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Turille Jr. named Southport city manager
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Stuart Turille Jr. has been selected to serve as the new Southport city manager, according to a Friday, May 17, announcement. According to the city, the decision was made by the board of aldermen during a special budget deliberation workshop. Turille will begin serving in the...
Kickball fundraiser aims to raise awareness for sickle cell disease, boost research
LONGS, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach-based nonprofit is using a popular sport to raise money and awareness about sickle cell disease. The Riley Foundation on Saturday hosted its second annual kickball classic competition at Poplar Park in Longs. Shauna Riley, who founded the foundation, said it came from a personal experience. “My son has […]
North Myrtle Beach large dog park to temporarily close for maintenance
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The large dog park at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex will be temporarily closed next week. Officials said the park will be closed on Monday from 6 a.m. until noon so the maintenance crew can grade and prepare to lay new sod.
Oak Island Beach Services Unit back for 2024 season
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Beach Services Unit is back on Oak Island for the 2024 summer season. This year, the unit is equipped with three new utility vehicles. It’s a civilian-staffed arm of the town’s police department. For people new to the island, they are a valuable resource.
Town of Ocean Isle Beach reminds community to be mindful of sea turtle nesting season
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Ocean Isle Beach is alerting residents how to help sea turtles during nesting season from May 1-October 31. Baby sea turtles rely on natural lights from the moon, stars, or breaking waves to find their way to the ocean and may mistake house lights, flashlights, or streetlights for the direction they need to go.
Little River woman used heroin days before delivering baby, report says
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Little River woman is facing charges after being accused of doing drugs right before her baby was born. Myrtle Beach police received a report of alleged abuse/neglect, learning that a baby’s mother tested positive for fentanyl, cocaine, nicotine and buprenorphine while pregnant, according to an arrest report.
DMV license plate agency to reopen in Shallotte
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles license plate agency in Shallotte is set to reopen Thursday, May 23, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Per the NCDOT, the location, at 5300 Main St., Suite A, had closed on Dec. 20 when the previous operator’s...
‘Don’t want his story to end:’ School officials raise money for 13-year-old beaten to death
LONGS, S.C. (WBTW) – Community members are mourning the loss of 13-year-old Isaiah Gaymes, who Horry County authorities say was beaten to death by a piece of wood and a handgun last week in Longs. Gaymes, who attended Riverside Elementary School two years ago, was a beloved part of their family, guidance counselor Feleica Bellamy […]
Baseball Recap: James Island has no trouble against North Myrtle Beach
James Island can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Friday. Everything went their way against the North Myrtle Beach Chiefs as the James Island Trojans made off with a 12-2 win. James Island's victory was all the more impressive since North Myrtle Beach was averaging only 2.2 runs allowed on the season.
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