Easley police report missing father last seen in Greenville located safely
EASLEY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Easley Police Department reports that a previously missing father who was last seen in downtown Greenville has been safely located. According to officers, Eddie Richardson was last seen in downtown Greenville on Saturday around 8 p.m. Police...
South Carolina sweetgrass basket workshop highlights Gullah heritage, endangered Lowcountry craft
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — On Saturday, the first day of February and the first day of Black History Month, over at the Riverbanks Botanical Garden, people of all ages showed up for a sweetgrass basket-making class, celebrating Gullah culture and Lowcountry traditions. "We are...
Savannah man arrested after firing his gun, caught with Flock cameras
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - SPD responded to the 1900 block of Mills B. Lane Blvd at around 5 a.m. Sunday morning based on a ShotSpotter report. Due to their quick response time, Officers were able to observe the suspect’s vehicle fleeing the scene. A description of the vehicle was...
Teen suspect arrested for armed robbery in Lexington
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A 17-year-old was arrested by the West Columbia Police Department Wednesday night following an armed robbery at a Circle K gas station. Officers responded to the store on Sunset Blvd around 8 p.m. and detained the suspect after a short search....
PSA Airlines leaving Dayton, impacting 350 jobs
Just hours before one of its airplanes carrying 60 people crashed Wednesday into a military helicopter in Washington, D.C., PSA Airlines announced it was moving its corporate headquarters from Dayton to Charlotte, N.C. The move is a blow to Dayton, which for years could claim...
‘Passing the torch to the younger crowd’: Myrtle Beach Fire Department continues cadet program
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - As junior firefighter cadets prepare to graduate, the Myrtle Beach Fire Department is looking to recruit for its next class. “This isn’t like a ride at Disneyland. This is real life and just getting to train with them, get to know them, and build...
Myrtle Beach sues North Myrtle Beach, claims years’ worth of unpaid water usage
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — For nearly a quarter century, North Myrtle Beach has run 25 billion gallons of water through transmission lines belonging to its southern neighbor — driving up huge repair costs without offering to pay a cent. That’s the allegation levelled by Myrtle...
Oysters & Art Festival returns to downtown Myrtle Beach for a second year
MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WBTW)– The Oysters & Arts Festival was back on the Grand Strand for a second year. Hundreds joining in the celebration of coastal Carolina food and art on Saturday afternoon. The event benefits the Myrtle Beach Art Museum and was held in the Nance Plaza and...
Local woman recalls last meeting with flight attendant who died in plane-helicopter crash
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WPDE) — A Murrells Inlet women shared an encounter she had with a flight attendant that was one of the victims from the deadly in-air collision on Wednesday night. A commercial jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into the Potomac River...
Casino cruises off Carolina coast compete with new North Carolina gambling options
The coastal casino cruises operate just south of the North Carolina border north of Myrtle Beach, offering live dealer games and slots along with a "luxury yacht experience," the company says.