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Bill aims to protect right whales without harming boating industry
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — "For a year-round economy like Myrtle Beach and South Carolina...this would be devastating." That's what Frank Hugelmeyer, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, had to say about a proposal by NOAA that would limit the speed of 35 feet or greater to ten knots or below until they get around 50 miles off the coast, from November through April, to protect the North Atlantic right whale from vessel strikes.
Arrest made after agents find materials to manufacture cocaine in a South Carolina home, deputies say
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced on Friday, July 5 that agents found drug-making materials inside a West Columbia, South Carolina, home. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) “Agents executed a search warrant at a home in West Columbia for a man with an...
Highway 76 west of Newberry closed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — US-highway 76 west of Newberry has been closed until further notice due to an accident. The Highway is closed from Pete Harris Rd to Gary’s Lane. Detours are being set up. The closure is due to clean up. No serious injuries have been reported.
Celebrating 100 years of service: Lexington's Mary Hazelton shares one thing she's learned
LEXINGTON, S.C. — A Lexington woman is celebrating her 100th birthday. Mary Hazelton was born on July 7, 1924. She dedicated her life to giving back to her community, and on Saturday, that community came together to celebrate her remarkable journey. “She’s just a staple in our church and...
Columbia teen charged with July 4 fatal shooting
A Columbia 16-year-old will be charged with murder. The teen turned himself in to authorities in Bibb County, Georgia, Friday night. He is accused of fatally shooting another male at Woodland Terrance Apartments on Beltline Boulevard Thursday. Columbia police say the shooting followed an argument between the two teens, who...
2 residents seek medical attention for hot temps at Columbia senior high rise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Seniors at a high-rise senior living facility in Columbia were suffering from the heat after their air conditioning was out for several days. On Monday, the system that cools all of Christopher Towers on Devine Street went out. Until the Fourth of July, as many as 95 of the building’s tenants had been staying in hotels to cool off.
Pedestrian dead following early morning accident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that leaves on pedestrian dead. According to officials the 65 year old victim was hit by a vehicle while walking along Farrow Rd around 2 a.m. Richland County Coroner's Office is assisting in the investigation.
65-year-old pedestrian killed in crash near 277, Farrow Road; Columbia Police investigating
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian that happened early Friday morning. According to the department, the crash happened near S.C. 277 and Farrow Road just before 2 a.m. While details are limited, police said a 65-year-old man was hit and died. Police said the Richland County Coroner's Office is assisting in the investigation.
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