Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:14:40 GMT
Authorities say that 7 dead children have already been recovered after two elementary schools in an Oklahoma City suburb took hits from a mile-wide, 200 mph tornado
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.
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.
As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept...
I left the office in Oklahoma City as soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV. I had photographed about a dozen twisters in the past decade, and knew that if I didn't get in my car before the funnel cloud hit, it would...
A Wake County high school coach has been suspended after being charged with sexual offense with a student. Police charged 42-year-old Jamie Ayers with three counts of sex offense with a female student.More>>
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WBTW) - Horry County police detectives arrested a North Myrtle Beach man after a deadly shooting Tuesday morning. According to a press release, Charles Eddie Smith, 66, was placed intoMore>>
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 nextMore>>
The City of Myrtle Beach estimates an almost $160 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, part of that, funds the city jail. The Myrtle Beach Police Department runs is and has almost $20More>>
CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) - No charges will be filed in the death of 80 year old Carlton Freeman, the double amputee killed after being mauled by dogs in St. George on May 8th. This decision comes after anMore>>
More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Tea Party Patriots planned to protest the IRS after a recent nationalMore>>
YEMASSEE, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating why a passenger tumbled out of a moving car on Interstate 95 and died after landing in front of a tractor-trailer. Troopers sayMore>>
Authorities say a 15-year-old boy attacked an 80-year-old woman after she visited her husband's grave in Mullins. Marion County deputies said the boy was hiding in the woman's back seat on Friday andMore>>
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A Myrtle Beach man was arrested over the weekend after police said he assaulted three people, including two children. According to an Horry County police report, James Brannon,More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:13:43 GMT
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WBTW) - Horry County police detectives arrested a North Myrtle Beach man after a deadly shooting Tuesday morning. According to a press release, Charles Eddie Smith, 66, was placed into
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WBTW) - Horry County police detectives arrested a North Myrtle Beach man after a deadly shooting Tuesday morning. According to a press release, Charles Eddie Smith, 66, was placed into
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:03:05 GMT
More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Tea Party Patriots planned to protest the IRS after a recent national
More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Tea Party Patriots planned to protest the IRS after a recent national
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:47:54 GMT
Myrtle Beach Tea Party Chairman Joe Dugan is outraged, along with thousands of other Tea Party members across the country. They all claim they were targeted unfairly by the Internal Revenue Service. "I
Myrtle Beach Tea Party Chairman Joe Dugan is outraged, along with thousands of other Tea Party members across the country. They all claim they were targeted unfairly by the Internal Revenue Service.
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
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:58 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:58:50 GMT
MURRELLS INLET, SC - Aromas (Pizza, Pasta, & Subs) will donate 10% of its sales on Monday, May 27, to the SJMS Cheerleaders. That's Memorial Day. School organizations are always in need of funding and
MURRELLS INLET, SC - Aromas (Pizza, Pasta, & Subs) will donate 10% of its sales on Monday, May 27, to the SJMS Cheerleaders. That's Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:49 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:49:25 GMT
Gayna Ruth Coffee
The City of Myrtle Beach estimates an almost $160 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, part of that, funds the city jail. The Myrtle Beach Police Department runs is and has almost $20
The City of Myrtle Beach estimates an almost $160 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, part of that, funds the city jail. The Myrtle Beach Police Department runs is and has almost $20
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:03:05 GMT
More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Tea Party Patriots planned to protest the IRS after a recent national
More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Tea Party Patriots planned to protest the IRS after a recent national
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:42:58 GMT
Royall Elementary has once again earned the distinction of being named a Reading Renaissance Master School. This honor is the highest level of recognition possible from the Accelerated Reader Program.
Royall Elementary has once again earned the distinction of being named a Reading Renaissance Master School. This honor is the highest level of recognition possible from the Accelerated Reader Program.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:40:25 GMT
Police are investigating a robbery at Carolina Bank Bennettsville Monday morning. According to Larry Turner with the Bennettsville Police Department, it happened on 15-401 Bypass around 9:00 a.m. Turner
Police are investigating a robbery at Carolina Bank Bennettsville Monday morning. According to Larry Turner with the Bennettsville Police Department, it happened on 15-401 Bypass around 9:00 a.m. Turner
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:01:44 GMT
FLORENCE, SC - The McLeod Health and Fitness Center is taking part in the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day 2013. American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® will bring together outdoor
FLORENCE, SC - The McLeod Health and Fitness Center is taking part in the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day 2013.
