Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:57 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:57:59 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
KFOR-TV in Oklahoma reports at least 91 people have been killed in the Moore tornado Monday. The medical examiner's office confirmed at least 233 people have been injured. That number is expected to
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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>>
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) - Horry County police officers stopped a speeding car late last week and found $1 million worth of cocaine inside a hidden compartment, a press release stated. According to the release,More>>
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>>
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>>
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) - A 2-year-old boy is recovering after Randolph County deputies say he found a handgun inside his home, put it in his mouth, and the weapon fired. Deputies say the toddler found hisMore>>
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) - GE Healthcare announced Monday it will build a new facility in Florence that will create 50 new jobs. According to a press release, the $17 million helium liquefaction facility willMore>>
An Horry County Deputy Sheriff has lost is his life following complications after suffering smoke inhalation injuries on the day of the Windsor Green condo fire in mid-March. The Sheriff's Office announced the death of Deputy Tim Causey Sunday morning.More>>
COLUMBIA, SC (PRESS RELEASE) - Average retail gasoline prices in South Carolina have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.22/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,028More>>
A jury found a Hartsville store owner guilty Saturday, on charges that she intentionally set her downtown business on fire and filed a fraudulent insurance claim. The verdict came down after several hoursMore>>
KINGSTREE, SC - One man is dead after an early morning crash on Sunday. South Carolina Highway Patrols said the incident happened about 5 miles west of Kingstree. Crews said a driver was traveling alongMore>>
Here on the Grand Strand the 2013 Spring rally continues. Organizers and bikers said the rally numbers continue to pick up. Tom Rock is the owner of a shop called Rock Solid Fabrications. He was at theMore>>
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 hereMore>>
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 hisMore>>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:02 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.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:00:16 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
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:30 GMT
On Monday morning, the Horry County Sheriff's Office mourned the loss of one of their own. Deputy Tim Causey died Sunday morning at the Medical University of South Carolina, after an extended stay in
On Monday morning, the Horry County Sheriff's Office mourned the loss of one of their own. Deputy Tim Causey died Sunday morning at the Medical University of South Carolina, after an extended stay in
Monday, May 20 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:42:54 GMT
The Harley-Davidson "Cruisin' the Coast" bike rally has come and gone. And while the bikers were on the Grand Strand, they spent their time at various locations. All three of the businesses we spoke
The Harley-Davidson "Cruisin' the Coast" bike rally has come and gone. And while the bikers were on the Grand Strand, they spent their time at various locations. All three of the businesses we spoke
Monday, May 20 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:55:14 GMT
An Horry County Deputy Sheriff has lost is his life following complications after suffering smoke inhalation injuries on the day of the Windsor Green condo fire in mid-March. The Sheriff's Office announced
An Horry County Deputy Sheriff has lost is his life following complications after suffering smoke inhalation injuries on the day of the Windsor Green condo fire in mid-March. The Sheriff's Office announced the death of Deputy Tim Causey Sunday morning.
