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Kara Riskus

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  1. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Kara Riskus

    Crash blocks lanes on West Highway 19 in Loris; 6 hurt, 2 critically injured (opens the original)

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    HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers are being urged to avoid the area of West Highway 19 and South Green Sea Road in Loris, where lanes are blocked as emergency crews respond to a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Six people are being transported to the hospital with injuries, including two with critical injuries. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 7:57 p.m. READ MORE: Traffic blocked on Gause Road near Highway 139 in Loris due to 5-a

  2. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Kara Riskus

    Traffic blocked on Gause Road near Highway 139 in Loris due to 5-acre woods fire (opens the original)

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    Crews respond to a slow-moving woods fire in the Loris, South Carolina, area on 9/26/2026. The fire prompted officials to ask drivers to avoid part of Gause Road while crews worked in the area. (Credit: HCFR) HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A woods fire in the Loris area is fully contained after burning an estimated six acres, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). The fire was reported along Gause Road near Highway 139. HCFR was dispatched at 7:13 p.m. Saturday. Officials said the South Caro

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Kara Riskus

    Residents raise concerns over proposed housing development near Reaves Ferry Road, Hwy 905 (opens the original)

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    HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Residents near the Old Reaves Ferry Road and Highway 905 intersection are pushing back against a proposed housing development, raising concerns about flooding and whether local infrastructure can handle hundreds of new homes. A representative for the developer hosted a public meeting Wednesday seeking community collaboration, but many residents voiced disapproval of the project. The developer is asking for an agreement with county leaders to build the new homes, offer

  4. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Kara Riskus

    Georgetown County Council delays final vote on stormwater ordinance (opens the original)

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    GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Georgetown County Council hit pause Tuesday on a proposed stormwater ordinance after residents raised concerns about how the changes could affect areas outside Murrells Inlet. Council was scheduled to consider final approval but instead voted to defer the third and final reading to allow more time to review the language. The proposed ordinance is intended to strengthen stormwater and water-quality regulations in Georgetown County’s MS4 area, which includes parts

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Kara Riskus

    HCS to tap into savings to cover $5.7M overrun for new Saint James Elementary (opens the original)

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    HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Rising construction and related costs have pushed Horry County Schools’ new Saint James Elementary School about $5.7 million over its original budget, prompting district leaders to consider shifting money from other projects to cover the gap. In 2023, the school board approved a $66 million budget for the new elementary school. Three years later, district officials say that amount is no longer enough. During a meeting Monday, the board discussed reallocating $6.2 mill

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