A child at a Columbia child development center helped by First Steps works on a computer Wed. An audit of First Steps did not find problems with the care or teaching of children. (Photo: Robert Kittle/WBTW)
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The audit says First Steps did not compare the retention rate of students who took part in early childhood programs versus those who did not.More>>
Various media outlets reported that HBO show "The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini has died while in Italy. The New York Daily News reported that Gandolfini, who played mob boss Tony Soprano on the show,More>>
On Wednesday, Myrtle Beach Fire Marshal Bruce Arnel said a second building housing international students was evacuated due to safety conditions. Tuesday afternoon, students living at the Calypso InnMore>>
Atelia Hunt broke down in tears Wednesday while describing her daughter's death. Hunt testified for the prosecution, against her former boyfriend, Mike Huckabee.
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The mother of the child at the center of a Bennettsville homicide by child abuse case, took the stand against her former boyfriend Wednesday inside a Marlboro County Courtroom. In 2011, investigatorsMore>>
A man who authorities say killed his wife in Indiana was nabbed while on the run in Horry County, Horry County Police say. The murder suspect, Lorenzo Edward Archer, age 49, was wanted in Indiana andMore>>
A Robeson County mother and 2 of her young children were killed in a fiery crash near the town of Tar Heel this past weekend, the Robesonian newspaper reported. The mom, Maria Ester Morales Garcia, ageMore>>
Residents of a North Raleigh neighborhood say they fear leaving their homes because a neighbor uses her "Mansion" as an "adult, for-profit club." A Wake County Superior Court judge issued a restrainingMore>>
Hanahan Police are mourning the loss of one of their own. According to Lt. Michael Fowler, the department's K-9, 6-year-old Shadow, passed away Tuesday night after a training exercise. Fowler says theMore>>
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A Myrtle Beach woman was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said she was threatening to castrate her husband. According to an Horry County police report, Susan Geracie,More>>
South Carolina DHEC wants the state Department of Social Services to ask for a federal waiver so the state can ban food stamp purchases of sugary drinks, candy, cookies and cakes.More>>
WELLFORD, SC - The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office said they are investigating a deadly shooting in Wellford. Deputies said the homeowner reported two men breaking into a duplex at 203 TanglewoodMore>>
A Myrtle Beach man who was charged with DUI just 2 months ago was charged with felony DUI Tuesday after troopers say he hit a woman head-on in an afternoon crash on Forestbrook Road. The incident happenedMore>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:36:32 GMT
On Wednesday, Myrtle Beach Fire Marshal Bruce Arnel said a second building housing international students was evacuated due to safety conditions. Tuesday afternoon, students living at the Calypso Inn
On Wednesday, Myrtle Beach Fire Marshal Bruce Arnel said a second building housing international students was evacuated due to safety conditions. Tuesday afternoon, students living at the Calypso Inn
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:45:05 GMT
The new Chipotle Mexican Grill opened Wednesday morning at a shopping center next to Coastal Grand Mall. The chain says it aims to serve high quality, delicious food quickly and tries to redefine the
The new Chipotle Mexican Grill opened Wednesday morning at a shopping center next to Coastal Grand Mall. The chain says it aims to serve high quality, delicious food quickly and tries to redefine the
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:26:29 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A Myrtle Beach woman was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said she was threatening to castrate her husband. According to an Horry County police report, Susan Geracie,
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A Myrtle Beach woman was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said she was threatening to castrate her husband. According to an Horry County police report, Susan Geracie,
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:53:19 GMT
JP Morgan Chase holds a job fair in Florence Thursday. Melissa Shuffield of JPMorgan Chase Media Relations & Community Engagement says the job fair will be held at the Florence Civic Center beginning
JP Morgan Chase holds a job fair in Florence Thursday. Melissa Shuffield of JPMorgan Chase Media Relations & Community Engagement says the job fair will be held at the Florence Civic Center beginning
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:53:47 GMT
A man who authorities say killed his wife in Indiana was nabbed while on the run in Horry County, Horry County Police say. The murder suspect, Lorenzo Edward Archer, age 49, was wanted in Indiana and
A man who authorities say killed his wife in Indiana was nabbed while on the run in Horry County, Horry County Police say. The murder suspect, Lorenzo Edward Archer, age 49, was wanted in Indiana and
Thursday, June 20 2013 1:47 AM EDT2013-06-20 05:47:13 GMT
Kim Snyder of Dillon has a talent for jewelry making. She decided to put her talents to even better use by making red, white, and blue colored bracelets for veterans. "I have made over a thousand bracelets
Kim Snyder of Dillon has a talent for jewelry making. She decided to put her talents to even better use by making red, white, and blue colored bracelets for veterans. "I have made over a thousand bracelets
Thursday, June 20 2013 1:16 AM EDT2013-06-20 05:16:16 GMT
Timmonsville residents filled the gym at the Timmonsville Education Center on Wednesday during a public forum to discuss some of the city's current problems. Some of the problems discussed at the meeting
Timmonsville residents filled the gym at the Timmonsville Education Center on Wednesday during a public forum to discuss some of the city's current problems. Some of the problems discussed at the meeting
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:38:54 GMT
A South Carolina man was charged Wednesday after authorities say he took equipment from a company in Chesterfield County and sold it, keeping the money for himself. Dan Daniels, age 56, of Goose Creek
A South Carolina man was charged Wednesday after authorities say he took equipment from a company in Chesterfield County and sold it, keeping the money for himself. Dan Daniels, age 56, of Goose Creek
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:49:41 GMT
An Art and Design studio in the Pee Dee gives back to the community. "Addie's Baby" in downtown Florence will hold a business Charity Paint and Wine night. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank
An Art and Design studio in the Pee Dee gives back to the community. "Addie's Baby" in downtown Florence will hold a business Charity Paint and Wine night. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:15:30 GMT
Atelia Hunt broke down in tears Wednesday while describing her daughter's death. Hunt testified for the prosecution, against her former boyfriend, Mike Huckabee.
