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The Crystal Apple: Bobby Curran
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — News13 is introducing a new segment called “The Crystal Apple,” where once per month we will honor a teacher, administrator or counselor who is making a difference in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee communities. Our first nominee is Bobby Curran from Socastee High School. Known as coach Curran by his students, […]
Police investigating shooting at Loris-area gas station
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County police are looking into a shooting that left its marks on a gas station in the Loris area. Police were called out just after 8:20 a.m. on Monday for a shooting at the Sunny Spot in the 1700 block of North Highway 701.
Coastal Carolina athletic director Hogue, ex-football coach Moglia changing roles
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina’s Matt Hogue, in charge of the athletic department for the past 10 years, will move to a new role at the school this summer while former football coach Joe Moglia will give up his positions as chairman of athletics and executive director of football once the new athletic director is hired. The school announced Friday that Hogue will lead the school’s development of a center for sports broadcasting. His last day with athletics will be July 15. Coastal Carolina said in a statement a search for Hogue’s successor as vice president for intercollegiate athletics and university recreation will begin immediately. Moglia has served in his roles since retiring as football coach after the 2018 season. He will remain as executive advisor to Coastal Carolina president Michael T. Benson.
Coastal defeated in the series finale versus Troy on Sunday
CONWAY, S.C. – The No. 13 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers were beaten by Troy, 15-3 in seven innings on Sunday afternoon in the series finale of a three-game Sun Belt Conference series at Springs Brooks Stadium as the Trojans completed the sweep. The Chants dropped their fifth straight game, the first time they have lost five straight since the 2014 season.
Coroner identifies 24-year-old killed in crash near Conway
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County Coroner’s Office has identified a 24-year-old man who died in a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer early Tuesday morning. Jamil Kelly of Conway died from his injuries in the crash, the coroner’s office said. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 3:19 a.m. to S. Highway […]
Loris resident creates All Black Author Library in their backyard
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - In November of 2020 Martha Polite of Loris opened her own Black Author Library. She started out with one book given to her from a friend with no cover on it. Today her Library has over 4,000 books in it all by African American Authors.
Large police presence spotted in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A heavy police presence has been spotted on Palmetto Point Blvd and Highway 17 in Horry County. It is unclear what has caused the police presence at this point. An ambulance was also reported to be at the scene, a source with News13 said. News13 has reached out to the […]
Inmate dies at Horry County jail, sheriff’s office says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An inmate at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center died on Monday, according to the Horry County Sheriff’s Office. The inmate, whose name wasn’t immediately available, was found unresponsive in their cell at about 1 p.m., the sheriff’s office said. Responding officers started life-saving efforts and called EMS. EMS took […]
'A collaborative effort' Bright Star to shine on Conway High School stage
The only thing missing will be the orchestra pit when Conway High School’s student thespians perform the Broadway musical Bright Star May 3-5. They’ll have a live bluegrass band on stage instead, complete with banjo, fiddle and stand-up bass, to perform the musical created by actor/banjo player Steve Martin and musician Edie Brickell.
Trial date set for Conway-area cross-burning suspect
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Records show the first trial date in the Conway area cross-burning case has been set. Worden Butler’s jury trial will start on May 14, according to public records. Worden and his girlfriend, Alexis Hartnett, are accused of burning a cross in November to intimidate...
Serious injuries reported in motorcycle crash on Highway 501 Business in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Serious injuries are reported after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 501 Business involving a motorcycle, Conway police said Wednesday afternoon. Both lanes of Highway 501 Business are closed between Highway 90 and Depot Road, according to police, who are asking drivers to use an alternate route. No other information was immediately […]
How water quality is monitored and improved along Myrtle Beach area beaches
As tourism season gets into full swing, the quality of the water on Grand Strand beaches is being closely watched. May marks the beginning of South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s water monitoring season, which continues through October. DHEC takes weekly or biweekly samples of water at 122 locations up and down the Carolina coast, with 43 of those testing spots located in Horry County.
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