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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 […]
Organization seeks to place children in foster care in Horry County homes
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — May is Foster Care Awareness month, and one South Carolina organization is asking for your help. The organization says in Horry County, there are many children in need but not enough homes. The South Carolina Youth Advocate Program, also known as SCYAP, works mainly with at-risk or special needs […]
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...
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...
Southbound Highway 17 Bypass traffic slowed by response to medical incident, authorities say
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to indicate that the incident was a medical call. HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Southbound traffic on Highway 17 Bypass was slowed Tuesday afternoon because of a medical incident near South Strand Drive and Coventry Road, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Several fire and police vehicles responded […]
Kickball fundraiser aims to raise awareness for sickle cell disease, boost research
LONGS, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach-based nonprofit is using a popular sport to raise money and awareness about sickle cell disease. The Riley Foundation on Saturday hosted its second annual kickball classic competition at Poplar Park in Longs. Shauna Riley, who founded the foundation, said it came from a personal experience. “My son has […]
Injuries reported after car overturns in Conway parking lot
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person is in the hospital after a car overturned in a parking lot on Highway 544 in Conway Wednesday afternoon. Horry County crews responded to the crash in the 1400 block of Highway 544 at 1:06 p.m. Crews performed extrication operations to remove...
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