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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.
David Murray's final ride: Friends mourns local cyclist after tragic accident
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — David Murray, 64, was killed during a bike ride in Mount Pleasant on Sunday. Police say he was struck by a vehicle on Ben Sawyer Boulevard and Rifle Range Road. Murray had recently returned from a cross-country bike ride. On his journey, he posted...
Midway Fire Rescue honors heroic efforts of 10-year-old during blaze at family’s home
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 10-year-old Georgetown County boy is being called a hero for quick thinking that likely saved his family from dying in a Christmas house fire. “There’s no doubt in my mind that Cooper is the reason they were all able to get out safely,” Midway Fire Marshal Bill Collins said. […]
Georgetown County Council to discuss 1% sales tax referendum for capital projects
Update: County councilmembers passed the sales tax and the referendum will head to the ballet for the Nov. 5 general election. —————————————————————————————— GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)—On Tuesday night, Georgetown County Council will discuss a possible one percent sales tax and whether it should be put to residents in a voter referendum. Leaders are working to […]
Police: 18-year-old wanted in connection to armed robbery outside Georgetown bar
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WMBF) - Georgetown police are asking for help to find an 18-year-old believed to be linked to an armed robbery. The Georgetown Police Department said Kentrell Tyshawn Holmes is wanted in connection to an incident that happened Tuesday in the parking lot of Townz Bar & Grill on North Hazard Street.
With $200M, SCDOT adds 120 bridges to construction list
COLUMBIA — An additional 120 bridges across South Carolina are on the docket for repairs after the state Department of Transportation received $200 million in the budget specifically for bridge projects. The updated list of bridges, which the state transportation commission approved last week, is part of an ongoing effort to fix the state’s aging […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Calculating Damages in Personal Injury Cases
In South Carolina, the age group most heavily involved in traffic crashes is 20 to 29-year-olds. With such high accident rates, understanding how to calculate damages in personal injury cases is crucial for securing fair compensation, especially in places like Myrtle Beach, which has a high pedestrian influx. Calculating damages...
Drought conditions improving across Grand Strand, Pee Dee, state climatologist says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Recent rains across much of South Carolina has cut into drought conditions across many counties, including those around the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. The state Drought Response Committee on Wednesday downgraded 13 counties from “severe” on July 9 to “moderate” — among them Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown and Horry. […]
Local apprenticeship program casts new hope for South Carolina's seafood industry
MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Local Lowcountry watermen are trying to find more people who want to work out on the water and expand the seafood industry across the South Carolina coast. The South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program is hoping to reel in the next generation of maritime enthusiasts.
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