Loris
LATEST NEWS
Horry County Sheriff’s Office uses $79K grant on updated equipment
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County Sheriff’s Office recently received a $79,081 grant for brand-new equipment. The sheriff’s office is planning to use the money for new fingerprint scanners, as well as ballistic shields. The new fingerprinting machine will go into the sex offender registry office. First-time offenders have to get both their finger […]
Sheriff’s office: Reports of rocks being thrown on Columbus County highways leads to two arrests
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Several incidents involving rocks being thrown at cars traveling in Columbus County led to the arrests of two people, according to the county sheriff’s office. Per the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on Friday, July 19, to W Strawberry Street in Chadbourn. The...
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...
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.
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.
Hot and humid with scattered storms
The chance for thunderstorms will continue through the rest of the week. High pressure offshore, combined with a cold front that has moved into the Carolinas, will continue to push tropical moisture into the area. The cold front will stall today, and we’ll remain hot and humid with triple-digit heat and the chances for afternoon storms.
‘Chef Swap at the Beach’ returning for third season, 16 to compete
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A third season of The Cooking Channel’s “Chef Swap at the Beach” is set to premiere next month with a field of 16 competitors, officials announced Tuesday. “Bringing viewers another season of ‘Chef Swap at the Beach’ is a testament to the vibrant culinary scene that continues to flourish throughout […]
SC Launch awards $250K investment to Greenville-based Bubble Paper
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, announced July 23 it awarded a $250,000 investment to Bubble Paper, a Greenville-based company that produces an eco-friendly replacement for plastic shipping solutions. “We were fortunate to start working with the SCRA and SC Launch Inc. teams early on. They understood...
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 […]
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.