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The Post and Courier

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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 · 3d

WBTW News13

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All criminal charges dropped against defendants in Pawleys Island church scandal, attorney confirms

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WBTW) — All criminal charges against four defendants in the Pawleys Island Community Church case have been dismissed after a magistrate judge determined there was not enough probable cause to move forward with prosecution, officials confirmed Friday. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office confirmed the dismissals following a preliminary hearing Friday morning. […]

Pawleys Island, SC · 2d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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South Carolina went blue for Annie Andrews. Did Horry County flip on Darline Graham?

When President Donald Trump traveled to Myrtle Beach in August to stump for Sen. Darline Graham, he told supporters he would return for a golf trip if the Republican senator won her election. If the president returns to the Grand Strand, it won’t be to make good on that promise. Despite support from Trump and other notable conservative politicians in and out of South Carolina, Graham failed to sway South Carolina voters at the ballot box. For the first time in decades, South Carolina elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. Did the Myrtle Beach area flip blue for Dr. Annie Andrews or hold for Graham? Darline Graham’s run for office The late Sen. Lindsey Graham comfortably won his Republican primary in June. After his death in July, Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to finish her brother’s term. For the Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, Sen. Darline Graham announced her intent to run for a full term. Graham took the lead in that initial primary, with 109,881 votes – roughly 32.75% – but failed to garner a majority. In Horry County, Graham took second place behind Republican U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, but the senator still secured

Horry County, SC · 4d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Wawa could be coming to Horry County-but some residents aren't happy about it

Wawa could be coming to Horry County. The Planning Commission unanimously approved Thursday plans to allow a new gas station convenience store to open in Little River – but residents aren’t happy. The request, brought by WW LLC as an agent for Baytree SC LLC, sought to amend a 3.14-acre parcel at Water Grande Boulevard and Highway 9 East for a convenience store with gas pumps and a car wash. Although the lot is currently zoned for commercial use, developers needed permission to install gas pumps at the site. The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain has something of a cult following, particularly for its sandwiches and other fast foods. A new Horry County store would mark the first location in South Carolina. But not everyone’s pleased with Wawa’s plans. Hundreds of residents showed up at the Planning Commission meeting in opposition to the proposed convenience store. Several residents shared public comments expressing concerns that increased traffic would strain infrastructure, endanger public safety and displace wildlife. None of the comments shared as public input were supportive of the plans for a new Wawa. “That intersection is one of the highest collision intersections … I’m already taking my life in my hands trying

Horry County, SC · 2d

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Horry County Republicans sweep local races amid seismic Democratic wins nationally

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — For the first time in more than a decade, all county council and Board of Education seats in Horry County went to Republicans. The last time such a sweep occured was 14 years ago. Multiple council seats were maintained by Republicans, but the Horry...

Horry County, SC · 4d

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Myrtle Beach Unveils an 8.5-Foot ‘Rabbit Man’ Statue

The Rabbit Man Statue, a bow-tied rabbit-and-man hybrid called with a cane and a cardinal on its wrist now stands in Myrtle Beach's Arts & Innovation District, home to a monthly art walk.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 2d

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A weekend of honoring our nation's heroes — and helping them find healing on the water

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Those Who Serve Foundation is preparing for its annual Salute to Our Veterans Weekend, bringing the community together to honor veterans and raise money to provide them with free boating and fishing experiences. Captain Rick Roberts and his team of volunteers are inviting...

Horry County, SC · 2d

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SC Pecan Music and Food Festival

It’s almost here! The 22nd Annual SC Pecan Music and Food Festival returns to Downtown Florence on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get ready for a full day of live music, delicious food, vendors, family-friendly activities and plenty of pecan-inspired products. With nine stages of entertainment, a FREE Kids Fun Zone and STEM Zone, Car Show, and Run Like a Nut, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The City Center Farmers Market will also be open Saturday morning, and don’t miss the Masterworks Choir performing at Central United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. during the festival. We can’t wait to see everyone Downtown!

Florence, SC · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Horry Co. Council Asks For Public Input On Proposed Home Development

The Horry County Council is asking for the public’s input on a proposed home development. The 372-home development would be located on around 180 acres near SC-905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road. The council did not approve the development and said it would like to hear more from the community.

Horry County, SC · 4d

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This Unassuming Hole-In-The-Wall Serves Some Of The Best BBQ In All Of South Carolina

There are restaurants that look impressive from the outside and disappoint you on the inside, and then there’s Scott’s Bar-B-Que in Hemingway, South Carolina, which looks like a cinderblock building and delivers one of the best meals you’ll ever eat. The gap between the exterior and the...

Hemingway, SC · 7d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Did Myrtle Beach area send Russell Fry back to Congress? Here's the voting results

Republican U.S. Rep. Russell Fry will continue representing South Carolina’s 7th congressional district after voters reelected him for a third term. With all counties reporting, the incumbent congressman garnered roughly 56.71% of the votes with 172,308 ballots, based on preliminary results. “America’s future belongs to the people who show up with ideas,” Fry said in a statement. “The Democrat party has spent a lot of time telling America what’s wrong with it. They embraced socialism with open arms, an idea that has failed everywhere it’s been tried. Tonight, our district resoundingly rejected that.” Retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief and small-business owner John Vincent, who represented the Democratic Party in South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District race, received an estimated 43.22% of votes, according to preliminary results. Fry first took office in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022 after serving seven years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was reelected in 2024 with roughly 71.4% of the vote. This election cycle, Fry bested Vincent to keep his congressional seat. Challenger John Vincent “The message really is that no one party really owns a district or a state, and the sooner we get away from letters after names, and

South Carolina · 5d

WBTW News13

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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Horry County Council seeks more public input on proposed 372-home development

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A proposed 372-home development near S.C. 905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road is drawing renewed scrutiny from neighbors as Horry County officials consider whether to approve a rezoning and development agreement needed for the project to move forward. Horry County Council did not approve...

Horry County, SC · 6d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Horry County's top prosecutor, probate judge to keep jobs after 2026 elections

Horry and Georgetown counties won’t see a change in the court system’s top prosecutor after Tuesday’s elections. Jimmy Richardson won another term as solicitor for the 15th Circuit after running unopposed. In Horry County, the Republican incumbent candidate garnered 101,261 votes with 71% precincts reporting. Richardson was appointed as solicitor for Horry and Georgetown counties by then Gov. Nikki Haley in 2012. Republican Allen Beverly also won another term as probate judge. He, too, was unopposed, securing 100,465 votes out of 71% precincts reporting. He was first elected to the office in 2022.

Horry County, SC · 5d

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Columbus County voters narrowly approve expanded alcohol sales in referendum

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Alcohol sales will be expanding in unincorporated parts of Columbus County following a referendum on Tuesday’s ballot. The referendum asked voters whether malt beverages, unfortified wine, and mixed beverages should be allowed for sale. With all 16 precincts reporting, all measures passed. To...

Columbus County, NC · 5d

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South Carolina Christmas Display Features Two Million Lights and Decorations Up to 55 Feet Tall

More than two million Christmas lights transform a South Carolina sports complex into a glowing holiday attraction, with over 500 displays and decorations reaching an impressive 55 feet tall. Families can enjoy the spectacle from their cars along a two-mile illuminated route. The 2026 event begins November 23 and continues...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 5d