Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:40 AM EDT2012-05-22 12:40:29 GMT
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) A manhunt is under way near Bell and Bell Auto in North Myrtle Beach after police say a suspect fled on foot after an attempted traffic stop. Pat Dowling, spokesperson forMore >>
A manhunt is under way Tuesday morning near Bell and Bell Auto in North Myrtle Beach after police say a suspect fled on foot after an attempted traffic stop.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 4:40 AM EDT2012-05-22 08:40:24 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) DMV offices in Myrtle Beach and Florence will offer appointment testing to help customers get in and out more quickly. According to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles,More >>
DMV offices in Myrtle Beach and Florence will offer appointment testing to help customers get in and out more quickly.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-05-22 03:00:33 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) More than 300 people have been killed this year on South Carolina roads, with a handful of deadly crashes locally in the past few weeks. Most alarming to authorities is that severalMore >>
More than 300 people have been killed this year on South Carolina roads, with a handful of deadly crashes locally in the past few weeks. Most alarming to authorities is that several of the fatal crashes involved DUIs.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 8:55 PM EDT2012-05-22 00:55:33 GMT
DILLNO COUNTY, SC (WMBF) Several people have been injured in a shooting Monday evening in Dillon County, according to the Dillon County Sheriff's Office. Captain Cliff Arnette, spokesperson for the DillonMore >>
One person is dead, and two more injured in a shooting Monday evening in Dillon County, according to the Dillon County Sheriff's Office. More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 8:27 PM EDT2012-05-22 00:27:38 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) A major trade conference for the United States and Canada is being held in Myrtle Beach, and area leaders say it's the perfect platform to court year-round industry into the area. "We'reMore >>
A major trade conference for the United States and Canada is being held in Myrtle Beach, and area leaders say it's the perfect platform to court year-round industry into the area.More >>
SOCASTEE, SC (WMBF) - Drivers hitting the road in Socastee are now finding their daily commutes are a little longer, thanks to a $1.7 million bridge replacement project that started Monday.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has ordered the replacement of a bridge on Enterprise Road, less than one mile from the intersection of SC-707 after signs of aging were discovered during a routine inspection.
In addition to signs of aging, SCDOT spokesman Mike Barbee says structural problems were also identified that required repairs.
Barbee says the department had the option of simply repairing the problem areas on the bridge, but ultimately decided those efforts would be ineffective from a cost standpoint. The department bid the job at a higher price than normal and wrote special clauses into a contract to move the replacement project along faster.
Officials say while the structural problems and aging did not pose an immediate safety concern for drivers on Enterprise Road, it could become an issue if not immediately addressed. Structural problems are often issues accompanying older bridges in Horry County, according to Barbee.
SCDOT crews are expected to wrap up work on the $1.7 million project by November 18. Until then, drivers are being asked to use Bay Road to access businesses and homes along Enterprise Road.
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