Developers are working to create a new shopping area for the Grand Strand. Allison Hardin, a planner for the City of Myrtle Beach, said if approved and built, it would be located on the corner of 17 bypass and Farrow Parkway. But Hardin said she doesn’t just want this to be another retail area. She said she wants residents to be able to go to this space to run everyday errands. Hardin said the anchor store will lik...More>>
A 7-month-old Mississippi infant is dead and Lowndes County authorities continue to search for her sibling, which may be traveling in a vehicle with Georgia platesMore>>
A Southern California woman who was held at a Phoenix airport four years ago after refusing to have her breast milk X-rayed has reached a settlement with the Transportation Security Administration. StaceyMore>>
Tuesday evening, about 5:10 p.m., a carriage horse was spooked and crashed in the Market district of downtown Charleston. The crash comes just over a week after six people in a Savannah horse carriageMore>>
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>>
By Robert Kittle Gov. Nikki Haley just started airing two new television ads in her reelection campaign for governor, both focused on jobs and economic development. One ad is called “On the Move,” and features the governor saying, “When I came into office, our state was hurting. Fixing our economy was my number one job.” Claim: “The Nikki Haley Jobs Record: Fastest growing economy on the East Coast.” True. However the state is actually tied for fastest-growing economy on the East Coast. Ac...More>>
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...More>>
Craig's Used Cars in Manning, Courtesy: Google Maps
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Manning Police say a six-month long investigation in conjunction with the DMV, has resulted in license revocations at the Craig's Used Cars dealership there.The dealership, on 402 Sunset Dr. in Manning, also hasa Florence location at 1011 S. Cashua Dr.Though Manning Police say the DMV revoked the dealer's license in their jurisdiction, it was not immediately clear Wednesday morning, what kind of impact the investigation had on the Florence location.Manning Police Lt. S.K. Daniels said that th...More>>
Jennifer Ainsworth, Horry County Schools' Teacher of the Year,travels to Columbia Wednesdayfor the South Carolina Teacher of the Year gala where the winner will be announced. Ainsworth is one of the topfive finalists. Ainsworth, is aspecial education teacher at Socastee High School. All the finalists went through personal interviews with a seven-member state selection committee. She and other finalists were selected from 81 school districts, the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blin...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>>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:43 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:43:21 GMT
A Conway man died earlier this week from injuries he suffered in a crash on April 9 in Horry County, officials said. Benny L. Cannon, age 56, died on Monday at Grand Strand Regional Hospital after a crash
A Conway man died earlier this week from injuries he suffered in a crash on April 9 in Horry County, officials said. Benny L. Cannon, age 56, died on Monday at Grand Strand Regional Hospital after a crash
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:22 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:22:09 GMT
Developers are working to create a new shopping area for the Grand Strand. Allison Hardin, a planner for the City of Myrtle Beach, said if approved and built, it would be located on the corner of 17 bypass and Farrow Parkway.
Developers are working to create a new shopping area for the Grand Strand. Allison Hardin, a planner for the City of Myrtle Beach, said if approved and built, it would be located on the corner of 17 bypass and Farrow Parkway. But Hardin said she doesn’t just want this to be another retail area. She said she wants residents to be able to go to this space to run everyday errands. Hardin said the anchor store will lik...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 6:38 PM EDT2014-04-23 22:38:21 GMT
Myrtle Beach firefighters say many people don't know how to properly use a fire extinguisher. So, Wednesday, using a state-of-the-art simulator, firefighters showed hotel employees how to use an extinguisher in an emergency situation. "Stuff like this is good for us to come in and actually teach the staff as far as extinguisher training and knowing what to tell their patrons that come in to keep them safe over the summer," said Christian Sliker with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department. As you...
Myrtle Beach firefighters say many people don't know how to properly use a fire extinguisher. So, Wednesday, using a state-of-the-art simulator, firefighters showed hotel employees how to use an extinguisher in an emergency situation. "Stuff like this is good for us to come in and actually teach the staff as far as extinguisher training and knowing what to tell their patrons that come in to keep them safe over the summer," said Christian Sliker with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department. As you...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 5:08 PM EDT2014-04-23 21:08:01 GMT
Myrtle Beach's First Presbyterian Growing Tree Kindergarten Preschool Kindergarten classes celebrated "Earth Week" Wednesday with a water walk. Students and teachers walked to help raise awareness of the large population of people who don't have access to clean water. "We just wanted to show the kids that a lot of people have to walk really far to get clean water and we're just so lucky to have clean water, said Susan Kenny at First Presbyterian Growing Tree Kindergarten Preschool. The w...
