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Distant storm systems threaten to create deadly rip currents at East Coast beaches

Yahoo News ·

If you're headed to beaches along the East Coast over the Aug. 9 weekend, remain alert for possibly dangerous swimming conditions as a result of disturbed weather offshore. Even without a named tropical storm directly at the coast, waves and...

South Carolina defensive end Dylan Stewart

Anderson Independent-Mail - South Carolina ·

Aug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks edge Dylan Stewart (6) celebrates after a sack against the Old Dominion Monarchs in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY...

The Luxury Travel Market Continues Its Rapid Upward Trajectory

Forbes ·

Hotels cater to affluent travelers by offer luxurious accommodations. Courtesy of Fertitta Entertainment The luxury travel market, a substantial and rapidly growing sector with a global reach, generates about $1.5 trillion each year. Projections...

‘I am Trump in high heels’: Rep. Nancy Mace seeks Trump endorsement at South Carolina town hall

WBAL - Maryland · August 7, 2025

Tracy Glantz/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) — During a town hall event, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace compared herself to President Donald Trump and requested he endorse her for South Carolina’s governor — a race...

Officials say a South Carolina crash never happened. Now two women face serious charges.

WLTX 19 - South Carolina · August 7, 2025

Two Myrtle Beach women were arrested after SLED said they falsely reported a hit-and-run in Horry County to collect over $25,000 in insurance money. HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Two South Carolina women are facing charges after a state investigation found...

NCDOT extends IMAP coverage on I-26 to South Carolina state line

Tryon Daily Bulletin - North Carolina · August 7, 2025

Published 1:52 pm Thursday, August 7, 2025 Free service helps to manage traffic, assist drivers, and more POLK COUNTY—The N.C. Department of Transportation has recently announced it has expanded its Incident Management Assistance Patrol coverage...

This Quiet Coastal Village in South Carolina Feels Like a European Fishing Port

Only In Your State ·

There’s a common misconception that when we compare places in the U.S. to Europe, they have to be touristy, glamorous, or widely recognized. But just like America, Europe is full of quiet, under-the-radar towns—especially fishing villages rich in...

A South Carolina War Hero Is the Namesake for the Navy’s Newest Destroyer

Military.com · August 7, 2025

The U.S. Navy is adding a new battleship, and its namesake will be a South Carolina war hero. A few days before Thanksgiving 2010 and about a month after his 21st birthday, Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter launched himself in front of a live grenade...

The best underrated birthday trip destinations, according to travel experts

The Manual - Oregon · August 7, 2025

Birthdays are made for celebration, but who says it has to be just dinner and drinks? Birthday trips are becoming the new go-to way to mark the occasion, and trust me, it doesn’t always have to be glitz and glamour. This year, my boyfriend...

New hands-free driving law in South Carolina: What American drivers must know before September 1

Hindustan Times · August 6, 2025

Starting September 1, 2025, South Carolina will enforce a new Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act, making it illegal for drivers to hold or support mobile devices while behind the wheel. With warnings issued for the first six months, fines and...

Mace touts ties to Trump, jockeys for endorsement in South Carolina governor’s race in campaign-style town hall

KVIA - Texas · August 7, 2025

By Molly English, Dianne Gallagher, CNN Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (CNN) — Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, fresh off an announced bid for South Carolina’s governor’s mansion, jockeyed for an endorsement from President Donald Trump and sought to tie...

Even Visitors Keep This Magical South Carolina Beach Town A Secret

Southern Living ·

Where Southern charm meets beautiful natural surroundings and rich history, you’ll find South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Among beloved vacation destinations like Hilton Head, Beaufort, and Bluffton, the Lowcountry is home to several smaller towns that...

5 Myrtle Beach-area teens charged in Johnsonville teen’s death. What are police saying?

The Post & Courier - South Carolina · August 7, 2025

JOHNSONVILLE — Five Horry County teens have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old Johnsonville youth. Devan Raper, 19, Hunter Kendall, 18, Corrinne Belviso, 18, Sydney Kearns, 17, and Gianna Kistenmacher, 17, have...

What's the best waterfall in Louisiana? What Travel + Leisure says

The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana ·

While the Pelican State is known for having a relatively flat terrain, there are areas where rocky inclines can be found, and some of them even boast waterfalls. The U.S. boasts impressive waterfalls, like the rushes of water seen at Niagara Fall...

Woman training to be deputy in South Carolina fired after arrest, deputies say

WYFF 4 - South Carolina · August 6, 2025

South Carolina deputy trainee fired after DUI arrest, sheriff's department says 646. AND IT’S TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH OUR TANIQUA PENNIX...

$12 million worth Dawn Staley shares wholesome snap with South Carolina commit Agot Makeer from sports event in Canada

Sportskeeda · August 6, 2025

Talented Canadian hooper Agot Makeer committed to coach Dawn Staley's South Carolina Gamecocks over other programs, such as coach Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies and Kenny Brooks's Kentucky Wildcats, in March. Makeer is a five-star prospect and is...

Gullah Geechee singers in South Carolina preserve ancestor’s sacred songs

Fort Madison Daily Democrat - Iowa ·

A group of singers are traveling across the U.S. performing Gullah Spirituals that have been passed down from their enslaved ancestors. They’re among a growing group of artists, students and academics on a mission to preserve their Gullah Geechee...

Mac Deford launches campaign for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District

WCSC - South Carolina · August 6, 2025

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WTOC/WCSC) - United States Coast Guard veteran, former law enforcement officer and attorney Mac Deford announced his candidacy to represent the constituents of South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. “I served our nation in...

Mac Deford Launches 2026 Congressional Campaign for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District

WTOC 11 - Georgia · August 5, 2025

SC. (WTOC) - United States Coast Guard Veteran, former law enforcement officer and attorney Mac Deford launched his 2026 Congressional Campaign for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. “I served our nation in uniform. I served the...

Deer hunting season opens in South Carolina Lowcountry on Aug. 15

Bluffton Today - South Carolina ·

Deer hunting season in South Carolina's Lowcountry begins August 15th and significantly boosts the local and state economy. Hampton County is a popular destination for deer hunters, boasting high harvest numbers and attracting many non-resident...