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Rock Hill Hosts ESPN’s ‘The Ocho’ on Friday, August 2nd
Rock Hill, South Carolina will once again become the epicenter of seldom-seen sports on Friday, August 2nd, hosting nearly 16 hours of ESPN programming. The lineup includes events such as Blade Masters: Axe & Knife Throwing, Fling Golf All Star Skills Challenge, 2024 Bullshooter Invitational Shootout, OmegaBall, and the Pop-A-Shot 2024 National Championship presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Francis Marion University working with group to preserve Florence slave cemetery
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — One of South Carolina’s oldest slave cemeteries could remain undisturbed from future development, thanks to a collaboration between Francis Marion University and an area preservation group. “I am overjoyed that we have come together to show respect for the souls that once walked this earth, just as we are today,” Vivian […]
Backpack Buddies to host back-to-school donation drive for Horry Co. kids
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Believe it or not, back-to-school season is here, which means it’s almost time for Tax-Free Weekend in South Carolina. As part of the school prep season, ABC15 and other area partners are teaming up with Backpack Buddies/Help4Kids to help get Horry County students ready.
Darlington church holds back-to-school giveaway for students
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Purpose To Live Ministries of Darlington is holding a big back-to-school bash at the square downtown Darlington, according to Pastor Corey Milling. Milling said the entire square will be blocked off for the event so that people can walk around without having to worry about traffic.
Family’s North Myrtle Beach trip saved after someone returns 4-year-old son’s favorite toy cars
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A family who visited North Myrtle Beach in June said their trip was saved after someone returned their son’s favorite toy cars that went missing. The McDaniels are a family of seven from West Virginia and were staying at Crescent Keyes Condominiums in North Myrtle Beach when a stranger’s […]
Another Successful Chit, Chat & Chew Held
Anderson Brothers Bank hosted the “Chit, Chat & Chew” event on Thursday, July 13th at the City of Dillon Visitor Center, situated at 106 S. Railroad Ave. The event, held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., featured a delightful array of food catered by Edna’s Kitchen, including hotdogs, hamburgers, chili, slaw, and banana pudding. Attendees also enjoyed beverages served by Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee Truck.
‘A great guy’: Market Common athletic complex to be renamed to honor Vietnam veteran
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Grand Park Athletics Complex in Myrtle Beach will be renamed after a Vietnam and Air Force veteran. The Myrtle Beach City Council proposed a name change for the complex to honor Buddy Styers, a man also known as one of the ‘Founding Fathers of The Market Common.’
South Carolina football target, son of NFL lineman, announces college decision
Despite a bad year in 2023, the offensive line is probably the position group in which the South Carolina football coaching staff has brought in the most talent in recent years. As USC continues to "stack classes" up front, the perceived weakness should become a strength on the roster. During...
New 5-story parking structure proposed for Myrtle Beach hospital
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A five-story parking garage was the topic of discussion during the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board meeting on Thursday afternoon. TMP Partners, a Tennessee-based architecture firm, presented designs to the appearance board on behalf of Grand Strand Medical Center. The structure aims to provide additional parking capacity as the hospital […]
Myrtle Beach sees drop in 'Carolina Squat' trucks as citations take effect
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — It’s known as Carolina Squat, where a truck's front fenders are raised above the rear. South Carolina banned them and it’s been just over two months since citations began being issued on May 10. The Myrtle Beach Police Dept. said they’re on...
Coastal Carolina makes debut in EA Sports' latest college football video game
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The CCU Chanticleers are making their first appearance on the new EA Sports college football video game and users are ready to play. The game will be available Friday for people who have not already pre-ordered, and Coastal Carolina will now be an available team that users can pick to play.
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