www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2024-10-13 14:25:32

SUMMARY: Georgetown County held a parade to honor Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson, a native of Hemingway, who won a gold medal in the women’s 4×100 meter relay and a bronze in the 100 meter at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Thousands gathered on Front Street, including representatives from about 70 organizations, such as her alma mater, Coastal Carolina University. Jefferson expressed gratitude for the community’s support, crediting them for her success. Her seventh-grade teacher shared pride in Jefferson’s growth from a young girl to a humble Olympian. The parade drew significant attendance, rivaling the county’s popular Christmas event.

Thousands of people gathered on Front Street in the City of Georgetown for a parade to celebrate Melissa Jefferson, a Georgetown County native and track and field Olympian who won a gold medal in the women’s 4 x 100m relay and a bronze medal in the 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Read about it here: https://bit.ly/3NpvsWD
_______________
Stay up to date with our social media:

WPDE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WPDEABC15/
WPDE on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpdeabc15
Subscribe to WPDE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0sxo5Ocp8eSFqr9F1URpg/?sub_confirmation=1

Daily News Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCFE982C7D59E70C1

For more information, visit https://wpde.com/

Have a news tip? Send it directly to us:

Email us: abc15news@wpde.com
Call the Newsroom: 843.487.3001

WPDE is a SC based station and an ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. WWMB is a SC based station and a CW Television affiliate owned and operated by Howard Stirk Holdings and receives certain services from an affiliation of Sinclair Broadcast Group.

#WPDE #ABC15News #ABC15 #WPDE15 #MyrtleBeach

Source

www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2024-10-13 05:03:50

SUMMARY: Today‘s weather is expected to be warm and sunny, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 80s, a few degrees above the usual 75 for this time of year. A cool front is on the way, bringing gusty southwest winds of 10-30 mph. Following today, temperatures will drop significantly, with highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s and 40s, potentially leading to frost in higher elevations by midweek. While a few spotty showers may occur late tonight, most areas will remain dry. The upcoming days will feature mostly sunny skies but with cooler conditions starting Tuesday.

Warm and breezy Sunday

Subscribe to WYFF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1mUvbJX

Get more Greenville news: http://www.wyff4.com
Like us: http://www.facebook.com/WYFF4
Follow us: http://twitter.com/wyffnews4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffnews4/

Source

www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2024-10-12 16:58:26

SUMMARY: Following the impact of Hurricane Helene, quality tests and cleanup efforts are ongoing in Western North Carolina. Local businesses, particularly those in tourism, are eager for a comeback as they head into peak season. Timothy Parks from Marked Tree Vineyards encourages visitors to support small businesses to help stabilize the community. Despite road access issues after the storm, Danielle McCall from Hillcrest Orchard is collaborating with Parks to sell products. Both urge tourists to visit whenever possible, whether this month or later in the fall, highlighting that Henderson County remains beautiful with attractions open for enjoyment.

Western North Carolina business owners hope tourism picks back up after Helene

Subscribe to WYFF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1mUvbJX

Get more Greenville news: http://www.wyff4.com
Like us: http://www.facebook.com/WYFF4
Follow us: http://twitter.com/wyffnews4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffnews4/

Source