The mother of the child at the center of a Bennettsville homicide by child abuse case, took the stand against her former boyfriend Wednesday inside a Marlboro County Courtroom. In 2011, investigators
The mother of the child at the center of a Bennettsville homicide by child abuse case, took the stand against her former boyfriend Wednesday inside a Marlboro County Courtroom. In 2011, investigators
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:09:12 GMT
Investigators report Tuesday they located the trailer that contained 884 cases of Chicken Cock Whiskey. The trailer filled with booze was headed for but was stolen at a Petro truck stop on TV Road in
Investigators report Tuesday they located the trailer that contained 884 cases of Chicken Cock Whiskey. The trailer filled with booze was headed for but was stolen at a Petro truck stop on TV Road in
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:45:02 GMT
A child at a Columbia child development center helped by First Steps works on a computer Wed. An audit of First Steps did not find problems with the care or teaching of children. (Photo: Robert Kittle/WBTW)
By Robert Kittle A new audit of the South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness program says it reported "questionable statistics" to the public about how much it helps children get prepared for school. The
The audit says First Steps did not compare the retention rate of students who took part in early childhood programs versus those who did not.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:29:02 GMT
Residents of a North Raleigh neighborhood say they fear leaving their homes because a neighbor uses her "Mansion" as an "adult, for-profit club." A Wake County Superior Court judge issued a restraining
Residents of a North Raleigh neighborhood say they fear leaving their homes because a neighbor uses her "Mansion" as an "adult, for-profit club." A Wake County Superior Court judge issued a restraining
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:26:21 GMT
A Robeson County mother and 2 of her young children were killed in a fiery crash near the town of Tar Heel this past weekend, the Robesonian newspaper reported. The mom, Maria Ester Morales Garcia, age
A Robeson County mother and 2 of her young children were killed in a fiery crash near the town of Tar Heel this past weekend, the Robesonian newspaper reported. The mom, Maria Ester Morales Garcia, age
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:04:12 GMT
Pitt County Sheriff's Deputies say someone smashed a hole through the Post Office in Stokes. Pitt County deputies and federal investigators were on the scene Wednesday morning investigating. They say
Pitt County Sheriff's Deputies say someone smashed a hole through the Post Office in Stokes. Pitt County deputies and federal investigators were on the scene Wednesday morning investigating. They say
Police say they think a domestic issue prompted a shooting at a condominium complex in an upscale Louisville neighborhood that claimed three lives and left a fourth person badly wounded.
A domestic situation apparently prompted the midweek shooting at a condominium complex in an upscale Louisville neighborhood that claimed three lives and left a fourth person badly wounded, police said.
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.
Tropical Storm Barry bore down on Mexico's Gulf Coast early Thursday as civil defense workers readied emergency shelters and forecasters warned of the possibility of deadly flash floods and mudslides.
Attorneys in the Jodi Arias case head back to court to discuss future plans for a potential retrial of the penalty phase after jurors deadlocked on whether to sentence her to life in prison or death.
Jodi Arias returns to court Thursday for the first time since the penalty phase of her case ended in mistrial last month as lawyers discuss plans for a new trial to decide the punishment for the convicted murderer.
A decade ago, the Rosebud Sioux Indians in South Dakota were paying people to catch and shoot wild dogs.
A decade ago, the Rosebud Sioux Indians in South Dakota were paying people to catch and shoot wild dogs. Dogs that weren't caught were covered in mange and parasites. Some froze. Some starved. In packs, they survived be...
Dozens of homes were evacuated near Denver as a wind-driven wildfire flared, one of many in the western states where hot and windy conditions were making it easy for the wild land blazes to start and spread.
Dozens of homes were evacuated near Denver as a wind-driven wildfire flared, one of many in the western states where hot and windy conditions were making it easy for the wild land blazes to start and spread.
One potential juror in George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial belongs to the National Rifle Association. Another says she was the victim of a violent crime that is constantly on her mind. A third is a...
One potential juror at George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial belongs to the National Rifle Association. Another says she was the victim of a violent crime that is constantly on her mind. A third is a competitive...
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:19:47 GMT
Jess Dennison, general manager of Furever Young, works out with her dog, Reece, on Thursday at the gym.
