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>>
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>>
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>>
A fire that killed two people and injured four others early Easter Sunday morning in Garden City now has some people questioning why Surfside Beach firefighters were not called to battle the blaze. More>>
The attorneys representing the man accused of killing a missing Horry County woman have waived their right at this time to appear before a judge and request release on bond.More>>
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...More>>
Bennettsville, S.C. (WBTW)- According to the Bennettsville Fire Department, fire crews are on scene of a fire at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Mount Zion Church Road in Bennettsville.Fire officials say crews work to contain the fire at the church. No word on what started the fire or how much damage was done to the church.Count on News13 to keep you covered as we receive more details on this developing story.More>>
On April 22, emergency responders from the Grand Strand and around the state will mark the fifth anniversary of the Highway 31 Fire, the worst wildfire in South Carolina history. What began as an escaped debris burn ultimately grew into a 19,000-acre conflagration that destroyed 76 homes, damaged an additional 97, and forever changed the way Horry County residents would think about the danger of wildfire. Those who were there in 2009 will also pause on this anniv...More>>
It’s been over a year since the world was first introduced to the colorful cast of ‘Welcome to Myrtle Manor.’ Since it debuted, it’s received plenty of attention – both positive and negative. But the show has caught on with viewers, averaging between 1.1 and 1.3 million viewers per episode, and is now among TLC’s top rated shows. "If the show ended today, we have all been blessed, we have made so many new friends, we...More>>
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...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:51 AM EDT2014-04-22 15:51:07 GMT
The attorneys representing the man accused of killing a missing Horry County woman have waived their right at this time to appear before a judge and request release on bond.
The attorneys representing the man accused of killing a missing Horry County woman have waived their right at this time to appear before a judge and request release on bond.
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:40 AM EDT2014-04-22 14:40:09 GMT
Representatives from STARTEK Inc. and Horry Georgetown Technical College will host an upcoming job fair on Wednesday, April 30th from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. on the college’s Conway campus. The job fair will be held in the D. Kent Sharples Student and Community Life Complex (Building 1100) just off of Victory Lane. Interested applicants should visit the Career Resource Center for directions on how and where to apply. “START...
Representatives from STARTEK Inc. and Horry Georgetown Technical College will host an upcoming job fair on Wednesday, April 30th from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. on the college’s Conway campus. The job fair will be held in the D. Kent Sharples Student and Community Life Complex (Building 1100) just off of Victory Lane. Interested applicants should visit the Career Resource Center for directions on how and where to apply. “START...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:36 AM EDT2014-04-22 14:36:57 GMT
More than 20 employers are scheduled to attend the Veterans’ Career and Job Fair on April 24. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SC National Guard Armory, 501 19th Ave. S., Myrtle Beach. It is open to veterans, current service members and spouses. Some of the following employers have signed up to participate in the job fair: Advanced Protection Services, the City of Myrtle Beach, Kingston Resorts Hil...
More than 20 employers are scheduled to attend the Veterans’ Career and Job Fair on April 24. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SC National Guard Armory, 501 19th Ave. S., Myrtle Beach. It is open to veterans, current service members and spouses. Some of the following employers have signed up to participate in the job fair: Advanced Protection Services, the City of Myrtle Beach, Kingston Resorts Hil...
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 12:06 PM EDT2014-04-22 16:06:42 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...
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
Friday, April 18 2014 12:36 PM EDT2014-04-18 16:36:31 GMT
Earlier this week Latta Mayor Earl Bullard fired the town's Police Chief, Crystal Moore. Latta Town Councilman Jared Taylor told News13 the mayor decided to fire Moore because she received 7 reprimands.
Earlier this week Latta Mayor Earl Bullard fired the town's Police Chief, Crystal Moore. Latta Town Councilman Jared Taylor told News13 the mayor decided to fire Moore because she received 7 reprimands.
Friday, April 18 2014 12:07 PM EDT2014-04-18 16:07:47 GMT
The verdict in the corruption trial of former Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker is in. Parker has been found guilty on all charges. He was found guilty on five counts of misconduct in office, two
The verdict in the corruption trial of former Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker is in. Parker has been found guilty on all charges. He was found guilty on five counts of misconduct in office, two
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:33 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:33:18 GMT
By The Associated PressDuke Energy says that removing all of the company's coal ash away from North Carolina's rivers and lakes would take decades and cost up to $10 billion, with the state's electricity customers likely footing nearly all the bill. Duke's North Carolina president Paul Newton told state lawmakers Tuesday the company needs flexibility to consider more cost-efficient options that include leaving much of its 100 million tons of toxic ash in place after being covered with giant ...