Myrtle Beach's First Presbyterian Growing Tree Kindergarten Preschool Kindergarten classes celebrated "Earth Week" Wednesday with a water walk. Students and teachers walked to help raise awareness of the large population of people who don't have access to clean water. "We just wanted to show the kids that a lot of people have to walk really far to get clean water and we're just so lucky to have clean water, said Susan Kenny at First Presbyterian Growing Tree Kindergarten Preschool. The w...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:14 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:14:25 GMT
Ladies, gentlemen, well-trained children and friendly dogs on leashes are invited to attend the Canine Carnival and Rescue Day at A Dog's Way Inn on Saturday, April 26th, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This family friendly and fun-filled event with participatory contests and demonstrations featuring tic-tac-toe, best trick, ask the trainer, dog agility clinics, and much, much more. This event will also benefit Keep Out Pets Food Bank and showcase over a dozen pet rescues from Georgetown to M...
Ladies, gentlemen, well-trained children and friendly dogs on leashes are invited to attend the Canine Carnival and Rescue Day at A Dog's Way Inn on Saturday, April 26th, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This family friendly and fun-filled event with participatory contests and demonstrations featuring tic-tac-toe, best trick, ask the trainer, dog agility clinics, and much, much more. This event will also benefit Keep Out Pets Food Bank and showcase over a dozen pet rescues from Georgetown to M...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:33 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:33:47 GMT
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) - A 72-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a Saturday morning apartment fire in Murrells Inlet, according to the Georgetown County Coroner's Office.
The victim is identified as John Long, of Murrells Inlet. Georgetown County Coroner Kenny Johnson says Long died as the result of multi-organ failure at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia.
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) - A 72-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a Saturday morning apartment fire in Murrells Inlet, according to the Georgetown County Coroner's Office.
The victim is identified as John Long, of Murrells Inlet. Georgetown County Coroner Kenny Johnson says Long died as the result of multi-organ failure at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:56 AM EDT2014-04-23 14:56:52 GMT
Never been camping? This is your chance! The Palmetto Campout is designed for families who are either new or beginning tent campers and will be an adventure-filled weekend. It is also a great way to get your children connected with nature! Families will stay overnight in a secluded area of the park with park rangers who will help participants set-up their tents. A set of loaner tents, lanterns, and air mattresses are...
Never been camping? This is your chance! The Palmetto Campout is designed for families who are either new or beginning tent campers and will be an adventure-filled weekend. It is also a great way to get your children connected with nature! Families will stay overnight in a secluded area of the park with park rangers who will help participants set-up their tents. A set of loaner tents, lanterns, and air mattresses are...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:00 AM EDT2014-04-23 13:00:16 GMT
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW)- Seasonal farmer's markets across the Eastern Carolinas are now open but some farmers say a rough winter could change when you see many of your favorite fruits and veggiesThe farmer’s market season is from May to October but due to the record cold, ice storms and recent rainfall, many farmers now have to play catch-up."I'm two months behind so it's going to be two months later before I can get our fresh vegetables, you know out,” Nichols farmer Rebecca Huggins said.Rebecca...
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW)- Seasonal farmer's markets across the Eastern Carolinas are now open but some farmers say a rough winter could change when you see many of your favorite fruits and veggiesThe farmer’s market season is from May to October but due to the record cold, ice storms and recent rainfall, many farmers now have to play catch-up."I'm two months behind so it's going to be two months later before I can get our fresh vegetables, you know out,” Nichols farmer Rebecca Huggins said.Rebecca...
