The Latta Town Council voted unanimously in two key measures Tuesday night in support of fired Police Chief Crystal Moore.The council was having an emergency meeting to address the firing of Moore last week by Mayor Earl Bullard.Since her firing, there has been a landslide of support for Moore – and questions from townsfolk if she was fired because she is openly gay.The council voted 6-0 on an “emergency ordinance” that blocks the Mayor from hiring anyone to fill the police chief job for abou...More>>
In a backyard in Alvin, swings a very lucky girl. Her name is Mackenzi Plass, or Kenzi for short, and she survived a dog attack and has undergone several surgeries."She'll be two and a half in May," said her very proud mother Chelsi Camp. "She's doing great. You wouldn't know it if you couldn't see."Mackenzi has scars on her face after the ordeal just weeks ago that put her mother's animal instincts to the test."You do whatever you can," said Camp. "I don't have physical strength at my side."...More>>
The Dillon County sheriffs office is investigating a murder. It happened at about 11 p.m. Monday at the 20/20 convenience store, located at 2402 Highway9 E. in the Riverdale community of Dillon County. According to Capt. Cliff Arnette, two male clerks were leaving the store after it closedwhen theywere approached by two individuals. Authorities do not have descriptions of the individuals yet but we do know that one of the store clerks was shot in the upper body and died from his injuries. Th...More>>
Craig's Used Cars in Manning, Courtesy: Google Maps
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Manning Police say a six-month long investigation in conjunction with the DMV, has resulted in license revocations at the Craig's Used Cars dealership there.The dealership, on 402 Sunset Dr. in Manning, also hasa Florence location at 1011 S. Cashua Dr.Though Manning Police say the DMV revoked the dealer's license in their jurisdiction, it was not immediately clear Wednesday morning, what kind of impact the investigation had on the Florence location.Manning Police Lt. S.K. Daniels said that th...More>>
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...More>>
Sen. Joel Lourie talks about the laws he says DSS is breaking. (Photo: Robert Kittle/WBTW)
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By Robert Kittle State Sen. Joel Lourie, D-Columbia, wants Gov. Nikki Haley to fire Department of Social Services Director Lillian Koller because he says the agency is breaking four state laws. "This is the first time in 16 years that I've ever called on a governor to remove a director. But I think when children are in harm's way, when you have such low morale, such high turnover, such bad policy, and it's putting children in harm's way, we have got to speak out," he says. He says the agen...More>>
In the aftermath of one of the state's most destructive wildfires, a tight-knit community nestled in North Myrtle Beach has triumphed over tragedy.More>>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:56 AM EDT2014-04-23 14:56:52 GMT
Never been camping? This is your chance! The Palmetto Campout is designed for families who are either new or beginning tent campers and will be an adventure-filled weekend. It is also a great way to get your children connected with nature! Families will stay overnight in a secluded area of the park with park rangers who will help participants set-up their tents. A set of loaner tents, lanterns, and air mattresses are...
Never been camping? This is your chance! The Palmetto Campout is designed for families who are either new or beginning tent campers and will be an adventure-filled weekend. It is also a great way to get your children connected with nature! Families will stay overnight in a secluded area of the park with park rangers who will help participants set-up their tents. A set of loaner tents, lanterns, and air mattresses are...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:00 AM EDT2014-04-23 13:00:16 GMT
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW)- Seasonal farmer's markets across the Eastern Carolinas are now open but some farmers say a rough winter could change when you see many of your favorite fruits and veggiesThe farmer’s market season is from May to October but due to the record cold, ice storms and recent rainfall, many farmers now have to play catch-up."I'm two months behind so it's going to be two months later before I can get our fresh vegetables, you know out,” Nichols farmer Rebecca Huggins said.Rebecca...
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW)- Seasonal farmer's markets across the Eastern Carolinas are now open but some farmers say a rough winter could change when you see many of your favorite fruits and veggiesThe farmer’s market season is from May to October but due to the record cold, ice storms and recent rainfall, many farmers now have to play catch-up."I'm two months behind so it's going to be two months later before I can get our fresh vegetables, you know out,” Nichols farmer Rebecca Huggins said.Rebecca...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:29 AM EDT2014-04-23 11:29:59 GMT
Highway 31 in North Myrtle Beach had to be temporarily shut down overnight Wednesday when a car went off the overpass. City spokesperson Pat Dowling confirms it happened near Highway 22. Information is very limited. The condition of the driver and what led to the crash is not available at this time. News13 will provide updates as they become available.
Highway 31 in North Myrtle Beach had to be temporarily shut down overnight Wednesday when a car went off the overpass. City spokesperson Pat Dowling confirms it happened near Highway 22. Information is very limited. The condition of the driver and what led to the crash is not available at this time. News13 will provide updates as they become available.
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:57 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:57:39 GMT
Business owners along Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach say construction along the road is costing them money. From 8th Avenue North to 3rd Avenue South on Kings Highway, construction crews are widening sidewalks, creating new crosswalks and adding lighting to make the area more pedestrian friendly. The $1.76 million dollar project is being funded by the state. However people that use the road say construction is causi...
