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    The Charleston International Airport confirmed to WCBD that Delta flight 6194 made an emergency landing Saturday morning about 9:15 after departing from Charleston.(Courtesy: FlightAware.com) The Charleston International Airport confirmed to WCBD that Delta flight 6194 made an emergency landing Saturday morning about 9:15 after departing from Charleston.(Courtesy: FlightAware.com)

    Charleston flight makes emergency landing in Raleigh

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    The Charleston International Airport confirmed to WCBD that Delta flight 6194 made an emergency landing Saturday morning about 9:15 after departing from Charleston. More>>

    Powerball jackpot around $600 million and climbing Video included

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    Powerball officials say the jackpot is now an estimated $600 million making it the largest prize in the game's history. It's also the world's second largest lottery prize. Many grand strand residents More>>

    Comic convention brings fans and money to town Video included

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    XCON is in Myrtle Beach this weekend at the Convention center. Fans of all ages were in attendance to meet some of their favorite celebrities from comics, movies and television. "It's fun to be here More>>

    Man dressed as woman had hundreds of child porn images, Ga. officials say

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    Hundreds-- that's how many people the Effingham Sheriff's Office says download child pornography in our area every day. How do they know? They are tracking the suspected sex offenders' every move online. More>>

    SC unemployment rate hits five year low

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    At 8 percent, South Carolina's jobless rate is at its lowest point since October 2008. More>>

    Friends, family mourn Hartsville man who died in motorcycle crash

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    Funeral plans have been set for a Hartsville father who died in a crash when a car hit the motorcycle he was riding. Johnny L. Carnes, age 60, was riding to work on SC 151 when a car turned and hit his More>>

    Truck driver flashes genitals at NC girl's soccer team, police say

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    A truck driver was arrested after he showed his genitals to a bus carrying a high school girl's soccer team, Apex police confirmed. Apex police said the girl's soccer team from Athens Drive High School More>>

    2 people sent to hospital after Florence vehicle crash

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    FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Friday morning that sent two people to the hospital. According to the SCHP website, the crash happened around 8 a.m. on More>>

    Hartsville store owner takes stand Friday in her own defense Video included

    Claudette Hulsey took the witness stand Friday to testify in her own defense. Claudette Hulsey took the witness stand Friday to testify in her own defense.
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    The trial of Claudette Hulsey came to a momentous conclusion Friday inside a Darlington County courtroom, as the Hartsville store owner herself, took the stand. Hulsey faces fraud and arson charges in More>>

    SC teen girl found safe; pair charged in disappearance, police say

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    A teen boy and a man from the Charleston area have been charged after police say they contributed to the delinquency of a runaway teen girl, who has been missing since Thursday, WCSC reported. Police More>>

    Threatening caller tricks SC drug store clerk into giving up $1500 worth of Oxycodone

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    Gaffney police are investigating a strange robbery at the Walgreen's on West Floyd Baker Boulevard that happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police say the pharmacy received a call from an unidentified More>>

    Pit bull attacks 3-year-old NC boy after aunt unable to pull dog off toddler

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    A 3-year-old Sampson County boy is recovering in the hospital after being attacked by a dog. The Sampson County Sheriff's Office responded to a toddler attacked by a dog around 3:15 p.m. Thursday. When More>>

    Myrtle Beach man swindled out of $2300 after getting call his grandson was in foreign jail, police say

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    MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A Myrtle Beach man says he was swindled out of money after receiving a phone call saying his grandson was in a foreign jail. According to a Myrtle Beach police report, the 40-year-old More>>

    NC man throws hot grease on girlfriend's face, police say

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    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Cumberland County officials have charged a St. Pauls man after he threw hot grease from a frying pan onto his girlfriend's face. Carlie Jason Tyler, 34, of St. Pauls, was arrested More>>

    • Grand Strand

    • Saturday, May 18 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:17:34 GMT
      Powerball officials say the jackpot is now an estimated $600 million making it the largest prize in the game's history. It's also the world's second largest lottery prize. Many grand strand residents
      Powerball officials say the jackpot is now an estimated $600 million making it the largest prize in the game's history. It's also the world's second largest lottery prize. Many grand strand residents
    • Friday, May 17 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:08:52 GMT
      XCON is in Myrtle Beach this weekend at the Convention center. Fans of all ages were in attendance to meet some of their favorite celebrities from comics, movies and television. "It's fun to be here
      XCON is in Myrtle Beach this weekend at the Convention center. Fans of all ages were in attendance to meet some of their favorite celebrities from comics, movies and television. "It's fun to be here
    • Friday, May 17 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:47:24 GMT
      By The Associated Press South Carolina's unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in five years. The Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that the state's jobless rate fell to 8 percent
      At 8 percent, South Carolina's jobless rate is at its lowest point since October 2008.
    • Pee Dee

    • Friday, May 17 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:27:24 GMT
      FLORENCE, S.C.----A second reading of the Florence county council 2013-14 budget passed unanimously on Thursday; and that includes a 3.5 mil tax increase. Since December, Florence county has been in
      FLORENCE, S.C.----A second reading of the Florence county council 2013-14 budget passed unanimously on Thursday; and that includes a 3.5 mil tax increase. Since December, Florence county has been in
    • Friday, May 17 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:47:24 GMT
      By The Associated Press South Carolina's unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in five years. The Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that the state's jobless rate fell to 8 percent
      At 8 percent, South Carolina's jobless rate is at its lowest point since October 2008.
    • Friday, May 17 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:50:14 GMT
      Claudette Hulsey took the witness stand Friday to testify in her own defense.
      The trial of Claudette Hulsey came to a momentous conclusion Friday inside a Darlington County courtroom, as the Hartsville store owner herself, took the stand. Hulsey faces fraud and arson charges in
      The trial of Claudette Hulsey came to a momentous conclusion Friday inside a Darlington County courtroom, as the Hartsville store owner herself, took the stand. Hulsey faces fraud and arson charges in
    • Positively Carolina

    • 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
    • Monday, May 13 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:18:51 GMT
      Pat Santaniello (pink sweater) works with two students at the Horry County Literacy Council on Monday.
      MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Pat Santaniello works with children and adults every day who have difficulty reading, mainly due to dyslexia. "We have students from seven to 84 (years old)," said Santaniello, program
      MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Pat Santaniello works with children and adults every day who have difficulty reading, mainly due to dyslexia. "We have students from seven to 84 (years old)," said Santaniello, program
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    • Saturday, May 18 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:21:37 GMT
      The Charleston International Airport confirmed to WCBD that Delta flight 6194 made an emergency landing Saturday morning about 9:15 after departing from Charleston.(Courtesy: FlightAware.com)
      The Charleston International Airport confirmed to WCBD that Delta flight 6194 made an emergency landing Saturday morning about 9:15 after departing from Charleston. Passengers are now en route LaGuardia
      The Charleston International Airport confirmed to WCBD that Delta flight 6194 made an emergency landing Saturday morning about 9:15 after departing from Charleston.
    • Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:09:05 GMT
      An undercover prostitution sting in the Jefferson Street area today led to the arrest of eight people, including several men dressed as women, police said.The incident also included one man who tried
      An undercover prostitution sting in the Jefferson Street area today led to the arrest of eight people, including several men dressed as women, police said.The incident also included one man who tried
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