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    Two killed in crash on US 378 in Florence County

    Updated: May 25, 2013 10:50 AM EDT

    Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken says two people were killed in a car wreck just before 11:00 p.m. Friday night in Florence County. More>>

    Man and woman killed when motorcycle hits car in Myrtle Beach Video included

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    Two people on a motorcycle were killed in a crash near the ocean in Myrtle Beach on Friday afternoon, police said. More>>

    State champ quarterback drowns at NC island

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    A star high school football player set to graduate a few weeks from now drowned off the North Carolina coast Thursday night. North Topsail Police said that Southwest Onslow High School quarterback More>>

    Woman wearing "thong" in public arrested in Myrtle Beach

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    MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A North Carolina woman was arrested in Myrtle Beach Friday morning for wearing a thong in public. According to a Myrtle Beach police report, Tiara Monique Garness, 22, of High More>>

    SC teen killed in crash, brother charged with felony DUI

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A Columbia teen is facing a felony DUI charge for an early morning crash that killed his brother. Lance Cpl. Brent Kelly of the South Carolina Highway Patrol says 18-year-old Cameron More>>

    2 teen girls missing near Grand Strand, deputies say

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    Two girls in Brunswick County are missing and sheriff's deputies need help finding them. Christien Aurianna Smith, age 14, and Kayla Elizabeth Ray, age 13, attend South Brunswick Middle School. It is More>>

    Police: NC 3-month-old baby boy burned by dad with hot water

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    FARMVILLE, N.C. - Farmville Police are on the hunt for a man charged with causing 2nd-degree burns on his 3-month-old's body. Officers responded Wednesday night to a home on Brooks Drive. The child's More>>

    Bikers come from all over the country to enjoy Bike Fest Video included

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    Vendors were setting up for Bike Fest on Thursday, May 23 in Atlantic Beach. According to many vendors, people will hit the streets this weekend for the music, bikes and the food. James Jackson and his More>>

    Florence deputies investigate shooting, home invasion

    Florence deputies investigate shooting, home invasion

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    The incident happened shortly before 8 o'clock Thursday night at a home on Twin Church Road. More>>

    SC toddler dies after babysitter slams his head into bathtub faucet, police say

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    A Columbia woman has been arrested after a 2-year-old boy in her care died last weekend. Police said Thursday that 34-year-old Margie Hamm had been charged with homicide by child abuse. Authorities More>>

    Man tried to install cameras in Myrtle Beach hotel rooms during Bike Week, faked being police officer, SLED says

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    MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A Marion County man was arrested this week in Horry County for impersonating a police officer. According to arrest warrants released by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), More>>

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    • May 25, 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:53:38 GMT
      The SC Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that happened late Friday night in Florence County. The crash happened just after 11 pm on US 378, according to the SC Highway Patrol. The wreck
      Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken says two people were killed in a car wreck just before 11:00 p.m. Friday night in Florence County.
    • Friday, May 24 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:05:19 GMT
      FLORENCE, S.C.----The Hotel Florence and Victor's Bistro opened their doors to the public on Friday morning; the opening is part of the city's effort to revitalize the downtown area. The hotel follows
      FLORENCE, S.C.----The Hotel Florence and Victor's Bistro opened their doors to the public on Friday morning; the opening is part of the city's effort to revitalize the downtown area. The hotel follows
    • Friday, May 24 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:51:58 GMT
      Florence, SC- The new Hotel Florence located on West Evans Street, has been an ongoing project since 2010, but today marked the new beginning for the new hotel and restaurant Victors Bistro as both opened
      Florence, SC- The new Hotel Florence located on West Evans Street, has been an ongoing project since 2010, but today marked the new beginning for the new hotel and restaurant Victors Bistro .
    • Positively Carolina

    • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:04 GMT
      This year marks 60 years since the end of the Korean War.
      MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Calling all Korean War veterans: a nationwide effort is underway to find any and all surviving veterans for special recognition in this, the 60th anniversary of the end of the three-year
      MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Calling all Korean War veterans: a nationwide effort is underway to find any and all surviving veterans for special recognition in this, the 60th anniversary of the end of the three-year
    • Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:50:14 GMT
      Nancy Szarowicz, in the dark tank top, works with her "Strong and Fit" class at Healthpoint in Pawleys Island on Wednesday morning.
      MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - When Kay Mackall started attending the "Strong and Fit" classes at Healthpoint in Pawleys Island seven years ago, she knew she wanted to get strong (and fit) and stay that way so
      MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - When Kay Mackall started attending the "Strong and Fit" classes at Healthpoint in Pawleys Island seven years ago, she knew she wanted to get strong (and fit) and stay that way so
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:59:04 GMT
      The former Levister School building in Aynor sits empty and will soon be torn down. From 1953-74, it was the all-black school in Aynor.
      AYNOR (WBTW) - The old Levister School now sits empty, windowless, and dark at the corner of Gum Street and 11th Avenue, and soon it will be a pile of dust. The town of Aynor will tear down the former
      AYNOR (WBTW) - The old Levister School now sits empty, windowless, and dark at the corner of Gum Street and 11th Avenue, and soon it will be a pile of dust. The town of Aynor will tear down the former
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    • Friday, May 24 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:31:43 GMT
      MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A North Carolina woman was arrested in Myrtle Beach Friday morning for wearing a thong in public. According to a Myrtle Beach police report, Tiara Monique Garness, 22, of High
      MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A North Carolina woman was arrested in Myrtle Beach Friday morning for wearing a thong in public. According to a Myrtle Beach police report, Tiara Monique Garness, 22, of High
    • Friday, May 24 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:41:39 GMT
      A star high school football player set to graduate a few weeks from now drowned off the North Carolina coast Thursday night. North Topsail Police said that Southwest Onslow High School quarterback
      A star high school football player set to graduate a few weeks from now drowned off the North Carolina coast Thursday night. North Topsail Police said that Southwest Onslow High School quarterback
    • Friday, May 24 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:05:44 GMT
      A star high school football player set to graduate a few weeks from now drowned off the North Carolina  coast Thursday night.North Topsail Police tell WNCT that Southwest Onslow High School quarterback
      Southwest Onslow High School quarterback Shak Pershey went missing while swimming with some friends.
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