Business owners along Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach say construction along the road is costing them money. From 8th Avenue North to 3rd Avenue South on Kings Highway, construction crews are widening sidewalks, creating new crosswalks and adding lighting to make the area more pedestrian friendly. The $1.76 million dollar project is being funded by the state. However people that use the road say construction is causi...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:32 PM EDT2014-04-22 23:32:15 GMT
People across the country celebrated Earth Day Tuesday including one resort on the Grand Strand. Agroup of people scanned the Ocean Creek Resort for trash.Their goal was to pick up any litter they could find on the 57 acre property.Sandra Brown, the golf director at the resort,saidit's one way to help the environment on Earth Day."The biggest thing i picked up was cigarette butts, people need to be conscious of throwing down those cigarette butts," said Brown.According to Legacy, an organizat...
People across the country celebrated Earth Day Tuesday including one resort on the Grand Strand. Agroup of people scanned the Ocean Creek Resort for trash.Their goal was to pick up any litter they could find on the 57 acre property.Sandra Brown, the golf director at the resort,saidit's one way to help the environment on Earth Day."The biggest thing i picked up was cigarette butts, people need to be conscious of throwing down those cigarette butts," said Brown.According to Legacy, an organizat...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 6:06 PM EDT2014-04-22 22:06:50 GMT
Three men have been arrested in relation to a rash of vehicle burglaries that occurred over the weekend in Surfside Beach and police are asking for the public to help find a missing handgun from the break-ins.Matthew Howard, age 21 of Myrtle Beach, was arrested and charged with 5 counts of Auto Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Pedestrian in the Highway, and Providing False Information to Police.Jarrett Leary, age 21 of Myrtle Beach, was charged with 5 counts of Auto Burglary, Conspira...
Three men have been arrested in relation to a rash of vehicle burglaries that occurred over the weekend in Surfside Beach and police are asking for the public to help find a missing handgun from the break-ins.Matthew Howard, age 21 of Myrtle Beach, was arrested and charged with 5 counts of Auto Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Pedestrian in the Highway, and Providing False Information to Police.Jarrett Leary, age 21 of Myrtle Beach, was charged with 5 counts of Auto Burglary, Conspira...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 4:29 PM EDT2014-04-22 20:29:51 GMT
Coastal Carolina University's Musical Theatre Company and Dance Company will present their spring showcase of musical and contemporary dance styles on Sunday, April 27, at 3 and 7 p.m. in Wheelwright Auditorium. General admission tickets are $5. Some of the featured songs will include "Hound Dog," "Some Days you Gotta Dance" by The Dixie Chicks, Johann Pachabel's "Canon in D" and various songs from the musical "42nd Street." The Dance Company performers are Katherine Brown, Melissa Cabey, S...
Coastal Carolina University's Musical Theatre Company and Dance Company will present their spring showcase of musical and contemporary dance styles on Sunday, April 27, at 3 and 7 p.m. in Wheelwright Auditorium. General admission tickets are $5. Some of the featured songs will include "Hound Dog," "Some Days you Gotta Dance" by The Dixie Chicks, Johann Pachabel's "Canon in D" and various songs from the musical "42nd Street." The Dance Company performers are Katherine Brown, Melissa Cabey, S...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 2:38 PM EDT2014-04-22 18:38:48 GMT
Just after 11:30 Tuesday morning a beach walker spotted a body on the beach and called authorities. Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire was notified by Georgetown County Sheriffs’s Office. Assistant Chief J.R. Haney with MIGCF tells News13 there's no word whether it's a man or a woman or how the person died. At this point point, there'salso no details if it was a natural death or foul play.News13 will bring you updates asthey become available.
Just after 11:30 Tuesday morning a beach walker spotted a body on the beach and called authorities. Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire was notified by Georgetown County Sheriffs’s Office. Assistant Chief J.R. Haney with MIGCF tells News13 there's no word whether it's a man or a woman or how the person died. At this point point, there'salso no details if it was a natural death or foul play.News13 will bring you updates asthey become available.
Tuesday, April 22 2014 1:31 PM EDT2014-04-22 17:31:51 GMT
CONWAY, SC (PRESS RELEASE) - On April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Conway Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its eighth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to CVS Pharmacy at 707 Church Street, in Conway.. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service...
CONWAY, SC (PRESS RELEASE) - On April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Conway Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its eighth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to CVS Pharmacy at 707 Church Street, in Conway.. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:49 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:49:03 GMT
The Dillon County sheriffs office is investigating a murder. It happened at about 11 p.m. Monday at the 20/20 convenience store, located at 2402 Highway9 E. in the Riverdale community of Dillon County. According to Capt. Cliff Arnette, two male clerks were leaving the store after it closedwhen theywere approached by two individuals. Authorities do not have descriptions of the individuals yet but we do know that one of the store clerks was shot in the upper body and died from his injuries. Th...
