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Aiken High head football coach announces retirement
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Longtime Head Football Coach Dwayne Garrick is retiring. With as much energy as ever, the Barnwell Dixie Ponytails are state champions for the third year in a row. Aiken High School’s athletic department announced Garrick was stepping away Monday afternoon. He took over the Hornet...
Delta Air Lines cancellations affect Myrtle Beach airport passengers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some passengers at Myrtle Beach International Airport were a portion of those affected Monday after an outage that Delta CEO Ed Bastian said on Sunday caused about 3,500 flights to be canceled through the weekend. The global outage took down Microsoft systems around the world after a faulty update from […]
American Idol alumna Mariah Faith to film music video at Conway ice cream shop
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Former American Idol contestant and local Conway resident Mariah Faith is filming a music video Tuesday night that’s open to the public. It’s for her newest upcoming release “Sweet Carolina.”. It will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Stella’s...
Shop ladies fashion with us at The Market Common
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - If you’re looking for late summer fashion or getting a jump on Fall essentials, check out The Market Common. We did a lot of shopping in today’s show. Throughout the day, we checked in with some retailers, taking you through unique items and...
South Carolina's Offensive Line Among Most Improved in Power 5, Says National Analyst
247 National Analyst Bud Elliott names South Carolina as having one of the most improved offensive lines in Power 5 football. The Gamecocks' revamped line includes key freshmen and transfers, promising a stronger performance this season.
4-star defensive back surprisingly removes South Carolina football from upcoming commitment ceremony
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his program are in the midst of an important stretch of the summer on the recruiting calendar. From July 20th until August 3rd, the Gamecocks will have had at least 9 targets announce their college commitments. So far, 4-star EDGE Bryce Davis and...
Large ship off Florida coast ID’d as high-tech cable-laying vessel
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the high-tech Rene Descartes. It was captured by a NewsNation affiliate WBTW camera.
TravelCenters of America opens four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced the opening of four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada. In June 2024, TA acquired and opened stores in Cowpens, South Carolina and Coburg, Oregon. Last week, TA opened two franchised truck stop locations in Henderson, Nevada. See below for amenities at each of...
3 South Carolina stores to close as Big Lots closes 35-40 sites nationwide: What to know
Big Lots, a chain of discount retail stores, is slated to close 35-40 stores this year with bankruptcy looming. Representatives have cited “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending in the decision. The chain joins others including Red Lobster, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond and more in...
Department of Public Health urges parents to vaccinate children ahead of school year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all required vaccines ahead of the 2024-25 school year. Officials say children enrolled in school are required to be current on certain vaccinations at the start of each school year. According to […]
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
South Carolina reacts to Biden's departure
(The Center Square) — Response to President Joe Biden's late-in-the-campaign season decision not to seek reelection in November was swift and, as expected, falls along party lines. The Palmetto State was critical to Biden's rise to power in 2020 after U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, endorsed the long-time U.S. senator and former vice president during the Democratic primary, "The Democrats tried to kick President Trump off the ballot in...
Everything to know about Dawn Staley's South Carolina basketball freshmen for 2024-25 season
COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball has three players classified as freshmen for the 2024-25 season. Joyce Edwards, Maddy McDaniel and Adhel Tac should help the defending national champions and coach Dawn Staley. South Carolina only lost star center Kamilla Cardoso, who is now in the WNBA. Edwards was...
Rosie Is At The Aiken County Animal Shelter
Rosie was abandoned and is now at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Rosie Is At The Aiken County Animal Shelter Waiting For You. This beautiful Red Siberian Husky was left abandoned and tied to a pole at a local Dollar General. She is gorgeous, petite, gentle and sweet. Rosie is...
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