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CCSO: Intoxicated Man Threatens Campground
Deputies arrested a man at Lumber River Campground after he allegedly burned a bundle of firewood without paying for it, and threatened to “blow up” other campers. Randall Mark Green, 69, of Loris, was charged with defrauding an innkeeper, misdemeanor larceny, and intoxicated/disruptive behavior, reports show. He was jailed under a $1,500 secured bond.
Heather Elvis' sister graduates from HGTC as Miss Horry Georgetown 2024
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Morgan Elvis, the first-ever Miss Horry Georgetown, graduated from Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) on Tuesday. Born and raised in the Socastee area, Morgan was in high school when her family experienced the traumatic event of her sister's kidnapping and death. The Elvis family honored the...
SCDNR hosts American Canine Association spring training conference in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division hosted the American Canine Association’s spring training conference in Horry County this week. Around 30 canine law enforcement teams from across the Carolina’s and the United States are participating in the weeklong certification and training sessions. Billy Downey, a master trainer […]
Horry County crews fighting ‘large wildland fire’ outside of Conway
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County crews are working to contain a large, slow moving wildfire off Pee Dee Highway in Conway. Horry County Fire Rescue officials were dispatched to the aera of Punch Bowl Road at 2:10 p.m. to control the two-acre blaze. No structures are currently threatened, but people may see smoke […]
Small plane's gear collapses after landing at Conway-Horry County Airport: Report
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Additional details have been released about a small place incident that happened at the Conway-Horry County Airport on Friday. Officials said they were dispatched after the plane landed due to some type of equipment failure. According to reports, the Mooney M20K aircraft landed and the gear collapsed.
Horry County Schools names 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year winner
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools on Tuesday named its 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year. Liz Whaley, a fourth-grade teacher at Socastee Elementary School was named the winner, the district said. She was one of six finalists. The finalists were announced on April 23. The list includes De’Asia Linnen of Aynor Elementary […]
Green Sea Floyds baseball, softball cruise in Monday's playoff action
GREEN SEA | The wait was worth it for Green Sea Floyds. Mac Duncan threw 3 1/3 innings of scoreless relief and eighth grader Jack Shelley drove in two runs as the Trojans overcame Lowcountry Leadership Academy 4-2 to win the Class A District 7 championship Monday night. The game...
Save money & landfill space at CCU's massive yard sale
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Bargain shoppers get ready - this weekend is Coastal Carolina University's annual yard sale. Campus Salvage is a collaborative effort between Sustain Coastal, University Housing and Public Safety. They work together to keep unwanted items from landing in the landfill. As college students move out...
Man accused of leading Horry County police on 100+ mph chase on Highway 501
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Georgia man is facing charges after allegedly leading Horry County police on a chase reaching more than 100 mph and trying to flee into a pond, according to an incident report obtained by News13. Jazmon Daymond Wright, 34, was charged with failure to stop for a blue light and […]
Horry Co. officials prepare for primary with thorough voting equipment check
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — This week Horry County election officials are going through all voting equipment to ensure everything is up and running properly for the June 11 primary. On Monday, they went through about 130 scanners clearing out the previous election and loading the upcoming election options....
To squat or unsquat. Time’s up for banned SC vehicles. Will owners choose to risk fines?
Law enforcement have been writing warning tickets after the new South Carolina squat truck law was passed in July 2023. But that changes this month as the law kicks into gear.
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