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
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
Monday, May 20 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:33:05 GMT
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) - GE Healthcare announced Monday it will build a new facility in Florence that will create 50 new jobs. According to a press release, the $17 million helium liquefaction facility will
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) - GE Healthcare announced Monday it will build a new facility in Florence that will create 50 new jobs. According to a press release, the $17 million helium liquefaction facility will
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
Monday, May 20 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:08:41 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
Monday, May 20 2013 7:37 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:37:00 GMT
Claudette Hulsey
A jury found a Hartsville store owner guilty Saturday, on charges that she intentionally set her downtown business on fire and filed a fraudulent insurance claim. The verdict came down after several hours
A jury found a Hartsville store owner guilty Saturday, on charges that she intentionally set her downtown business on fire and filed a fraudulent insurance claim. The verdict came down after several hours
Monday, May 20 2013 6:29 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:29:40 GMT
KINGSTREE, SC - One man is dead after an early morning crash on Sunday. South Carolina Highway Patrols said the incident happened about 5 miles west of Kingstree. Crews said a driver was traveling along
KINGSTREE, SC - One man is dead after an early morning crash on Sunday. South Carolina Highway Patrols said the incident happened about 5 miles west of Kingstree. Crews said a driver was traveling along
Monday, May 20 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:49:07 GMT
Tobacco Free USC sign (Robert Kittle/WBTW)
By Robert Kittle Both the University of South Carolina and Clemson are considering banning tobacco completely from their campuses. USC has a 40 member committee and Clemson has a task force, both of
The USC ban would all tobacco products, not just cigarettes.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:30:25 GMT
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are looking for a local mother who disappeared with her daughter. Metro Police say warrants have been secured for Marcelle Jefferies, 31, for charges of Interference with
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are looking for a local mother who disappeared with her daughter. Metro Police say warrants have been secured for Marcelle Jefferies, 31, for charges of Interference with
Monday, May 20 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:31:51 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
Monday, May 20 2013 8:39 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:39:43 GMT
COLUMBIA, SC (PRESS RELEASE) - Average retail gasoline prices in South Carolina have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.22/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,028
COLUMBIA, SC (PRESS RELEASE) - Average retail gasoline prices in South Carolina have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.22/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,028
Monday, May 20 2013 7:48 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:48:44 GMT
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) - A 2-year-old boy is recovering after Randolph County deputies say he found a handgun inside his home, put it in his mouth, and the weapon fired. Deputies say the toddler found his
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) - A 2-year-old boy is recovering after Randolph County deputies say he found a handgun inside his home, put it in his mouth, and the weapon fired. Deputies say the toddler found his
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.
The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening intently as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off - survivors of...
The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening intently as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off - survivors of...
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...
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 through,...
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.
Lawmakers are getting their first chance to question the former head of the Internal Revenue Service, the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had...
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had improperly...
Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother whose now-dead husband was a prime suspect
Josh Powell reportedly had an affair just months before his wife disappeared and his brother may have been "heavily involved" in getting rid of her body, Utah police revealed as they announced they couldn't solve the...
When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than...
When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial one more time, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed...
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
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-05-08 16:29:53 GMT
Jennifer Ainsworth, a special needs teacher at Socastee High School, is the Horry County Schools Teacher of the Year
CONWAY (WBTW) - Jennifer Ainsworth takes her students outside of the classroom as much as she can. The Socastee High School special needs teacher had her students on Wednesday at Island Green Country
CONWAY (WBTW) - Jennifer Ainsworth takes her students outside of the classroom as much as she can. The Socastee High School special needs teacher had her students on Wednesday at Island Green Country
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.
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
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 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
Monday, May 20 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:33:05 GMT
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) - GE Healthcare announced Monday it will build a new facility in Florence that will create 50 new jobs. According to a press release, the $17 million helium liquefaction facility will
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) - GE Healthcare announced Monday it will build a new facility in Florence that will create 50 new jobs. According to a press release, the $17 million helium liquefaction facility will
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:57 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:57:59 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
KFOR-TV in Oklahoma reports at least 91 people have been killed in the Moore tornado Monday. The medical examiner's office confirmed at least 233 people have been injured. That number is expected to
Monday, May 6 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:07:26 GMT
Friends and family are mourning the death of a young woman who was found dead in Horry County on Friday afternoon. Amber Berbiglia, age 23, was engaged to be married later this month and was a student
Friends and family are mourning the death of a young woman who was found dead in Horry County on Friday afternoon. Amber Berbiglia, age 23, was engaged to be married later this month and was a student
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.
23-year-old Amber Marie Berbiglia was found dead around 4:30 p.m. on Green Village Road off Sand Ridge Road.
Horry County police detectives continue to search for answers as to what happened to a North Myrtle Beach woman found dead Friday afternoon. 23-year-old Amber Marie Berbiglia was found dead around 4:30 p.m. on Green Village Road off Sand Ridge Road.
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Tobacco Free USC sign (Robert Kittle/WBTW)
Claudette Hulsey