The Dillon County sheriffs office is investigating a murder. It happened at about 11 p.m. Monday at the 20/20 convenience store, located at 2402 Highway9 E. in the Riverdale community of Dillon County. According to Capt. Cliff Arnette, two male clerks were leaving the store after it closedwhen theywere approached by two individuals. Authorities do not have descriptions of the individuals yet but we do know that one of the store clerks was shot in the upper body and died from his injuries. Th...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:58 AM EDT2014-04-23 14:58:46 GMT
The Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury in Florence, returned a two-count indictment today charging Eric Walters and Franklin Brown, both former police officers with the City of Marion Police Department, with using unreasonable force against a female citizen. Walters and Brown have each been charged with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, specifically alleging that, while acting as police officers, each defendant used unreasonable force on the victi...
The Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury in Florence, returned a two-count indictment today charging Eric Walters and Franklin Brown, both former police officers with the City of Marion Police Department, with using unreasonable force against a female citizen. Walters and Brown have each been charged with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, specifically alleging that, while acting as police officers, each defendant used unreasonable force on the victi...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:16 AM EDT2014-04-23 12:16:51 GMT
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:01 PM EDT2014-04-22 23:01:28 GMT
The Latta Town Council voted unanimously in two key measures Tuesday night in support of fired Police Chief Crystal Moore.The council was having an emergency meeting to address the firing of Moore last week by Mayor Earl Bullard.Since her firing, there has been a landslide of support for Moore – and questions from townsfolk if she was fired because she is openly gay.The council voted 6-0 on an “emergency ordinance” that blocks the Mayor from hiring anyone to fill the police chief job for abou...
The Latta Town Council voted unanimously in two key measures Tuesday night in support of fired Police Chief Crystal Moore.The council was having an emergency meeting to address the firing of Moore last week by Mayor Earl Bullard.Since her firing, there has been a landslide of support for Moore – and questions from townsfolk if she was fired because she is openly gay.The council voted 6-0 on an “emergency ordinance” that blocks the Mayor from hiring anyone to fill the police chief job for abou...
Monday, April 21 2014 4:55 PM EDT2014-04-21 20:55:17 GMT
HARTSVILLE, SC (WBTW) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus Monday afternoon. According to the SCHP website, the crash happened around 4:08 p.m. on 4th Street near Shell Pines Street. Darlington County Schools spokesperson Audrey Childers said several high school and middle school students were on board when two vehicles collided and one struck the stopped school bus. Childers said all the children were being checked out medicall...
HARTSVILLE, SC (WBTW) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus Monday afternoon. According to the SCHP website, the crash happened around 4:08 p.m. on 4th Street near Shell Pines Street. Darlington County Schools spokesperson Audrey Childers said several high school and middle school students were on board when two vehicles collided and one struck the stopped school bus. Childers said all the children were being checked out medicall...
Monday, April 21 2014 9:26 AM EDT2014-04-21 13:26:09 GMT
Lamar Police Chief Charles Woodle has been fined by the SC Ethics Commission. The fine totals $15,000 for campaign finance violations according to the Ethics Commission. It happened while he was a candidate for Darlington County Sheriff in 2012. According to the consent order obtained by News13 Woodle admitted he didn’t detail campaign contributions and used campaign funds for personal expenses. The March consent ord...
Lamar Police Chief Charles Woodle has been fined by the SC Ethics Commission. The fine totals $15,000 for campaign finance violations according to the Ethics Commission. It happened while he was a candidate for Darlington County Sheriff in 2012. According to the consent order obtained by News13 Woodle admitted he didn’t detail campaign contributions and used campaign funds for personal expenses. The March consent ord...
Monday, April 21 2014 8:00 AM EDT2014-04-21 12:00:52 GMT
Laurinburg, NC - Back in February, Laurinburg Police were called to Scotland Memorial Hospital to investigatea case of suspectedchild abuse.Assistant Police Chief Cliff Sessomssaid at the time there was evidence a9-week-old baby in intensive care was abused. The investigation led to the arrest of thebaby's father, Andrew Michael Oetzel. The24-year-old is charged with felonious child abuse.Now Charlie Oetzel is four months old. He is home with his mother, Audrey Blades, after he spent two mont...
Laurinburg, NC - Back in February, Laurinburg Police were called to Scotland Memorial Hospital to investigatea case of suspectedchild abuse.Assistant Police Chief Cliff Sessomssaid at the time there was evidence a9-week-old baby in intensive care was abused. The investigation led to the arrest of thebaby's father, Andrew Michael Oetzel. The24-year-old is charged with felonious child abuse.Now Charlie Oetzel is four months old. He is home with his mother, Audrey Blades, after he spent two mont...
Saturday, April 19 2014 10:06 PM EDT2014-04-20 02:06:23 GMT
Members of the CUE center are searching the area of the Cashua Ferry Landing Saturday for clues in the death of Angie Pipkin. Darlington County Sheriff Wayne Byrd tells News13 Darlington County deputies along with Horry County Police, North Charleston authorities and other law enforcement agencies are assisting with the search. Pipkin, an Aynor mother, went missing in January. Randy Gale Robinson from Murrells Inlet,...
Members of the CUE center are searching the area of the Cashua Ferry Landing Saturday for clues in the death of Angie Pipkin. Darlington County Sheriff Wayne Byrd tells News13 Darlington County deputies along with Horry County Police, North Charleston authorities and other law enforcement agencies are assisting with the search. Pipkin, an Aynor mother, went missing in January. Randy Gale Robinson from Murrells Inlet,...
