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South Carolina ranks seventh for religious liberty
(The Center Square) — South Carolina ranked among the best states for protecting religious liberty, coming in seventh on a ranking of all 50 states. The Palmetto State earned a score of 63.7%, ranking it just ahead of Utah and just behind Ohio, according to the third annual "Religious Liberty in the States" from the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, an initiative of First Liberty Institute. The index explores legislation in all 50 states and how it protects religious liberty.
Latest Skin and Hair Trends with the Southeastern Esthetics Institute
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - If you’re wanting to stay in the loop of the latest trends in skin and hair, the Southeastern Esthetics Institute is training up the next great Hair Stylists and Estheticians. The school not only focuses on skin but crowns as well and they join us...
North Carolina police greeted by 8-foot alligator in department parking lot
It’s safe to say that police in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, were not expecting to find a massive eight-foot-long alligator hanging out in their parking lot when they arrived at the station on the morning of July 8. “Talk about a trespasser!” the department said on Facebook. “Officer Huddleston...
Normal July temperatures with afternoon storms
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Highs today will be normal for the middle of July. Inland will range from upper-80s to low-90s and the coast will stay in the 80s. There is still noticeable humidity, but the heat index will be manageable compared to earlier in the week. Topping out around 100 degrees.
Animated films dominate the summer box office
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Odds are you have made your way to the movie theatre this summer to escape the hot weather for a couple of hours, especially with the two popular, recently released sequels dominating screens nationwide. The summer box office is heating up with two movies topping the list as must-see films […]
Community encouraged to donate blood at August American Red Cross event
(WPDE) — ABC15 is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive event next month. The event will take place on August 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach and Magnolia Mall in Florence. To make an appointment...
Organization seeking funds to resolve problem of derelict boats in SC waterways
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Derelict and abandoned boats can cause several hazards for boaters and fishers utilizing the waterways, as well as marine life; a Lowcountry organization is working to solve this issue, but it needs funding to do so. Wounded Nature Working Veterans is a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Marlboro County woman celebrates 100th birthday
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Mrs. Frances P. Belcher of Bennettsville is celebrating her 100th birthday. Belcher was born on July 19, 1924 in the Hemingway community of Williamsburg County. Belcher's caregiver and friend, Denise Poe, planned a big celebration for her Friday that involved family, friends, and good...
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.
Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900...
Marine accused of using Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and apparently used a Nazi salute in front of the building was sentenced Friday to almost five years in prison.Tyler Bradley Dykes, of South Carolina, was an active-duty Marine when he grabbed a police riot shield from two police officers and used it to push his way through police lines during the attack by the mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters.Dykes, 26, pleaded guilty in April to assault charges and was previously convicted of a crime stemming from the 2017 white nationalist Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dykes...
16-year-old killed in Saturday morning Myrtle Beach shooting
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 16-year-old from Virginia was shot and killed along 16th Avenue North on Saturday morning, Horry Couty Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said. Jakolbi Taylor of Roanoke was visiting Myrtle Beach with friends and family when he was struck about 1:15 a.m. near a beach access point. No further information […]
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