Burning ban lifted in most South Carolina counties, except two
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has lifted the statewide burning ban for all but two counties in South Carolina.
SC secures grant money to reimburse Carolina Forest fire response costs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WPDE) — Governor Henry McMaster announced Friday that South Carolina secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). "The grant will help ensure vital resources are available to suppress the fire burning near Myrtle Beach," the release says. This...
Report: Myrtle Beach man tried to cross street when he was hit, killed by...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A newly obtained police report is shedding more light on a deadly crash involving a pedestrian in Myrtle Beach. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said 24-year-old Antonie Johnson, of Myrtle Beach, was hit Wednesday night while trying to cross Mr. Joe White Avenue.
News13 goes behind the scenes of Carolina Forest wildfire with South Carolina Forestry Commission
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WBTW) — News13 went behind the scenes of the Carolina Forest wildfire with the South Carolina Forestry Commission on Thursday and spoke to Horry County officials about how drones are helping them fight the 2,000-plus acre blaze. As of Thursday, crews had been working on the wildfire for six...
Carolina Forest wildfire briefing had constituents asking for town halls from Graham & Fry
Constituents in Carolina Forest are asking for a town hall at a press conference.
South Carolina Eatery Crowned ‘Best Italian Restaurant’ In The State
This "renowned" spot is recognized for its "artisanal desserts and savory dishes."
Orangeburg County eyes first casino in South Carolina with new bill
SANTEE, S.C. — A new bill introduced at the South Carolina State House Thursday could make Orangeburg County the first place in South Carolina to have a casino. The I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act bill was presented to the South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee. It would grant casino licenses to...
Brad Sigmon will be put to death on March 7; here’s a timeline leading...
South Carolina will put Brad Sigmon to death Friday, more than two decades after he killed a Taylors couple. Sigmon, 67, is set to die by firing squad at the Broad River Correctional Facility in Columbia. He was condemned to death row in 2002 following a conviction on two counts of murder and one count of burglary in...
South Carolina executes inmate by firing squad
It was the first time in 15 years a firing squad has been used in the United States.
Woman accused of starting massive 2,000-acre wildfire in South Carolina
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTV) - A woman has been arrested after she allegedly started a 2,000-acre fire in South Carolina. The South Carolina Forestry Commission said 40-year-old Alexandra Bialousow started the fire in the Covington Lake neighborhood in the Myrtle Beach area. Officials said Bialousow initially built the...
