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UPDATE: Newport church fire started by vehicle fire that spread, chief says
NEWPORT, N.C. (WITN) - Crews battled a fire Friday night that heavily damaged a church on Highway 70 in Newport. Community Baptist Church Senior Pastor Billy Knox took to Facebook as crews fought the flames to say that everyone was safe. Newport Fire Chief John Murtagh says that a vehicle...
Johnston Correctional Institution set to host hiring event for more officers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – The need for people to work in corrections throughout the state is great, and very handsome bonuses are being offered to find people interested in the job. The Johnston Correctional Institution has a hiring event coming up on Aug. 27, and bonuses up to $10,000...
Clayton HS Honors Chorus shares stage with rock band Foreigner
It was a magical musical moment on stage for students from the Clayton High School Honors Chorus.The group got the chance to perform on stage with the band Foreigner in Raleigh.The year was 1984 and Foreigner's song "I Want To Know What Love Is" hit No. 1 in the United States and the United Kingdom.It was their biggest hit to date, and 40 years later, it's still resonating with a new generation."One of the many reasons we have these beautiful, talented youth choir join us on stage is because there is a real lack of funding for school music programs,"...
Granville Central suspends football program
The Panthers will not be hitting the football field this season as the decision was announced to suspend the program for the 2024 season. Richard Givens, athletic director for Granville Central said, ”It is with great sadness that we announce that football has been suspended for the 2024 football season.” Granville Central fielded a junior varsity team in 2007-2008 and […] The post Granville Central suspends football program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
'Quilts of Valor' wraps Horry Co. veterans in comfort & gratitude
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A display of thanks was awarded to Horry County veterans Saturday morning. The Conway Quilt Guild held their 'Quilts of Valor' presentation at the county’s museum, covering local veterans with blankets, made especially for them. The quilters shared it’s a symbol of comfort, as...
Horry County Police Department seeks dismissal of lawsuit tied to June beach death
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County police officer behind the wheel of a full-sized vehicle that struck and killed a beachgoer in June is not to blame for her death, the department’s attorneys said in court records. Lawyers on Wednesday responded to a June 28 wrongful death suit filed by the family of […]
Horry County Schools outperforms state averages on three major assessments
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools students fared better than their counterparts statewide on a trio of major benchmarks last year, district officials said this week. Scores on SC READY — a standardized test for English, math and science for third through eighth graders — are reported as “exceeds standard,’ “meets standard,” “approaches […]
Family of man with special needs who died in school parking lot speaks out: 'Took an innocent life'
The pain of losing a loved one was written all over Geraldine Alshamy's face. Her grandson, Dontarius Batts, 25, was nonverbal and autistic. He had been under the care of Roger Inge, 55, for almost 10 years. He had even been on vacation with Inge's family before.Alshamy and other loved ones can't understand why he would leave Batts in the car during an eight-hour work shift."You can't bring Dontae back," Alshamy said. "In your worst state of mind, they lock folks up for keeping animals in cars. Animals! You didn't see him more than an animal? You didn't stop to...
1 hurt in Aynor-area crash, Horry County Fire Rescue says; utility pole damaged
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash involving a utility pole in the Aynor area, Horry County Fire Rescue said. It happened along Highway 319 near Bill Jones Road, HCFR said. Traffic in the area is expected to be blocked for an extended period of time. Crews responded at […]
Gerald, Lions overwhelm Green Sea Floyds in first game of the season
All that preseason hype about Loris might just be true. It sure was Friday, Aug. 23, at Heniford Field. Moon Gerald threw three touchdown passes in his first game as the starting quarterback for the Lions and they overwhelmed Green Sea Floyds 64-0 to open the 2024 season in spectacular fashion.
Hujsak’s first professional homer propels RiverDogs to comeback win
Charleston, SC - Connor Hujsak connected for a go-ahead, three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh, guiding the Charleston RiverDogs to a 7-6 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Friday night. The pivotal home run was the first of Hujsak’s professional career. The RiverDogs overcame a pair of four-run deficits to collect a key win in front of 4,563 fans. Accompanied by a Columbia Fireflies loss, the team’s lead in the south division standings increased to 4.0 games.
Women to Watch Awards Finalists – Rising Stars
This category is open to women under the age of thirty. Innovative Electrification Specialist, Four County Electric Membership Corporation. Describe your role and work that you do. “I empower members to transition from fossil fuels to electricity, focusing on solutions like electric vehicles, electric agriculture solutions, home solar, demand response,...
Missing child found by drone unit in Oak Island
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - A missing child was found east of the Oak Island Pier by the Oak Island Fire Department Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 21. Per the OIFD, the drone unit was dispatched immediately at around 1:45 p.m. when the missing child was reported, and the parent was able to look at the monitor and help find their child within minutes.
Precautionary swimming advisories remain at four Outer Banks locations
State recreational water quality officials have lifted most of the precautionary advisories against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Debby, but four Dare County locations areas remain under swimming advisory due to bacteria levels that exceed safe swimming standards. Test results of water samples taken from these waters show bacterial...
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