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Conway considers $350K upgrade for new traffic signal at U.S. 701 and Janette Street
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers in Conway will soon see a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 701 and Janette Street, a change aimed at improving safety at what residents described as one of the city’s most dangerous crossings. Conway City Council discussed the project Monday...
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CCU President Announces Update On Hwy 544 Pedestrian Bridge
Coastal Carolina University’s president announced an update regarding the planned Highway 544 pedestrian overpass. James Winebrake said that the overpass is expected to be completed by 2028. That’s after the school finalized an agreement with the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The pedestrian bridge will be constructed on 544 at Founders Drive on Coastal’s campus.
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New traffic signal planned for Conway intersection near elementary school
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing to begin work on a new traffic signal in Conway. The signal will be placed at the intersection of Highway 701 and Janette Street, and City Manager Adam Emrick said the intersection is unsafe. “The intersection of Jeannette...
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New traffic signal coming to 'dangerous' intersection on Highway 701
CONWAY, S.C. — A new traffic signal is coming to what City Administrator Adam Emrick called “one of the most dangerous intersections in the city” at U.S. 701 South and Janette Street — near South Conway Elementary. But Conway City Council decided against spending an additional...
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Free parking begins in downtown Myrtle Beach
Parking in the downtown district of Myrtle Beach — which sometimes is an issue for residents and visitors — will be a little easier for the next five months ... and a lot cheaper too. Starting on Thursday, Oct. 1, parking at city of Myrtle Beach-owned parking spaces...
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Coastal Carolina University President gives update on planned Highway 544 pedestrian overpass
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Coastal Carolina University has finalized an agreement with the South Carolina Department of Transportation to manage the construction of a pedestrian overpass bridge on Highway 544 at Founders Drive on Coastal’s campus. Coastal Carolina University President, James Winebrake, announced that the overpass is expected...
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Coastal Carolina president says long-sought pedestrian overpass in Conway still years away
CONWAY — Completion of a long-awaited pedestrian overpass spanning S.C. Highway 544 near the Coastal Carolina University campus is still years away, President James Winebrake said Oct. 5. But more immediate upgrades including a lowered speed limit, better signs and lighting, and a pending walker-friendly intersection are helping to address safety concerns, he added. "We're moving as quickly as we can to get short-term measures put into place," Winebrake told The Post and Courier. "We've implemented greater police patrols at that area to make sure students are crossing at appropriate crosswalks...
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Georgetown Mayor details major projects in State of the City update
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Georgetown Mayor Jay Doyle outlined a series of redevelopment and infrastructure priorities in a State of the City update released Thursday, highlighting efforts to attract jobs, improve transportation and address aging city infrastructure. Steel Mill Redevelopment. Doyle said the former Georgetown Steel property remains...
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New shuttles coming to the City of Halloween, businesses have mixed feelings
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Ghouls and goblins galore. On Thursday, the City of Conway officially morphed into the "City of Halloween." The now iconic Halloween tradition in Downtown Conway have been great for tourism with nearly half a million visitors drawn downtown to check out the haunts last year alone.
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Conway bound lanes of Highway 501 blocked after 2-vehicle crash
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway-bound lanes of Highway 501 are blocked Thursday night after a two-vehicle crash in the Carolina Forest area, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The crash happened on Highway 501 near Glenbriar Drive. HCFR said crews were dispatched at 7:42 p.m. No injuries were reported, and drivers were being asked […]
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Oak tree’s fate still a concern as DOT plans roundabout
A decade after it was first proposed for funding, a roundabout is back in the plans for the misaligned intersection of Waverly Road and Petigru Drive. And the oak tree that was the center of community opposition to the project is still standing watch on the corner. The state Department...
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Traffic, parking to change in downtown Conway during Halloween season
The Conway Police Department announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, that there would be some changes in traffic and parking starting Thursday throughout the month of October in The City of Halloween. "Coming to see the City of Halloween? Plan your parking before you arrive and give yourself extra time," a Facebook...
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Southbound Hwy 17 Bypass lanes closed after multi-vehicle crash
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Southbound lanes on Highway 17 Bypass are closed following a multi-vehicle crash at Pine Island Road and Highway 17 Bypass, according to Myrtle Beach Fire Department. Two vehicles caught fire following the crash, but the fire is now under control, according to crews on...
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Traffic, parking plan for Conway City of Halloween
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Here’s everything you need to know about driving to the City of Halloween. The Conway Police Department is giving drivers a heads up for traffic changes in Downtown Conway. The changes are effective Thursday through Sunday, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM throughout October. Officers...