Thursday, May 23 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:18:11 GMT
Strong thunderstorms will move across Georgetown... Horry... Williamsburg... Florence and Marion counties through 8:00 PM, the National Weather Service warned.
Strong thunderstorms will move across Georgetown... Horry... Williamsburg... Florence and Marion counties through 8:00 PM, the National Weather Service warned.
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A dangerous new trend has many medical experts and addiction prevention teams working to spread awareness to parents of teens. The fad is "smoking" alcohol, which essentially involves people pouring liquorMore>>
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a 2-year-old boy in her care died last weekend. Police said Thursday that 34-year-old Margie Hamm had been charged with homicide by child abuse. AuthoritiesMore>>
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A Marion County man was arrested this week in Horry County for impersonating a police officer. According to arrest warrants released by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED),More>>
A Pawleys Island man has been charged with a felony after authorities discovered funds missing from the SC Fire and Life Safety Education Association, SLED officials said ThursdayMore>>
SC medical marijuana legalization effort fails, but state law already allows
A jury has found Mario McNeill guilty of first-degree murder in the case of Shaniya Davis. He is not guilty of child rape. Defense attorney Butch Pope argued Wednesday that the state of North CarolinaMore>>
CLIO, SC (WBTW) - A Marlboro County woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she took money fro collected petition signatures for a sheriff candidate last June. According to arrest warrants, VivianMore>>
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Memorial Day weekend is expected to be busy along the Grand Strand. The weekend's assortment of holiday weekend travelers and bike week motorcycle riders can lead to a deadly mix. "More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:18:11 GMT
Strong thunderstorms will move across Georgetown... Horry... Williamsburg... Florence and Marion counties through 8:00 PM, the National Weather Service warned.
Strong thunderstorms will move across Georgetown... Horry... Williamsburg... Florence and Marion counties through 8:00 PM, the National Weather Service warned.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:35:28 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Memorial Day weekend is expected to be busy along the Grand Strand. The weekend's assortment of holiday weekend travelers and bike week motorcycle riders can lead to a deadly mix. "
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Memorial Day weekend is expected to be busy along the Grand Strand. The weekend's assortment of holiday weekend travelers and bike week motorcycle riders can lead to a deadly mix. "
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:10:31 GMT
Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away, and many people think it's the start of tourism on the Grand Strand. While the economy may take some time to fully bounce back, Research Economist Rob Salvino
Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away, and many people think it's the start of tourism on the Grand Strand. While the economy may take some time to fully bounce back, Research Economist Rob Salvino
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:33:55 GMT
South Carolina's state reptile, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, laid its first Grand Strand nest of the season. Myrtle Beach State Park now monitors the eggs on its beach and it's not just "mama turtle" involved
South Carolina's state reptile, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, laid its first Grand Strand nest of the season. Myrtle Beach State Park now monitors the eggs on its beach and it's not just "mama turtle" involved
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:24:05 GMT
Beginning around 5 a.m. on Friday, North Myrtle Beach will erect traffic barricades along the east side of Highway 17 from 27th Avenue South to 37th Avenue South. The barricades, referred to locally
Beginning around 5 a.m. on Friday, North Myrtle Beach will erect traffic barricades along the east side of Highway 17 from 27th Avenue South to 37th Avenue South. The barricades, referred to locally
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:11:51 GMT
The city of North Myrtle Beach reported Thursday afternoon that the 843-280-5511 North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Dispatch phone line was working again after being broken for about 4 hours.
The city of North Myrtle Beach reported Thursday afternoon that the 843-280-5511 North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Dispatch phone line was working again after being broken for about 4 hours.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:53 GMT
DARLINGTON, S.C.---The Darlington County Board of Education welcomed its four finalists for the position of superintendent this week. The four finalists are : • Dr. Eddie Ingram, Superintendent – Franklin
DARLINGTON, S.C.---The Darlington County Board of Education welcomed its four finalists for the position of superintendent this week. The four finalists are : • Dr. Eddie Ingram, Superintendent – Franklin
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:03:50 GMT
A still image from a YouTube user who submitted a video featuring alcohol "smoking."
