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Woman charged with fraud after claiming more than $12,500 in SNAP benefits, SC officials say
BEAUFORT, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Social Services said Monday they arrested a woman who fraudulently received more than $12,500 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. (Above video is the Monday morning headlines for July 22, 2024.) Officials said Marcia Marie Kidd, aka Monica Kidd Coleman,...
Prisma Health, UHC reach agreements after months of negotiations
After months of negotiations, Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a new multi-year contract allowing UHC patients to be back in network with the hospital system. “I am pleased that United agreed to equitable reimbursement that reflects the increased costs we incur for the provision of medical care to our patients,” said Mark O’Halla, president and CEO of Prisma Health in a statement. “These terms will allow us to prioritize patients' needs and provide our physicians...
Robeson County man serving life for murder approved for parole in 2027
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County man convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1975 has been approved for parole, North Carolina officials said on Monday. Leroy Richardson, 71, is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2027, according to the North Carolina Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. […]
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...
Delta Air Lines cancellations affect Myrtle Beach airport passengers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some passengers at Myrtle Beach International Airport were a portion of those affected Monday after an outage that Delta CEO Ed Bastian said on Sunday caused about 3,500 flights to be canceled through the weekend. The global outage took down Microsoft systems around the world after a faulty update from […]
Conway Medical Center receives $350K for mental health, addiction services
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Conway Medical Center (CMC) received a boost to increase access to mental health and addiction services in Horry County. The Duke Endowment offered a $350,000 grant to expand the Breaking Barriers of Mental Health program of the United Way of Horry County (UWHC). CMC...
'Operation Tidal Wave' leads to 9 arrests in online child predator sting
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Attorney General's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Division spearheaded an operation called "Operation Tidal Wave" to capture nine men seeking to exploit and abuse children through online platforms. Operation Tidal Wave was finalized after extensive...
Fairways for Warriors is providing hope, healing, and camaraderie for combat wounded veterans and their families
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Fairways for Warriors’ mission is to reduce the number of veteran suicides and to provide mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual rehabilitation to combat veterans and their families. The Grand Strand Chapter was founded in January 2023. The camaraderie and challenges of golf aids...
American Idol alumna Mariah Faith to film music video at Conway ice cream shop
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Former American Idol contestant and local Conway resident Mariah Faith is filming a music video Tuesday night that’s open to the public. It’s for her newest upcoming release “Sweet Carolina.”. It will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Stella’s...
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