WPDE-TV (Conway, SC)

WPDE-TV, which broadcasts on virtual channel 15 and UHF digital channel 27, is an ABC-affiliated television station based in Florence, South Carolina. It caters to the Pee Dee and Grand Strand areas of South Carolina. The station is part of the Sinclair Broadcast Group and operates alongside WWMB, a dual CW/CW+ affiliate on channel 21, also licensed in Florence, through a shared services agreement with Howard Stirk Holdings. Both stations are located in studios on University Boulevard in Conway, with their transmission facilities found on Pee Dee Church Road in Floydale, South Carolina.

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Annual CCU Campus Salvage Sale to keep items out of landfills

19 hours ago | wpde.com | Amanda Kinseth

CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The annual Coastal Carolina University Campus Salvage Sale is this weekend!The yard sale is full of items college students donate as they move out of the dorms. You'll find microwaves, mini-refrigerators, TVs, furniture, decor, clothing, shoes and more. Most of the items sell for $1 unless marked otherwise, and unsold items are donated to local charities. The goal is to keep the items out of the landfill.
Sisters continue 77-year legacy at Lee's Inlet Kitchen

1 day ago | wpde.com | Amanda Kinseth

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WPDE) — Two sisters just took over a Murrells Inlet Restaurant that's been in the family for 77 years!Sisters Ashton and and Adrian Dorman are the fourth generation to own Lee's Inlet Kitchen. The family-owned restaurant just celebrated its 77th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting on Monday. The family enjoys welcoming generations of families to the historical restaurant, and of course serving fresh local seafood. I always tell everybody, try the shrimp.
Tim Walz to speak at South Carolina Democratic Convention

1 day ago | wpde.com | Tatiana Carter

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Florence Co. sheriff working to shutdown problematic nightclub

2 days ago | wpde.com | Tonya Brown

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye said he's working to shut down a nightclub where they've responded to five or six shooting incidents in the past couple of years. Joye said the incident happened this past Saturday at approximately 2:30 pm at the Red Circle Lounge along the 1700 block of South Irby Street in Florence. Deputies were already on scene at the location responding to a call of vandalism of vehicles in the parking lot when gunfire rang out.
'He was doing his job': Security guard killed protecting others, Florence Co. Sheriff says

2 days ago | wpde.com | Tonya Brown

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A security guard died trying to protect others in a nightclub early Saturday morning in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. Joye said the incident happened around 4 a.m. at the Qulture Bistro on East Palmetto Street in Florence. He added that one victim with gunshot wounds was located near the door of the building, and six other victims were located inside. Deputies found several other vehicles in the parking lot that were struck by gunfire.
Portion of Marlboro Co. road closed due to crash

2 days ago | wpde.com | Tonya Brown

Mon, May 12th 2025 at 12:56 PMFILE - A portion of Highway 15-401 from High Street to Briar Patch Road in McColl is closed on Monday due to a crash, according to the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office. (WGXA)MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A portion of Highway 15-401 from High Street to Briar Patch Road in McColl is closed on Monday due to a crash, according to the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies are assisting troopers with traffic control.
Explore Georgetown's hidden gardens at the annual Waccamaw Library tour

2 days ago | wpde.com | Amanda Kinseth

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The annual Friends of Waccamaw Library Garden Tour is this weekend in Georgetown County. It's a self-guided tour of seven yards and gardens throughout the county. The Blue Whale Farm in Pawleys Island will host a picnic, and native plants will be available for purchase. An expert will be giving tips about caring for plants and flowers in this environment. Plus, you can get ideas of things to do in your own backyard.
Ryan Fox chips in for birdie in playoff to win ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

3 days ago | wpde.com | Brandon Dunn

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Ryan Fox of New Zealand chipped in from just outside 50 feet on the first playoff hole to win the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic on Sunday for his first PGA TOUR title, sending him back to the PGA Championship. Fox closed with a 5-under 66 that looked like it might not be enough when Mackenzie Hughes came to the 18th hole with a one-shot lead.
Coastal heading to Durham Regional for NCAA Softball Tournament

3 days ago | wpde.com | Brandon Dunn

CONWAY, S.C. — The Coastal Carolina softball team ended a 13-year NCAA Tournament drought, earning a spot in the Durham Regional of the NCAA Division I Softball Tournament, the NCAA selection committee announced Sunday evening. The selection marks Coastal's seventh NCAA postseason appearance, with previous trips in 1992, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2006, and most recently in 2012 under head coach Kelley Green. The regional in Durham includes No. 14 seed Duke (38-16), Georgia (31-20), and Howard (31-18).
Gamecocks Selected to Host NCAA Softball Regional as No. 8 Seed

3 days ago | wpde.com | Brandon Dunn

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina softball team was selected as the No. 8 seed for the NCAA Tournament Sunday night (May 11) and will host the Columbia Regional May 16-18 at Carolina Softball Stadium. The Gamecocks earned an at-large bid and their first national top-8 seed in modern program history. Carolina will host Virginia, North Florida, and Elon.