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INSPIRING 🙏 Linemen who have worked nonstop to restore power to the western Carolinas paused for a well-deserved moment of solace at the Pretty Place Chapel near Greenville. Thank you for your incredible service. wpde.com/chimein
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳️🎂 The heir to the British throne, Prince William turns 41 today! bit.ly/44741rS
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Well look at that, Day-vahd [said in our best Moira Rose voice]! A resident in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood, has created a mini Rosebud Motel using the retaining wall outside his home, for fans of the award-winning show "Schitt's Creek" to visit. bit.ly/3oZqe5M
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Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Sussex! 🥳️She turns 42 years old today. bit.ly/3qnefVJ
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳🎂 The heir to the British throne, Prince William turns 42 today! bit.ly/44741rS
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An evacuation is being called for residents on the beach side of the Prince George community due to wildfire conditions, according to Georgetown County officials.
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A Horry County wife and mom, who gained the support of millions on social media, has made outstanding strides since her unexpected cardiac arrest more than two months ago. ❤️👏 bit.ly/3FurTuD
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Video captured in North Myrtle Beach shows a possible tornado touching down producing debris. (via Wayne White/@NMBchiefsSports)
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“The policy as I read it gives arbiters at Twitter the ability to determine on a case by case basis what is in the ‘public interest' and what is not. The policy will be abused to silence journalists,” wrote New York Times Bestselling Author Andy Ngo. bit.ly/31q1ygp
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ROYAL NEWS ❤👑 Mamma Mia, a beagle rescued from a Virginia breeding facility, was recently adopted by none other than the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 🐶 bit.ly/3CFadMf
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PRAYERS FOR PRUE 💙 Alexis Prue has spent 11 days in the hospital due to a cardiac arrest she had after a Tennessee Titans game in Jacksonville, Florida. Her husband, Andrew, said the Titans sent them flowers today to lift their spirits.
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BEFORE & AFTER: Taken just hours apart from each other, the cross at Belin in Murrells Inlet during and after Hurricane Ian. Thank you, Charlene Blanton and Mark Mierzejewski for sharing!
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More amazing South Carolinian linemen from Santee Cooper leaving to help those devastated by Hurricane Helene. Thank you!
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'POWER OF PRAYER' 🙏 Andrew Prue said the Lord and power of prayer have helped his wife recover one month after she suffered a cardiac arrest. wpde.com/news/local/prayers-…
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GRAB THE TISSUES! After more than 80 days in a Florida hospital, Horry County wife and mom Alexis Prue rang the bell and was discharged since surviving an unexpected cardiac arrest. bit.ly/3KCENKf
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Thank you ❤️ Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park posted this photo thanking the State Parks team, who made it to the Rock and raised the American flag as a beacon of hope for Western North Carolina. This photo was taken by them on Monday, September 30. bit.ly/3XWottg
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Folks in North Carolina were having fun with some snow this week! ☃️
Check out their wintry artwork in this massive photo gallery: bit.ly/3fNNAbX
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Charlotte woman meets BYU football player who she helped save on the brink of suicide
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#BREAKING A source told ABC15 Monday evening that military ground crews have found parts and debris associated with the F-35 Lightning II Jet just off Indian Town Road in Florence County.
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Cunningham said he would fight to end the observance of Confederate Memorial Day, replacing it as a state holiday with Election Day.
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“It’s past time for South Carolina to have an education governor,” Cunningham said. wpde.com/news/local/joe-cunn…
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A good sign as a rainbow appears behind the cross at Belin in Murrells Inlet. 🙏 (Credit: Mark Mierzejewski)
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Joe Cunningham calls to end Confederate Memorial Day, make Election Day a state holiday bit.ly/3eAH1K4
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#LindseyGrahamResign trending after Trump Jr. comments bit.ly/2Q3izmx
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South Carolina will close state government offices and some local government offices Monday to mark Confederate Memorial Day.
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PRAYERS FOR PRUE UPDATE 🙏 Doctors will slowly wean a Horry County mom off of her sedatives today after she suffered cardiac arrest a week ago. Alexis Prue, and her husband, @AndrewJAPrue, were in Jacksonville, Florida, when the tragedy happened.
