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A dangerous new trend has many medical experts and addiction prevention teams working to spread awareness to parents of teens. The fad is "smoking" alcohol, which essentially involves people pouring liquorMore>>
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. AuthoritiesMore>>
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>>
A Pawleys Island man has been charged with a felony after authorities discovered funds missing from the SC Fire and Life Safety Education Association, SLED officials said ThursdayMore>>
SC medical marijuana legalization effort fails, but state law already allows
A jury has found Mario McNeill guilty of first-degree murder in the case of Shaniya Davis. He is not guilty of child rape. Defense attorney Butch Pope argued Wednesday that the state of North CarolinaMore>>
CLIO, SC (WBTW) - A Marlboro County woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she took money fro collected petition signatures for a sheriff candidate last June. According to arrest warrants, VivianMore>>
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Memorial Day weekend is expected to be busy along the Grand Strand. The weekend's assortment of holiday weekend travelers and bike week motorcycle riders can lead to a deadly mix. "More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:08:52 GMT
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
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
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:53:31 GMT
Strong thunderstorms will move across Georgetown... Horry... Williamsburg... Florence and Marion counties through 8:00 PM, the National Weather Service warned.
Strong thunderstorms will move across Georgetown... Horry... Williamsburg... Florence and Marion counties through 8:00 PM, the National Weather Service warned.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:35:28 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Memorial Day weekend is expected to be busy along the Grand Strand. The weekend's assortment of holiday weekend travelers and bike week motorcycle riders can lead to a deadly mix. "
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Memorial Day weekend is expected to be busy along the Grand Strand. The weekend's assortment of holiday weekend travelers and bike week motorcycle riders can lead to a deadly mix. "
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:10:31 GMT
Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away, and many people think it's the start of tourism on the Grand Strand. While the economy may take some time to fully bounce back, Research Economist Rob Salvino
Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away, and many people think it's the start of tourism on the Grand Strand. While the economy may take some time to fully bounce back, Research Economist Rob Salvino
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:33:55 GMT
South Carolina's state reptile, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, laid its first Grand Strand nest of the season. Myrtle Beach State Park now monitors the eggs on its beach and it's not just "mama turtle" involved
South Carolina's state reptile, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, laid its first Grand Strand nest of the season. Myrtle Beach State Park now monitors the eggs on its beach and it's not just "mama turtle" involved
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:24:05 GMT
Beginning around 5 a.m. on Friday, North Myrtle Beach will erect traffic barricades along the east side of Highway 17 from 27th Avenue South to 37th Avenue South. The barricades, referred to locally
Beginning around 5 a.m. on Friday, North Myrtle Beach will erect traffic barricades along the east side of Highway 17 from 27th Avenue South to 37th Avenue South. The barricades, referred to locally
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:57:39 GMT
HARTSVILLE, S.C.---Timothy Mcray lives across the street from a drainage ditch on Manning Avenue in Hartsville; and he said because it's overgrown with weeds and shrubbery, it's cause of many problems,
HARTSVILLE, S.C.---Timothy Mcray lives across the street from a drainage ditch on Manning Avenue in Hartsville; and he said because it's overgrown with weeds and shrubbery, it's cause of many problems,
Florence deputies investigate shooting, possible home invasion
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:38:28 GMT
The Florence County Sheriff's Offices investigates a possible home invasion and shooting. Captain Mike Nunn says it happened shortly before 8 o'clock Thursday night at a home on Twin Church Road. Deputies
The incident happened shortly before 8 o'clock Thursday night at a home on Twin Church Road.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:53 GMT
DARLINGTON, S.C.---The Darlington County Board of Education welcomed its four finalists for the position of superintendent this week. The four finalists are : • Dr. Eddie Ingram, Superintendent – Franklin
DARLINGTON, S.C.---The Darlington County Board of Education welcomed its four finalists for the position of superintendent this week. The four finalists are : • Dr. Eddie Ingram, Superintendent – Franklin
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:03:50 GMT
A still image from a YouTube user who submitted a video featuring alcohol "smoking."
A dangerous new trend has many medical experts and addiction prevention teams working to spread awareness to parents of teens. The fad is "smoking" alcohol, which essentially involves people pouring liquor
A dangerous new trend has many medical experts and addiction prevention teams working to spread awareness to parents of teens. The fad is "smoking" alcohol, which essentially involves people pouring liquor
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:18:08 GMT
The 2nd annual Spring Jubilee takes place Saturday, May 25th from 12pm until 9pm at Burry Park in Hartsville. The event features live music from The Sanders Family, The Tyners, Final Call Quartet, The
The 2nd annual Spring Jubilee takes place Saturday, May 25th from 12pm until 9pm at Burry Park in Hartsville. The event features live music from The Sanders Family, The Tyners, Final Call Quartet, The
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:42:20 GMT
SLED agents arrested a Cheraw man in connection to an April 19, 2013 incident in Cheraw. David Ray Campbell, 49, is charged with two counts of attempted murder. He was also charged with one count of
SLED agents arrested a Cheraw man in connection to an April 19, 2013 incident in Cheraw. David Ray Campbell, 49, is charged with two counts of attempted murder. He was also charged with one count of
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:36:18 GMT
South Carolina Statehouse (From: scstatehouse.gov)
By Robert Kittle An attempt to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina failed in the South Carolina House Wednesday, even though state law already allows it. Rep. Todd Rutherford, D-Columbia, tried
A 1980 law already makes medical marijuana legal in South Carolina, with several provisions.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:02:48 GMT
A jury has found Mario McNeill guilty of first-degree murder in the case of Shaniya Davis. He is not guilty of child rape. Defense attorney Butch Pope argued Wednesday that the state of North Carolina
A jury has found Mario McNeill guilty of first-degree murder in the case of Shaniya Davis. He is not guilty of child rape. Defense attorney Butch Pope argued Wednesday that the state of North Carolina
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:43:32 GMT
A North Carolina mother had her son arrested for allegedly stealing her Pop-Tarts. According to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report, the mother called authorities and reported her Pop-tarts were stolen
A North Carolina mother had her son arrested for allegedly stealing her Pop-Tarts. According to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report, the mother called authorities and reported her Pop-tarts were stolen
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:16:32 GMT
A kitten was rescued in Spartanburg County this week after being trapped in a hole at a construction site for several days. Jo-Jo, a tiny feral cat, was saved by Spartanburg Animal Services on Wednesday. Officials
A kitten was rescued in Spartanburg County this week after being trapped in a hole at a construction site for several days. Jo-Jo, a tiny feral cat, was saved by Spartanburg Animal Services on Wednesday. Officials
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:53:52 GMT
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
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
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.
An Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle Thursday evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats and divers as three injured people were pulled from the chilly...
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker...
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker beneath...
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.
During a hurricane, the storm surge poses the greatest threat to life and land, yet many people don't even know what it means.
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the...
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's...
Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time...
Jurors who spent five months determining Jodi Arias' fate couldn't decide whether she should get life in prison or die for murdering her boyfriend, sending prosecutors back to the drawing board to rehash the shocking...
A New Jersey company that operates 13 TGI Fridays restaurants accused of secretly replacing premium liquor with low-quality booze says it's shocked at the allegations.
At one bar, a mixture that included rubbing alcohol and caramel coloring was sold as scotch. In another, premium liquor bottles were refilled with water - and apparently not even clean water at that.
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
Monday, May 20 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:57:18 GMT
Carolina Forest High School sophomore Hollie Roy practices oboe in the school's auditorium on Monday.
CONWAY (WBTW) - If you say "oboe," it may not mean much to many people, even casual music lovers. The slender woodwind instrument plays sweet melodies in many symphonies and is not the first instrument
CONWAY (WBTW) - If you say "oboe," it may not mean much to many people, even casual music lovers. The slender woodwind instrument plays sweet melodies in many symphonies and is not the first instrument
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-05-15 16:56:45 GMT
Burgess Elementary School second grade teacher Jennifer Crawford reads to her class on Wednesday.
CONWAY (WBTW) The sign outside Jennifer Crawford's second grade classroom at Burgess Elementary School lets all visitors know: you're about to enter a class that has character. Every lesson, every conversation,
CONWAY (WBTW) The sign outside Jennifer Crawford's second grade classroom at Burgess Elementary School lets all visitors know: you're about to enter a class that has character. Every lesson, every conversation,
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:58:26 GMT
On Saturday, CCU will sell items that students left behind after moving out for the spring semester
CONWAY (WBTW) - If the saying is true-one man's trash is another man's treasure-than treasure seekers will have plenty to sort through Saturday morning at the Coastal Carolina University Salvage Sale. "(The
CONWAY (WBTW) - If the saying is true-one man's trash is another man's treasure-than treasure seekers will have plenty to sort through Saturday morning at the Coastal Carolina University Salvage Sale. "(The
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:26:52 GMT
A Hartsville mother charged in connection with the deaths of her 4 young children in a house fire was in court Tuesday morning. The judge said bond is under advisement and a decision will be made next
A Hartsville mother charged in connection with the deaths of her 4 young children in a house fire was in court Tuesday morning. The judge said bond is under advisement and a decision will be made next
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:53:52 GMT
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
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
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:43:32 GMT
A North Carolina mother had her son arrested for allegedly stealing her Pop-Tarts. According to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report, the mother called authorities and reported her Pop-tarts were stolen
A North Carolina mother had her son arrested for allegedly stealing her Pop-Tarts. According to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report, the mother called authorities and reported her Pop-tarts were stolen
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:31 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:31:10 GMT
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),
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),
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:21 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:21:29 GMT
Florence police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on National Cemetery Road that killed two people. The victim that was driving a 2006 Nissan pickup truck, was not wearing a seatbelt,
Florence police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on National Cemetery Road that killed two people.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:25:03 GMT
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The service
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The service
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Horry County Sheriff's Deputy Tim Causey, who suffered smoke inhalation during a massive fire in Carolina Forest in March.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Horry County Sheriff's Deputy Tim Causey, who suffered smoke inhalation during a massive fire in Carolina Forest in March.
More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday afternoon, joining demonstrations in dozens of other cities.
More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday afternoon, joining demonstrations in dozens of other cities.
A monstrous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph Monday.
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph Monday.
The famous presidential yacht, Honey Fitz, is docked right along River Street. The yacht served Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.
The famous presidential yacht, Honey Fitz, is docked right along River Street. The yacht served Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.
NEW! Find cheap gas in the Pee Dee or Grand Strand!
A still image from a YouTube user who submitted a video featuring alcohol "smoking."
South Carolina Statehouse (From: scstatehouse.gov)
