.m., Sunday evening, July 21, 2024, and they responded to a business on North Main Street.
'Operation Tidal Wave' leads to 9 arrests in online child predator sting
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Attorney General's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Division spearheaded an operation called "Operation Tidal Wave" to capture nine men seeking to exploit and abuse children through online platforms. Operation Tidal Wave was finalized after extensive...
4-star defensive back surprisingly removes South Carolina football from upcoming commitment ceremony
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his program are in the midst of an important stretch of the summer on the recruiting calendar. From July 20th until August 3rd, the Gamecocks will have had at least 9 targets announce their college commitments. So far, 4-star EDGE Bryce Davis and...
Fairways for Warriors is providing hope, healing, and camaraderie for combat wounded veterans and their families
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Fairways for Warriors’ mission is to reduce the number of veteran suicides and to provide mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual rehabilitation to combat veterans and their families. The Grand Strand Chapter was founded in January 2023. The camaraderie and challenges of golf aids...
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