A dangerous new trend has many medical experts and addiction prevention teams working to spread awareness to parents of teens. The fad is "smoking" alcohol, which essentially involves people pouring liquor
A dangerous new trend has many medical experts and addiction prevention teams working to spread awareness to parents of teens. The fad is "smoking" alcohol, which essentially involves people pouring liquor
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:18:08 GMT
The 2nd annual Spring Jubilee takes place Saturday, May 25th from 12pm until 9pm at Burry Park in Hartsville. The event features live music from The Sanders Family, The Tyners, Final Call Quartet, The
The 2nd annual Spring Jubilee takes place Saturday, May 25th from 12pm until 9pm at Burry Park in Hartsville. The event features live music from The Sanders Family, The Tyners, Final Call Quartet, The
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:42:20 GMT
SLED agents arrested a Cheraw man in connection to an April 19, 2013 incident in Cheraw. David Ray Campbell, 49, is charged with two counts of attempted murder. He was also charged with one count of
SLED agents arrested a Cheraw man in connection to an April 19, 2013 incident in Cheraw. David Ray Campbell, 49, is charged with two counts of attempted murder. He was also charged with one count of
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:30:35 GMT
CLIO, SC (WBTW) - A Marlboro County woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she took money fro collected petition signatures for a sheriff candidate last June. According to arrest warrants, Vivian
CLIO, SC (WBTW) - A Marlboro County woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she took money fro collected petition signatures for a sheriff candidate last June. According to arrest warrants, Vivian
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:21 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:21:29 GMT
Florence police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on National Cemetery Road that killed two people. The victim that was driving a 2006 Nissan pickup truck, was not wearing a seatbelt,
Florence police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on National Cemetery Road that killed two people.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:36:18 GMT
South Carolina Statehouse (From: scstatehouse.gov)
By Robert Kittle An attempt to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina failed in the South Carolina House Wednesday, even though state law already allows it. Rep. Todd Rutherford, D-Columbia, tried
A 1980 law already makes medical marijuana legal in South Carolina, with several provisions.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:02:48 GMT
A jury has found Mario McNeill guilty of first-degree murder in the case of Shaniya Davis. He is not guilty of child rape. Defense attorney Butch Pope argued Wednesday that the state of North Carolina
A jury has found Mario McNeill guilty of first-degree murder in the case of Shaniya Davis. He is not guilty of child rape. Defense attorney Butch Pope argued Wednesday that the state of North Carolina
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:43:32 GMT
A North Carolina mother had her son arrested for allegedly stealing her Pop-Tarts. According to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report, the mother called authorities and reported her Pop-tarts were stolen
A North Carolina mother had her son arrested for allegedly stealing her Pop-Tarts. According to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report, the mother called authorities and reported her Pop-tarts were stolen
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:16:32 GMT
A kitten was rescued in Spartanburg County this week after being trapped in a hole at a construction site for several days. Jo-Jo, a tiny feral cat, was saved by Spartanburg Animal Services on Wednesday. Officials
A kitten was rescued in Spartanburg County this week after being trapped in a hole at a construction site for several days. Jo-Jo, a tiny feral cat, was saved by Spartanburg Animal Services on Wednesday. Officials
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:53:52 GMT
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a 2-year-old boy in her care died last weekend. Police said Thursday that 34-year-old Margie Hamm had been charged with homicide by child abuse. Authorities
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a 2-year-old boy in her care died last weekend. Police said Thursday that 34-year-old Margie Hamm had been charged with homicide by child abuse. Authorities
Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects.
President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrower terror threat from smaller networks and homegrown extremists rather than the grandiose...
Three days of congressional hearings about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups have lawmakers looking for ways to widen an investigation that has so far been largely...
Moving quickly to stem a raging controversy, the new acting head of the Internal Revenue Service started cleaning house Thursday by replacing the supervisor who oversaw agents involved in targeting tea party groups.
