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Warrant leads to separate narcotics arrest of a Valdosta woman
VALDOSTA – A Valdosta man’s arrest warrant for reckless driving leads to a separate arrest of a Valdosta woman for narcotics. Arrested 1: Isabel Hunter, Caucasian female, 19 years of age, Valdosta resident. Arrested 2: Darrell Rochester, African American male, 20 years of age, Valdosta resident. On Friday,...
Three arrested, one at large in Georgia shooting investigation
TOCCOA – Three people have been arrested and one man remains at large in a Georgia shooting investigation that took place at a residence after an argument. CORRECTION: We originally reported the arrest of Christopher Rentrell Lacy, age 28, in this Toccoa, GA shooting investigation. The news release should have said Christopher Lee Lacy, age 37.
Fatal and critical crashes in South Carolina cost $30 billion, study shows
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A recent study shows that fatal and serious crashes in South Carolina resulted in $30 billion in economic and quality-of-life costs in 2023. The study looks at the causes of increased traffic fatalities and potential solutions. Ricky Moretti, the director of policy and research with TRIP, a transportation nonprofit research […]
Annual manufacturing conference unveils new made-in-South Carolina recognition program
South Carolina-made products will take center stage during a new recognition program at the annual South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo. Palmetto Proud will celebrate products made in The Palmetto State, and the companies that manufacture them. It can be something small, something big, or even medium — the only...
Bigger bills loom for Duke Energy customers in South Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy customers in South Carolina will soon see an increase to their monthly utility bill as state regulators approved new rates for the company starting in August. The Public Service Commission of South Carolina approved new rates based on a settlement agreement that was reached...
Public Service reminder: New Upstate area code goes into effect July 19
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Public Service Commission (SCPSC) wants to remind you a new 821 area code overlay in the South Carolina Upstate now covered by the 864 area code will go into effect July 19. At that time, all calls placed will have to use ten-digit phone numbers to make any call in the region. Calls using only seven digits (numbers dialed without the area code) will not be completed.
Is South Carolina headed toward a drought? June brings drier conditions, less rain
After weeks of dry, hot weather, South Carolina could be headed toward a drought. The South Carolina Drought Response Committee is scheduled to meet on July 9 after monitoring conditions across the state. During the meeting, stakeholders and experts will examine seven indicators to decide whether parts of the state are officially in a drought.
Grand Strand, Pee Dee to see nearly $90M in state aid with start of new fiscal year
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Millions of dollars in state aid is headed to the Grand Strand and Pee Dee that will help pay for new police gear, improve college campuses and upgrade aging infrastructure systems. The state’s $40 billion budget, which went into affect on July 1, directs...
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