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Florence doctor recognized for his work to improve lives of children
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — Dr. Al Gilpin, Jr. withMcLeod Pediatric Orthopedics was named the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area 2024 Champion for Youth during a ceremony Thursday evening. The ceremony took place at Francis Marion University's Performing Arts Center (PAC) in Downtown Florence. More than...
Columbia SC grabs first-ever James Beard Award
You may have heard about this already, because the occasion certainly has received a lot of press. In June of this year, a Midlands wine bar received a coveted James Beard award, the first time this has ever happened in the Capital City. Mike Switzer interviews Tim Gardner, owner and founder of Lula Drake Wine Parlour in Columbia, S.C., recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages category from James Beard.
Young entrepreneurs keep neighborhood kids cool with snowcone stand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Columbia heat can be hard to beat, so there’s no better time for a summer treat. Snow cones are a great dessert for some of the Midlands’ youngest customers. So, who better to serve it than some of the Midlands’ youngest businessmen? Brian Cole...
Georgetown to host parade to celebrate Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson
GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - Georgetown is busy planning to celebrate South Strand native, Melissa Jefferson, after her triumphant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. MORE COVERAGE | CCU alum, Georgetown native Melissa Jefferson takes gold in 4x100 relay race. Georgetown Mayor Carol Jayroe announced the parade will take place on...
Turbeville Town Council discusses water operator proposal and financials in regular meeting
The Turbeville Town Council convened for its regular monthly meeting on August 13th, where the need for a new water and wastewater operator was a central topic of discussion alongside a review of the town’s financial status. The meeting, held at Town Hall, opened with the usual formalities, including...
ESPN projects South Carolina football to another Florida bowl game
With a 5-7 season the most recent result for the South Carolina football program, the first goal for 2024 has to be getting back to a bowl game. The Gamecocks' ceiling is higher than the 6-win threshold for bowls, but Shane Beamer's team will have to show on the field the offseason improvements they've made to ensure postseason life.
Hamrick’s of Charleston is Coming
GAFFNEY, S.C. (Palmetto Life) – Jan 18, 2024 – Great brands at incredible prices will soon be available in the Charleston area as Hamrick’s, Inc., a southeastern retailer based in Gaffney, SC, announced it would be opening a new location in the fall of this year. Remodeling and construction are underway to occupy the former Toys R Us building in The Promenade at Northwoods on Rivers Avenue.
Stratford High School football game evacuated, canceled at half-time
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - The Goose Creek Police Department says a high school football game was evacuated after an incident Friday night. The Stratford High School football game against Summerville was canceled at half-time after someone in the crowd yelled something about a gun, and people started running, Goose Creek Police Chief LJ Roscoe said.
Despite Multiple Teams Still Pursuing Him, Clemson Commit 'Fully Locked In' With Tigers - 4-star Clemson commit Amare Adams recaps rivalry win , talks strength of commitment to Clemson
FLORENCE- Amare Adams is extremely easy to spot on a high school football field. Standing 6-foot-6 and already weighing close to 300-pounds, the South Florence senior is a disruptive force along the (...)
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.
South Carolina basketball GOAT A'ja Wilson ties all-time WNBA record
South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson is a virtual lock to win the 2024 WNBA MVP. With all due respect to Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas, and the other players in the WNBA who are having great seasons, Wilson is the best player in the sport, and the 2024 season has proven that reality.
Family of USC student killed by mistaken Uber driver 'relieved' after killer’s appeal denied
The family of a University of South Carolina student who was brutally murdered after getting into a car she mistakenly thought was her Uber home is expressing relief now that the man convicted in her killing will remain behind bars.
Earth's largest golf tournament on tap again in Myrtle Beach. What's new with the World Am
Editor's note: This excerpt appears courtesy of On The Green Magazine. For more content like this, visit onthegreenmagazine.com. The PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship, the largest golf tournament in the world held in one general location, will host approximately 3,000 participants in its 41st year. The event being played Monday...
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.
The Blitz – Week 0 scores & highlights
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) – High School Football is back! Below are the scores & highlights from week 0 across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand. The home team is listed on the bottom. THURSDAY NIGHT: Marion 0Lake View 42 (Final) FRIDAY NIGHT: Wando 21Socastee 16 (Final) Lake City 6Myrtle Beach 21 (Final) West Brunswick (NC) […]
Early Offense Guides Pelicans to 6-2 Victory over Dogs
Charleston, SC - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans jumped out to a five-run lead for the second night in a row, holding firm for a 6-2 win over the Charleston RiverDogs on Thursday evening. A crowd of 4,819 enjoyed the ballgame at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. For the second straight...
Cook Out Southern 500 returns for 75th anniversary
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The final race for the NASCAR regular season and a Labor Day tradition for NASCAR fans is back again for the 75th year of the Cook Out Southern 500. Drivers are competing for their playoff position, as well as to win the Johnny Mantz...
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