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17-year-old found shot following car crash in Mullins
MULLINS, S.C. (WPDE) — A 17-year-old is in critical condition in the hospital after being shot around 11:30 p.m. Sunday on Church Street in Mullins, according to Mullins Police Chief Philip Mostowski. Mostowski said they received a 911 call of a car crash and realized the teen driver had...
'A sense of duty': Conway native tries his hand at DC politics
Julius D. “J.D.” Spain Sr. rose to the highest pay grade that an enlisted soldier can reach in a 26-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps — E9, Master Gunnery Sergeant. He served his nation in combat, as a diplomatic representative at NATO, and as a senior enlisted adviser in the corps’ Office of Legislative Affairs at the Pentagon.
1 critically injured, 2 others hurt in shooting near Loris, police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — At least one person was critically injured Sunday evening in a shooting that also hurt two other people, Horry County police said. It happened on Wright Road outside of Loris near the North Carolina border. Police were called to the area at about 6 p.m. and said there was no […]
FIRST ALERT: Comfortable weather returning this week
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - After loud storms overnight, we’re starting to settle down just in time for the first day of school here in Horry County. Cold front continues to push off shore as we head into the overnight hours. We’ll have a chance for stray shower along the coastlines. we’ll stay mainly dry tonight with temperatures falling in the low 70s.
FMU’s fall semester begins with substantial scholarship funding, new facilities, and academic opportunities
Francis Marion’s fifty-fifth academic year is officially underway, and with it, comes substantial funding, new facilities, and additional academic opportunities. On Monday morning, FMU President Fred Carter welcomed the faculty and provided updates during the university’s annual faculty welcome event. During his remarks, Carter praised the faculty for...
West Florence Knights football preview
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The West Florence Knights are stacked in skill positions, but challenges will come for the Knights surrounding the offensive line. Head coach Jody Jenerette says his front line will achieve success there once they learn to push backwards. West will have new challenges this season after being moved up to Region […]
Storm damage reported in Dillon, power outages reported on south side
DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Some areas in the City of Dillon got hit pretty hard during Sunday’s afternoon thunderstorm, according to officials. Community members said it was raining, along with strong winds and hail. Neighbors said several tree limbs were down on Calhoun and Washington streets. Officials...
Possible microburst causes damage in Dillon Sunday night
DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Strong to severe storms rolled through the area Sunday ahead of a cold front. In Dillon, a strong thunderstorm caused some damage, according to officials. At 7 :25 p.m., a thunderstorm rolled into Dillon and strengthened over town, as noted by a spike in...
Florence repeals system-wide boil water advisory following plant shutdown
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Florence announced a system-wide Boil Water Advisory was lifted for Florence water customers on Sunday. According to testing, officials found the water is safe to use for drinking and cooking. The advisory was put in place after the area's Surface Water Treatment...
Construction set to start Monday in Myrtle Beach for new ocean outfall
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A new ocean outfall is set to come to Myrtle Beach at 24th Avenue North. A Facebook post by Myrtle Beach City Government stated, “Ocean outfalls and stormwater pipes are important because they filter sediment, improve water quality, and catch trash before runoff water reaches the ocean.”
S.C. candy store staff held at gunpoint in dispute with customer
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A man is accused of holding candy store workers at gunpoint over a return dispute in Myrtle Beach. Joshua Kim, 36, went into Sugar Life Ice Cream & Candy Bar and argued with two employees over returning candy, according to arrest warrants. When one of...
Florence strides toward a brighter future: G-LAB walks the talk for youth
FLORENCE, SC (WPDE) — Community members and pillars of the Florence community gathered Saturday for a "Walk the Talk" event to support and empower the youth. It was hosted by a mentorship program called Gentlemen Learning and Building Legacies also known as G-LAB. Founder Shawn Ellerbe said this is...
Waccamaw River set to crest at major flood stage, disrupting life in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Waccamaw River is predicted to crest tomorrow at 14.8 feet which will put the river in a major flood stage. Though the Waccamaw will crest three feet lower than it did after Hurricane Mathew, locals and visitors are still facing the aftermath of Debby.
Travel limited to boats along Lee’s Landing as Waccamaw River slowly ebbs
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — More than a week after Tropical Storm Debby inundated parts of Horry County, people in the flood-prone Lee’s Landing community are still battling waist-deep water. Many have been forced to boat in and out of their homes and abandon their cars on higher ground to spare them from damage. For […]
Florence social media group turns love of traveling into forever bond
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence women‘s group that met over social media after sharing their love of traveling came together in person for a meet and greet. More than 50 women filled the banquet hall of the Epic Center near downtown Florence. They talked, laughed, took pictures...
Fishing boat returns to sea after washing ashore in Cherry Grove
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - UPDATE: The fishing boat has returned to sea early Sunday morning, after washing ashore Friday night. It’s something you don’t see everyday, a boat washed ashore on the beach. The boat named Fantasea experienced a mechanical issue, while off the coast near...
FIRST ALERT: Rocket launch to be visible from Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch will likely be visible Tuesday morning from the Grand Strand. The launch is set for 5:36 AM from Cape Canaveral, Florida. ROCKET LAUNCH | Upload your pictures and videos here. The four-hour launch window opens up at 5:20 AM...
South Carolina women’s basketball: Gamecocks in the WNBA – Week 13
A’ja Wilson is still unstoppable, plus Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso notched career highs. Catch up on all the Gamecocks in the WNBA. The post South Carolina women’s basketball: Gamecocks in the WNBA – Week 13 appeared first on On3.
George Rogers shares thoughts on Gamecocks revealing 1980 Heisman year-inspired uniforms
South Carolina legend George Rogers shared his thoughts with GamecockCentral on what it means to him to see the Gamecocks bring back a 1980-themed uniform, the year that he won the Heisman Trophy. The post George Rogers shares thoughts on Gamecocks revealing 1980 Heisman year-inspired uniforms appeared first on On3.
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