Saturday, April 19 2014 12:08 AM EDT2014-04-19 04:08:06 GMT
Candy, stuffed animals and Easter egg hunts. All things that many of us anticipate with the arrival of Easter. The Easter holiday is not only a religious fixture but for retailers as well. But what
Candy, stuffed animals and Easter egg hunts. All things that many of us anticipate with the arrival of Easter. The Easter holiday is not only a religious fixture but for retailers as well. But what
Friday, April 18 2014 4:16 PM EDT2014-04-18 20:16:12 GMT
This May, residents of the Hartsville region and beyond are invited to pull out their dancing shoes and return to the swinging beach music of yesteryear as the Beach Music Festival returns to the Byerly
This May, residents of the Hartsville region and beyond are invited to pull out their dancing shoes and return to the swinging beach music of yesteryear as the Beach Music Festival returns to the Byerly
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:45 AM EDT2014-04-23 15:45:08 GMT
A North Carolina high school seniorhas been accepted to seven out of eight Ivy League schools. Patrick PeoplesattendsLyceum Academy of New Hanover High School in Wilmington.He says he didn't actually think he'd be accepted to so many but he thought he'd apply. His teachers say they're not surprised and he's earned it. "He's personable, he's responsible, he has a complete and utter interest of what happens in the wor...
A North Carolina high school seniorhas been accepted to seven out of eight Ivy League schools. Patrick PeoplesattendsLyceum Academy of New Hanover High School in Wilmington.He says he didn't actually think he'd be accepted to so many but he thought he'd apply. His teachers say they're not surprised and he's earned it. "He's personable, he's responsible, he has a complete and utter interest of what happens in the wor...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:21 AM EDT2014-04-23 15:21:22 GMT
Mandi Gardner worked at the Waffle House in Concord, North Carolina for 11 years. One of her best customers was Michael John Pardalis. The last time she saw him he helped her when her keys were locked in her car. Michael died April 10th of a heart attack. He died alone in his van and since then his body went unclaimed at Northeast Medical Center. Mandi didn't feel right that there was no memorial or headstone. Sh...
Mandi Gardner worked at the Waffle House in Concord, North Carolina for 11 years. One of her best customers was Michael John Pardalis. The last time she saw him he helped her when her keys were locked in her car. Michael died April 10th of a heart attack. He died alone in his van and since then his body went unclaimed at Northeast Medical Center. Mandi didn't feel right that there was no memorial or headstone. Sh...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:50 AM EDT2014-04-23 14:50:53 GMT
A South Carolina man walked into a Walmart outside the Charlotte area only wearing a pair of black shoes. Kevin Hughes, 36, said he’s embarrassed and is thinking of moving because of the incident. He also told WSOC-TV he’s had a problem with drugs in the past. “I still like to do Ecstasy once in a while,” Hughes said. “I accidentally got methamphetamine instead and it really made me crazy.” Tega Cay police escorted him out of the store last Wednesday. He was charged with disorderly conduct ...
A South Carolina man walked into a Walmart outside the Charlotte area only wearing a pair of black shoes. Kevin Hughes, 36, said he’s embarrassed and is thinking of moving because of the incident. He also told WSOC-TV he’s had a problem with drugs in the past. “I still like to do Ecstasy once in a while,” Hughes said. “I accidentally got methamphetamine instead and it really made me crazy.” Tega Cay police escorted him out of the store last Wednesday. He was charged with disorderly conduct ...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:33 AM EDT2014-04-23 14:33:49 GMT
Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney responds to a group's constitutional concerns that a public university is getting intertwined with activities that possibly promote religion to players. Earlier this month, a group called the Freedom of Religion Foundation sent a letter to Clemson, stating they were concerned religion had become too integrated with the football program. The group raised the issue that Swinney and the team chaplain arranged Bible studies, devotionals, and distributed ...
Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney responds to a group's constitutional concerns that a public university is getting intertwined with activities that possibly promote religion to players. Earlier this month, a group called the Freedom of Religion Foundation sent a letter to Clemson, stating they were concerned religion had become too integrated with the football program. The group raised the issue that Swinney and the team chaplain arranged Bible studies, devotionals, and distributed ...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:16 AM EDT2014-04-23 13:16:26 GMT
Authorities in Cameron, North Carolina found fourchildren, inside a home during a meth bust. The children ranged in age from one to 15.Police say methamphetamine was being produced in the home and they seized items to manufacture meth along with one oxycodone prescription pill anddrug paraphernalia.Steven Lee Summers, 39, and Deborah Kay Summers, 44, were arrested and charged with multiple drug charges along with four counts of child abuse. Authorities say the children were not related to the...
Authorities in Cameron, North Carolina found fourchildren, inside a home during a meth bust. The children ranged in age from one to 15.Police say methamphetamine was being produced in the home and they seized items to manufacture meth along with one oxycodone prescription pill anddrug paraphernalia.Steven Lee Summers, 39, and Deborah Kay Summers, 44, were arrested and charged with multiple drug charges along with four counts of child abuse. Authorities say the children were not related to the...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:55 AM EDT2014-04-23 12:55:33 GMT
Authorities say a group of kidnappers thought they were abducting an assistant district attorney when they pulled up to a North Carolina house earlier this month. But they had the wrong address and the prosecutor's father answered the door, so they kidnapped him instead. For five days, the FBI says kidnappers held 63-year-old Frank Janssen captive in an Atlanta apartment. They tormented his family by sending text messages threatening to cut him into pieces if police were called or their dema...