Thursday, March 13 2014 7:36 PM EDT2014-03-13 23:36:18 GMT
HorryhiAs the one year anniversary of the Windsor Green fire approaches, Horry County put unincorporated areas under a burn ban. So, any outdoor burning is illegal until 8a.m. Saturday morning. Horry County
HorryhiAs the one year anniversary of the Windsor Green fire approaches, Horry County put unincorporated areas under a burn ban. So, any outdoor burning is illegal until 8a.m. Saturday morning. Horry County
Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:13 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:13:46 GMT
Whether you call the conflict that swept across the nation 150 years ago the Civil War, War of the Rebellion, War of Secession, War for Southern Independence, War for the Union, Second American Revolution,
Whether you call the conflict that swept across the nation 150 years ago the Civil War, War of the Rebellion, War of Secession, War for Southern Independence, War for the Union, Second American Revolution,
Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:02 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:02:37 GMT
Whether you call the conflict that swept across the nation 150 years ago the Civil War, War of the Rebellion, War of Secession, War for Southern Independence, War for the Union, Second American Revolution, or the War of Northern Aggression, what cannot be denied is that it fundamentally changed the course of the nation’s future and its effects are still being felt today. The Darlington County Library System received a grant from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, National Endo...
Whether you call the conflict that swept across the nation 150 years ago the Civil War, War of the Rebellion, War of Secession, War for Southern Independence, War for the Union, Second American Revolution, or the War of Northern Aggression, what cannot be denied is that it fundamentally changed the course of the nation’s future and its effects are still being felt today. The Darlington County Library System received a grant from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, National Endo...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:18 PM EDT2014-04-23 19:18:54 GMT
(r-l): Dr. Kevin W. Shea, Chief Medical Officer for Carolinas Hospital System receiving Certified Zero Harm Award for patient safety from Dr. Rick Foster, South Carolina Hospital Association.
The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) is proud to announce that Carolinas Hospital System has received the South Carolina “Certified Zero Harm Award”, to recognize excellent performance in patient safety. Certified Zero Harm Awards are given when a hospital records no preventable hospital-acquired infections of a specific nature during a certain period of time.
The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) is proud to announce that Carolinas Hospital System has received the South Carolina “Certified Zero Harm Award”, to recognize excellent performance in patient safety. Certified Zero Harm Awards are given when a hospital records no preventable hospital-acquired infections of a specific nature during a certain period of time.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:37 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:37:25 GMT
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:49 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:49:03 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...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:58 AM EDT2014-04-23 14:58:46 GMT
The Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury in Florence, returned a two-count indictment today charging Eric Walters and Franklin Brown, both former police officers with the City of Marion Police Department, with using unreasonable force against a female citizen. Walters and Brown have each been charged with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, specifically alleging that, while acting as police officers, each defendant used unreasonable force on the victi...
The Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury in Florence, returned a two-count indictment today charging Eric Walters and Franklin Brown, both former police officers with the City of Marion Police Department, with using unreasonable force against a female citizen. Walters and Brown have each been charged with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, specifically alleging that, while acting as police officers, each defendant used unreasonable force on the victi...
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...
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...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:33 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:33:01 GMT
By Robert Kittle Gov. Nikki Haley just started airing two new television ads in her reelection campaign for governor, both focused on jobs and economic development. One ad is called “On the Move,” and features the governor saying, “When I came into office, our state was hurting. Fixing our economy was my number one job.” Claim: “The Nikki Haley Jobs Record: Fastest growing economy on the East Coast.” True. However the state is actually tied for fastest-growing economy on the East Coast. Ac...
By Robert Kittle Gov. Nikki Haley just started airing two new television ads in her reelection campaign for governor, both focused on jobs and economic development. One ad is called “On the Move,” and features the governor saying, “When I came into office, our state was hurting. Fixing our economy was my number one job.” Claim: “The Nikki Haley Jobs Record: Fastest growing economy on the East Coast.” True. However the state is actually tied for fastest-growing economy on the East Coast. Ac...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:28 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:28:52 GMT
By The Associated Press Dozens of South Carolina veterans have gathered at the Statehouse to ask lawmakers to improve benefits for those who served in the military. Groups such as the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, the Military Officers Association of America, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Vietnam Veterans of America were represented, among other. Retired Army Col. David Lobb of the Military Officers Association says there are bills before lawmakers that would help ve...
