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Overnight lane closures scheduled along I-95 bridges over Great Pee Dee River

FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers who use Interstate 95 to cross the Great Pee Dee River in Florence County should prepare for overnight lane closures starting Monday as crews perform routine bridge work. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct lane closures on the I-95 bridges over the...

Florence County, SC · 2d
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Audit finds Loris misused hospitality tax funds

LORIS, SC (WMBF) - The town of Loris misused $1.3 million from its hospitality tax fund. The fund’s intended use was for tourism-related purchases, according to audit findings presented to Town Council. Findings show the money was used for more than tourism-related purchases. Auditor reads findings to council. Auditor...

Loris, SC · 3d
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You’ve Probably Never Heard Of This South Carolina Museum, But It’s A Must-Visit For NASCAR Fans

Somewhere in Darlington, South Carolina, there’s a building that doesn’t look like much from the outside, but contains enough motorsports history to make a grown adult completely forget what they were doing with their afternoon. The Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum is one of those places that South...

Darlington, SC · 5d
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SC Pecan Music and Food Festival

It’s almost here! The 22nd Annual SC Pecan Music and Food Festival returns to Downtown Florence on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get ready for a full day of live music, delicious food, vendors, family-friendly activities and plenty of pecan-inspired products. With nine stages of entertainment, a FREE Kids Fun Zone and STEM Zone, Car Show, and Run Like a Nut, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The City Center Farmers Market will also be open Saturday morning, and don’t miss the Masterworks Choir performing at Central United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. during the festival. We can’t wait to see everyone Downtown!

Florence, SC · 5d
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Florence festival expecting about $3 million annual economic impact, chairman says

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Pecan Music and Food Festival expects to bring people from all over the country. Festival Chairman George Jebaily said the event has an annual economic impact of about $3 million on the city of Florence. Festival size and economic impact. Jebaily said about...

Florence, SC · 2d

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Second phase in Florence County’s sewer rehabilitation project begins Monday

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The second phase in the Hoffmeyer Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project begins in Florence County on Monday. The City of Florence said the two eastbound lanes of Hoffmeyer Road between West Evans Street and Five Points will temporarily be closed for the next phase of the Hoffmeyer Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project from Nov. 9 to Nov. 13.

Florence County, SC · 2d

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Shelley Estates: 68-home development on Highway 90 moves forward

CONWAY, S.C. — After two deferrals of a proposed development on Highway 90, the Horry County Planning Commission approved the recommendation for a proposal that will bring about 60 new homes to a neighborhood on Highway 90. During its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, the commission voted unanimously to...

Horry County, SC · 3d

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Darlington County Dog Found Critically Hurt in Trash Can, Tied to Bag

A tiny dog was found in critical condition inside a trash can near a car wash in Darlington County, South Carolina, after someone heard her whimpering from inside. The dog had been tied to a trash bag when she was discovered, and she is now recovering under veterinary care while the circumstances of how she ended up there remain unclear.

Darlington County, SC · 4d

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Residents had a blast at Bennettsville’s Halloween Party

BENNETTSVILLE — A spooky good time was had by all during Bennettsville’s Halloween Party Saturday, held at the Community Center from 4 until 7 p.m. Extending a nod to Halloween falling on the weekend this year, the City of Bennettsville crew decided an old fashioned, community Halloween party was long overdue.

Bennettsville, SC · 3d

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Murrells Inlet Vietnam veteran honored with long-awaited homecoming after Honor Flight

MYRTLE BEACH, SC. (WPDE) — More than 50 years after returning from Vietnam to a hostile reception, Murrells Inlet veteran Charlie Turner got a homecoming filled with gratitude as his community welcomed him back from an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Turner served 23 years in the United States...

Murrells Inlet, SC · 17h

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Savannah’s Playground changing hours through Feb. 28

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Savannah’s Playground is changing their hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Nov. 1 until February 28. The City of Myrtle Beach said the playground opens late at noon each Tuesday after a weekly maintenance check. The city said this change is...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 3d

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Town takes hands-on approach to flooding

The town of Pawleys Island has a $1.5 million federal grant, a state budget earmark and the promise of capital project sales tax revenue for drainage projects. But two members of Town Council still found themselves wading through stormwater and king tides recently in search of solutions to drainage problems.

Pawleys Island, SC · 14h

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Council candidates win with landslides

Georgetown County Council Chairman Clint Elliott easily fended off a challenge to win a second term in District 1, taking 69 percent of the vote in a race with Sandra Bundy, a former Planning Commission member. Bill Ringer, the GOP nominee in Council District 6, also swept aside a challenge...

Georgetown County, SC · 3d

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New Faith Missionary Baptist Church to Honor Veterans During Special Worship Service

New Faith Missionary Baptist Church will honor veterans and surviving spouses during a special Veterans Ministry worship service on Sunday, November 8, at 11:00 a.m. The church invites all veterans, surviving spouses, their families, and members of the community to attend this special service recognizing the dedication, service, and sacrifices of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Dillon, SC · 1d

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Road closures for storm drain project continue along Ocean Boulevard

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Road closures continue while crews work on pump station and storm drain project in Myrtle Beach. The closure of Ocean Boulevard at 24th Avenue North has been extended through Nov. 20 due to the 24th Avenue North pump station and storm drain project. The intersection...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 2d

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Darlington County voters approve $250 million school borrowing for 3 new schools

DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Darlington County voters approved a school facilities referendum Tuesday. The referendum allows the Darlington County School District Board of Education to borrow up to $250 million, according to election results. The referendum passed with just over 68% of the vote. The money is said to...

Darlington County, SC · 3d

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'Behave': Horry County planning officials approved a Wawa. Chaos followed.

CONWAY — Since news broke that famed Pennsylvania gas station chain Wawa plans to open its first South Carolina store in Horry County, hundreds of people cheered on social media. "It would be mobbed! You could not go near it for months," Julie Hendricks said on The Post and...

Horry County, SC · 23h

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Horry County shifts Republican as Greenville, York flip in historic Senate win

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Democrat Annie Andrews won the U.S. Senate Seat Tuesday, ending a 28-year stretch without a Democratic victory in a South Carolina Senate election. The last Democrat to win was Fritz Hollings in 1998, and to understand how counties voted in the race, ABC15 compared...

Greenville County, SC · 4d

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Tiny Dog found critically injured in trash can in Pee Dee town

(WPDE) — A tiny dog was found in critical condition inside a trash can near a car wash, according to the Darlington County Humane Society (DCHS). The dog was heard whimpering inside the trash can and was found tied to a trash bag. DCHS said it does not know...

Darlington County, SC · 4d

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Proposed 800-home development in Carolina Forest gets approval from Planning Commission

CONWAY, S.C. — The Horry County Planning Commission recommended a development agreement that could bring almost 800 homes to the Carolina Forest area. During a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 5, the planning commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a proposed planned development project off U.S. Highway 501 in Carolina Forest.

Horry County, SC · 3d