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>>
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>>
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
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 9:51 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:51:21 GMT
ScienceSouth welcomes its youngest campers this week during junior scientists camp. Throughout the camp, the young people will explore a different scientific theme from space and chemistry to engineering
ScienceSouth welcomes its youngest campers this week during junior scientists camp. Throughout the camp, the young people will explore a different scientific theme from space and chemistry to engineering
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:13:37 GMT
If you have recently traveled on highway 9, you probably noticed the unusually high grass protruding on the sides of the road. But don't be alarmed; local SCDOT officials say that the recent inclement
If you have recently traveled on SC 9, you probably noticed the unusually high grass protruding on the sides of the road.
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
Farm-state lawmakers are scrambling to win bipartisan votes for a five year, half-trillion dollar farm bill on the House floor this week.
The House voted late Wednesday to delay sweeping food safety rules that would require farmers and food companies to be more vigilant about guarding against contamination.
Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of...
After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to dramatically toughen the border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers...
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions in the West made it easy for fires to start and spread.
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 formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters.
A wooden beam that has long been the focus of the search for a 17th century shipwreck in northern Lake Michigan was not attached to a buried vessel as searchers had suspected, but still may have come from the elusive...
A wooden beam that has long been the focus of the search for a 17th century shipwreck in northern Lake Michigan was not attached to a buried vessel as searchers had suspected, but still may have come from the elusive Griffin...
FBI Director Robert Mueller (MULL-er) says the law enforcement agency uses drones for surveillance but does so rarely.
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate," FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday.
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.
A Portland, Ore., man whose cat had been missing since last year will soon be reunited with the well-traveled feline, courtesy of the transient who's been caring for her more than nine months.
A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.
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 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 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 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 6:52 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:52:42 GMT
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 Tanglewood
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 Tanglewood
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.