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Myrtle Beach man gets 15-year sentence on drug, gun charges
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug and gun charges in Horry County Circuit Court. Alan Christopher Hicks, 40, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to first-offense manufacturing methamphetamine; first-offense distribution of methamphetamine; first-offense distribution of fentanyl; and possession of a stolen […]
Suspect Dead in Nakina Shooting
The State Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Nakina that happened Wednesday. The four deputies involved in the incident are on administrative leave while the shooting is investigated. Sheriff W.A. “Bill” Roger’s said deputies were called to the home on Seven Creeks Highway (N.C....
Columbus Co. magistrate suspended, accused of using position for personal gain
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Columbus County Magistrate Robert Worley was suspended on May 8 on accusations that he used his position as a magistrate for personal gain. The suspension took place via an order by Chief District Court Judge Scott L. Ussery filed in Columbus Co. The first of...
Aynor, West Florence softball advance to the state finals
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) – The Aynor and West Florence softball teams advanced to next week’s SCHSL state championships after wins on Friday night. Below are the scores and schedule ahead this weekend in the playoffs. SCHSL Class 4A baseball: James Island 12North Myrtle Beach 2 (Final)Chiefs eliminated from postseason SCHSL Class 4A softball: South Florence […]
Runaway Said Raped; Two Charged
Two men from the Chadbourn area are being held under no bond after allegedly helping a teenaged girl run away from home. She was later allegedly raped by one of the men. Aldo Ismael Esparza, 20, and Gabriel Venegas Zuniga, 28, both of 49 Birchwood Trail, were arrested May 14 by the sheriff’s office. Esparza is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and second degree kidnapping. Zuniga was held for statutory rape of a child and second degree kidnapping.
Horry County Fire Rescue celebrates grand opening of Station 4 in Forestbrook
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Fire Rescue celebrated a new addition to its emergency service infrastructure Wednesday morning during a grand opening ceremony for the new Station 4 in Forestbrook. The new station at 120 Burcale Road cost $5.35 million to build and took about two years to finish. The new facility replaces […]
NWS confirms four tornadoes touched down during storm in southeastern North Carolina
ELKTON, N.C. (WECT) - A tornado touched down at approximately 8:06 p.m. near the Bladen and Columbus county line between Evergreen, Abbottsburg and Elkton, according to the National Weather Service. On Wednesday, the NWS confirmed that there was EF-0 tornado damage starting near Red Store Road and Old Lumberton Road...
Columbus County Sheriff’s Office to host Peace Officer Memorial Service
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office will host a Peace Officer Memorial Service this Friday at 10:30 a.m. The service will be hosted at 817 Washington St., Whiteville. “The public is invited to attend. Join us and representatives from all Columbus County Law Enforcement Agencies...
Stepfather beat 13-year-old boy to death with a piece of wood, handgun as mother allowed it to happen and did nothing to intervene: Cops
A 13-year-old South Carolina boy allegedly died at the hands of his stepfather who beat him to death with a piece of wood and the butt of a handgun as his mom did nothing to stop the brutal assault, police say. The post Stepfather beat 13-year-old boy to death with a piece of wood, handgun as mother allowed it to happen and did nothing to intervene: Cops first appeared on Law & Crime.
1 hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in Socastee area
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person was critically injured after a crash in the Socastee community on Monday. Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the area of Stonebridge Drive and Cornerstone Lane for a crash involving a vehicle and tree. Officials said the crash involved entrapment and...
Sheriff’s office: Investigation underway after shots fired in Hallsboro
HALLSBORO, N.C. (WECT) - An investigation is underway after an argument led to shots being fired in Hallsboro, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Per the CCSO, a deputy was dispatched to the 100 block of Bussy Road just after 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, about a weapons disturbance.
Critical injuries reported in Socastee area crash
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - One person is in critical condition after a car drove into a tree in the Socastee area. Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to the crash at 6:17 p.m. on Stonebridge Drive and Cornerstone Lane. The car hit a tree and overturned. One person was...
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