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    2 killed in Myrtle Beach biker crash, 7th fatality since Friday

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    Myrtle Beach Police Captain David Knipes says at 2:23 a.m. Sunday morning, a 2011 Cadillac SUV was traveling westbound on 29th Avenue North onto Grissom Parkway in Myrtle Beach. A 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle More>>

    Golson releases statement on suspension from Notre Dame

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    Myrtle Beach native Everett Golson is out for at least the fall semester at Notre Dame, saying he has been suspended by the university for what he called poor academic judgment. More>>

    Behind the scenes look: Vendors at the Atlantic Beach bike rally Video included

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    The Memorial Day weekend also marks the annual bike fest. This year Horry County issued 18 vendor permits compared to 5 last year. Some said they weren't just there to make money but to have a good time More>>

    81 year old dies in motorcycle accident

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    NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC - An 81 year old man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday. Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler said the accident happened near Hwy 22 and Hwy 90. Fowler said the More>>

    Woman found dead in Myrtle Beach, Police need public's help

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    The Myrtle Beach Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a female who was found deceased on 5-25-13 in the area of 24th Ave South and the Beach. The description of the located 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>>

    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>>

    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>>

    Update: Police locate two missing teen girls

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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>>

    • Grand Strand

    • Sunday, May 26 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-05-26 23:43:21 GMT
      The Memorial Day weekend also marks the annual bike fest. This year Horry County issued 18 vendor permits compared to 5 last year. Some said they weren't just there to make money but to have a good time
      The Memorial Day weekend also marks the annual bike fest. This year Horry County issued 18 vendor permits compared to 5 last year. Some said they weren't just there to make money but to have a good time
    • Sunday, May 26 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-26 22:46:03 GMT
      The town of Surfside Beach held a Memorial Day cookout today. Organizers said this is the first year they've had one. There was a band playing music and people sold hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken sandwiches.
      The town of Surfside Beach held a Memorial Day cookout today. Organizers said this is the first year they've had one. There was a band playing music and people sold hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken sandwiches.
    • Sunday, May 26 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-26 17:27:07 GMT
      Myrtle Beach Police Captain David Knipes says at 2:23 a.m. Sunday morning, a 2011 Cadillac SUV was traveling westbound on 29th Avenue North onto Grissom Parkway in Myrtle Beach. A 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle
      Myrtle Beach Police Captain David Knipes says at 2:23 a.m. Sunday morning, a 2011 Cadillac SUV was traveling westbound on 29th Avenue North onto Grissom Parkway in Myrtle Beach. A 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle
    • Pee Dee

    • Sunday, May 26 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-05-27 00:55:46 GMT
      Florence, SC - The Emert family, consist of mother Courtney, father Jeremy and their children Jude 4 , Lincoln 2, and Olivia 7, the family will soon make the hours long travel to Zambia for two years
      Florence, SC - The Emert family, consist of mother Courtney, father Jeremy and their children Jude 4 , Lincoln 2, and Olivia 7, the family will soon make the hours long travel to Zambia for two years
    • Sunday, May 26 2013 12:07 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:07:16 GMT
      Florence, SC - AAA projects that South Carolina has the lowest gas price in the country at $3.24 a gallon, which means more travelers on the road for holiday travel and the possibility of traffic problems,
      Florence, SC - AAA projects that South Carolina has the lowest gas price in the country at $3.24 a gallon, which means more travelers on the road for holiday travel and the possibility of traffic problems,
    • 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.
    • State/Regional

    • Sunday, May 26 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-27 00:56:32 GMT
      Lumberton, NC - A standoff occurred today near 1327 Mount Olive road in Lumberton, NC. Officers received information on the where abouts of Michael Butler, 44, who had warrents for his arrest for a bank
      Lumberton, NC - A standoff occurred today near 1327 Mount Olive road in Lumberton, NC. Officers received information on the where abouts of Michael Butler, 44, who had warrents for his arrest for a bank
    • Saturday, May 25 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:34:29 GMT
      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
      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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Sunday, May 26 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-26 17:27:07 GMT
      Myrtle Beach Police Captain David Knipes says at 2:23 a.m. Sunday morning, a 2011 Cadillac SUV was traveling westbound on 29th Avenue North onto Grissom Parkway in Myrtle Beach. A 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle
      Myrtle Beach Police Captain David Knipes says at 2:23 a.m. Sunday morning, a 2011 Cadillac SUV was traveling westbound on 29th Avenue North onto Grissom Parkway in Myrtle Beach. A 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle
    • 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
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