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Soldiers with SC National Guard reunite with families after nearly a year-long deployment
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Soldiers of the 1782nd Engineer Support Company from the South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) reunited with their families after being gone for nearly a year. According to SCNG, the united deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. While there, the soldiers...
South Carolina adds freshmen walk-ons to official roster
The official roster on South Carolina's website was recently updated, and it includes the names of several freshmen, who have joined the team as walk-ons. A majority of the freshmen walk-ons are from the state of South Carolina, but the Gamecocks have added players from North Carolina, Virginia and Texas. All have reported to campus and are with the team for summer workouts.
Miss Clemson crowned Miss South Carolina 2024, prelim winner in talent, evening gown
Edgefield, South Carolina native Davis Wash was crowned Miss South Carolina 2024 Saturday night after holding the title Miss Clemson 2024. Wash is 23 years old and from Edgefield. She sang " Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers and was previously a top-three preliminary winner in the Miss Talent, Evening Gown, and Fitness categories.Wash received a $60,000 scholarship and will compete for the title of Miss America later this year.The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization also named four additional delegates as...
3 jailed in Marion killing initially blamed 3-year-old, police say
MARION, S.C. (WBTW) — Three people arrested Tuesday in the killing of a man in Marion in June initially told police that a 3-year-old had accidentally shot the man to death. Marion residents Dre’shawn Jy’rine Dorsey, 20, Laniya Ashley Hall, 37, and Jacorial Takyra Gregg, 21, face charges in the June 3 killing of Nigeria […]
Columbia Offering Free Pet Adoptions
Columbia, SC – Columbia Animal Services is delighted to announce a special offer of free pet adoptions from July 20 to July 28. This initiative aims to find loving homes for the many animals in need of adoption and to reduce the number of pets in the shelter. Located...
FIRST ALERT: A beautiful July 4th before brutal heat and humidity build in this weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - For July standards the forecast for the 4th of July is beautiful, we will see sunny skies and no rain. The true heat and humidity return for the weekend where we could see dangerous heat indices. TODAY. We will start to see a bit more...
Case closed into Myrtle Beach home at center of ‘quality of life’ investigation, official says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The case into a Myrtle Beach home at the center of a “quality of life” investigation from April has closed, a city spokesperson told News13. The Poplar Drive home was facing 24 city code violations, according to documents. Christopher Thompson, Myrtle Beach’s chief building official, said in the April 19 […]
'Running around the streets' Water pellet gun craze causing ruckus in Loris
The downtown master plan, an animal protection ordinance and a shooting war in the streets of Loris were topics at Loris City Council's monthly meeting on Monday, July 1. The Orbeez water pellet gun craze has arrived in the city, and it’s causing a ruckus. Council heard from several...
Lowcountry Calendar of Events for Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton County areas
For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events - kmurdaugh@blufftontoday.com. Hampton County, greater Lowcountry events...
SC NEXUS one of 12 tech hubs to receive millions in federal funding
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) on Tuesday received $45 million in implementation grant funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) Tech Hubs program, which is designed to scale up the production of critical technologies, create jobs in innovative industries, and strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.
Salute from the Shore to celebrate 15th year on the Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Salute from the Shore started in 2009 and continues to be a Fourth of July tradition celebrated by thousands along the South Carolina coastline each year. The event started with two friends and their sons and one flyover, said Will Howard, a Salute from the Shore board member. However, the […]
Myrtle Beach restaurant hosts fiery fundraiser with world-renowned eater
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A local Myrtle Beach restaurant hosted a hot wings competition to benefit veterans with PTSD and mental health awareness on Monday. Dirty Myrtle Wing Company hosted the competition with professional eater and bodybuilder Bartley Weaver IV in attendance. Weaver is ranked seventh in the...
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