Horry County families return home after large brush fire forced them to evacuate
In Horry County, multiple families are home again after being forced to evacuate. They left Wednesday as a precaution when a large brush fire erupted.
Author: ABC Team
Wind-driven wildfire damages structures in South Carolina
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At least two structures were damaged Wednesday by a large wildfire in South Carolina that prompted evacuations. Horry County officials say some residents were asked to leave with other structures also threatened.
Consumer News: Americans spending less during the pandemic, Carowinds getting ready to welcome back guests and more!
Consumer News: Americans spending less during the pandemic, Carowinds getting ready to welcome back guests and more!
President Biden takes virtual tour of Greenville electric bus plant
President Joe Biden took a virtual tour of an electric bus and battery manufacturing plant in the Upstate Tuesday. The tour comes after the president made a commitment that all American-made buses would be zero-emission by 2030.
Could Johnson and Johnson vaccine impact us locally
Area pharmacies are listening to recommendations from the CDC as they wait and wonder
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — Local health officials and pharmacies workers are listening to these recommendations saying they wont administer any of their Johnson and Johnson vaccine supply for the time being. State health officials say as of Monday, there were about 190 thousand doses scattered across the state. Nick Papantonis has more on how this halt could impact South…
Health officials ask people not to wait on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The manufacturer is dealing with factory issues which could lead to less doses being delivered
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) —- State Health officials say if you are waiting to get the Johnson & Johnson one shot COVID-19 vaccine, don’t wait, get vaccinated now. Deliveries of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be just 10 percent of what they were last week as the manufacturer deals with factory issues. Nick Papantonis reports from our sister station…
Woman suing Governor McMaster over back to work directive speaks out
The state employee took issue with Governor McMaster's directive telling people working form home to return to the office
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — Wednesday we heard from the woman who has filed a lawsuit against Governor Henry McMaster after he directed state employees who are working from home to return to the office. Annette Montgomery from our ABC Sister in myrtle Beach spoke exclusively to the woman who field the lawsuit with the help of the A.C.L.U. Categories:…
USC’s biggest donor blasts UofSC in letter sent to board, administration
According to the Post and Courier, USC's biggest donor, Darla Moore took issue with the University's failure to acknowledge the passing of her mother
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) — According to the Post and Courier, the University of South Carolina, Darla Moore says she is “embarrassed and Humiliated to be associated” with the University after they failed to acknowledge the passing of her mother April 1, 2021. The Post and Courier Newspaper shared a portion of the letter they say was penned by Darla…
Photo of students mocking George Floyd’s death sparks outrage at Berkeley High School
By Carolina Balchunas
A picture mocking George Floyd’s death posted to social media is sparking outrage at a Lowcountry high school.
Appointments to get a COVID vaccines evolves with more scheduling options
During earlier phases vaccine appointments were based on availability, now it's based on convenience
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE)—South Carolina is now ranked in the top tier nationally by the CDC for the amount of vaccines administered. But now—South Carolinians are increasingly looking for appointments that work around their schedules. Those appointments are hard to find. In earlier phases, people would just grab the next available appointment. now, it’s about convenience. Nick Papantonis reports. Categories:…
