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    Horry County Deputy who responded to Windsor Green fire dies Video included

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    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>>

    SC gas prices rise again

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    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 More>>

    NC 2-year-old shoots self in mouth with dad's .45 pistol, police say

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    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 More>>

    SC woman tumbles out of moving car, struck by 18-wheeler on I-95

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    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 More>>

    Hartsville store owner guilty on all counts in fraud and arson trial Video included

    Claudette Hulsey Claudette Hulsey
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    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 More>>

    Highway patrol investigates deadly crash in Williamsburg County

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    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 More>>

    One local artist spray paints for a purpose Video included

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    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 the 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>>

    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>>

    • Grand Strand

    • Monday, May 20 2013 9:10 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:10:29 GMT
      When a former intern told Kevin Zimmer about Mutual of Omaha's contest to find a new host for it's web series Wild Kingdom he didn't think twice. According to Zimmer, the Brookgreen Gardens zookeeper just
      When a former intern told Kevin Zimmer about Mutual of Omaha's contest to find a new host for it's web series Wild Kingdom he didn't think twice. According to Zimmer, the Brookgreen Gardens zookeeper just
    • Sunday, May 19 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:13:35 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.
    • Sunday, May 19 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:19:05 GMT
      The Harley-Davidson "Cruisin' the Coast" spring bike rally held its last day today. Many of the Harley riders will head back to their daily routine. And while many people don't associate bikers as being
      The Harley-Davidson "Cruisin' the Coast" spring bike rally held its last day today. Many of the Harley riders will head back to their daily routine. And while many people don't associate bikers as being
    • State/Regional

    • 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
    • Monday, May 20 2013 7:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:41:21 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
    • 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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