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    Man charged with felony DUI after hitting Myrtle Beach woman head-on, troopers say

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    A Myrtle Beach man who was charged with DUI just 2 months ago was charged with felony DUI Tuesday after troopers say he hit a woman head-on in an afternoon crash on Forestbrook Road. The incident happened More>>

    DHEC: SC should ban food stamp purchases of sugary drinks, candy, cookies and cakes

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    South Carolina DHEC wants the state Department of Social Services to ask for a federal waiver so the state can ban food stamp purchases of sugary drinks, candy, cookies and cakes. More>>

    SCDOT: Heavy rains, broken mowers to blame for high roadway grass Video included

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    If you have recently traveled on SC 9, you probably noticed the unusually high grass protruding on the sides of the road. More>>

    Deputies: SC homeowner shoots, kills man during home invasion

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    WELLFORD, SC - The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office said they are investigating a deadly shooting in Wellford. Deputies said the homeowner reported two men breaking into a duplex at 203 Tanglewood More>>

    Terminally ill man cruises Georgetown in car of his dreams Video included

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    Joe Garrett said he isn't afraid of dying. In June of last year, he was diagnosed with stage IV liver and esophageal cancer, and given 6 to 8 months to live. When he got the news, Joe and his wife Sandra More>>

    NC home being used for adult 'mansion' parties, neighbors say

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    Residents of a North Raleigh neighborhood say they fear leaving their homes because a neighbor uses her "Mansion" as an "adult, for-profit club." A Wake County Superior Court judge issued a restraining More>>

    Teen boy dies in crash in Williamsburg County

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    The South Carolina Highway Patrol said that a passenger of a car died in a crash in Williamsburg County on Highway 521 on Tuesday afternoon. More>>

    3-year-old girl drowns in pool in Georgetown County

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    Georgetown County EMS responded to the a child in the water at a home on Hazel Avenue in Andrews Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m. The call came in for a 3-year-old female in a swimming pool. The child More>>

    Body found in Waccamaw River is swimmer missing from Red Bluff Landing Video included

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    First sergeant Nate Hudson with Department of Natural Resources tells News13 crews on the way to Red Bluff Landing which is located off Highway 905. Hudson said this is a non-boat related incident but More>>

    Florence School District Four clerk arrested, charged with Forgery

    Florence County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested and charged Teresa Maria Price, 46, with four counts of forgery. Florence County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested and charged Teresa Maria Price, 46, with four counts of forgery.
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    Florence County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested and charged Teresa Maria Price, 46, with four counts of forgery. More>>

    Marcus "Big Money" Wright stands trial for murder, tried to have witness killed before trial, warrant says

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    CONWAY, SC (WBTW) - A man who lead police on a car chase while out on bond and eventually crashed with a South Carolina Highway Patrol car was in court Tuesday to face a more serious charge of murder. 31-year-old More>>

    Group on liquor spending spree using stolen credit card, Horry County Police say

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    Horry County Police are looking for several men they say have stolen a credit card and used it to buy many drinks at bars throughout the county. "These suspects have used a stolen credit card at numerous More>>

    Teenager killed, 2 injured in Myrtle Beach crash, driver charged with felony DUI

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    MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A North Carolina teenager was charged with felony DUI after a weekend crash killed one person and injured two others. According to a Myrtle Beach police report, the incident More>>

    Parents of SC teen who drowned are both currently serving in Afghanistan

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    A teenager died on Lake Murray Sunday, just moments after witnesses say he jumped into the water. The Saluda County Coroner's office identified the victim as 17-year-old Millard Waeland Peeples. Officials More>>

    NC man arrested for throwing dog off bridge into river

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    NEW BERN, N.C. - A Craven County man police say threw a dog over a bridge made his first court appearance Monday morning. Police say 36-year-old Samuel Drew picked up a young hound mix that was following More>>

    • Grand Strand

    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:08:57 GMT
      The Conway Chamber of Commerce will host the 2013 Riverfest Celebration on Saturday, June 29, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. on the Historic Courthouse Lawn, located at the
      The Conway Chamber of Commerce will host the 2013 Riverfest Celebration on Saturday, June 29, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. on the Historic Courthouse Lawn, located at the
    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:22 GMT
      Joe Garrett said he isn't afraid of dying. In June of last year, he was diagnosed with stage IV liver and esophageal cancer, and given 6 to 8 months to live. When he got the news, Joe and his wife Sandra
      Joe Garrett said he isn't afraid of dying. In June of last year, he was diagnosed with stage IV liver and esophageal cancer, and given 6 to 8 months to live. When he got the news, Joe and his wife Sandra
    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:34:17 GMT
      Horry County Council met Tuesday night, June 18th, to discuss the 2014 budget. One issue that has been at the forefront of discussion for the council is the proposed fire fund. Horry County Fire Rescue
      Horry County Council met Tuesday night, June 18th, to discuss the 2014 budget. One issue that has been at the forefront of discussion for the council is the proposed fire fund. Horry County Fire Rescue
    • Pee Dee

    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:13:37 GMT
      If you have recently traveled on highway 9, you probably noticed the unusually high grass protruding on the sides of the road. But don't be alarmed; local SCDOT officials say that the recent inclement
      If you have recently traveled on SC 9, you probably noticed the unusually high grass protruding on the sides of the road.
    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:09:31 GMT
      PDRTA officials say the finalized budget plans of the cities they serve, will determine the future of many routes
      Officials with the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority say decisions made by cities in their upcoming budget votes will dictate much of the future of the agency's routes and services. PDRTA officials
      Officials with the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority say decisions made by cities in their upcoming budget votes will dictate much of the future of the agency's routes and services. PDRTA officials
    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:26:30 GMT
      The South Carolina Highway Patrol said that a passenger of a car died in a crash in Williamsburg County on Highway 521 on Tuesday afternoon.
      The South Carolina Highway Patrol said that a passenger of a car died in a crash in Williamsburg County on Highway 521 on Tuesday afternoon.
    • Positively Carolina

    • Thursday, June 13 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:19:47 GMT
      Jess Dennison, general manager of Furever Young, works out with her dog, Reece, on Thursday at the gym.
      CONWAY (WBTW) - Jess Dennison brought her dog, Reese, to work out a little bit on Thursday morning not at a dog park, but at a gym she's helping to start near her alma mater, Coastal Carolina University. The
      CONWAY (WBTW) - Jess Dennison brought her dog, Reese, to work out a little bit on Thursday morning not at a dog park, but at a gym she's helping to start near her alma mater, Coastal Carolina University. The
    • Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-06-13 00:04:01 GMT
      Summer is here, but that doesn't mean that learning has to stop. Research shows that summer learning loss happens to students who do not maintain key math and literacy skills over the summer, which inevitably
      Summer is here, but that doesn't mean that learning has to stop. Research shows that ...
    • Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:03:26 GMT
      Ken "Buddy" Schneider, seen here in 2010, was a devoted Myrtle Beach Pelicans fan, and the team paid tribute to him last week.
      MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Regulars at Pelicans Ballpark may know seat 19, row J, section 107 as more than just one of thousands of green plastic seats. It's Buddy's seat. Forever. Last Monday, the Single-A
      MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Regulars at Pelicans Ballpark may know seat 19, row J, section 107 as more than just one of thousands of green plastic seats. It's Buddy's seat. Forever. Last Monday, the Single-A
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