By The Associated Press Dozens of South Carolina veterans have gathered at the Statehouse to ask lawmakers to improve benefits for those who served in the military. Groups such as the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, the Military Officers Association of America, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Vietnam Veterans of America were represented, among other. Retired Army Col. David Lobb of the Military Officers Association says there are bills before lawmakers that would help ve...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:27 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:27:15 GMT
By The Associated Press State parole officials have rejected a request for early release from prison for former HomeGold executive Ronnie Sheppard. A three-member panel of the parole board voted unanimously Wednesday against releasing Sheppard, whose lawyers argued that he needs outside medical care because of a recent heart surgery. Sheppard is serving a 20-year sentence for securities fraud, conspiracy and obtaining property under false pretenses for his role in the 2003 collapse of HomeGol...
By The Associated Press State parole officials have rejected a request for early release from prison for former HomeGold executive Ronnie Sheppard. A three-member panel of the parole board voted unanimously Wednesday against releasing Sheppard, whose lawyers argued that he needs outside medical care because of a recent heart surgery. Sheppard is serving a 20-year sentence for securities fraud, conspiracy and obtaining property under false pretenses for his role in the 2003 collapse of HomeGol...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:25 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:25:39 GMT
By The Associated Press South Carolina's unemployment agency has launched a free app that allows jobless residents to seek weekly benefits through their iPhones. The Department of Employment and Workforce unveiled Wednesday what it says is the nation's first such app for smartphones. The U.S. Department of Labor did not immediately respond to voice and email messages. State agency spokeswoman Adrienne Fairwell says the mobile application offers a convenience while also helping the agency redu...
By The Associated Press South Carolina's unemployment agency has launched a free app that allows jobless residents to seek weekly benefits through their iPhones. The Department of Employment and Workforce unveiled Wednesday what it says is the nation's first such app for smartphones. The U.S. Department of Labor did not immediately respond to voice and email messages. State agency spokeswoman Adrienne Fairwell says the mobile application offers a convenience while also helping the agency redu...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 5:56 PM EDT2014-04-23 21:56:41 GMT
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A 7-month-old Mississippi infant is dead and Lowndes County authorities continue to search for her sibling, which may be traveling in a vehicle with Georgia plates
A 7-month-old Mississippi infant is dead and Lowndes County authorities continue to search for her sibling, which may be traveling in a vehicle with Georgia plates
Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:40 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:40:54 GMT
A Southern California woman who was held at a Phoenix airport four years ago after refusing to have her breast milk X-rayed has reached a settlement with the Transportation Security Administration. Stacey
A Southern California woman who was held at a Phoenix airport four years ago after refusing to have her breast milk X-rayed has reached a settlement with the Transportation Security Administration. Stacey
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:55 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:55:13 GMT
Tuesday evening, about 5:10 p.m., a carriage horse was spooked and crashed in the Market district of downtown Charleston. The crash comes just over a week after six people in a Savannah horse carriage
Tuesday evening, about 5:10 p.m., a carriage horse was spooked and crashed in the Market district of downtown Charleston. The crash comes just over a week after six people in a Savannah horse carriage
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:32 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:32:02 GMT
Mandi Gardner worked at the Waffle House in Concord, North Carolina for 11 years. One of her best customers was Michael John Pardalis. The last time she saw him he helped her when her keys were locked in her car. Michael died April 10th of a heart attack. He died alone in his van and since then his body went unclaimed at Northeast Medical Center. Mandi didn't feel right that there was no memorial or headstone. Sh...
Mandi Gardner worked at the Waffle House in Concord, North Carolina for 11 years. One of her best customers was Michael John Pardalis. The last time she saw him he helped her when her keys were locked in her car. Michael died April 10th of a heart attack. He died alone in his van and since then his body went unclaimed at Northeast Medical Center. Mandi didn't feel right that there was no memorial or headstone. Sh...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:29 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:29:23 GMT
Former Army Sergeant Kyle J. White, who lives in Charlotte, will be awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama in a White House ceremony on May 13. Wednesday morning, Sgt. White received congratulations from North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory. White is being awarded the Medal of Honor for putting his own life at risk in an hours-long effort to save fellow service members when he and other soldiers were ambushed in Afghanistan in 2007. He will be the seventh living recipient of the nat...