Authorities say a group of kidnappers thought they were abducting an assistant district attorney when they pulled up to a North Carolina house earlier this month. But they had the wrong address and the prosecutor's father answered the door, so they kidnapped him instead. For five days, the FBI says kidnappers held 63-year-old Frank Janssen captive in an Atlanta apartment. They tormented his family by sending text messages threatening to cut him into pieces if police were called or their dema...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:41 AM EDT2014-04-23 12:41:23 GMT
A former official with a homeless ministry in Charleston has been arrested and accused of embezzling more than $440,000. Fifty-six-year-old Carol Libby of Mount Pleasant is accused of taking the money from Crisis Ministry between 2006 and 2013. The former chief financial officer of the ministry has been charged in federal court with five counts of wire fraud. Libby was fired last June after she was arrested by Charleston police and charged with breach of trust. She had worked for the organ...
A former official with a homeless ministry in Charleston has been arrested and accused of embezzling more than $440,000. Fifty-six-year-old Carol Libby of Mount Pleasant is accused of taking the money from Crisis Ministry between 2006 and 2013. The former chief financial officer of the ministry has been charged in federal court with five counts of wire fraud. Libby was fired last June after she was arrested by Charleston police and charged with breach of trust. She had worked for the organ...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:29 AM EDT2014-04-23 12:29:16 GMT
Two wolf pups born earlier this month in South Carolina have been named for comedian Stephen Colbert and U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. The State newspaper reported that managers at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in Charleston County said the pups are expected to go on public display in several weeks. "Colbert" and "Jewell" were among six pups born April 8 at the Sewee Visitors Center. One was still...
Two wolf pups born earlier this month in South Carolina have been named for comedian Stephen Colbert and U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. The State newspaper reported that managers at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in Charleston County said the pups are expected to go on public display in several weeks. "Colbert" and "Jewell" were among six pups born April 8 at the Sewee Visitors Center. One was still...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:26 AM EDT2014-04-23 12:26:19 GMT
Simpsonville Mayor Perry Eichor was arrested Tuesday. He faces charges of intimidation of a court official, misconduct in office and obstruction of justice following a state investigation.The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says the arrest was in connection with implied threats against a municipal court judge.Eichor, 78, was released on a $15,000 PR bond Tuesday afternoon.The misconduct and obstruction charges are misdemeanors that carry a maximum penalty of up to 10 years behind bars...
Simpsonville Mayor Perry Eichor was arrested Tuesday. He faces charges of intimidation of a court official, misconduct in office and obstruction of justice following a state investigation.The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says the arrest was in connection with implied threats against a municipal court judge.Eichor, 78, was released on a $15,000 PR bond Tuesday afternoon.The misconduct and obstruction charges are misdemeanors that carry a maximum penalty of up to 10 years behind bars...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:44 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:44:43 GMT
As the kidnappers pulled into a quiet, upscale golf course community, they thought they were about to abduct an assistant district attorney who sent a high-ranking gang member to prison for life, authorities said.
A woman facing charges in the kidnapping of a North Carolina prosecutor's father has turned herself in to authorities.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:35 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:35:42 GMT
For all the tens of billions of dollars that the nation has spent on screening passengers and their bags, few airports made a comparable investment to secure the airplanes themselves.
For all the tens of billions of dollars that the nation has spent on screening passengers and their bags, few airports made a comparable investment to secure the airplanes themselves.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:35 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:35:36 GMT
A Kansas judge has scheduled a hearing to consider Army Pfc. Chelsea Manning's petition to legally change her name from Bradley Manning.
A Kansas judge granted a request Wednesday to formally change the name of the soldier convicted of leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks from Bradley Edward Manning to Chelsea Elizabeth Manning.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:15 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:15:01 GMT
Nearly 20 years after California became the first state to ban the use of race and ethnicity in college admissions, a proposal that could reinstate such affirmative action has sparked a backlash that forged a new...
Nearly 20 years after California became the first state to ban the use of race and ethnicity in college admissions, a proposal to reinstate affirmative action has sparked a backlash that is forging a new divide in the...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:05 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:05:39 GMT
Space station astronauts are taking a spacewalk to replace a dead computer and get their orbiting home back up to full strength.
Spacewalking astronauts easily replaced a dead computer outside the International Space Station on Wednesday and got their orbiting home back up to full strength.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:35 AM EDT2014-04-23 15:35:50 GMT
By TOM MURPHY and CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press That little voice nagging you to put down the cake and lace up the running shoes is increasingly coming from your employer and is likely to grow...
By TOM MURPHY and CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press That little voice nagging you to put down the cake and lace up the running shoes is increasingly coming from your employer and is likely to grow louder...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:25 AM EDT2014-04-23 15:25:17 GMT
The Justice Department will begin considering clemency applications from nonviolent federal inmates who have already served 10 years or more in prison.
