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Loris City Council backs railroad depot move, seeks funding to restore old jail
LORIS, S.C. — Loris City Council unanimously voted at its Monday, Sept. 21, special meeting to release funds from a decades old account that will be used to move the old Loris Railroad Depot back into town. The Old Railroad Depot currently sits on private property just outside Loris...
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Vehicle crashes into ditch, blocks traffic in Loris
LORIS, S.C. (WBTW) — Drivers are being asked to avoid an area of Loris after a vehicle went off the road into a ditch Saturday evening. Horry County Fire Rescue said crews were dispatched at 5:17 p.m. to the area of Sandpiper Road and Red Bluff Road for a single-vehicle crash. Lanes of traffic are […]
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U.S. 17 reopens near Beaumont Dr. in Pawleys Island following car accident
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Ocean Highway, or U.S. 17, was closed in both directions between Beaumont Drive and S. Causeway following a motor vehicle crash Sunday afternoon, according to Midway Fire Rescue. The roadway was closed while first responders and utility crews worked at the scene, the agency says. The road is now open […]
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Work begins on U.S. 17, safety upgrades at five North Myrtle Beach intersections
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Construction is now underway at five intersections along Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach. SCDOT said the project comes after years of crashes. Over a six-year period, the U.S.17 corridor from Conway Street to 21st Avenue South experienced 609 crashes — seven of...
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Pain at the pump: drivers cut back as gas prices surge above $4
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Gas prices in Myrtle Beach have risen to an average of $4.04 per gallon for regular fuel, taking a heavier toll on drivers’ budgets. Over the past week alone, average prices in the area climbed nearly 19 cents, leaving motorists paying about 48 cents more per gallon than they did one month ago.
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Ocean Blvd To Close For South Atlantic Shrine Association Parade
Travelers in Myrtle Beach should expect closures and delays along the South end of Ocean Boulevard on Saturday. The annual South Atlantic Shrine Association Parade is scheduled to take place. The boulevard will be closed off to traffic from 17th Avenue South to Springmaid Boulevard starting at 8:45am. The closure is expected to remain in place until 1pm.
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South Carolina Targets Safety on Busy Coastal Carolina Corridor
A busy stretch of South Carolina highway near Coastal Carolina University is getting a series of safety changes this year, including a lower speed limit, a new pedestrian signal and upgraded pavement markings. The South Carolina Department of Transportation and Coastal Carolina University announced the improvements along SC-544 as the...
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SCDOT & Coastal Carolina University To Implement Hwy 544 Improvements
The South Carolina Department of Transportation and Coastal Carolina University are proceeding with a series of Highway 544 safety improvements. The improvements will include reducing the speed limit to 35 mph and installing a ‘high-intensity activated crosswalk’ pedestrian activated signal. It also includes enhancing pavement markings in the 544 corridor.
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Myrtle Beach gas prices increase past $4, according to AAA
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Gas prices in Myrtle Beach have increased to over $4, according to AAA. AAA reported the gas prices rising to an average $4.05 on Thursday. In comparison, Wednesday’s price was about $3.98. As of last week, prices were around $3.86. Last month, they were $3.54, and a year ago the gas […]
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North Carolina Railroad invests in warehouse spur
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Railroad will invest up to $250,000 to support the construction of a new rail spur serving Atlantic Packagin’s warehouse expansion in Tabor City, N.C. Once operational, the facility is expected to receive and distribute at least 480 rail cars annually. The rail spur will connect Atlantic Packaging’s recently acquired [...] Read More...
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Project updates on Oak Street, Ninth Avenue North, and Arundel Road construction
There are progress updates for various major road and infrastructure projects, according to the City of Myrtle Beach. In a press release sent Friday, the city communications department shared that, while some work is nearing completion and roads are expected to reopen in the coming weeks, other project schedules have been adjusted. Here's the latest on the projects, and what can be expected in the months to come.
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Construction begins on U.S. 17 Corridor Improvements Project in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation has started the U.S. 17 Corridor Improvements Project in North Myrtle Beach. The project’s aim is to is to lower angle crashes, upgrade intersections, and provide higher quality to pedestrian foot travel. Concrete medians, pedestrian ramps, crosswalks, and countdown signals will all be installed […]