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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 · 11d

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 · 13d

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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 · 20d

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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 · 15d

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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 · 20d

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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 · 21d

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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 · 23d

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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 · 24d

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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 · 24d

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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 · 25d

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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 · 27d

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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 · 28d

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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 · 29d

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Drivers asked to take alternate route as roads close in Florence County

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - The City of Florence is informing drivers about road closures for necessary repairs. The intersection of Damon Drive and Dix Lane will be closed from Wednesday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Oct. 23. The city says a contractor will be conducting necessary repairs at the Cloisters lift...

Florence County, SC · 27d

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PDRTA says it listened to riders’ concerns at recent public hearing and plans to make changes

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority held two public hearings this week to gather feedback from commuters on local bus routes and schedule adjustments. Transit officials met with riders to address concerns about evening service times and bus availability. At Tuesday’s public hearing, commuters spoke...

Florence, SC · 29d

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Proposed rail-to-trail could connect Conway and Myrtle Beach with walking, biking route

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County asked residents to weigh in on a proposed rail-to-trail project that could create a multi-use connection between Conway and Myrtle Beach. The public survey closed Monday night. County officials are considering different routes and features for the trail, which could be used...

Conway, SC · 10-13

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Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority holds public hearing for neighbor input in Florence

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority held public hearings Tuesday to hear neighbors’ hopes for the system’s future. PDRTA will meet Oct. 15 and discuss the status of its Florence operations, including comments heard at the public hearing, Executive Director Don Strickland said. Neighbors...

Florence, SC · 10-14

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After large drop, Myrtle Beach gas prices rise again

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach gas prices are back on the rise, but still about the same as a month ago. In the past week, gas prices in Myrtle Beach rose 6.0 cents per gallon, reaching an average of $3.84 per gallon. This comes after an 18.1-cent drop...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 10-12