The Justice Department is encouraging nonviolent federal inmates who have behaved in prison, have no significant criminal history and have already served more than 10 years behind bars to apply for clemency, officials...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:25 AM EDT2014-04-23 15:25:13 GMT
The Supreme Court has thrown out a nearly $3.4 million judgment against a man convicted of possessing two pornographic images of a child that have been seen by thousands of online viewers.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said a federal law limits how much money victims of child pornography can recover from people who viewed their images online, throwing out a nearly $3.4 million judgment in favor of a woman...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:34 AM EDT2014-04-23 11:34:45 GMT
Four decades after John Wayne Gacy lured more than 30 young men and boys to his Chicago-area home and strangled them, his case has helped authorities solve another killing - one he didn't commit.
Four decades after John Wayne Gacy lured more than 30 young men and boys to his Chicago-area home and strangled them, his case has helped authorities solve another killing - one he didn't commit.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 6:04 AM EDT2014-04-23 10:04:55 GMT
The mother of a 17-year-old honors student who was among 10 people killed in a fiery Northern California bus crash sued FedEx on Tuesday, alleging that its trucks have a history of catching fire.
The mother of a 17-year-old honors student who was among 10 people killed in a fiery Northern California bus crash sued FedEx on Tuesday, alleging that its trucks have a history of catching fire.
Thursday, April 17 2014 4:51 PM EDT2014-04-17 20:51:04 GMT
This is the time of year that seniors start to finalize plans for life after high school. Many will go to college. But for Jessica Evans, she will take a different route. The army. "It's a family
This is the time of year that seniors start to finalize plans for life after high school. Many will go to college. But for Jessica Evans, she will take a different route. The army. "It's a family
Monday, April 14 2014 4:41 PM EDT2014-04-14 20:41:01 GMT
Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation as parts of a cancer treatment plan had the opportunity to attend Coastal Cancer Center's next "Look Good… Feel Better" session Monday. Co-hosted with the American
Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation as parts of a cancer treatment plan had the opportunity to attend Coastal Cancer Center's next "Look Good… Feel Better" session Monday. Co-hosted with the American
Tuesday, April 8 2014 11:37 PM EDT2014-04-09 03:37:22 GMT
A Myrtle Beach teen will get the VIP treatment at the Bojangles' Southern 500 this Saturday. Pam Reynolds is invited to spend the day with a NASCAR driver, and even watch the race from inside the pit. NASCAR
A Myrtle Beach teen will get the VIP treatment at the Bojangles' Southern 500 this Saturday. Pam Reynolds is invited to spend the day with a NASCAR driver, and even watch the race from inside the pit. NASCAR
Thursday, April 3 2014 11:26 PM EDT2014-04-04 03:26:19 GMT
On Thursday, police officers were on the roof of the Chick-Fil-A in Conway collecting donations for the South Carolina Special Olympics. It is the fifth annual "Cops on Top" fundraiser. However for Corporal
On Thursday, police officers were on the roof of the Chick-Fil-A in Conway collecting donations for the South Carolina Special Olympics. It is the fifth annual "Cops on Top" fundraiser. However for Corporal
Friday, March 28 2014 10:27 PM EDT2014-03-29 02:27:30 GMT
It's a place that sits outside of Florence County limits, but smack dab in the middle of the new visitor's guide. And the man behind it all? Dalton Stevens, or many know him as, The Button King. "I
It's a place that sits outside of Florence County limits, but smack dab in the middle of the new visitor's guide. And the man behind it all? Dalton Stevens, or many know him as, The Button King. "I
Friday, March 28 2014 12:16 PM EDT2014-03-28 16:16:18 GMT
Club members, parents, staff, board members and donors compete for the greatest number of people exercising to a fitness video within a 24-hour period at different venues. Fitness is a top priority for
Club members, parents, staff, board members and donors compete for the greatest number of people exercising to a fitness video within a 24-hour period at different venues. Fitness is a top priority for
Friday, March 28 2014 10:16 AM EDT2014-03-28 14:16:55 GMT
For a lot of high school girls, prom is a Cinderella moment for them. But it's not a cheap process. The D# project, Diva, Dress, Depot, in Marlboro County is setting up shop to help relieve the stress
For a lot of high school girls, prom is a Cinderella moment for them. But it's not a cheap process. The D# project, Diva, Dress, Depot, in Marlboro County is setting up shop to help relieve the stress
Tuesday, March 25 2014 5:34 PM EDT2014-03-25 21:34:15 GMT
The United Way of Horry county said "thank you" to all its volunteers Tuesday. The United Way held the event to thank all the people who helped raise money for the 2013-2014 campaign. "They're the
The United Way of Horry county said "thank you" to all its volunteers Tuesday. The United Way held the event to thank all the people who helped raise money for the 2013-2014 campaign. "They're the
Monday, March 24 2014 12:06 PM EDT2014-03-24 16:06:44 GMT
Every day, a woman with cancer looks in the mirror at a reflection she doesn't recognize. She may have lost her hair. Her skin may be dry or blemished. Her nails may be lifting away from her fingers. The
Every day, a woman with cancer looks in the mirror at a reflection she doesn't recognize. She may have lost her hair. Her skin may be dry or blemished. Her nails may be lifting away from her fingers. The
Thursday, March 20 2014 2:50 PM EDT2014-03-20 18:50:52 GMT
Coastal Carolina University reports five people were killed while riding bikes last year on Horry County roads. Now, students look to decrease that number, since one of those killed was a CCU student.
