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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 · 1d
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Horry County Republicans sweep local races amid seismic Democratic wins nationally

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — For the first time in more than a decade, all county council and Board of Education seats in Horry County went to Republicans. The last time such a sweep occured was 14 years ago. Multiple council seats were maintained by Republicans, but the Horry...

Horry County, SC · 3d
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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 · 2d
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Kershaw County School Board To Review Policies And Audit Report Tuesday

The Kershaw County School Board will meet Tuesday, November 10th, at 6 p.m. at the district office on West DeKalb Street in Camden. Board members are scheduled to consider changes to several district policies, including student grading, grade adjustments, credit recovery, and school board member training. The board will also receive the district’s 2026 financial audit report and a communications report on the district’s website.

Kershaw County, SC · 1d
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Wawa could be coming to Horry County-but some residents aren't happy about it

Wawa could be coming to Horry County. The Planning Commission unanimously approved Thursday plans to allow a new gas station convenience store to open in Little River – but residents aren’t happy. The request, brought by WW LLC as an agent for Baytree SC LLC, sought to amend a 3.14-acre parcel at Water Grande Boulevard and Highway 9 East for a convenience store with gas pumps and a car wash. Although the lot is currently zoned for commercial use, developers needed permission to install gas pumps at the site. The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain has something of a cult following, particularly for its sandwiches and other fast foods. A new Horry County store would mark the first location in South Carolina. But not everyone’s pleased with Wawa’s plans. Hundreds of residents showed up at the Planning Commission meeting in opposition to the proposed convenience store. Several residents shared public comments expressing concerns that increased traffic would strain infrastructure, endanger public safety and displace wildlife. None of the comments shared as public input were supportive of the plans for a new Wawa. “That intersection is one of the highest collision intersections … I’m already taking my life in my hands trying

Horry County, SC · 15h

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Myrtle Beach Unveils an 8.5-Foot ‘Rabbit Man’ Statue

The Rabbit Man Statue, a bow-tied rabbit-and-man hybrid called with a cane and a cardinal on its wrist now stands in Myrtle Beach's Arts & Innovation District, home to a monthly art walk.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

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Retirees Are Finding Their People At This South Carolina 55+ Community Near North Myrtle Beach, Where The Sand Is A Golf Cart Ride Away

Picture a quiet street of single-story homes where the beach sits about a mile and a half away, close enough to reach by golf cart. That is daily life at Del Webb North Myrtle Beach, a 55+ community on the South Carolina coast. Moving in retirement is a big choice,...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 4d

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All criminal charges dropped against defendants in Pawleys Island church scandal, attorney confirms

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WBTW) — All criminal charges against four defendants in the Pawleys Island Community Church case have been dismissed after a magistrate judge determined there was not enough probable cause to move forward with prosecution, officials confirmed Friday. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office confirmed the dismissals following a preliminary hearing Friday morning. […]

Pawleys Island, SC · 1d

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Did Myrtle Beach area send Russell Fry back to Congress? Here's the voting results

Republican U.S. Rep. Russell Fry will continue representing South Carolina’s 7th congressional district after voters reelected him for a third term. With all counties reporting, the incumbent congressman garnered roughly 56.71% of the votes with 172,308 ballots, based on preliminary results. “America’s future belongs to the people who show up with ideas,” Fry said in a statement. “The Democrat party has spent a lot of time telling America what’s wrong with it. They embraced socialism with open arms, an idea that has failed everywhere it’s been tried. Tonight, our district resoundingly rejected that.” Retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief and small-business owner John Vincent, who represented the Democratic Party in South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District race, received an estimated 43.22% of votes, according to preliminary results. Fry first took office in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022 after serving seven years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was reelected in 2024 with roughly 71.4% of the vote. This election cycle, Fry bested Vincent to keep his congressional seat. Challenger John Vincent “The message really is that no one party really owns a district or a state, and the sooner we get away from letters after names, and

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Florece native John Holt announces bid for Mike Reichenbach's vacated seat

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C (WPDE) — Following the vacancy created by Lieutenant Governor-elect Mike Reichenbach, a Florence County native is running for State Senate. John Holt, a former Florence County law enforcement official, is one of five Republican hopefuls vying for Reichenbach's vacant seat following the lieutenant governor-elect's historic win alongside governor-elect Alan Wilson.

Florence County, SC · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Sewer line shuts down after water main break on Pawleys Island

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WMBF) - A sewer line is shut down after a water main break on Pawleys Island on Wednesday. There is a water main break in the area of Myrtle Avenue on Pawleys Island. Georgetown Water and Sewer have been notified and shut down the line, Pawleys Island...

Pawleys Island, SC · 3d

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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 · 9h

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Long After Beach Season Ends, Horry County Locals Fill These 6 Comfort Food Diners

When the summer crowds pack up and the beach towels go back in the closet, Horry County settles into its real rhythm. That is when the locals reclaim their favorite booths, coffee mugs, and breakfast counters. The six diners on this list keep the regulars coming back with hearty plates,...

Horry County, SC · 4d

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Horry County Council seeks more public input on proposed 372-home development

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A proposed 372-home development near S.C. 905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road is drawing renewed scrutiny from neighbors as Horry County officials consider whether to approve a rezoning and development agreement needed for the project to move forward. Horry County Council did not approve...

Horry County, SC · 4d

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Horry County's top prosecutor, probate judge to keep jobs after 2026 elections

Horry and Georgetown counties won’t see a change in the court system’s top prosecutor after Tuesday’s elections. Jimmy Richardson won another term as solicitor for the 15th Circuit after running unopposed. In Horry County, the Republican incumbent candidate garnered 101,261 votes with 71% precincts reporting. Richardson was appointed as solicitor for Horry and Georgetown counties by then Gov. Nikki Haley in 2012. Republican Allen Beverly also won another term as probate judge. He, too, was unopposed, securing 100,465 votes out of 71% precincts reporting. He was first elected to the office in 2022.

Horry County, SC · 4d

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Columbus County voters narrowly approve expanded alcohol sales in referendum

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Alcohol sales will be expanding in unincorporated parts of Columbus County following a referendum on Tuesday’s ballot. The referendum asked voters whether malt beverages, unfortified wine, and mixed beverages should be allowed for sale. With all 16 precincts reporting, all measures passed. To...

Columbus County, NC · 3d

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South Carolina Christmas Display Features Two Million Lights and Decorations Up to 55 Feet Tall

More than two million Christmas lights transform a South Carolina sports complex into a glowing holiday attraction, with over 500 displays and decorations reaching an impressive 55 feet tall. Families can enjoy the spectacle from their cars along a two-mile illuminated route. The 2026 event begins November 23 and continues...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 4d

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Lumber River State Park Adds 3,005 Acres Along South Carolina Border

North Carolina State Parks has bought a 3,005-acre tract in Robeson County near Fair Bluff and will add it to Lumber River State Park, state officials announced in a press release on Friday, Oct. 30. The land sits on the west bank of the Lumber River, right along the South Carolina line.

Robeson County, NC · 4d

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Florence County councilman announces candidacy for SC Senate District 31

FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — Florence County Councilman William Schofield announced Wednesday that he is running for the South Carolina Senate District 31 seat. The seat will become vacant in January when current Sen. Mike Reichenbach becomes South Carolina’s lieutenant governor. Schofield made the announcement Wednesday night at Victor’s...

Florence County, SC · 2d