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South Carolinians react to Governor McMaster’s call for DEW to end P.U.A

Some say they see a light at the end of the unemployment tunnel, others not so much

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — Governor Henry McMaster says it’s time to get people back to work. Effective June 30th the South Carolina’s Governor has ordered the Department of Unemployment (DEW) to stop all federal pandemic unemployment programs. There are now some very different reactions to the order. One business owner says she now sees the end to the employee…

Joe Cunningham officially kicks off campaign for Governor

Cunningham made a public appearance during a campaign event in the low country

Charleston, SC (WCIV) — Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham, officially kicked off his campaign this evening in the low country. Rachel Ellis with our ABC sister station in Charleston was at the campaign event and has more. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State

Father, Son reunite after 50 years apart

An emotional moment for a father and son after being separated for 5 decades

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — more than 50 years ago– Richard McCleary gave his infant son up for adoption— .and hadn’t seen him since, that is until Friday. Amanda Kinseth with our ABC  sister station WPDE was there at the Myrtle Beach International Airport and shares the heartwarming moment as father and son reunite Categories: Local News, News, State

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…