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Some Marion streets closed due to severe weather damage
MARION, S.C. (WPDE) — The Marion Police Dept. announced the closure of some streets due to severe weather on Tuesday. Shortly after 8 p.m., officials asked drivers to avoid the area of Main Street due to damage to trees and buildings downtown. Then, around 9:10 p.m. they announced that...
‘Unquestionably. I’d do it all again’: Voice of CCU football leaving the program
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - The ‘voice of the Chanticleers’ is officially stepping back from the microphone after over 30 years with the program. Joe Cashion has been at Coastal Carolina since the very beginning of the football program back in 2003. His career started on the sideline with a mic in hand where he was a part of the radio broadcasts until 2014. Up until that point Matt Hogue had been the Voice of the Chanticleers.
Deputies: 1 dead, 2 others injured in overnight South Carolina shooting
MARION COUNTY, S.C. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. One person is dead and two others injured following a weekend shooting in South Carolina. It happened early Sunday in Marion County, just outside Mullins. According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday after...
Injuries reported after car overturns in Conway parking lot
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person is in the hospital after a car overturned in a parking lot on Highway 544 in Conway Wednesday afternoon. Horry County crews responded to the crash in the 1400 block of Highway 544 at 1:06 p.m. Crews performed extrication operations to remove...
Pee Dee man accused of ‘inappropriately touching’ 13-year-old for months
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A Darlington man faces criminal sexual conduct charges after allegedly touching a minor inappropriately for months. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said 22-year-old Asa Douglas Singletary was arrested on May 9. Singletary is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old in Marion County from January...
'Laser-focused': Aynor softball headlines area action leading into Lower State finals
Just Aynor softball and North Myrtle Beach baseball remain in area baseball/softball postseason action, standing as the final two teams across Horry County to still be competing for a chance to advance to the state championship series. Aynor softball has managed season-long success — which hasn’t come as too great...
1 dead among 3 shot in Marion County on Sunday morning, authorities say
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was killed Sunday morning in a shooting that left two others hospitalized, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. Devante Marquise Legette, 29, of Mullins, died hours after the 5 a.m. incident on Evans Court just outside of Mullins. Two other people were transported to the MUSC Marion Emergency […]
SCDOT seeking comment on intersection improvement projects in Williamsburg County
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – State transportation leaders want to hear about three intersection improvement projects in Williamsburg and Georgetown County communities. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will conduct an intersection improvement project at SC 41 (County Line Road) and S-38 (Big Dam Swamp Road) to improve safety and reduce operational conflicts along […]
Conway-area cross-burning suspect’s court hearing continued; no new date set
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A hearing for one of the two people accused of burning a cross to scare their Black neighbors was continued on Tuesday. Worden Butler’s trial was set to begin with jury selection on Tuesday, five months after the Conway-area cross-burning that left their neighbors afraid to return home.
Coastal Carolina football sets dates for homecoming, other promotions
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Coastal Carolina’s football program has announced its promotions schedule at Brooks Stadium for the upcoming 2024 season. The Chanticleers’ home opener on Sept. 7 against William & Mary will also be a Teal Out game, which fans are encouraged to wear teal. Coastal’s Sept. 21 matchup against Virginia will also come on family weekend.
1 killed in string of shootings in Marion
MARION, S.C. (WPDE) — Police in Marion spoke out on Friday after a string of deadly violence. Several shootings occurred within 24 hours, including one that claimed the life of a young man. The first shooting occurred just before 9 p.m. Thursday night at McMillan Street and Wallace Circle.
Coastal Carolina and Delaware will play home-and-home football series in 2026 and 2029
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina and Delaware will play a home-and-home football series in 2026 and 2029. Both schools announced the matchups Tuesday. The Chanticleers of the Sun Belt Conference will play at Delaware on Sept. 3, 2026. The Blue Hens, who are joining Conference USA in 2025, come to Coastal Carolina on Sept. 22, 2029.
Race routes released for Ed's Hurricane Hustle 5K & one-mile fun run
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — With just two weeks to go until the 2nd annual Ed's Hurricane Hustle, the official race routes have been released. All ages and leashed dogs are welcome to join Chief Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski for a 5K or one-mile fun run on Saturday, June 1 at Coastal Carolina University.
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