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Study finds elevated PFAS levels near former Myrtle Beach air base
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A Coastal Carolina University study found elevated levels of PFAS in Midway Swash, sea foam, and sea spray near the Market Common area. An Air Force base operated at the location until 1993. The study, conducted in collaboration with the Waccamaw River Alliance, detected the manmade...
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Kidz With Abilities Celebrates Grand Opening in Myrtle Beach
Kidz With Abilities has officially opened its new pediatric occupational therapy clinic in Myrtle Beach, creating a sensory-rich space designed to help children of all abilities grow, learn and thrive. The clinic celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the milestone. Led by owner Valerie Torosian, Kidz...
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Conway dentistry expands and welcomes new patients
The Lawson Family Dentistry opened its doors to new patients in Conway on Monday, May 4. Dr. Cara Lawson’s new office at 1906 Main Street is offering more treatment chairs in a larger, modernized space. “We are thrilled to open our doors in this beautiful new space and continue...
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Town of Latta Transfers Historic Latimer Building to CareSouth Carolina, Expanding Access to Care
LATTA, S.C. — The Town of Latta has officially presented the key to the historic Latimer School building, located at 122 Latimer Street, to CareSouth Carolina, marking a major step forward in expanding healthcare access for the community. CareSouth Carolina has been operating out of the Latimer building since...
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Latta transfers historic building to nonprofit that plans to expand health care
LATTA, SC (WMBF) - The town of Latta is handing over the key to one of its historic buildings, which a nonprofit wants to use to expand access to healthcare in the community. While CareSouth Carolina has operated out of the Latimer School Building on Latimer Street since 2015, the town transferred ownership of the building to the nonprofit, according to a Friday news release.
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‘We need more’: MUSC Health to bring additional cancer services in and out of the Grand Strand
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - MUSC Health is looking to partner with hospitals and health providers to bring more cancer services to the Grand Strand. As part of their comprehensive cancer ecosystem, MUSC will be building a 600,000 square foot cancer center in Charleston. The center will offer services such...
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McLeod Health Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For Outpatient Pharmacy
McLeod Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for a new location. The new outpatient pharmacy facility has moved from its previous 2,200-square-foot location inside the hospital to a 12,000-square-foot building. It aims to make it more convenient for patients to get their medications and features a drive-thru pharmacy, curbside pickup,...
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'State of the Air' report gives Florence and Myrtle Beach areas 'A' grades for ozone
(WPDE) — The American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State of the Air” report, which recognizes several South Carolina communities for having some of the cleanest air in the nation. The Florence metro area ranks among the nation’s cleanest cities for ozone pollution, earning an 'A'...
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UNC Health Southeastern to celebrate ‘One Great Team’ during Patient Experience Week
LUMBERTON — UNC Health Southeastern will join healthcare organizations across the country in celebrating Patient Experience Week from Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1. The week is a chance to recognize the people and practices that shape what it feels like to receive care at the hospital and clinics.
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McLeod Health opens Outpatient Pharmacy in Florence
FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — McLeod Health is expanding access to prescription services with the opening of a new outpatient pharmacy facility, officially marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday afternoon. The new location is designed to make it easier and more convenient for patients to get the medications they...
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McLeod Health Teams Honored at Harbor Freight Summit
In March, seven McLeod Health Engineering/Facilities Management team members were recognized with awards at the 2026 Harbor Freight Skilled Trades Youth Summit for their contributions to the McLeod Health Skilled Trades Youth Residency Program. Each year nominations are submitted to the Harbor Freight Foundation for awards such as the Mentor of the Year and Outstanding Jr. Fellows. McLeod swept awards in both categories. Carl Ford also served as the closing speaker for the Summit.
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McLeod Loris Hospital Launches Fast Track Space in Emergency Department
(April 7, 2026 – Loris, SC) McLeod Loris Hospital has officially opened a Fast Track area within the hospital’s Emergency Department. This new space adds six additional treatment chairs, extending the total number of beds from 15 to 21, to ensure patients are seen by providers efficiently and more comfortably.
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Florence to focus on water and sewer improvements through multimillion-dollar projects
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - The city of Florence is looking to improve its water quality and sewer utility infrastructure for years to come. In a March 25 news release, the city said it is launching a multimillion-dollar, multiyear initiative focused on significant upgrades to its drinking water and sanitary sewer collection systems.
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State OKs Competing Hospitals Near Brunswick-Columbus County Line
North Carolina officials have given Columbus Regional Healthcare System conditional approval to build a 30-bed hospital just miles from Novant Health’s proposed 20-bed hospital in Leland, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. Both certificate of need applications for the facilities near the Brunswick and Columbus...