Coastal Carolina University reports five people were killed while riding bikes last year on Horry County roads. Now, students look to decrease that number, since one of those killed was a CCU student.
Tuesday, April 22 2014 8:24 PM EDT2014-04-23 00:24:15 GMT
A Kansas man charged with first-degree murder is afraid the tattooed mirror-image letters spelling out the word "murder" across his neck might prejudice a jury, so he is asking for a professional tattoo artist to...
A Kansas man charged with first-degree murder is afraid the tattooed mirror-image letters spelling out the word "murder" across his neck might prejudice a jury, so he is asking for a professional tattoo artist to remove or...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 8:24 PM EDT2014-04-23 00:24:08 GMT
Miss America is asking a Pennsylvania school district to reconsider the punishment of a high school senior who asked her to prom during the question-and-answer portion of an assembly.
Miss America is asking a Pennsylvania school district to reconsider the punishment of a senior who asked her to prom during the question-and-answer portion of an assembly.
A man who helped himself to a refill of his 89-cent drink at a Veterans Affairs hospital found it cost a lot more than he expected when he was fined $525.
A man who faced a $525 fine for refilling an 89-cent drink at a Veterans Affairs hospital apparently will get off with a warning.
Sunday, April 20 2014 10:13 AM EDT2014-04-20 14:13:01 GMT
A Tacoma zoo says a Eurasian eagle owl named Forrest that is trained to fly during performances of its outdoor theater got spooked and flew off into a nearby park.
A Tacoma zoo says a Eurasian eagle owl named Forrest that is trained to fly during performances of its outdoor theater got spooked and flew off into a nearby park.
Saturday, April 19 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-04-19 22:42:48 GMT
A New Jersey professor claims he was suspended over an online photo containing a quote from "Game of Thrones" that he says a school official perceived as a threat.
A New Jersey professor claims he was suspended over an online photo containing a quote from "Game of Thrones" that he says a school official perceived as a threat.
Tuesday, April 22 2014 2:49 PM EDT2014-04-22 18:49:19 GMT
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In a backyard in Alvin, swings a very lucky girl. Her name is Mackenzi Plass, or Kenzi for short, and she survived a dog attack and has undergone several surgeries."She'll be two and a half in May," said her very proud mother Chelsi Camp. "She's doing great. You wouldn't know it if you couldn't see."Mackenzi has scars on her face after the ordeal just weeks ago that put her mother's animal instincts to the test."You do whatever you can," said Camp. "I don't have physical strength at my side."...
In a backyard in Alvin, swings a very lucky girl. Her name is Mackenzi Plass, or Kenzi for short, and she survived a dog attack and has undergone several surgeries."She'll be two and a half in May," said her very proud mother Chelsi Camp. "She's doing great. You wouldn't know it if you couldn't see."Mackenzi has scars on her face after the ordeal just weeks ago that put her mother's animal instincts to the test."You do whatever you can," said Camp. "I don't have physical strength at my side."...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:01 PM EDT2014-04-22 23:01:28 GMT
The Latta Town Council voted unanimously in two key measures Tuesday night in support of fired Police Chief Crystal Moore.The council was having an emergency meeting to address the firing of Moore last week by Mayor Earl Bullard.Since her firing, there has been a landslide of support for Moore – and questions from townsfolk if she was fired because she is openly gay.The council voted 6-0 on an “emergency ordinance” that blocks the Mayor from hiring anyone to fill the police chief job for abou...
The Latta Town Council voted unanimously in two key measures Tuesday night in support of fired Police Chief Crystal Moore.The council was having an emergency meeting to address the firing of Moore last week by Mayor Earl Bullard.Since her firing, there has been a landslide of support for Moore – and questions from townsfolk if she was fired because she is openly gay.The council voted 6-0 on an “emergency ordinance” that blocks the Mayor from hiring anyone to fill the police chief job for abou...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:35 AM EDT2014-04-22 11:35:31 GMT
A Greenville woman is accused of attempted murder and willful neglect after police say she dumped her newborn son in a trash can moments after giving birth. The child is alive and stable at an area hospital. Reports show 28 year old Sharon Ferguson gave birth inside a vacant home on Chaney Street in the Nicholtown community. They say after, she wrapped the boy in a plastic bag and a blanket and placed him in the trash can near the back of the house. Police say she then walked to a Laurens Ro...
A Greenville woman is accused of attempted murder and willful neglect after police say she dumped her newborn son in a trash can moments after giving birth. The child is alive and stable at an area hospital. Reports show 28 year old Sharon Ferguson gave birth inside a vacant home on Chaney Street in the Nicholtown community. They say after, she wrapped the boy in a plastic bag and a blanket and placed him in the trash can near the back of the house. Police say she then walked to a Laurens Ro...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 2:38 PM EDT2014-04-22 18:38:48 GMT
Just after 11:30 Tuesday morning a beach walker spotted a body on the beach and called authorities. Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire was notified by Georgetown County Sheriffs’s Office. Assistant Chief J.R. Haney with MIGCF tells News13 there's no word whether it's a man or a woman or how the person died. At this point point, there'salso no details if it was a natural death or foul play.News13 will bring you updates asthey become available.
