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Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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SC-22 routes narrowed to a few choices. It could displace scores of Horry residents

John and Katie Clairmont moved to their dream, log cabin-style home on 2 acres in Murrells Inlet six years ago. But that dream may vanish when the South Carolina Highway 22 Extension Project undergoes construction. The project, which has been in the works for nearly two decades , is in the public scoping stage where the initial 22 potential routes have been narrowed down to three. Two of which appear to run directly through the Clairmont’s home should they move forward. “I recognize the fact that Horry County is growing and needs infrastructure improvements. But that being said, they have to take into consideration the families that live in this area,” John Clairmont said. Formerly titled the Southern Evacuation Lifeline project (SELL), the highway intends to improve hurricane evacuation and traffic congestion while aiding services across the Waccamaw River. It’s currently slated to cost $1.56 billion for environmental mitigation and construction funded through Horry County’s RIDE 4 program . But the Clairmonts and other residents in the area are not convinced the project would serve the stated purpose and would increase traffic and development. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is administering a series of studies before authorizing a permit

Horry County, SC · 5h

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Wilmington DSA spends over a year building bus stop benches for the community. Proud Boys allegedly steal them, and GOP orders every seat removed

Very proud, indeed.

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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Highway 501 lane closures scheduled for next week

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Drivers traveling along Highway 501 in Horry County can expect overnight lane closures next week as crews conduct routine maintenance and inspections on the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said the right lane of Highway 501 Southbound will close overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, and […]

Horry County, SC · 2h

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Highway 544 reopens after reported eight-vehicle crash in Socastee

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Highway 544 has fully reopened after an eight-vehicle crash on the Big Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Socastee, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The roadway reopened around 9:55 a.m. Tuesday. Fire crews were dispatched at 8:29 a.m. to the crash, which involved...

Socastee, SC · 3d
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SCDOT explains delays for HWY 501 widening delay before Winter season

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. - (WPDE) — If you drive Highway 501, you’ve likely seen the construction cones that have lined the road for months. The work on the widening project began in 2024 and was originally expected to be completed this month. However, the timeline has been pushed...

Horry County, SC · 21h

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New Traffic Light Coming To Horry Co. Intersection After Fatal Crash

Officials have approved a new traffic signal at an Horry County intersection. A crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 22 that resulted in the death of Atlantic Collegiate Academy student Ava Holland. Following the accident, the 15-year-old’s coach and classmates began advocating for changes in the...

Horry County, SC · 1d

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Traffic delays after crash in Florence County

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - There are traffic delays after a crash in Florence County on Sunday. Interstate 95 southbound near the 155 mile-marker is currently shutdown due to a vehicle collision. First responders are actively working on the scene, Florence County Emergency Management/ECC said. All travelers in the Timmonsville...

Florence County, SC · 4d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Can motorists be fined in SC for driving too slow on roadways? What the law says

It’s not uncommon throughout the Grand Strand to see local police pulled off on the side of a road or highway, waiting to see if any drivers are violating the law. For the most part, law enforcement officers are pulling over people who are speeding. But is it possible for a Myrtle Beach area driver to be pulled over for going too slow? Here’s what South Carolina law says. What is reckless driving? When most people picture “reckless driving,” they tend to think about a car speeding down the highway, while crossing lanes haphazardly. However, a person can be considered driving recklessly under South Carolina law if they are driving in a manner that indicates “a willful or wanton disregard” for the safety of others. One way a driver could do so is by impeding traffic under a slow speed, which state law prohibits. “No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law,” the law states. On certain highways and interstates, minimum speed limits may be posted. Drivers could also be required to

Myrtle Beach, SC · 7d

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Oak Street in Myrtle Beach reopens after nine months of construction

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A section of Oak Street in downtown Myrtle Beach has reopened to traffic after nine months of construction, city officials announced Friday. The section of Oak Street between Mr. Joe White Avenue and the Nance Plaza parking lot is now open following work to replace underground infrastructure dating back to […]

Myrtle Beach, SC · 13d

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SCDOT to close Stephen Drive bridge for repairs in Georgetown County

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Stephen Drive bridge over Browns Branch in Georgetown County for repairs beginning Thursday, October 29. The bridge, identified as S-22-525, is expected to be complete by the beginning of December. A detour will be in...

Georgetown County, SC · 9d

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Streetlights, traffic signals out after car crash in Florence County

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Crew members responded to a crash resulting in road light outages in Florence County. Florence County Fire Rescue was called to S. Cashua Drive for a reported SUV that hit a power pole and a home at 9:30 p.m. Friday. As crew members arrived on...

Florence County, SC · 13d

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DOT meets with group to share revised plan for Litchfield project

A proposal to reconfigure intersections along Highway 17 in Litchfield will no longer restrict left turns from Litchfield Drive, according to an update provided this week to a group of area residents and officials. The project was a top priority in a 2020 update to a 2003 study of the...

Pawleys Island, SC · 14d

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Buildings evacuated, road closed after natural gas leak in Conway

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - An active construction site is experiencing a natural gas leak in Conway. The Conway Fire Department is on scene at 125 West Chanticleer Drive, where a natural gas leak was reported around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Nearby buildings have been evacuated, and the surrounding roads are closed,...

Conway, SC · 17d

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Myrtle Beach to close 24th Avenue North, Ocean Boulevard intersection for pump project

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers in Myrtle Beach should plan for a temporary road closure near the oceanfront as crews begin work on a major pump station and storm drain project. City officials said the intersection at 24th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard is scheduled to be closed...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 18d

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High early voting turnout causes traffic congestion across the Pee Dee

(WPDE) — Heavy voter turnout on the first day of early voting in South Carolina created parking and traffic problems at the Florence County Voter Registration and Elections Office on Monday, prompting officials to call in additional workers and the South Carolina Highway Patrol to help manage congestion. More...

Florence County, SC · 18d

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All lanes of Highway 501 Business blocked after 2-vehicle crash in Conway

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — All lanes of Highway 501 Business were blocked following a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Conway, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The crash happened in the area of Highway 501 Business and French Collins Road. HCFR said crews were dispatched to the scene at 9:38 a.m. One person was taken […]

Conway, SC · 19d

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3-day closure planned at Florence intersection as crews conduct sewer repairs

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — An intersection in Florence will be temporarily closed for three days next week as crews make repairs to a sewer lift station, according to city officials. The intersection of Damon Drive and Dix Lane will be closed from Wednesday, Oct. 21, through Friday, Oct. 23,...

Florence, SC · 20d

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Stormwater improvement project set to begin in Horry County

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Partial road closures are expected for a stormwater improvement project in Horry County. Drivers traveling through the Forestbrook area should prepare for temporary road closures on McCormick Road beginning Nov. 1. The project plans to improve drainage capacity and help reduce flooding impacts in the...

Horry County, SC · 22d

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Drivers asked to be mindful as road widening construction progresses along Highway 701

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Drivers in Horry County are asked to be mindful of construction along Highway 701. The area between SC Highway 319 and Highway 22 is expected to be under construction for Horry County’s RIDE 3 initiative. The initiative will feature a 5-lane expansion, a new...

Horry County, SC · 23d