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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...
South Carolina DOT plans public input meeting on planned work along Robert Grissom Parkway, Socastee Boulevard
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation will have a drop-in meeting next month to gather public input on planned safety-improvement projects along Robert Grissom Parkway and Socastee Boulevard in Horry County. The meeting will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the General Robert H. Recreation […]
Horry County Police Department seizes more than $1M worth of fentanyl, $20K in cash
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A monthslong Horry County Police Department investigation centered around the sale of narcotics in the Bucksport area resulted in more than $1 million worth of fentanyl being pulled off the street, authorities said on Wednesday. Craig Anderson, 60, and Shaneka Latha Richardson, 42, face a number of charges including trafficking […]
Suspect in deadly 2021 shooting at Myrtle Beach bar enters plea deal
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - A man charged in connection to a deadly 2021 shooting at a now-closed Myrtle Beach bar has entered a plea deal, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Jermaine Gattison was charged with murder in the death of 26-year-old Jas’sier Wilson but ended up pleading...
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...
Georgetown County Council to discuss 1% sales tax referendum for capital projects
Update: County councilmembers passed the sales tax and the referendum will head to the ballet for the Nov. 5 general election. —————————————————————————————— GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)—On Tuesday night, Georgetown County Council will discuss a possible one percent sales tax and whether it should be put to residents in a voter referendum. Leaders are working to […]
Welding shop to hair salon: Conway native fulfills dream of becoming a business owner
Maggie Sanders’ plans for her longtime dream started on a doctor’s note. She drew what she thought would work, and would add to it, whether she was sitting in her vehicle or waking up in the middle of the night with an idea. “I kept saying, 'I have...
‘Chef Swap at the Beach’ returning for third season, 16 to compete
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A third season of The Cooking Channel’s “Chef Swap at the Beach” is set to premiere next month with a field of 16 competitors, officials announced Tuesday. “Bringing viewers another season of ‘Chef Swap at the Beach’ is a testament to the vibrant culinary scene that continues to flourish throughout […]
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.”
Myrtle Beach approves amendment to noise ordinance
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Leaders in Myrtle Beach have updated a city ordinance when it comes to excessive noise. Myrtle Beach City Council on Tuesday passed an amendment to that ordinance that clarifies when certain noises are prohibited. The amendment states that between the hours of 11 p.m. and...
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