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‘It’s just devastating’: Socastee, Conway see river levels rise, impacting residents and businesses
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Rivers levels are continuing to rise in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, and areas in Horry County like Socastee and Conway are feeling the effects of the high water. Water levels rose at a fast pace on Thursday at the Rosewood boat landing in Socastee. “This happens every […]
1 dead, 1 airlifted in motorcycle crash near Loris, authorities say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was killed and another was critically injured overnight in a motorcycle crash along Highway 701 near Loris, according to authorities. Horry County Fire Rescue was called to the area near the North Carolina border at about 2:20 a.m. Friday. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said the driver was […]
Loris peanut farmer worries about rotting due to immense water from Debby
LORIS, S.C. (WBTW) — At Tyler Farms in Loris, fifth generation farmer Trenton Tyler said that his father, brother, and himself are worried for how their crop will turn out come harvest time in September after 15 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Debby. He said that excess water is an issue as it can […]
Elaborate real estate scam leads Conway family to nearly lose land: Special Report
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — In today’s times, it’s often the case you see a phone number come across your home screen and you simply ignore it. If Jamie Ridge had done just that, she may have lost a portion of her family’s pecan farm in Conway.
Coroner identifies North Myrtle Beach man hit, killed by own vehicle
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County Coroner’s Office has identified a 60-year-old man who was hit and killed by his own vehicle in North Myrtle Beach on Monday. Joseph Sapps Jr. of North Myrtle Beach died after he was hit by his disabled vehicle on Sea Mountain Highway, Deputy Coroner Michelle McSpadden […]
New flood gauge on Waccamaw River receives mixed responses from residents
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WPDE) — There is a new tool for Horry County to alert residents about impending flooding. The new river gauge was installed back in January in the Longs area. It gives the county access to more data from NOAA. A street in East Conway that’s close...
Conway Medical Center shares plans for stand-alone emergency room
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Conway Medical Center’s proposed new development of a stand-alone emergency room passed its first reading in front of Horry County Council on Tuesday. “A number of people like myself aren’t getting any younger and it would be close and that would be an asset,”...
Car dealership owner arrested on fraud charges in Georgetown County
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A Murrells Inlet car dealership owner was arrested after a two-month-long multi-agency investigation, the sheriff’s office says. Donna Kester Ivey was charged with seven counts of failure to remit vehicle titles and two felony charges of writing fraudulent checks worth over $5,000. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office, she […]
$50 vouchers available for eligible South Carolina seniors to purchase farm fresh produce. Here's how to get one.
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Do you know a senior citizen who could benefit from receiving fresh produce? On Monday, Aug. 19, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will hold a special senior produce voucher distribution event for the 2024 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Eligible seniors will...
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