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One Dead in Wednesday Wreck
A Saint James woman died in a single vehicle crash near Hallsboro Wednesday. Witnesses said Angel Cartrette died when her vehicle crashed into a brick wall on Old Northeast Road near Thelma Road. The crash occurred just after 1 p.m. in the 1100 block of Old Northeast. The Highway Patrol...
Early morning fire displaces 5 near Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Five people were displaced after their home near Conway was damaged by fire early Friday morning. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 4:16 a.m. to the home on Quiet Avenue. The fire was mostly contained to the porch area with some damage to the main residence. No injuries were reported. […]
Man found dead in Green Sea with 'sharp instrument injuries'
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Horry County Police Department (HCPD) is investigating a homicide in the Green Sea area. Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said the family of Wismae Harris, 23, discovered him dead inside the door of their home on Long Branch Swamp Road on Sunday just after 2 a.m.
Freeing it of a $68,000-a-year mortgage, this Brunswick town to sell its beach house
A town-owned three-bedroom, two-bathroom home just a street away from the ocean in Holden Beach will soon hit the market, after the town spent thousands on repairs. The town of Holden Beach purchased the single-family home at 796 Ocean Blvd. West in September 2019 for $342,500. The home sits beside...
Missing Juvenile Sought
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager. Cody Joe Holland, 15, was last seen by his family on April 11. He might be in Brunswick County, according to a press release. He is a white male. The teen was reported missing just after midnight from River Road, Tabor City.
Puppet Show Leads to Arrest for Father
A puppet show that helps children avoid inappropriate behavior led to the arrest of a Whiteville man on charges that he raped his own child. TreQuail Javonne Rose, 24, of Nolan Avenue, is being held under $850,000 secured bond. He is charged with incest with a child under 13, first degree statutory rape, felony child sexual abuse, statutory sex offence against a child by an adult, and a felony probation violation. Rose was initially booked under $100,000 secured bond, but that was raised after an initial appearance in court today (Wednesday).
POLL: Do you think the county should allocate casino tax funds to Little River’s waterfront and infrastructure?
POLL: Do you think the county should allocate casino tax funds to Little River’s waterfront and infrastructure?. The head tax on passengers who venture out on casino boats out of Little River has generated $15.6 million for Horry County, which has an agreement dating to 2008. The money has gone to the county’s general fund, which can be spent across the county. Some argue that the funds should stay in Little River and be spent on its waterfront. Do you think the county should allocate casino tax funds to Little River’s waterfront and infrastructure?
More than a dozen lawsuits filed against Myrtle Beach pool company
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)— More than a dozen civil lawsuits have been filed against a Myrtle Beach pool company and its owner at the center of a News13 investigation. There are civil suits against Cascade Custom Pools and its owner Chris Harrington in Horry County, Georgetown County and one federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. […]
Man who pled guilty to 2021 kidnapping, assault near CCU wants conviction vacated
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Loris man who pled guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison for an incident near Coastal Carolina University in 2021 now wants his conviction vacated. Mije Basnight, 18, applied for post-conviction relief claiming his guilty plea was not voluntary and not...
Shopping for a cause: Grand Strand nonprofit hosts 2nd annual rummage sale
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - If you’re looking for an excuse to shop this weekend without breaking the bank, Junior League of the Grand Strand is hosting a rummage sale. For the past several months, JLGS has collected gently used and new items folks across Horry and Georgetown Counties no longer want or need. The items include clothes, shoes, housewares, accessories, games and toys, housewares and more.
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