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that...
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...
Procter & Gamble says it is replacing CEO Bob McDonald with former CEO A.G. Lafley, effective immediately.
Procter & Gamble is bringing back former CEO A.G. Lafley to its top post in a surprise move as the world's largest consumer goods maker tries to grow globally.
President Barack Obama is lifting his self-imposed ban on transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen in his renewed effort to close the prison.
President Barack Obama is lifting his self-imposed ban on transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen, where a leadership upheaval has improved the country's security but not eliminated a terrorist organization trying...
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:04 GMT
This year marks 60 years since the end of the Korean War.
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Calling all Korean War veterans: a nationwide effort is underway to find any and all surviving veterans for special recognition in this, the 60th anniversary of the end of the three-year
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Calling all Korean War veterans: a nationwide effort is underway to find any and all surviving veterans for special recognition in this, the 60th anniversary of the end of the three-year
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:50:14 GMT
Nancy Szarowicz, in the dark tank top, works with her "Strong and Fit" class at Healthpoint in Pawleys Island on Wednesday morning.
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - When Kay Mackall started attending the "Strong and Fit" classes at Healthpoint in Pawleys Island seven years ago, she knew she wanted to get strong (and fit) and stay that way so
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - When Kay Mackall started attending the "Strong and Fit" classes at Healthpoint in Pawleys Island seven years ago, she knew she wanted to get strong (and fit) and stay that way so
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
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.
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...
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:53:52 GMT
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a 2-year-old boy in her care died last weekend. Police said Thursday that 34-year-old Margie Hamm had been charged with homicide by child abuse. Authorities
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a 2-year-old boy in her care died last weekend. Police said Thursday that 34-year-old Margie Hamm had been charged with homicide by child abuse. Authorities
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
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:31 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:31:10 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A Marion County man was arrested this week in Horry County for impersonating a police officer. According to arrest warrants released by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED),
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A Marion County man was arrested this week in Horry County for impersonating a police officer. According to arrest warrants released by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED),
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:21 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:21:29 GMT
Florence police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on National Cemetery Road that killed two people. The victim that was driving a 2006 Nissan pickup truck, was not wearing a seatbelt,
Florence police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on National Cemetery Road that killed two people.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:23:09 GMT
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) - An Horry County Deputy Sheriff who lost his life following complications after suffering smoke inhalation injuries during the Windsor Green condo will be laid to rest Wednesday. Deputy
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) - An Horry County Deputy Sheriff who lost his life following complications after suffering smoke inhalation injuries during the Windsor Green condo will be laid to rest Wednesday. Deputy
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:54:39 GMT
The death of a baby in Emanuel County is under investigation by the Sheriff's department. Four-month-old Rosalynn Fullmore was discovered unresponsive by her parents on Tuesday afternoon, May 21.
The death of a baby in Emanuel County is under investigation by the Sheriff's department. Four-month-old Rosalynn Fullmore was discovered unresponsive by her parents on Tuesday afternoon, May 21.
From early summer to the winter of 2012 Horry County had a string of shark sightings and possible attacks. There are many reasons people come into contact with these ocean predators, but an expert at Ripley's Aquarium says it's often a case of the sharks' food source mingling around people.
Man thrown from truck, killed in Florence County crash
Myrtle Beach Police investigate a deadly motorcycle crash. Officials say it happened around 8:30 Wednesday night at the intersection of 501 and Grissom Parkway.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Horry County Sheriff's Deputy Tim Causey, who suffered smoke inhalation during a massive fire in Carolina Forest in March.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Horry County Sheriff's Deputy Tim Causey, who suffered smoke inhalation during a massive fire in Carolina Forest in March.
More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday afternoon, joining demonstrations in dozens of other cities.
More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday afternoon, joining demonstrations in dozens of other cities.
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.
NEW! Find cheap gas in the Pee Dee or Grand Strand!
A still image from a YouTube user who submitted a video featuring alcohol "smoking."
South Carolina Statehouse (From: scstatehouse.gov)
