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Marion-Dillon County Habitat For Humanity Hosting Prospective Homeowner Application Meeting
Marion-Dillon County Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a Prospective Homeowner Application Meeting at the Lake View Community Center (106 Richard Temple Blvd., Lake View, SC) on July 23, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. THIS MEETING IS FOR THOSE LIVING WITHIN THE 29563 (LAKE VIEW) ZIP CODE ONLY! For more information, you may call 843-464-3747 and ask for Ricky Hardee, Executive Director or Jim Kirkland, Assistant Director.
Here’s what was seized by a Florence County violent crimes task force in June
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Authorities operating a violent crimes task force in Florence County arrested four fugitives and seized an assortment of drugs, guns and cash during June. Criminal charges filed in 26 different cases included being a violent felon in possession of a firearm; possession of a stolen pistol; unlawful carry of a […]
Myrtle Beach Middle School student expelled for not reporting classmate’s gun wants a return to the classroom
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 12-year-old Myrtle Beach Middle School student who was expelled in February after a review board said he failed to report that a classmate brought a gun into the building has appealed the decision. The five-page motion was filed June 13 in Horry County Court of Common Pleas by the […]
Horry County neighbors voice concerns after dog left alone in home with no A/C
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - Neighbors in part of Murrells Inlet are fighting for stricter rules when it comes to pets. This comes after a dog named Sammy was left alone for several hot days inside a home with no air conditioning. Neighbors described the heartbreaking scene they witnessed over...
Historic Columbia executive director Robin Waites awarded Order of the Palmetto
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, executive director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of South Carolina’s cultural heritage. The award, the state’s highest civilian honor, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and its citizens.
Boat parade, fireworks will highlight Fourth of July fun on the MarshWalk
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — The annual boat parade and fireworks show will highlight the Fourth of July celebration on the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet. Through the years, the number of people taking part in the boat parade and attending the festivities has continued to grow, event coordinator Christina Burzler said. “Some of the families, […]
City offices will be closed today, July 4th for the Independence Day Holiday: Click here for more info!
City offices will be closed today, July 4th for the Independence Day Holiday. Sanitation will run normal garbage and recycling routes. No yard waste will be collected. Please remember that while fireworks are allowed on private property within city limits starting at 10am today, July 4th, they must cease by 12:30am on July 5th. After this time, all types of fireworks will be prohibited for firing, shooting, discharging, or igniting under Section 8-3 of the City of Florence Code of Ordinances.
Francis Marion University’s campuswide $80 million renovation projects near completion
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Atter nearly two years of work, Francis Marion University is nearing the end of $80 million worth of upgrades that its president says will help meet the needs for future generations of students. “The people in this region and community have worked with this university a long, long time to make […]
Coastal Carolina University offers first look at planned $12M Highway 544 overpass; state, federal funding in hand
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Coastal Carolina University has pulled in $10 million worth of federal and state funding to help finance a walkway over Highway 544 — a project that school officials have spent years trying to complete. CCU President Michael Benson announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday that the money is hand. A […]
Bennettsville children’s book author discusses importance of summer reading
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Most of us are now in the middle of summer vacation, and your kids may be in summer camp or playing at the pool or the beach. But what about those days when they’re stuck at the house? Educators say summer reading is extremely important and will help students not […]
34-year-old man reported missing in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway police are asking for help finding a missing 34-year-old man, the department said on social media. Casey Lee Graham was last seen Tuesday at about 7 p.m. wearing a white t-shirt and blue sweatpants, police said. He is 6-foot 2-inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. He has long, brown […]
‘What a thrill’: Salute from the Shore pilot excited to take to the skies
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Most people will spend the 4th of July on the ground, but not Tim Gause. He’s a pilot in this year’s Salute from the Shore, a patriotic event that sees military airplanes from McEntire Joint National Guard Base and Charleston Air Force Base fly down the South Carolina coastline.
1 dead, 1 charged with murder after shooting on W. Evans Street in Florence, police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence police have charged one person with murder after a deadly shooting Wednesday afternoon. Dino Piere Scott is also being charged with possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, possession of a stolen weapon and felon in possession of a firearm. Scott is scheduled for a bond […]
Graves Pools & Spas was voted WMBF’s Best of the Grand Strand for Pool & Spa
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Graves Pools & Spas is Myrtle Beach’s leading pool and hot tub company. You guys voted them WMBF’s Best of the Grand Strand for Pool & Spa. They bring nearly 50 years of experience and offer a range of services covering residential and commercial pools.
Columbia senior living high rise without AC during holiday week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) — While it is famously hot in Columbia this holiday week, it is also heating up inside Christopher Towers, a senior living facility with 225 apartments. The hundreds of tenants who live at the high-rise on Devine Street have been without air conditioning since Monday when the system that cools the entire building failed.
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