Just after 11:30 Tuesday morning a beach walker spotted a body on the beach and called authorities. Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire was notified by Georgetown County Sheriffs’s Office. Assistant Chief J.R. Haney with MIGCF tells News13 there's no word whether it's a man or a woman or how the person died. At this point point, there'salso no details if it was a natural death or foul play.News13 will bring you updates asthey become available.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:16 AM EDT2014-04-23 12:16:51 GMT
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:56 AM EDT2014-04-23 14:56:43 GMT
Craig's Used Cars in Manning, Courtesy: Google Maps
Manning Police say a six-month long investigation in conjunction with the DMV, has resulted in license revocations at the Craig's Used Cars dealership there.The dealership, on 402 Sunset Dr. in Manning, also hasa Florence location at 1011 S. Cashua Dr.Though Manning Police say the DMV revoked the dealer's license in their jurisdiction, it was not immediately clear Wednesday morning, what kind of impact the investigation had on the Florence location.Manning Police Lt. S.K. Daniels said that th...
Manning Police say a six-month long investigation in conjunction with the DMV, has resulted in license revocations at the Craig's Used Cars dealership there.The dealership, on 402 Sunset Dr. in Manning, also hasa Florence location at 1011 S. Cashua Dr.Though Manning Police say the DMV revoked the dealer's license in their jurisdiction, it was not immediately clear Wednesday morning, what kind of impact the investigation had on the Florence location.Manning Police Lt. S.K. Daniels said that th...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:49 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:49:03 GMT
The Dillon County sheriffs office is investigating a murder. It happened at about 11 p.m. Monday at the 20/20 convenience store, located at 2402 Highway9 E. in the Riverdale community of Dillon County. According to Capt. Cliff Arnette, two male clerks were leaving the store after it closedwhen theywere approached by two individuals. Authorities do not have descriptions of the individuals yet but we do know that one of the store clerks was shot in the upper body and died from his injuries. Th...
The Dillon County sheriffs office is investigating a murder. It happened at about 11 p.m. Monday at the 20/20 convenience store, located at 2402 Highway9 E. in the Riverdale community of Dillon County. According to Capt. Cliff Arnette, two male clerks were leaving the store after it closedwhen theywere approached by two individuals. Authorities do not have descriptions of the individuals yet but we do know that one of the store clerks was shot in the upper body and died from his injuries. Th...
Tuesday, April 15 2014 5:35 PM EDT2014-04-15 21:35:01 GMT
The Police Chief of the town of Latta has been fired, according to a town leader.Police Chief Crystal Moore was let go, councilman Jared Taylor told WBTW-TV on Tuesday afternoon.Moore became the department's
The Police Chief of the town of Latta has been fired, according to a town leader.Police Chief Crystal Moore was let go, councilman Jared Taylor told WBTW-TV on Tuesday afternoon.Moore became the department's
Tuesday, April 22 2014 6:06 PM EDT2014-04-22 22:06:50 GMT
Three men have been arrested in relation to a rash of vehicle burglaries that occurred over the weekend in Surfside Beach and police are asking for the public to help find a missing handgun from the break-ins.Matthew Howard, age 21 of Myrtle Beach, was arrested and charged with 5 counts of Auto Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Pedestrian in the Highway, and Providing False Information to Police.Jarrett Leary, age 21 of Myrtle Beach, was charged with 5 counts of Auto Burglary, Conspira...
Three men have been arrested in relation to a rash of vehicle burglaries that occurred over the weekend in Surfside Beach and police are asking for the public to help find a missing handgun from the break-ins.Matthew Howard, age 21 of Myrtle Beach, was arrested and charged with 5 counts of Auto Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Pedestrian in the Highway, and Providing False Information to Police.Jarrett Leary, age 21 of Myrtle Beach, was charged with 5 counts of Auto Burglary, Conspira...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:22 PM EDT2014-04-22 23:22:19 GMT
The Mayor of the Town Of Latta fired the town's Police Chief on Tuesday. Latta town councilman Jared Taylor told us the mayor fired crystal Moore because she received 7 reprimands.. News13
The Mayor of the Town Of Latta fired the town's Police Chief on Tuesday. Latta town councilman Jared Taylor told us the mayor fired crystal Moore because she received 7 reprimands.. News13
Amber Sandvig is facing charges in the death of her 6-year-old daughter Alanna on Feb. 22, 2013. Sandvig is accused of driving high on drugs when she crashed the car with her two children.
Amber Sandvig is facing charges in the death of her 6-year-old daughter Alanna on Feb. 22, 2013. Sandvig is accused of driving high on drugs when she crashed the car with her two children.
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Craig's Used Cars in Manning, Courtesy: Google Maps
Sen. Joel Lourie talks about the laws he says DSS is breaking. (Photo: Robert Kittle/WBTW)
