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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...
County kicks off public meetings to explain plan for extra 2 cents
Walt Ackerman knows how he plans to vote on two sales tax referendum questions that will be on November’s ballot. He’s doing his best not to let the public know. The first of nine meetings planned to explain the sale tax proposals between now and Election Day drew four voters to the auditorium at the former Choppee High School this week. There were also six county officials in the audience.
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...
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.”
Conway Ghost Walk returns with new spooky tales
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Conway Downtown Alive will host the Conway Ghost Walk from October 16 to 19. The Conway Ghost Walk is a Halloween tradition when storytellers share tales that are always spooky and sometimes humorous. The ghost walk will travel beneath the Historic Conwayborough Residential District. Professional...
Drake Financial Services has been helping people for over 30 years
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - For over 30 years Jeff Drake has been in the financial services industry helping people grow their wealth over time. You can visit Drake Financial Services for a complimentary review of your financial products, services, and financial portfolio. Jeff says each client is different and...
Bucksport road lifting project worked ‘just as planned’ to hold off floodwaters, Horry County official says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A road elevation project implemented last week in a bid to keep floodwaters from damaging the Bucksport community went “just as planned,” although closures remain in place. Horry County spokeswoman Mikayla Moscov told News13 on Monday that efforts to raise Big Bull Landing Road were successful but “crews continue to […]
BJ's Wholesale Club to enter Myrtle-Beach area grocery game
Have you seen the price of ______? Americans have been grumbling about grocery prices as inflation takes a toll on family budgets. Enter BJ’s Wholesale Club to the Myrtle Beach market. The Massachusetts-based big-box chain says it can save you money when it opens its first Horry County location later this year.
President of Benedict College gets seven-year contract extension
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Benedict College Board of Trustees has announced it has extended the contract of President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis for another seven years, through June 2031. Although Benedict College was founded by a woman, Bathsheba A Benedict, in 1870, Dr. Artis is the Historically Black College...
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.
Richland Two school bus involved in accident on Farrow Road, bus was empty at time of accident
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Richland School District Two bus was involved in an accident early Monday morning near the intersection of Killian Lakes Drive/Longtown Road and Farrow Road in northeast Richland County. No students were on the bus at the time of the accident, the bus driver reported minor...
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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