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Myrtle Beach event kicks off countdown for 75th Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Race fans got an early preview Friday of the 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at a special event held at Plyer Park in Myrtle Beach. Darlington Raceway officials said the 75th Southern 500 will offer more than just racing excitement. Fans can look forward to a full week of […]
McLeod Health receives $875,200 in grants from The Duke Endowment
The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $875,200 to establish a Community Paramedicine Program and to support AccessHealth of the Pee Dee. The Community Paramedicine grant of $375,200, will be utilized to provide ease of access and expedited care to patients in Darlington, Florence,...
'Florence After 5' event brings live music, family fun to block party
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — Downtown Florence is hosting the Tru Sol Band at the 'Florence After 5' event on August 2. The talented musicians will bring a unique and soulful sound that has captured audiences all over the East Coast. Tru Sol Band performs renditions of Motown classics, hits...
July edition of Florence After 5 postponed due to weather
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The July version of the Florence After 5 block party has been postponed to next week because of inclement weather, according to a news release. The award-winning block party was originally scheduled for Friday, but has been moved to Aug. 2, the release said. Tru Sol Band is set to hit […]
Tidd, Hallinger, and McGlaughlin Earn 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar
NORMAN, Okla- Among those honored were three Coker Cobras: Jonathan Hallinger, Derek McGlaughlin, and Caleb Tidd. These student-athletes have demonstrated excellence both on the golf course and in the classroom, showcasing their dedication to their sport and their academics. Jonathan Hallinger, a junior at Coker University, has been a standout...
Person shot in the leg in Florence, police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence police are investigating after a person was shot in the leg Thursday night. Officers responded at about 8:30 p.m. to the 600 block of Stackley Street and found the victim near a vehicle that had multiple holes in the driver’s side door. The person was taken to the hospital with […]
SC spending $2.5M to help families pay for child care but thousands fewer will benefit
COLUMBIA – Fewer families in South Carolina will receive help covering the cost of child care as federal COVID-19 aid dries up and the state replaces just a quarter of that lost funding. For about three years, amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the federal government raised income limits, making more parents eligible for federal dollars […]
Three South Carolina men charged with harboring escaped convict
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WCIV) — Three South Carolina men are facing charges after allegedly harboring an escaped convict, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said in a news release Friday. Kalynn Jade Cloud, 20, Amani Nekwan Vaughn, 30, and Guy Frank Talley, III., 27, with Harboring an Escaped Convict. Cloud...
Back to School Guide: Dates, resources that parents in Coastal Georgia, the Lowcountry should know
Above video: Need school uniforms? Check to see where you can get your student outfitted. Summer is still going strong in the greater Savannah area. But it won't be long before students return to class. Below is a list of resources and information parents may find valuable before the first...
Over $5.5 million awarded to rural energy projects in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is once again partnering with local farmers and small businesses across the United States to "expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills" through the agency's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and Rural Energy for America Technical Assistance Grant Program. In South Carolina, that means a total of $5,531,058 will be going to fund four projects in three counties that could eventually lower energy costs for surrounding homes and businesses.
Ridge View Student’s Representation Of South Carolina At Ala Girls Nation
Ridge View High School’s Jada-Love Roper has been chosen as one of the 100 high school seniors to attend the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The program, established in 1947, aims to impart exceptional civic education to its attendees, introducing them to the workings of the federal government.
Deer tags for South Carolina hunters arriving soon
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some South Carolina hunters should be getting their deer tags in the mail in the coming weeks, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. Those who have an annual or three-year hunting license and big game permit that is valid on Aug. 15 should automatically receive a base set […]
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