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Former South Carolina athletic director Bob Marcum has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall's athletic departments all announced Marcum's death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on social media Sunday that Marcum was hospitalized after complications from a stroke.
Biden dropping out and Harris’ boost: What it means for the Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With just 104 days until the November general election, President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to drop out and his subsequent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have introduced new dynamics to the Democratic ticket. Dr. David White, a political science professor at Francis Marion University, said the recent change at […]
State Police to offer assistance to S.C. in Roanoke teen’s homicide investigation
A state delegate is asking the Virginia State Police to help solve the murder of a Roanoke teen who was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach on Saturday. Jakolbi Taylor, 16, died at the scene of the shooting around 1 a.m., according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department. The homicide took place in a beach access area.
Clemson Professor Patents Peach Varieties to Help Save Vital South Carolina Industry
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981. Its offices sit just off campus in a nondescript high-rise that overlooks downtown Clemson’s three-block run of shops and restaurants. It is little known, but its impact is significant. CURF’s mission is to advance the research...
2 arrested in shooting outside Bennettsville shopping plaza
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Two people have been arrested in a shooting that happened Sunday at the Bennettsville Square off of Highway 9, according to Lt. Shawn Lucas with the Bennettsville Police Dept. Lucas said they’ve charged Troyveon Spears and Rontayveon Murry with attempted murder and possession of a...
'Everybody loves the pier': After storm damage, pier reopens at Myrtle Beach State Park
“Everybody loves the pier,” says Myrtle Beach State Park manager Troy Crider. And that’s why he is so excited to get it back open fully after several natural mishaps since 2022. Crider says the pier is probably the most popular feature of the park, drawing thousands each year...
Lake Paul Wallace dam breaches for second time since May, water levels rising in parts of Bennettsville
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — A breach in the northern section of Lake Paul Wallace Dam in Bennettsville is causing rising water levels in low-lying communities, city officials said on Wednesday. “Residents should exercise extreme caution and evacuate low lying areas. We ask that citizens stay away from these areas as emergency service personnel work to […]
Florence lifts boil water advisory after water main break
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Florence lifted a boil water advisory Wednesday morning after it was issued for specific neighborhoods Monday evening. Customers located in the 400 to 800 blocks of South Church Street, 400 to 800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell Street, Prince Street, Noble Street, 200 block of East Elm Street, 400 to 700 blocks of Jarrott Street and the 400 block of Railroad Avenue were included in the advisory.
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