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Large ship sighted off Myrtle Beach coast on Sunday laying subsea infrastructure
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of cable the ship is capable of laying. 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 […]
Carles makes it back-to-back at SC Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship
Mia Carles, of Clinton, entered the 25th South Carolina Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship last month at The Wildewood Club in Columbia with one goal; repeat as tournament champion. With potentially 108-holes of match play ahead and a competitive field amongst her, it certainly wasn’t going to be an easy task for the reigning champ.
Gamecock sports week in review
Gamecock football coach Shane Beamer said at his SEC Media Days appearance in Dallas last Monday that he did not expect the media to show the Gamecocks much respect in the annual pre-season poll published at the end of the week. He was dead on. The media members who voted...
South Carolina football disrespected as Williams-Brice left off of hilariously bad stadium rankings list
Most across the world of college football have a solid understanding of the best Saturday venues in the sport. Elite environments like LSU's Tiger Stadium (AKA Death Valley) and Penn State's Beaver Stadium and historic cathedrals like Michigan Stadium (Michigan Wolverines) and Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame Fighting Irish) always appear near the top of these lists. South Carolina football fans have done their part over the years for Williams-Brice Stadium to be part of these discussions, too.
Vehicle crashes into Howe Springs Fire Rescue station, damages truck
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Howe Springs Fire Rescue engine truck was damaged after a vehicle crashed into the agency’s Old River Road building on Saturday afternoon. It happened about 1:20 p.m. in what officials said on Facebook was an accident and put the 6128 Old River Road station partially out of service. Officials said […]
First Choice kicks off the school year with backpacks and free groceries
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — Believe it or not the school year is right around the corner and families want to start the year off on the right foot. This time of the year can bring a lot of added stress for you and your wallet. “It’s a lot that...
Two 4-star South Carolina football targets announce commitments to rival programs
South Carolina football is starting the most crucial stretch of days on the 2024 recruiting calendar. The Gamecocks have at least 9 recruiting targets making their college decisions public between July 20th and August 3rd, and Shane Beamer and his coaching staff are in a good position to land a few of them.
Salsa under stars: Dance night away at Myrtle Beach social event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Come dance the night away this weekend in Myrtle Beach at Salsa Under the Stars. The outdoor dance event will take place near The Market Common at 1229 Shine. Guests can enjoy music, food, drinks and dancing on the lawn and outdoor patio. Newbies...
First sea turtle nest of year hatches in Pawleys Island with 56 eggs
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WPDE) — On Sunday, sea turtle lovers gathered on the beach in Pawleys Island to learn about a newly hatched nest. The South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) host free educational events when they monitor recently hatched nests. Sunday's nest was from a loggerhead turtle. It...
Myrtle Beach community gathers for groundbreaking of new performing arts center
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - You’ll hear the sound of drills and hammers before music fills the air in downtown Myrtle Beach. Crews broke ground Monday on the long-awaited performing arts theater in the Arts and Innovation District. A ceremony was also held. The City of Myrtle Beach and...
South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, including updates from football, basketball, and baseball
The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, starting with some updates from the world of South Carolina football recruiting. Athletic linebacker/EDGE prospect Donovan Darden committed to the Gamecocks. Three Gamecock targets revealed commitments to other teams. Offensive linemen Spike Sowells (NC State Wolfpack) and Cortez Smith (Georgia...
Myrtle Beach to install new waterline
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Crews in Myrtle Beach will soon begin installing a new water line in the city. The city said the installation will begin in September at the “Mama Canal” located near Broadway Grand Prix. The new line will also replace an almost 40-year-old waterline. Officials added that the work would mainly begin at the corner of 29th Avenue North and Old Bryan Drive.
New tech implemented in Edgefield County Schools
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WJBF) – Edgefield County students are back in school Monday and some will get to use new, cool technology. It’s called “C-Space” and it’s offered at the Career Center. Courses there are specific to careers students may have right out of high school. The program let’s students get a more ‘hands on’ approach […]
Aiken County School District implementing new security measures this school year
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – School is back in session in Aiken County and the district is expanding its security measures. At the entrance of Kennedy and Schofield Middle Schools, students and staff will have to go through vestibules before entering the building. It’s just an added layer of protection you walk thru before walking right […]
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