Former Army Sergeant Kyle J. White, who lives in Charlotte, will be awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama in a White House ceremony on May 13. Wednesday morning, Sgt. White received congratulations from North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory. White is being awarded the Medal of Honor for putting his own life at risk in an hours-long effort to save fellow service members when he and other soldiers were ambushed in Afghanistan in 2007. He will be the seventh living recipient of the nat...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:26 PM EDT2014-04-23 17:26:11 GMT
North Carolina regulators have fined thrill ride operators more than $114,000 following a mishap at the 2013 State Fair that left five people injured, three of them critically. The state Department of Labor announced the civil fines Wednesday following a lengthy investigation into the Oct. 24 accident with the Vortex ride. Family Attractions Amusement of Valdosta, Ga., and ride owner Joshua Macaroni were fined more than $56,000. Ride operators Tim Tutterrow and Omar Toranzo were each fined ...
North Carolina regulators have fined thrill ride operators more than $114,000 following a mishap at the 2013 State Fair that left five people injured, three of them critically. The state Department of Labor announced the civil fines Wednesday following a lengthy investigation into the Oct. 24 accident with the Vortex ride. Family Attractions Amusement of Valdosta, Ga., and ride owner Joshua Macaroni were fined more than $56,000. Ride operators Tim Tutterrow and Omar Toranzo were each fined ...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:44 PM EDT2014-04-24 00:44:34 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.
Lawyers for four gay and lesbian couples and the state of Oregon urged a federal judge Wednesday to strike down Oregon's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:44 PM EDT2014-04-24 00:44:21 GMT
Attorneys for two women held in a Cleveland home and abused for a decade say Joan Rivers should apologize for comparing living in her daughter's guest room with the captivity they experienced.
Attorneys for two women held in a Cleveland home and abused for a decade say Joan Rivers should apologize for comparing living in her daughter's guest room with the captivity they experienced.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:14 PM EDT2014-04-24 00:14:35 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.
Long flights can leave anyone a little unsteady, but a teenager who defied the odds, surviving a flight from California to Hawaii tucked in a jetliner's wheel well, was disoriented, thirsty and could barely walk after...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:04 PM EDT2014-04-24 00:04:26 GMT
A small town in southwest Wyoming has been evacuated after an explosion and fire at a natural gas pipeline hub.
A small town in southwest Wyoming was evacuated Wednesday after an explosion and fire at a natural gas processing facility and major national pipeline hub. There were no reports of injuries.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:04 PM EDT2014-04-24 00:04:25 GMT
Archaeologists and Native Americans are clashing over Indian remains and artifacts that were excavated during a construction project in the San Francisco Bay Area and then reburied at an undisclosed location, a...
Archaeologists and Native Americans are clashing over Indian remains and artifacts that were excavated during a construction project in the San Francisco Bay Area and then reburied at an undisclosed location, a newspaper...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:54:41 GMT
Robert Heard, who reported on Texas state government, politics and sports for The Associated Press, has died. He was 84.
Robert Heard, who reported on Texas state government, politics and sports for The Associated Press, including the 1966 University of Texas tower shootings and a groundbreaking series on race and integration of Longhorns...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:54:41 GMT
Federal ocean scientists have released images of the wreckage of a steamship that sank in San Francisco Bay in 1888, a disaster that killed 16 people.
The first images of the newly discovered wreckage of a steamship that sank in San Francisco Bay in 1888, killing 16 people, were released Wednesday by federal ocean scientists.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:54:34 GMT
Spurred by a series of fiery train crashes, a push by government and industry to make safer tank cars used for shipping crude oil and ethanol has bogged down in squabbling and finger-pointing over whether...
Spurred by a series of fiery train crashes, a push by government and industry to make safer tank cars used for shipping crude oil and ethanol has bogged down in squabbling and finger-pointing over whether they're...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:54:29 GMT
The two unarmed Iraqi brothers posed no threat as they herded cattle in a palm grove where a U.S. Army reconnaissance team was hidden one day seven years ago. But then-Staff Sgt. Michael Barbera took a knee,...
The two unarmed Iraqi brothers posed no threat as they herded cattle in a palm grove where a U.S. Army reconnaissance team was hidden one day seven years ago. But then-Staff Sgt. Michael Barbera took a knee, leveled his...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 7:24 PM EDT2014-04-23 23:24:31 GMT
A Houston nursing home resident accused of using the armrest of his wheelchair to beat two of his roommates to death is facing a capital murder charge, police said Wednesday.
