Another Publix store coming to Grand Strand in 2022 Publix storefront (Source: Publix) By WMBF News Staff | March 9, 2021 at 4:19 PM EST - Updated March 9 at 4:20 PM
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Two new Publix locations will be coming to the Grand Strand next year.
According to a press release, a lease has been executed for a new Publix Super Markets on the southwest corner of Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks Drive in the Carolina Forest area.
The store will be approximately 45,000 square feet and is projected to open in late 2022.
It’s the second announcement for a new Publix location in less than a month.
Opinions have changed markedly regarding marijuana, with a number of states having legalized recreational use. While there is sentiment for such in South Carolina, don’t look for legalization anytime soon.
Crews respond to structure fire in Garden City Fire (Source: MGN) By WMBF News Staff | March 3, 2021 at 7:10 PM EST - Updated March 3 at 7:10 PM
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WMBF) - Crews are currently on the scene of a fire in the Garden City area.
The Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District said it responded to the area of Wood Thrush Drive Wednesday evening for calls of a fire.
There were no immediate reports of injuries, according to officials.
Residents are being asked to avoid the area, and traffic delays are expected.
The Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District also said the fire is under investigation.
WHAT TO KNOW: S.C. moves to Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Looking ahead to Phase 1B rollout in S.C. By Brad Dickerson | March 3, 2021 at 10:19 AM EST - Updated March 8 at 8:44 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – South Carolina is forging ahead with its rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, with Gov. Henry McMaster announcing the state is days away from offering doses to more than half of its population.
COVID-19 VACCINE |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE VACCINE IN PHASE 1B?
Those in South Carolina aged 55 and older will be eligible for the vaccine starting on March 8. Others in this category include:
The Times and Democrat on legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina:
Opinions have changed markedly regarding marijuana, with a number of states having legalized recreational use. While there is sentiment for such in South Carolina, don’t look for legalization anytime soon.
But the time has come for South Carolina lawmakers to take action on the use of marijuana for prescribed medical purposes.
On Monday, a group of veterans joined together to call for enactment of a comprehensive medical cannabis program in 2021. South Carolina thereby would join 36 states across the country with such a law, including several Southern states, such as Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Virginia.