By The Associated PressDuke Energy says that removing all of the company's coal ash away from North Carolina's rivers and lakes would take decades and cost up to $10 billion, with the state's electricity customers likely footing nearly all the bill. Duke's North Carolina president Paul Newton told state lawmakers Tuesday the company needs flexibility to consider more cost-efficient options that include leaving much of its 100 million tons of toxic ash in place after being covered with giant ...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:24 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:24:21 GMT
Sen. Joel Lourie talks about the laws he says DSS is breaking. (Photo: Robert Kittle/WBTW)
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...
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...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 9:34 PM EDT2014-04-23 01:34:54 GMT
The highway signs are designed to make it easier for the visitors to find tourist and agricultural attractions along the back roads of the state.
The first new highway signs directing travelers to South Carolina's rural attractions or working farms will be installed by month's end. The signs are similar to those that direct visitors to services off the interstates. But these signs have the state Parks, Recreation and Tourism or the Certified South Carolina Grown agriculture logos. The first signs will point the way to Cottle Farm Strawberries in Columbia, Fire Fly Distillery and Irvin House Vineyard on Wadmalaw Island and Bee City Zoo ...
The first new highway signs directing travelers to South Carolina's rural attractions or working farms will be installed by month's end. The signs are similar to those that direct visitors to services off the interstates. But these signs have the state Parks, Recreation and Tourism or the Certified South Carolina Grown agriculture logos. The first signs will point the way to Cottle Farm Strawberries in Columbia, Fire Fly Distillery and Irvin House Vineyard on Wadmalaw Island and Bee City Zoo ...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 9:23 PM EDT2014-04-23 01:23:42 GMT
Gold bars
An expedition is setting out from South Carolina to recover the rest of the gold thought to be aboard the wreck of the S.S. Central America off the North Carolina coast.The wreck yielded more than $50 million in gold more than a quarter-century ago.A vessel from Odyssey Marine Exploration of Tampa, Fla., is expected to leave late Tuesday or Wednesday. It's not clear just how much gold might still be in the Central America, which sank during an 1857 hurricane while bringing back gold from Cali...
An expedition is setting out from South Carolina to recover the rest of the gold thought to be aboard the wreck of the S.S. Central America off the North Carolina coast.The wreck yielded more than $50 million in gold more than a quarter-century ago.A vessel from Odyssey Marine Exploration of Tampa, Fla., is expected to leave late Tuesday or Wednesday. It's not clear just how much gold might still be in the Central America, which sank during an 1857 hurricane while bringing back gold from Cali...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 4:29 PM EDT2014-04-22 20:29:14 GMT
Mayor Perry Eichor
Simpsonville Mayor Perry Eichor, who has clashed with the town's police chief for years, was arrested Tuesday.The mayor of the Upstate town 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 was part of a group of council members in 2012 that fired then police chief, Keith Groun...
Simpsonville Mayor Perry Eichor, who has clashed with the town's police chief for years, was arrested Tuesday.The mayor of the Upstate town 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 was part of a group of council members in 2012 that fired then police chief, Keith Groun...
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 2:40 PM EDT2014-04-22 18:40:10 GMT
A Cherryville High School senior says she was kicked out of the prom because she wore pants to the dance. The Senior Prom was held last Saturday at the Cherryville Golf County Club. Shafer Rupard told the CBS affiliate WBTV, she wore her red skinny jeans and was approached by a teacher who asked her to leave. "The teacher tapped me on the shoulder and said she had a problem with what I was wearing," Rupard told WBTV. "I thought it was because of the hat or the leather jacket and I was like ...
A Cherryville High School senior says she was kicked out of the prom because she wore pants to the dance. The Senior Prom was held last Saturday at the Cherryville Golf County Club. Shafer Rupard told the CBS affiliate WBTV, she wore her red skinny jeans and was approached by a teacher who asked her to leave. "The teacher tapped me on the shoulder and said she had a problem with what I was wearing," Rupard told WBTV. "I thought it was because of the hat or the leather jacket and I was like ...
