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Josh Kimbrell suspends Gubernatorial campaign
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (122+ words) South Carolina State Senator Josh Kimbrell, a Republican representing District 11 in Spartanburg, announced his bid for governor in 2026 Monday. (Provided) COLUMBIA, S. C. (WACH) " South Carolina state Sen. Josh Kimbrell said Wednesday he is suspending his campaign for governor, citing personal attacks…...
New details released in Georgetown boat crash that killed Conway man
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (231+ words) GEORGETOWN, SC (WPDE) " New details have been released about a fatal boat crash on the Sampit River that killed a Conway man last month. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) identified the victim as Wendell Joseph "Jay" Holbert…...
South Carolina holds meeting as red snapper season faces court delay
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (151+ words) (WPDE) " South Carolina anglers hoping for a summer red snapper season got an update Tuesday as the state Department of Natural Resources held its first informational session while the state prepares for a possible July 1 opening. The season remains on…...
3 agencies investigate death in Darlington Co.
18+ hour, 57+ min ago (89+ words) DARLINGTON COUNTY, S. C. (WPDE) " Deputies are on the scene of a death investigation Wednesday morning, according to the Darlington County Sheriff's Office. It's at the corner of Santee River Drive and Catawba River Drive in Florence area of Darlington County. This…...
SCDNR releases details in Waccamaw River boat crash that killed Conway teen
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (143+ words) CONWAY, S. C. (WPDE) " The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) released new details about the deadly boat crash on the Waccamaw River that killed a Conway teenager earlier this month. The report said 19-year-old Canon Burkett was operating a boat…...
South Carolina early voting tops 151, 670 in first week, surpassing all of 2024
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (116+ words) Record-breaking first week of early voting for the 2026 statewide primaries. The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) announced that 151, 670 votes have been cast during the first week of early voting. The entire 2024 early voting period saw a turnout of 120, 178. So…...
SC early voting hits record levels with nearly 120, 000 ballots cast so far
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (87+ words) COLUMBIA, S. C. (WACH) " Early voting continues across South Carolina ahead of the June 9 primary election, with turnout already reaching record levels. State election officials report that nearly 120, 000 ballots have been cast during the early voting period so far. Richland County leads…...
Hurricane season begins; North Myrtle Beach urges residents to prepare now
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (109+ words) NORTH MYRTLE BEACH S. C. (WPDE) " Monday marks the first day of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. This will span from June 1 to November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting 8-14 unnamed storms this year. The City of North Myrtle Beach…...
Lake City's Art Fields helps bring S. C. stories to national stage in Washington, D. C.
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (496+ words) LAKE CITY, S. C. (WPDE) " A community art project with roots in Florence County is now on display on one of the nation's biggest cultural stages. Art Fields, the nationally recognized art festival based in Lake City, was selected as South Carolina's…...
Rep. Ralph Norman meets with Little River residents, highlights roads, taxes, power issues
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (121+ words) LITTLE RIVER, S. C. (WPDE) " Congressman Ralph Norman met with local residents at a meet-and-greet in Little River, urging voters to make their voices heard at the ballot box as he outlined what he believes South Carolina needs. MORE: SLED charges Marion…...