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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. […]
Nation's No. 1 prospect puts South Carolina basketball on top list
Per usual, South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has the Gamecocks in the conversation for several of the top recruits in the country in the class of 2025. In recent weeks, Carolina has been included on the top lists for 5-star prospects Zakiyah Johnson and Divine Bourrage. On Tuesday, another...
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.
Predicting Dawn Staley's rotations for South Carolina women's basketball without Kamilla Cardoso
COLUMBIA — An instrumental part of South Carolina women's basketball's offense is gone. The Gamecocks utilized former center Kamilla Cardoso in every way possible, and the 6-foot-7 star was a fundamental part of the undefeated, championship season but now Cardoso plays in the WNBA. A lot of the offense was played through Cardoso, and there is no choice but to make a change.
Sheriff’s office: Chadbourn man in custody following shooting near Tabor City
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Chadbourn man is in custody after a Tabor City shooting and chase with authorities, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Per the CCSO, on April 6, 22-year-old Takimeyon Underwood fired a 40 caliber handgun into a car on Ying Lane near Tabor City. One man was seriously injured in the incident.
Former Charleston educators featured in South Carolina History Calendar
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A long-time Lowcountry educator and her late husband are being honored in a special way. They are featured in an annual calendar that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans across the state. The calendar is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education. “But...
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.
Man wanted for felony charges in South Carolina apprehended in Monroe
MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina authorities said on Thursday that they caught a man wanted out of South Carolina for felony charges. On Thursday, July 25, a K9 police unit captured the man, identified as Deangelo Williams, in the North Carolina city of Monroe. Williams, 35, was wanted in South Carolina for felony charges related to breaking into cars.
Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival set for Saturday, July 27
FAIR BLUFF, N.C. (WECT) - The Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival is inviting the community to celebrate at Riverside Drive this Saturday, July 27. Registration for contests runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The big watermelon weigh-in and awards presentation will be at 10 a.m., the youth and adult watermelon eating contests will be at 10:30 a.m. and the youth and adult quality watermelon awards presentation will be at 11 a.m. You can register online for contests until 5 p.m. on Friday.
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...
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