Tuesday, April 22 2014 2:11 PM EDT2014-04-22 18:11:41 GMT
When a fisherman reeled in a 13-foot Hammerhead Shark off the coast of Miami, everyone on the beach grabbed their cameras and cell phones to capture the moment. Ryan Polash and a friend reportedly caught the shark off the pier at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Polash and his friends cut the fishing line near the shark's mouth, then guided it away from shore, and the fish swim away.One of the pier workers said the last timea Hammerhead that large was caught was about five decades ago.
When a fisherman reeled in a 13-foot Hammerhead Shark off the coast of Miami, everyone on the beach grabbed their cameras and cell phones to capture the moment. Ryan Polash and a friend reportedly caught the shark off the pier at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Polash and his friends cut the fishing line near the shark's mouth, then guided it away from shore, and the fish swim away.One of the pier workers said the last timea Hammerhead that large was caught was about five decades ago.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:34 AM EDT2014-04-23 08:34:46 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.
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.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:15 AM EDT2014-04-23 07:15:15 GMT
Missouri has executed an inmate convicted of killing a farming couple in 1993 as part of a plot to steal their cows.
Missouri executed an inmate early Wednesday only a few miles from the farm where prosecutors say he orchestrated the 1993 killing of a couple whose cows he wanted to steal.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:44 AM EDT2014-04-23 06:44:38 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 2:44 AM EDT2014-04-23 06:44:35 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.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:14 AM EDT2014-04-23 06:14:23 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 on Wednesday will consider Army Pfc. Chelsea Manning's petition to legally change her name from Bradley, as she continues serving a 35-year sentence for passing loads of classified U.S. government...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:14 AM EDT2014-04-23 06:14:20 GMT
Some Republicans are pushing for their party to drop its opposition to same-sex marriage as public opinion on the issue shifts rapidly and the party tries to woo younger voters more supportive of gay unions.
As bans against gay marriage crumble and public opinion on the issue shifts rapidly, some Republicans are pushing the party to drop its opposition to same-sex unions, part of a broader campaign to get the GOP to appeal to...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:54 AM EDT2014-04-23 05:54:04 GMT
A federal judge in Oregon is ready to hear arguments about the state's voter-approved prohibition of same-sex marriage, but no one will be in court to support it.
A federal judge in Oregon is ready to hear arguments about the state's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, but no one will be in court to defend the measure.
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 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 2:49 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 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 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 12:06 PM EDT2014-04-22 16:06:42 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, February 4 2014 3:38 PM EST2014-02-04 20:38:03 GMT
South Carolina already has ‘Welcome to Myrtle Manor' and ‘Party Down South' – both set along the Grand Strand. Now, the state will host another ‘reality' show called "Southern Charm," which centers around
South Carolina already has ‘Welcome to Myrtle Manor' and ‘Party Down South' – both set along the Grand Strand. Now, the state will host another ‘reality' show called "Southern Charm," which centers around
Tuesday, April 22 2014 4:29 PM EDT2014-04-22 20:29:14 GMT
Mayor Perry Eichor
Simpsonville Mayor Perry Eichor, who has clashed with the town's police chief for years, was arrested Tuesday.The mayor of the Upstate town 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 was part of a group of council members in 2012 that fired then police chief, Keith Groun...
Simpsonville Mayor Perry Eichor, who has clashed with the town's police chief for years, was arrested Tuesday.The mayor of the Upstate town 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 was part of a group of council members in 2012 that fired then police chief, Keith Groun...
Monday, April 21 2014 11:52 PM EDT2014-04-22 03:52:51 GMT
It’s been over a year since the world was first introduced to the colorful cast of ‘Welcome to Myrtle Manor.’ Since it debuted, it’s received plenty of attention – both positive and negative. But the show has caught on with viewers, averaging between 1.1 and 1.3 million viewers per episode, and is now among TLC’s top rated shows. "If the show ended today, we have all been blessed, we have made so many new friends, we...
It’s been over a year since the world was first introduced to the colorful cast of ‘Welcome to Myrtle Manor.’ Since it debuted, it’s received plenty of attention – both positive and negative. But the show has caught on with viewers, averaging between 1.1 and 1.3 million viewers per episode, and is now among TLC’s top rated shows. "If the show ended today, we have all been blessed, we have made so many new friends, we...
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...
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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Sen. Joel Lourie talks about the laws he says DSS is breaking. (Photo: Robert Kittle/WBTW)
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