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FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C (WPDE) — Florence attorney E. Hood Temple officially announced Tuesday that he is running for South Carolina Senate District 31, pledging to cut taxes, strengthen schools, improve infrastructure, and make families his top priority. Temple, a Republican and longtime Florence resident, made his announcement surrounded by...
In honor of the brave men and women who have served our nation, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen and Bar in Branson, Downtown Flavortown in Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach are showing their appreciation this Veterans Day by offering complimentary entrées to veterans and active-duty military personnel. On Wednesday, Nov....
GEORGETOWN — Pawleys Island dentist Nicholas Papadea received a startling letter in September. The water system serving the Waccamaw Neck was no longer adding fluoride to the water. "I was shocked," Papadea said. "As far as we're aware, not a single dentist was contacted before the choice. ... I...
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) – Georgetown County Fire & EMS (GCFE) is urging residents to postpone any outdoor burning through the weekend as wildfire risks increase. The department says Thursday’s gusty winds will be followed by daytime relative humidity in the mid-30s Friday through Sunday and with pine straw, leaves and grass already very dry, these […]
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C (WPDE) — A decision to stop adding fluoride to drinking water in the Waccamaw Neck area is raising concerns among local dental professionals, who warn the change could have long-term consequences for residents’ oral health. The Georgetown County Water and Sewer District has stopped adding...
Students across Dillon County showcased the progression of the United States and honored those who served.
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Florence County Fire Rescue officials are urging people to take extra precautions before having a fire outdoors. High winds are beginning to move through the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, increasing the risk of wildfires. Anthony Fox, a spokesperson for Florence County Fire Rescue, said...
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C (WPDE) — The Pee Dee Republican Women will host a Candidate Forum and Friendsgiving Dinner on Monday to introduce voters to the candidates running to fill the S.C. State Senate seat formerly held by Lt. Gov. elect Mike Reichenbach. The moderated discussion invites voters to hear...
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. — For parents in Williamsburg County, getting a child to the doctor can mean a drive of nearly an hour. For expectant mothers, accessing routine prenatal care can require traveling to another county entirely. Despite being home to nearly 30,000 people, Williamsburg County has limited access...
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission gave approval to two new phases of housing at Grande Dunes North during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Phase 4 at Grande Dunes North creates lots for 111 townhouses, three open space lots and private rights-of-way. There...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach unveiled its newest public art piece Friday: an 8.5-foot-tall sculpture called “Rabbit Man.”. Created by Massachusetts artist Dale Rogers, the sculpture is located at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and Broadway Street, next to Gallery 320. The unveiling drew members of...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach International Airport has released a statement as the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all U.S. flights late Friday afternoon. “The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop impacting departing flights across the country, including MYR,” the airport said. “Passengers should check their flight status before traveling to the airport.” […]
CONWAY — Longtime Horry County Fire Rescue Chief Joseph Tanner is no longer with the agency as of Nov. 10, but officials remain silent on the circumstances surrounding his departure. HCFR spokesman Tony Casey told The Post and Courier Tuesday night that Deputy Chief Mike Norket will take over the agency amid a search for Tanner's permanent replacement. Casey declined to elaborate when asked whether Tanner was terminated. Tanner's exit came on the same day Horry County Council's public safety committee met behind closed doors for over an hour to discuss what county attorney David Jordan describ...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Horry County man is renewing his search for a living kidney donor after his kidney function declined to 15 percent and he began undergoing dialysis three times a week. “That dialysis surgery was quite painful,” Chris Payne said. Payne hopes someone will become...
A popular northeastern wholesale supermarket chain is looking to expand into North Myrtle Beach after opening its first Grand Strand location last year. BJ’s Wholesale Club submitted development plans to the City of North Myrtle Beach for a new location between Champions Boulevard and South Carolina Highway 90. The proposal comes after the company opened its first Horry County store in Myrtle Beach in February 2025. The warehouse chain uses a club system where only members shop in its stores, similar to Costco or Sam’s Club. BJ’s is based in Massachusetts and, according to its website, BJ’s has 8.5 million members across its 270 stores in 22 states. The Sun News was unable to reach the company for comment, but preliminary plans submitted to North Myrtle Beach reveal some details about the proposed location. The building would be around 106,628 square feet, including a 3,400-square-foot tire service area, with 381 parking spaces. The rendering also describes signage for a gas station.
CONWAY — On a clear day in the late 1930s, Horry County residents may have looked skyward to a wonderous sight. A fabric-covered, 40-horsepower Taylorcraft clipping the treetops — piloted by either James or Edward Norton, adventurous Conway High School seniors who took up flying after their parents said a motorcycle would be too dangerous. Within a decade, both men would be killed in action after carrying out a daring daylight air raid over Nazi-occupied Ijmuiden in Holland — but not until their B-26 Marauder was able to drop bombs on the heavily defended gas refinery. The Nortons — affectiona...
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
(WPDE) — Questions remain in the Pawleys Island Community Church case after a judge dismissed charges against a registered sex offender accused of volunteering around children and the church leaders accused of allowing it. Convicted sex offender Warren Perry had been accused of volunteering at a church with a...
In remembrance of Veteran’s Day we will take a step back to the Revolutionary War. On the seacoast of South Carolina is the states third oldest city Georgetown. The historic area features a waterfront park named Francis Marion Park. It leads to the harbor walk along the Sampit River.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at Warbird Park. The free ceremony began at 11 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located at 150 Farrow Parkway. This year’s featured speaker was Myrtle Beach Police Chief Frederick Chambers, a United States Marines veteran....