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Barnesville, NC · Municipal

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A new 7-Eleven is coming to Florence in November. It’s opening near Buc-ee’s.

FLORENCE — A new, uncommonly large 7-Eleven convenience store is set to open in Florence in late November. The final touches of construction are underway at the store, located at 221 N Cashua Dr. It’s at the traffic-rich intersection of North Cashua Drive and West Darlington Street, with a Buc-ee’s just 12 minutes down the road. Mendi Head, a 7-Eleven spokesperson, said that the Cashua Drive location is a new store design. “The store has more square footage than our traditional store design and will have eight fuel pumps on site,” Head said. The City of Florence accepted an application for the...

Florence, SC · 11d

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Former Wild Water & Wheels site in Surfside Beach moves closer to redevelopment

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. — Surfside Beach Town Council received an update Tuesday, Oct. 27, on redevelopment preparations for the former Wild Water & Wheels amusement park property. The 15-acre site at 910 U.S. 17 South is undergoing demolition-related site preparation ahead of a planned commercial redevelopment. Concrete from the...

Surfside Beach, SC · 11d

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Surfside Beach OKs open containers at town events, paving way for beer and wine to go

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C (WPDE) — Festivalgoers in Surfside Beach may soon be able to walk around with beer and wine in hand during certain town events after council members approved a new open-container ordinance. Surfside Beach Town Council passed the ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. The new law allows people...

Surfside Beach, SC · 11d

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Myrtle Beach works to increase property tax credits with reallocation of funds

MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WPDE) — Myrtle Beach leaders are working on a proposal to give residents more property tax relief after the city’s tax credit dropped this year. The city’s Tourism Development Fee is a 1% sales tax on purchases made in Myrtle Beach. Last year, it generated more than $43 million.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 11d

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Little River Fright Nights runs through Halloween, incudes kid-friendly haunted house

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WPDE) — Halloween enthusiasts are heading to Little River this year for Little River Water Fright Nights. It includes a Trail of Fears, where area businesses have decorated gravesites. You can walk through and vote for your favorite with a QR code for the People's Choice...

Little River, SC · 11d

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Planning commission approves Greenbriar zoning after lengthy resident comments and inquiry

FLORENCE — The Florence County Planning Commission recommended residential zoning of the Greenbriar neighborhood on Oct. 27, following many comments from residents and public inquiry. Greenbriar is a neighborhood located two miles east of Florence city limits along East Palmetto Street, historically un-zoned by Florence County. In preparation for the zoning, Florence County held an information session and started collecting feedback from the community through resident calls. Keith White, 40, is a Greenbriar resident who spoke against the zoning. He sat with children and cradled a petition in h...

Florence County, SC · 10d

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Educators Attend SC EdTech Conference

Educators from the School District of Newberry County attended the 2026 South Carolina Educational Technology Conference (SC EdTech) in Myrtle Beach, where nine district representatives presented sessions highlighting innovative instructional practices, technology integration, and professional learning. The district was represented by 14 educators participating in the statewide conference. Hosted by...

Newberry County, SC · 9d

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Santee Cooper leaders to vote in Conway on multi-year rate hike plan

CONWAY — Millions of Santee Cooper customers are staring down multi-year rate hikes across all sectors as officials work to keep pace with demand and system maintenance. The utility's governing board convenes at 8 a.m. Oct. 30 at Coastal Carolina University's Atheneum Hall to vote on the plan, which would boost rates on average by 6.6 percent over the next two years for all retail customer classes.

Conway, SC · 10d

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Crews working 300-acre fire in Georgetown area

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Crews are working to fully contain a 300-acre fire in the Georgetown area. The fire is burning near 127 Hewitt Lane, off South Island Road. South Carolina Forestry Commission spokesperson Doug Wood said the fire initially started Thursday, but rekindled Sunday. The agency’s website listed...

Georgetown, SC · 13d

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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is proud to announce our Health Clinic, Medicine Waters, is now open and accepting patients.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is proud to announce our Health Clinic, Medicine Waters, is now open and accepting patients. We would like to thank Trillium Health Resources for their generous support to make this opportunity available for our Lumbee Citizens and our community. Medicine Waters Health Center is...

Pembroke, NC · 9d

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Columbus County Farmers Market faces uncertain future

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Questions surrounding the future of a Columbus County farmers market are raising concerns about access to fresh food, particularly for senior citizens, as some markets thrive while others struggle to attract vendors and customers. At the Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market, local vendors sell everything from...

Columbus County, NC · 12d

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SCDOT to close Stephen Drive bridge for repairs in Georgetown County

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Stephen Drive bridge over Browns Branch in Georgetown County for repairs beginning Thursday, October 29. The bridge, identified as S-22-525, is expected to be complete by the beginning of December. A detour will be in...

Georgetown County, SC · 11d

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Deer mating season drives up collision risk in Horry County

As deer enter their annual breeding season, known as the rut, collision risks may increase in Horry County.

Horry County, SC · 12d

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Georgetown County joins Operation Green Light for Veterans Nov. 4–11

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Georgetown County will illuminate designated County facilities with green lighting from Nov. 4 through 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans. The nationwide initiative encourages communities to show support for veterans and their families, while raising awareness of challenges some veterans face...

Georgetown County, SC · 10d

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Nearly 800 homes planned for subdivision in Carolina Forest area of Horry County

MYRTLE BEACH — Nearly 800 homes could be coming to the Carolina Forest area as part of a new subdivision just off U.S. Highway 501. The project's plans call for up to 394 single-family homes, 392 multifamily units and commercial space on a 472-acre site along Middle Ridge Avenue, which runs parallel with Highway 501 and ultimately connects with West Perry Road near Carolina Forest Boulevard. A zoning change is needed to accommodate the project. The Horry County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider that request at a workshop on Oct. 29, then make a formal recommendation on Nov. 5, count...

Horry County, SC · 13d

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South Carolina Kite Festival draws flyers from across the country

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 9th annual Grand Strand Kite Festival brought colorful displays, trick kites and high-flying tricks to Cherry Grove on Saturday and Sunday. The free event, organized by Klig’s Kites with the help of the North Myrtle Beach Kite Club, is open to all skill levels....

Myrtle Beach, SC · 13d

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Georgetown County Fire responding to brush fire Tuesday evening

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) – Georgetown County Fire & EMS is responding to a brush fire Tuesday around 5:00 p.m. on North Fraser Street. The department says Engine 111, Brush 1, Brush 2 and Battalion 92 are on scene of the small brush fire near the Shrine Club on North Fraser Street. First responders say the […]

Georgetown County, SC · 11d

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Horry County's animal shelters have soared past capacity. Advocates have ideas to help.

CONWAY — Jennifer Elvis never knows when her phone or doorbell will ring. Founder of a small nonprofit that works to adopt and foster out dogs, her labor of love is confronting a stark reality: As Horry County adds people in record numbers, animals follow. "I started By the Beach Animal Rescue because I believe every dog deserves a chance, but the answer cannot simply be asking rescues and shelters to take more dogs,” she said. “We have to stop the cycle.” In 2025, South Carolina's 224 rescue organizations took in 140,416 animals, according to ASPCA tracking data: The Grand Strand Humane Socie...

Horry County, SC · 13d

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Candidates court Horry County voters as early voting continues

Candidates in South Carolina’s governor, U.S. Senate, and 7th Congressional District races spoke to voters in Horry County on Monday, eight days before Election Day.

Horry County, SC · 12d