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
Monday, May 20 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:38:14 GMT
HARTSVILLE, S.C.----When the Coker Cobras brought home their Regional Championship trophy late Sunday night, the atmosphere was electric. "As I was driving out of town, I saw the bus, and all of the lights
HARTSVILLE, S.C.----When the Coker Cobras brought home their Regional Championship trophy late Sunday night, the atmosphere was electric. "As I was driving out of town, I saw the bus, and all of the lights
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:48:25 GMT
A Wake County high school coach has been suspended after being charged with sexual offense with a student. Police charged 42-year-old Jamie Ayers with three counts of sex offense with a female student.
A Wake County high school coach has been suspended after being charged with sexual offense with a student. Police charged 42-year-old Jamie Ayers with three counts of sex offense with a female student.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:59:55 GMT
YEMASSEE, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating why a passenger tumbled out of a moving car on Interstate 95 and died after landing in front of a tractor-trailer. Troopers say
YEMASSEE, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating why a passenger tumbled out of a moving car on Interstate 95 and died after landing in front of a tractor-trailer. Troopers say
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:47:55 GMT
LUMBERTON, NC - Southeastern Agricultural Events Center will be the host of Five Star Barrel Racing Association barrel show on Saturday June 15. The exhibitions begin at 8:00 am until 10:30. Exhibitions
LUMBERTON, NC - Southeastern Agricultural Events Center will be the host of Five Star Barrel Racing Association barrel show on Saturday June 15.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:12:47 GMT
CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) - No charges will be filed in the death of 80 year old Carlton Freeman, the double amputee killed after being mauled by dogs in St. George on May 8th. This decision comes after an
CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) - No charges will be filed in the death of 80 year old Carlton Freeman, the double amputee killed after being mauled by dogs in St. George on May 8th. This decision comes after an
The president of a New York police union defended an officer who accidentally killed a Hofstra University student during a standoff with an armed intruder, saying Tuesday the only person responsible for the...
The president of a New York police union defended an officer who accidentally killed a Hofstra University student during a standoff with an armed intruder, saying Tuesday the only person responsible for the woman's death...
As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept...
I left the office in Oklahoma City as soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV. I had photographed about a dozen twisters in the past decade, and knew that if I didn't get in my car before the funnel cloud hit, it would...
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.
The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.
Tea party activists want to show their unhappiness over extra IRS scrutiny with protest rallies.
Tea party activists waving flags and signs, singing patriotic songs and chanting anti-IRS slogans held rallies outside federal buildings across the country Tuesday to protest the agency's extra scrutiny of conservative...
Authorities on Tuesday released nearly 600 photos that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others.
Photos taken in the aftermath of the attack that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords show the handgun, high-capacity pistol magazines and knife that Jared Lee Loughner carried with him as he...
U.S. officials say they have identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year. The officials say they have enough evidence to justify seizing them...
The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists,...
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
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
Thursday, May 9 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-05-09 16:07:27 GMT
Associates from Keller Williams Realty in Murrells Inlet pack snack bags for area students at Help 4 Kids on Thursday morning.
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Grand Strand-area realtors from Keller Williams joined some 70,000 worldwide employees for a day of community service on Thursday, as part of the company's fifth annual RED Day, which
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Grand Strand-area realtors from Keller Williams joined some 70,000 worldwide employees for a day of community service on Thursday, as part of the company's fifth annual RED Day, which
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park...
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
An Australian politician says he's learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:49 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:49:25 GMT
Gayna Ruth Coffee
The City of Myrtle Beach estimates an almost $160 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, part of that, funds the city jail. The Myrtle Beach Police Department runs is and has almost $20
The City of Myrtle Beach estimates an almost $160 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, part of that, funds the city jail. The Myrtle Beach Police Department runs is and has almost $20
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:14:40 GMT
Authorities say that 7 dead children have already been recovered after two elementary schools in an Oklahoma City suburb took hits from a mile-wide, 200 mph tornado
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.
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
Monday, May 20 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:30:44 GMT
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer. A moment later both Hofstra University junior
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer. A moment later both Hofstra University junior
Monday, May 20 2013 3:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:58:36 GMT
Authorities say a 15-year-old boy attacked an 80-year-old woman after she visited her husband's grave in Mullins. Marion County deputies said the boy was hiding in the woman's back seat on Friday and
Authorities say a 15-year-old boy attacked an 80-year-old woman after she visited her husband's grave in Mullins. Marion County deputies said the boy was hiding in the woman's back seat on Friday and
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:13:43 GMT
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WBTW) - Horry County police detectives arrested a North Myrtle Beach man after a deadly shooting Tuesday morning. According to a press release, Charles Eddie Smith, 66, was placed into
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WBTW) - Horry County police detectives arrested a North Myrtle Beach man after a deadly shooting Tuesday morning. According to a press release, Charles Eddie Smith, 66, was placed into
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.
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Tobacco Free USC sign (Robert Kittle/WBTW)