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WATCH LIVE: Kanye West is having his first campaign event in North Charleston. bit.ly/3aotlNl
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Nice one mother nature! How about that piece of ice shaped like South Carolina?! (Credit: Erik Cappello)
Snow across the Pee Dee >> bit.ly/3Ao98W2
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Although there have been many developments on Alexis' condition over the past week, Andrew Prue is remaining consistent in asking for one thing within each update shared -- prayers. 🙏🙏 bit.ly/3H8IHbG
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A Democrat running to unseat Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is proposing raising starting salaries for new K-12 teachers by nearly 40% over the next decade. wpde.com/news/local/south-ca…
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ATTENTION CHANTS! Coastal Carolina University secures $10 million for a pedestrian overpass over Hwy 544. bit.ly/4bzk6ZE
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HEARTWARMING🙏 First responders pray over the community at Carolina Forest Community Church
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An Austin, Texas, man is facing charges after police say he hit an officer with a bag of potato chips after being told to stop riding carts in a store.
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The state of South Carolina has been called for Donald Trump in the Presidential Election.
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YES OR NO? Former South Carolina Gov. @NikkiHaley announced her official run for President Tuesday morning.
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Shout out to @SkyWheelMB for lighting up the sky in Chanticleer teal for @CoastalBaseball! #CCUinOmaha #CWSfinals
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WOW! Check out this incredible Royal Starfish found in Murrells Inlet! Thanks, Lorraine Holcombe.
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#BreakingNews $22.9 million stadium expansion approved for Coastal Carolina University spr.ly/6018BNZ6q
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That's a big boy! 🦈 A great white shark weighing over 1,400 pounds recently pinged near Myrtle Beach. The shark, named Breton, is 13 feet long and pinged approximately 60 miles offshore. (Photo: @OCEARCH)
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JOHN STAMOS SIGHTING 🤩 Horry County deputies had "fun, fun, fun" during their protective detail of The Beach Boys and John Stamos at the Alabama Theater! bit.ly/4bfDbA5
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On Sunday, while departing Delaware to return to the White House, Biden says he's willing to discuss a bill that includes universal background checks.
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South Carolina representative @JoeCunninghamSC said Gov. @henrymcmaster is "why we're still in this mess" after McMaster said he would fight the newest vaccine requirements "to the gates of hell."
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An 8-year-old boy with autism is helping NASCAR driver Brandon Brown change the narrative behind "Let's go, Brandon."
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PRAYERS FOR PRUE ❤️️🙏 Andrew Prue was able to get Alexis outside to enjoy some fresh air for the first time in 67 days. They are also hopeful her trach will be removed tomorrow. bit.ly/3FuX60N
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Democratic candidate for governor Joe Cunningham is imploring the legislature to raise the minimum age to purchase rifles in South Carolina.
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Flames have grown to 400 acres in the Carolina Forest area of South Carolina near Myrtle Beach
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A Jeep drove onto the beach last night between 37th and 38th Avenue North in #MyrtleBeach. And now it's being overtaken by the rising tide. Watch LIVE: bit.ly/2ZAaazb #SaltLife #HurricaneDorian #SCtweets #SCwx
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Happy Birthday to our favorite weather man @EdPiotrowski 🎉🎈 Everyone join us in wishing him a happy birthday! bit.ly/33FIWqA
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South Carolina @SenatorTimScott
releases statement on his vote against $1.9T stimulus package
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ANSWERED PRAYERS 🙏 Alexis Prue has begun her rehabilitation journey after suffering an unexpected cardiac arrest more than two months ago. She is reunited with her daughter, India, and husband, Andrew. bit.ly/3FuX60N
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Beto O'Rourke hosting Florence Town Hall Tuesday ift.tt/2HsMuS0
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Here is video from Hoffmeyer Road in Florence of officers heading to the active shooter scene - wpde.com/news/local/florence…
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THANK YOU, ED 👏🌈☀️ Today marks @EdPiotrowski's 29th anniversary at ABC15! Hurricane coverage, birthday drive-bys, parades and pizza paloozas - he truly does it all. He loves his community and we consider it an honor to work alongside him.
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#MICAMILLER Video from the "Justice for Mica" rally outside Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach. bit.ly/3ULmQhj
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SC House adopts resolution honoring Ed Piotrowski ift.tt/2TUaPYx
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Gov. McMaster announces South Carolina will not have mask mandates >>> bit.ly/44MxIxn
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#BREAKING: Myrtle Beach approves mask mandate, effective Thursday night bit.ly/2VFTRg1 #COVIDSC #SCTweets
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WOW! Ed said twice a year, the sun rises perfectly between the pilings of Pawleys Island Pier. Here's a beautiful photo of that moment by Tom Flynn.
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What are your thoughts on this local sign? Do you have any concerns?
