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Florence man accused of punching disabled person, swinging baseball bat and knife in separate incidents
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 24-year-old man is facing assault charges after separate incidents where he allegedly entered someone’s home and punched them in the face and swung a knife and a baseball bat at another person, according to arrest warrants obtained by News13. Davon Lamontaye Cokley of Florence was charged with assault and battery […]
Georgetown debuts South Carolina's first solar-paneled EV station built by local students
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — A training program to develop South Carolina’s workforce in the solar industry has graduated its first class. Georgetown is now the only location in the state to have a solar-paneled electric vehicle charging station, and the students were paid to build it!. It took...
Man with Conway ties gets 19 years in federal prison on drug charges
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A native of Mexico has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in U.S. District Court to fentanyl and cocaine charges, authorities said. Raul Perales Guzman, 38, of San Luis, Mexico, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and distribution of fentanyl. In addition to […]
CCU men’s basketball non-conference schedule released
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — The CCU men’s basketball team has released their 2024-2025 non-conference schedule. Coastal Carolina will play 13 non-conference teams, with two of those including the MAC-SBC Challenge. 5 of the 13 contests will be hosted at the HTC Center in Conway. The Chanticleers will open the season in Conway as they host […]
Ceiling collapses in Myrtle Beach home after tenants repeatedly ask property manager for help
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach family has been pushed out of their home after the ceiling came crashing down early Tuesday morning, but they say that’s just the latest in a string of issues with the house. “The whole house is falling apart and we’re about...
Myrtle Beach homeowners face tax changes with new millage rates & property assessments
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WPDE) — Homeowners in Myrtle Beach city limits can expect some changes, as council members passed a resolution for new millage rates Tuesday. In May, we reported the city was waiting on Horry County’s five-year property value assessment, to calculate what’s called the “rollback millage.”
Senior rescue dog Maverick seeks forever home after tough journey
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WPDE) — This week's pet of the week is 9-year-old Maverick from Salty Dogs Senior Rescue in Pawleys Island. This Schipperke/Shepherd mix is friendly with people and other dogs and just hopes for affection and a lap to lay his head on. Maverick's life has not...
Georgetown County officials green-light countywide development plan
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WBTW) — Georgetown County Council passed the third and final reading of a plan Tuesday night that some say would bring more development to areas like Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island. The council pushed forward the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan in a 5-2 vote. Since the plan was brought to […]
Midway Fire Rescue honors heroic efforts of 10-year-old during blaze at family’s home
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 10-year-old Georgetown County boy is being called a hero for quick thinking that likely saved his family from dying in a Christmas house fire. “There’s no doubt in my mind that Cooper is the reason they were all able to get out safely,” Midway Fire Marshal Bill Collins said. […]
SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery
BLYTHEWOOD — When Brenda Kinsler’s son was around 10 years old, he came home from school with questions about his family that she couldn’t answer. “Mom, who are we?” Kinsler, who lives in Washington, D.C., recalled him asking. “Where are we from? Who’s famous in our family?” Kinsler told him what she could about her […] The post SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Coach remembers Patrick Henry High student shot and killed in Myrtle Beach
ROANOKE, Va. – A community is in mourning after a Roanoke teen was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach. He was in the area to play in a basketball tournament over the weekend. 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor was a part of the basketball team at Patrick Henry High, according to Head Boys Basketball Coach Jack Esworthy.
Surfside Beach gives police chief role to interim chief
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The Town of Surfside Beach’s interim police chief will stay in the role. The town’s council voted for Ken Davis to take over the role permanently at a Tuesday night meeting, a town spokesperson confirmed to WMBF News. Davis first took over as...
Parkton Woman Takes Home $343,000 In North Carolina Instant Win Lottery Game
Congratulations to Carletta Woodall of Robeson County, who recently won over $343,000 with the North Carolina Education Lottery!. Carletta’s major cash win came on the night of July 11, when she decided to put $1 on the Bison Bonanza digital instant game while relaxing at her home in Parkton. Bison Bonanza features a progressive jackpot that can be won at anytime, even right before bed in Carletta’s case.
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