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LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) - A new data center is being proposed to the Lumberton community. Community members gathered at Sandy Grove Baptist Church Thursday evening and expressed concerns about what a new data center may impact. Some of their concerns included water usage, noise, and overall health for the area.
“Who does not want a data center here?” Laura Oxendine asked the 100 or so people gathered in the Sandy Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall in Lumberton on Thursday night. Nearly three-quarters of people raised their hands in response to Oxendine, a Lumberton resident and member of the Lumbee...
The event is hosted by the Junior League of Fayetteville. Holly Day Fair is a premier holiday shopping experience that attracts more than 15,000 attendees and approximately 150 vendors each year.
Two injuries during the Lee County-Southern Lee football game on October 30, including one that left a player waiting nearly half an hour for an ambulance, prompted questions at Monday’s meeting of the Lee County Board of Commissioners. One player was taken for medical attention by his parents after...
Progress continues on two major projects working toward preserving Pinehurst’s history while expanding and modernizing its library and archival resources. The Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives continue to undergo major changes, with updated facilities planned to better serve residents and visitors through library services and educational opportunities. According...
ROCKINGHAM -- Richmond County Hospice has announced a change of plans for its annual Salute to Veterans event scheduled for Friday. Hospice staffers announced in a video Thursday that the ...
LAURINBURG — Democratic incumbent Jamie Adams held a 16-vote lead over Republican challenger Todd G. Scott in the race for District Attorney for Judicial District 21, which covers Scotland, Anson and Richmond counties, according to unofficial election results. Adams received 15,860 votes, or 50.03%, compared to Scott’s 15,844 votes,...
LAURINBURG — Scotland County reflected the Democratic gains seen in several parts of the country Tuesday, as Democrats secured victories in multiple local races, including seats on the Scotland County Board of Commissioners and Scotland County Schools Board of Education. According to unofficial results, Democrat Ronnie Nicholson defeated Republican...
DILLON — Dillon County was the only county in South Carolina where voters rejected a capital-projects sales tax referendum on Nov. 3, turning down the proposed penny tax by roughly 2-to-1 while voters in six other counties approved theirs. In unofficial results with all precincts reporting, Dillon County’s referendum...
On Oct. 26, the Fayetteville City Council passed a revised Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendment. It requires conditional rezoning when someone proposes a data center as a warehouse storage use, according to a city media release published on Monday, Nov. 2. The amendment also clears up how the UDO treats...
The project will update the park with amenities that appeal to a wide range of ages and recreational preferences. Enhancements include an improved parking area, a walking trail, a picnic shelter, and a horseshoe pitch, in addition to a new playground with modern surfacing. The park, located on Martin Street,...
Today, Nov. 5, marked a milestone for the University of North Carolina at Pembroke's new $96 million Clinical Sciences Building as the final structural beam was hoisted into place. “This beam represents hope, real potential for a better life. Hope that more healthcare professionals will choose to serve this region....
The greater Fayetteville community is invited to contribute non-perishable food items to support those who serve our nation. Recognizing the current financial pressures faced by military families and the need for immediate, tangible support within the Fort Bragg community, the Greater Fayetteville. Chamber Military Affairs Council (MAC) is hosting Operation...
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Cumberland County Department of Social Services, 1225 Ramsey St., Fayetteville. The session will provide guidance on available funding opportunities and the application process while allowing attendees to receive direct support from program staff. Attendees and organizations are encouraged to bring a laptop to participate in the online training, begin their applications during the event and receive assistance in real time.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections' executive director cautioned local election officials Friday against commenting about outcomes of ongoing contests. Sam Hayes issued a statement after WRAL cited two county elections directors discussing the vote count in the state Senate District 24 race. The race could determine whether Republicans...
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.
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
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
CONWAY, S.C. — After two deferrals of a proposed development on Highway 90, the Horry County Planning Commission approved the recommendation for a proposal that will bring about 60 new homes to a neighborhood on Highway 90. During its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, the commission voted unanimously to...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Drivers traveling along Highway 501 in Horry County can expect overnight lane closures next week as crews conduct routine maintenance and inspections on the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said the right lane of Highway 501 Southbound will close overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, and […]
