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Entertainment · Savannah

Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame

61% Center coverage: 83 sources

Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure of the Savannah restaurant that launched her to fame with its menu of fried chicken, banana pudding and other indulgent Southern dishes.Deen ran The Lady & Sons restaurant with her two sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen, for nearly three decades. Loyal fans visiting Savannah continued to line up for Deen's buffet long after the Food Network canceled her show, “Paula's Home Cooking,”…See the Story

US Politics · United States

Paul Dans Set to Announce Bid for U.S. Senate; Aims to Replace Fellow Republican Lindsey Graham

42% Center coverage: 7 sources

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Another challenger to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is expected to enter the race, hoping to represent South Carolina in the United States Senate. Paul Dans, an attorney who worked in the first Trump Administration, is set to announce his bid during an event in Charleston. Dans is well-known for being an architect of Project 2025, a right-wing political framework that seeks to reduce the size of the federal government …Lindsey Graham · Charleston See the Story

No one hurt in Marion drive-by shooting, police say

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MARION, S.C. (WBTW) -- Marion police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened Friday afternoon on Jones Avenue, Chief Tony Flowers said. No one was hurt, and Flowers said the people at the home were not cooperating with authorities. It happened in the 500 block of Jones Avenue. Police issued an alert to the public on the city's mobile app at about 3:15 p.m., calling it an "active situation." They said later the road had reopened but …Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Horry County man gets nearly 9 years in prison for federal gun, drug crimes

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

FLORENE, S.C. (WBTW) -- A 23-year-old is headed to prison for more than eight years on gun and drug charges after being sentenced on Friday, according to the U.S. attorney's office in Florence. Zuri Jaheem Stephens was sentenced to 105 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana and possession of a firearm in the furtherance of drug trafficking. He was also given five years of court-ordered supervision…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Coroner identifies 17-year-old Lake City student killed in Florence County crash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A 17-year-old Lake City student has been identified as the person killed in a single-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck on Wednesday, according to the Florence County Coroner's Office. Aden Jumper of Mayesville died in the crash, which happened at about 3:50 a.m. on Railroad Avenue in Scranton. He was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash, according to Cpl. David Jones of the South Carolina Highw…Lake City, South Carolina · Lake City Read Article

High school football reaches first official practice of the 2025 season

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - Thursday, July 31st marks the first official day of practices for the upcoming high school football season. Starting on Thursday, teams took the field with hopes of lifting a high school state championship trophy when the season comes to an end later this year. Until them, it's a day-to-day grind that starts with practices Monday through Thursday, and ends with game days underneath the bright lights on Friday. Myrtle Be…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Coker University welcomes new students, transfers from 2 now-closed colleges

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) -- Coker University is set to begin classes for the fall semester shortly, and with move-in day on Aug. 15, school officials say they've seen increases in applications and enrollment. That includes students from two now-closed universities in Limestone and St. Andrews. "Right now, we have 54 students coming from Limestone and eight coming from St. Andrews," vice president of strategic communication and enrollment Katherin…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Lake City Panthers football preview

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

LAKE CITY, SC (WBTW) - The Lake City high school football team will look to lean on their offense to score in bunches during their 2025 campaign. The Panthers begin their new season on the road against The Myrtle Beach Seahawks on August 22nd. Lake City will only return seven starters from last years team. Three-year starter Amari Hanna will return under center for the Panthers, while at least three freshman are expected to start of see meaningf…Lake City, South Carolina · Lake City Read Article

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Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame

Khanna says Democrats have pushed for Epstein files’ release since 2019

FBI Offering Reward for Conway Mass Shooting Suspect

Students Return to Class in Georgetown County with New Safety Measures

Paul Dans Set to Announce Bid for U.S. Senate; Aims to Replace Fellow Republican Lindsey Graham

No one hurt in Marion drive-by shooting, police say

Horry County man gets nearly 9 years in prison for federal gun, drug crimes

Coroner identifies 17-year-old Lake City student killed in Florence County crash

High school football reaches first official practice of the 2025 season

Coker University welcomes new students, transfers from 2 now-closed colleges

Lake City Panthers football preview

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Coroner identifies 17-year-old Lake City student killed in Florence County crash

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