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1 sickened in NC, dozens fall ill from listeria possibly linked to deli meat in multiple states
One person from North Carolina is sick in a multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly connected to deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.The CDC said many people in the outbreak reported eating meat sliced at deli counters prior to getting sick. Twenty-eight people have been infected in 12 states, including North Carolina. All were hospitalized.One person died in Illinois and one died in New Jersey.The CDC said most people who became ill ate deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst from supermarkets and grocery store delis.The agency could not yet pinpoint which meat was the source of the outbreak.SEE ALSO:...
Jasper Co. school board retains legal firm amid superintendent investigation
Jasper Co. School Board held a virtual meeting on Thursday afternoon — marking the second unexpected board meeting this week — and voted to continue legal services with the law firm Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. This comes two days after the board voted to remove the superintendent on paid leave.
'Reporter' who ran with Tom Hanks across Beaufort bridge still getting paid 30 years later
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Juan Singleton now works as the public information officer for the City of Hardeeville. But you may recognize him as 'Hannibal Reporter' from the iconic bridge scene in 'Forrest Gump.'. "I had one line," Singleton said. "And it was, 'Are you running for the homeless?'" While...
Virginia teen killed in Myrtle Beach shooting, coroner says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A teenager from Virginia died in a shooting early Saturday in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said officers responded to the 1600 block of North Ocean Boulevard just after 1:15 a.m. The MBPD initially reported one person was shot, but details about what led up to the shooting were not made immediately available.
Myrtle Beach rescue swimmers, lifeguards honored for service during 2023 banner plane crash
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A group of lifeguards and rescue swimmers were honored for their quick action during a plane crash last year. The City of Myrtle Beach said Friday that two swimmers from the fire department’s ocean rescue division and four lifeguards from John’s Beach Service received the United States Lifesaving Association’s Heroic Act Award.
Elderberry syrup company, Backpack Buddies team up for children's health campaign
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Believe it or not, back to school is just weeks away, and the POWER of Elderberries LLC is partnering with Backpack Buddies for the “Health & Happiness” campaign. Headquartered in Myrtle Beach, The POWER of Elderberries is a health and wellness company...
Infinity Jewelers at Coastal Grand Mall was voted Best of the Grand Strand for Jewelers
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Infinity Jewelers is a local jewelry shop that carries all kinds of jewelry from bridal to hip hop. They were voted WMBF’s 2024 Best of the Grand Strand for Jewelers. They also do custom pendants and jewelry repairs. They have different sales throughout the...
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...
Jefferson Award winner champions inclusivity at Grand Strand Miracle League
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Each month, ABC15 presents someone in the community with the Jefferson Award, an award that's been given for 50 years to leaders who inspire action. The July recipient has a heart to serve others and she's thankful to be able to do that in her hometown, right here along the Grand Strand.
One hurt in six-car wreck on Highway 501
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was hurt in a Friday afternoon wreck along Highway 501 involving six vehicles. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched an area above the Intracoastal Waterway just before 1 p.m. The person was transported to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.
Surfside Beach mulls possible change to open container law
SURFSIDE, S.C. (WBTW) — The Surfside Beach Pier Committee on Monday discussed during their meeting agenda possibly changing the open container law in the Entertainment District. Surfside Beach Mayor Robert Krouse said right now, the change is only a topic of discussion and that town council has not looked into the possible change at all. […]
SC authorities hunting for 2 AWOL felons who removed electronic monitoring devices
One of the men was on probation for a burglary conviction and the other, a convicted child sex offender, was enrolled in a supervised re-entry program following his release from prison for a “Jessie’s Law” violation.
Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Update: Missing South Carolina teen found safe
ANDREWS, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Update: He has been found safe. Initial report: Authorities in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage boy. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, Dontavias Dollard, 16, was reported as a runaway by his family. He was last...
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