@MadelineTV is working to talk to the shop and others about it today. wpde.com/news/local/gun-shop…
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The Myrtle Beach Skywheel is lit up in blue tonight to honor fallen Sgt. Gordon Best who died in a car crash in the line of duty this morning. bit.ly/3n4N9uX
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GREAT NEWS!
As of Sunday evening, the 1600-acre fire in Carolina Forest is 30% contained, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
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Today is @EdPiotrowski's 30TH ANNIVERSARY with ABC15. Help congratulate our Chief Meteorologist on 30 years of excellent service to our area. 🥳♥️
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Congratulations @EdPiotrowski on 25 years with #WPDE! We love you and are so greatful for everything you do for the team! Enjoy your snack drawer! 😝
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Absolutely stunning sunset from the Waccamaw River in Pawleys Island. Thanks, Tom Flynn!
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CHECK THIS OUT: Crews from across the state are continuing to fight the fire in Carolina Forest.
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Marion trooper saves the life of a small child: "I said, Lord, I need your help" ift.tt/2iNJiVX
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How #CCU GK Young overcame odds from birth to hit home run at #CWS2016. He told his inspiring story in church today wpde.com/news/local/coastal-…
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The Trump Campaign has joined with the Amistad Project, to contest the result of the election in six states: Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona.
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"DREAM COME TRUE!" Nearly one year after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest after a Tennessee Titans game, Alexis Prue and her husband Andrew were gifted tickets to the 2024 Superbowl! bit.ly/3tAioqZ
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Louisville officer shot, but unclear if tied to Breonna Taylor protests bit.ly/3cC8Vmp
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A Ring camera captured the moment a man in Asheville, North Carolina and a bear came face to face, giving each other a scare. 😲 (Video courtesy: David Oppenheimer)
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THOUGHTS? South Carolina’s $15.8 billion budget was approved in the State Senate with a new provision.
It would require students to use the bathroom of their assigned sex at birth and sleep in rooms based on their birth sex during overnight field trips. bit.ly/3JDFDVw
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President Donald Trump turns 74 today. Wish the 45th president a happy birthday! 🎂🎁🎈 @realDonaldTrump
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CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Brandon Dunn for winning the South Carolina Broadcasters Association's Sportscaster of the Year! 🏈🏀⚽
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Today is Ed Piotrowski's 31st anniversary with ABC15! Let's congratulate our Chief Meteorologist on his service to our area!🎉
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Today marks a huge milestone for Chief Meteorologist @EdPiotrowski! CONGRATULATIONS!
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A buck stands tall on the dunes at Briarcliffe Acres. Great photo Betsy Cooper! wpde.com/chimein
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GREAT NEWS! 🙏 "God spared my life:" After 241 in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a South Carolina man is finally in rehab and working towards going home.
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GOOD MORNING! Check out the full Harvest Moon rising above the Surfside Pier yesterday evening. Beautiful photo, Dave Callahan.
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Twitter user @simoneariel_ shared this video three hours ago (7:39 a.m.) of #HurricaneDorian thrashing Queens Cove, Bahamas.
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HOW COOL! Luke Bryan stopped to visit Myrtle Beach Fire Dept. to kick off a fun and safe night at CCMF!
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Check out this beautiful rising sun with palmettos silhouetted in Murrells Inlet. 🌴 Thanks, Kathy Dowling.
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THOUGHTS? The Carolina Squat ban takes effect today, which means police can now write tickets for squatted vehicles. Do you agree with the new law? bit.ly/44BJ3lq
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#BREAKING: Three county deputies and two city officers have been shot, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. bit.ly/2IAmGTv
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED! Today is our very @EdPiotrowski birthday! Everyone send him well wishes below 🎂
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Anthony Wenzel captured the moment part of the Cherry Grove Pier collapsed into the ocean. It was one of three piers destroyed by Hurricane Ian.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ED 🎉✨Our favorite weatherman celebrates another lap around the sun today. Help us send him birthday wishes!
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RARE SIGHTING! This is a yellow cardinal seen in Alabaster, Alabama. Auburn University biology professor Geoffrey Hill says the cardinal is in the same species as the common red cardinal but carries a 'one in a million' genetic mutation. 💛🐦
Great pic, Jeremy Black Photography!
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CALM AFTER THE STORM 🌈 A rainbow appeared in Georgetown after Hurricane Ian struck the Lowcountry. bit.ly/3M3v52r
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One in a million shot! 😮 Denise Johnson was in the right place at the right time when she captured a dolphin leaping from ocean in Murrells Inlet this weekend.
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