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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 · 2d
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These 5 Florence Republicans are planning to run for Reichenbach’s State Senate seat

FLORENCE — Five Florence Republicans are preparing to launch campaigns to replace Lieutenant Governor-elect Mike Reichenbach in the State Senate following the 2026 midterm election. Candidates are lining up just days after Attorney General Alan Wilson and running mate Reichenbach won South Carolina's gubernatorial race. Reichenbach will be leaving...

Florence County, SC · 2d
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Georgetown County voters approve 1% sales tax referendum

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WBTW) — Georgetown County voters approved a referendum Tuesday that will implement a 1% local option sales tax aimed at providing property tax relief. The tax, which will take effect May 1, 2027, will apply to eligible goods and services throughout the county, according to a Wednesday news release from Georgetown County officials. […]

Georgetown County, SC · 2d

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Proposed reform bill could threaten South Carolina historic sites

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A proposed reform bill could threaten historic sites across South Carolina, according to the Preservation Society of Charleston. The society says the bill could come up for a vote in the U.S. Senate on November 9, 2026. The organization, along with others, has called on South...

South Carolina · 2d
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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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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 · 20h

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Florence nonprofit hosts its 5th annual luncheon to provide for families

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW)– The Florence nonprofit Man 2 Man hosted its fifth annual mayoral and leadership luncheon to advocate for the services it provides for families. The event took place at the Florence Housing Authority. Man 2 Man started 26 years ago and was created to strengthen families. All of their services are cost-free. Close […]

Florence, SC · 1d

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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 · 20h

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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

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Lake City mayor's election results certified, but protest over runoff heads to hearing

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence County Election Commission certified the results of Lake City's disputed mayoral election Friday following a two-hour hearing, but a formal protest filed by incumbent Mayor Yamekia Robinson will be heard Tuesday evening. Robinson is challenging the Nov. 3 election results, arguing that...

Lake City, SC · 21h

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Road closure schedule released in preparation for Florence County music festival

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The 22nd Annual SC Pecan Music and Food Festival is taking place this weekend in Florence. The festival, presented by Pepsi, will be held in Downtown Florence on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Florence County Complex parking lot will be...

Florence County, 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 · 21h

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Incumbent wins Florence’s only contested city council seat

FLORENCE — Incumbent Bryan A. Braddock (R) emerged as the winner of Florence City Council's only contested race, according to unofficial results from the Nov. 3 general election. Braddock received 3,528 votes, nearly 59 percent. "I'm very excited to work with my current council members as well, and we've...

Florence, SC · 3d

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SC's first Wawa may be headed to Horry County, development group reveals

CONWAY — South Carolina's first Wawa may be headed to a busy Little River intersection, a project developer announced Nov. 5. The news came near the end of a contentious Horry County Planning Commission meeting shortly before commissioners supported amending the River Grand Planned Development District to allow a convenience store with gas pumps and a car wash on 14 acres at the corner of Water Grande Boulevard and S.C. Highway 9. Planning commission records didn't disclose any details about which company was behind the request, but a representative for the development group revealed the Wawa ...

Horry County, SC · 1d

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Horry County crews respond to 10-acre woods fire

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A 10-acre woods fire in the Nichols area sent crews into action Tuesday. Horry County Fire Rescue responded at 2:40 p.m. to the area of Spring Branch Road and Breckenridge Drive for the fire. As of this afternoon, HCFR said the incident remains active. People...

Horry County, SC · 3d

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SC Pecan Festival set to bring live music, food and fun to downtown Florence this weekend

FLORENCE — More than 50,000 visitors are expected in downtown Florence on Nov. 7 for the 2026 South Carolina Pecan Music and Food Festival. Nine music stages, 280 vendors and activities for all ages are slated for the 22nd annual Saturday event. The festival kicked off in 2002 after community members proposed a signature event or festival for Florence. The idea was embraced and the festival has grown from a small downtown block to a multi-block celebration. Organizers said it’s helped showcase downtown Florence’s growth. “It takes so may entities and 200 volunteers,” said festival founder and ...

Florence, SC · 4d

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State Calls Emergency Elections Meeting

The State Board of Elections is meeting right now to determine whether to extend hours at South Williams Precinct (Tabor City Courthouse). We’ll bring updates online and social media as soon as more information becomes available. Polling places in Columbus, Gates, Lenoir, Wilkes and Hertford counties will be in...

Columbus County, NC · 4d

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Georgetown County to collect holiday gifts for seniors

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Georgetown County’s Bureau of Aging Services (BOAS) says it is collecting small gifts for its annual holiday giveaway for residents 60 and older. Organizers say they hope to top the 500 bags given out last year. “Each year, I want to keep going higher and higher to reach everybody,” said […]

Georgetown County, SC · 1d

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Drought Continues for Columbus, State

Most of North Carolina remains at some level of drought, as Columbus County moves into its third week with no significant widespread rain. This morning’s weekly update of the state drought monitor shows that Columbus County is now considered to be experiencing Severe Drought conditions. Last summer, portions of the county were listed as being in an Extreme Drought. The drought monitor is updated every Thursday.

Columbus County, NC · 2d

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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...

Florence, SC · 10d