CONWAY (WBTW) - Jess Dennison brought her dog, Reese, to work out a little bit on Thursday morning not at a dog park, but at a gym she's helping to start near her alma mater, Coastal Carolina University. The
CONWAY (WBTW) - Jess Dennison brought her dog, Reese, to work out a little bit on Thursday morning not at a dog park, but at a gym she's helping to start near her alma mater, Coastal Carolina University. The
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-06-13 00:04:01 GMT
Summer is here, but that doesn't mean that learning has to stop. Research shows that summer learning loss happens to students who do not maintain key math and literacy skills over the summer, which inevitably
Summer is here, but that doesn't mean that learning has to stop. Research shows that ...
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:03:26 GMT
Ken "Buddy" Schneider, seen here in 2010, was a devoted Myrtle Beach Pelicans fan, and the team paid tribute to him last week.
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Regulars at Pelicans Ballpark may know seat 19, row J, section 107 as more than just one of thousands of green plastic seats. It's Buddy's seat. Forever. Last Monday, the Single-A
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Regulars at Pelicans Ballpark may know seat 19, row J, section 107 as more than just one of thousands of green plastic seats. It's Buddy's seat. Forever. Last Monday, the Single-A
Monday, June 10 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-06-10 16:13:15 GMT
Terri Cox, owner of Oasis Living Walls, explains her product--walls and free-standing panels covered by flowers, herbs, and vegetable plants.
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - When Linda Phillips combined her successful yoga studios, Yoga In Common and Yoga In The Forest, into one studio at The Market Common, she knew where to turn for a signature piece
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - When Linda Phillips combined her successful yoga studios, Yoga In Common and Yoga In The Forest, into one studio at The Market Common, she knew where to turn for a signature piece
Friday, June 7 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-06-07 19:04:52 GMT
The Swamp Fox Quilters Exhibit opened today at the Hartsville Museum. The exhibit runs through Labor Day at the museum on Fifth avenue. The Swamp Fox quilters get together every first Thursday of the
The Swamp Fox Quilters Exhibit opened today at the Hartsville Museum. The exhibit runs through Labor Day at the museum on Fifth street. The Swamp Fox quilters get together every first Thursday of the
Thursday, June 6 2013 10:57 AM EDT2013-06-06 14:57:00 GMT
These murals, which replaced boarded-up windows in the old Fairmont Department Store, were painted by Fairmont High School students.
FAIRMONT, N.C. (WBTW) - Simon Granados is close to graduating at Fairmont High School, but before he leaves to pursue a degree at UNC-Pembroke, he and his art classmates just put the finishing touches
FAIRMONT, N.C. (WBTW) - Simon Granados is close to graduating at Fairmont High School, but before he leaves to pursue a degree at UNC-Pembroke, he and his art classmates just put the finishing touches
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:02:38 GMT
Various media outlets reported that HBO show "The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini has died while in Italy. The New York Daily News reported that Gandolfini, who played mob boss Tony Soprano on the show,
Various media outlets reported that HBO show "The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini has died while in Italy. The New York Daily News reported that Gandolfini, who played mob boss Tony Soprano on the show,
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:29:02 GMT
Residents of a North Raleigh neighborhood say they fear leaving their homes because a neighbor uses her "Mansion" as an "adult, for-profit club." A Wake County Superior Court judge issued a restraining
Residents of a North Raleigh neighborhood say they fear leaving their homes because a neighbor uses her "Mansion" as an "adult, for-profit club." A Wake County Superior Court judge issued a restraining
Monday, June 17 2013 7:49 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:49:08 GMT
A two car accident in Florence left one person dead Saturday night, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken. It happened at the intersection of East Palmetto Street and McCurdy Road. Condition
A two car accident in Florence left one person dead Saturday night, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken. It happened at the intersection of East Palmetto Street and McCurdy Road. Condition
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:22 GMT
Joe Garrett said he isn't afraid of dying. In June of last year, he was diagnosed with stage IV liver and esophageal cancer, and given 6 to 8 months to live. When he got the news, Joe and his wife Sandra
Joe Garrett said he isn't afraid of dying. In June of last year, he was diagnosed with stage IV liver and esophageal cancer, and given 6 to 8 months to live. When he got the news, Joe and his wife Sandra
Authorities have captured a suspect who was sought for witness tampering after he was involved in a hit and run crash with an SC Highway Patrol car near Conway on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Authorities have captured a suspect who was sought for witness tampering after he was involved in a hit and run crash with an SC Highway Patrol car near Conway on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Brunswick County Deputies busted an illegal liquor drinking spot and seized nearly $50,000 at the place over the Memorial Day weekend, authorities say.
Brunswick County Deputies busted an illegal liquor drinking spot and seized nearly $50,000 at the place over the Memorial Day weekend, authorities say.
Mike Bellamy (Left), Brandon Littell (Right)
A child at a Columbia child development center helped by First Steps works on a computer Wed. An audit of First Steps did not find problems with the care or teaching of children. (Photo: Robert Kittle/WBTW)
Atelia Hunt broke down in tears Wednesday while describing her daughter's death. Hunt testified for the prosecution, against her former boyfriend, Mike Huckabee.