A Houston nursing home resident accused of using the armrest of his wheelchair to beat two of his roommates to death is facing a capital murder charge, police said Wednesday.
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.
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."...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:33 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:33:04 GMT
Craig's Used Cars in Manning, Courtesy: Google Maps
Manning Police say a six-month long investigation in conjunction with the DMV, has resulted in license revocations at the Craig's Used Cars dealership there.The dealership, on 402 Sunset Dr. in Manning, also hasa Florence location at 1011 S. Cashua Dr.Though Manning Police say the DMV revoked the dealer's license in their jurisdiction, it was not immediately clear Wednesday morning, what kind of impact the investigation had on the Florence location.Manning Police Lt. S.K. Daniels said that th...
Manning Police say a six-month long investigation in conjunction with the DMV, has resulted in license revocations at the Craig's Used Cars dealership there.The dealership, on 402 Sunset Dr. in Manning, also hasa Florence location at 1011 S. Cashua Dr.Though Manning Police say the DMV revoked the dealer's license in their jurisdiction, it was not immediately clear Wednesday morning, what kind of impact the investigation had on the Florence location.Manning Police Lt. S.K. Daniels said that th...
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...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 4:40 PM EDT2014-04-23 20:40:54 GMT
A Southern California woman who was held at a Phoenix airport four years ago after refusing to have her breast milk X-rayed has reached a settlement with the Transportation Security Administration. Stacey
A Southern California woman who was held at a Phoenix airport four years ago after refusing to have her breast milk X-rayed has reached a settlement with the Transportation Security Administration. Stacey
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:55 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:55:13 GMT
Tuesday evening, about 5:10 p.m., a carriage horse was spooked and crashed in the Market district of downtown Charleston. The crash comes just over a week after six people in a Savannah horse carriage
Tuesday evening, about 5:10 p.m., a carriage horse was spooked and crashed in the Market district of downtown Charleston. The crash comes just over a week after six people in a Savannah horse carriage
Wednesday, April 23 2014 5:56 PM EDT2014-04-23 21:56:41 GMT
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A 7-month-old Mississippi infant is dead and Lowndes County authorities continue to search for her sibling, which may be traveling in a vehicle with Georgia plates
A 7-month-old Mississippi infant is dead and Lowndes County authorities continue to search for her sibling, which may be traveling in a vehicle with Georgia plates
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...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:33 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:33:47 GMT
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) - A 72-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a Saturday morning apartment fire in Murrells Inlet, according to the Georgetown County Coroner's Office.
The victim is identified as John Long, of Murrells Inlet. Georgetown County Coroner Kenny Johnson says Long died as the result of multi-organ failure at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia.
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) - A 72-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a Saturday morning apartment fire in Murrells Inlet, according to the Georgetown County Coroner's Office.
The victim is identified as John Long, of Murrells Inlet. Georgetown County Coroner Kenny Johnson says Long died as the result of multi-organ failure at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia.
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:22 PM EDT2014-04-22 23:22:19 GMT
The Mayor of the Town Of Latta fired the town's Police Chief on Tuesday. Latta town councilman Jared Taylor told us the mayor fired crystal Moore because she received 7 reprimands.. News13
The Mayor of the Town Of Latta fired the town's Police Chief on Tuesday. Latta town councilman Jared Taylor told us the mayor fired crystal Moore because she received 7 reprimands.. News13
Wednesday, April 23 2014 2:37 PM EDT2014-04-23 18:37:25 GMT
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...
A Lake City student thinks the state of South Carolina should have a state fossil. Olivia McConnell is 8 years and loves fossils and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up. She was surprised the Palmetto State didn't have a state fossil when it has plenty of other state things represented like a state handcraft, state heritage horse, migratory marine mammal and more. She knewan ancient kind of woolly mammoth was actually dug up in South Carolina, so she wrote to Gov. Nikki Haley and ot...
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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Craig's Used Cars in Manning, Courtesy: Google Maps
Sen. Joel Lourie talks about the laws he says DSS is breaking. (Photo: Robert Kittle/WBTW)
