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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 […]
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...
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 […]
Grand Jury Indicts Shooter for Attempted Murder of Unborn
David Sharrod Thomas has been indicted by a grand jury for attempting to kill an unborn child inn 2021. Thomas, 36, is being held under no bond. His address was listed in court documents as 4712 Andrew Jackson Hwy., Chadbourn. Indictments charging Thomas with attempted murder of an unborn child and possession of a firearm by a felon were returned May 8.
Tabor City man sentenced on charges from 2019 narcotics investigation
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Tabor City man has been sentenced to prison following the 2019 “Operation Carnivore” narcotics investigation, according to the Office of District Attorney Jon David. Per the announcement, Joshua Vereen entered a guilty plea on Friday, May 10, to the charges of felon...
South Carolina DSS investigating after 2 ‘abnormally skinny’ boys abandoned near Myrtle Beach
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Social Services said it’s investigating alongside Horry County police after two “abnormally skinny” boys were found abandoned near Myrtle Beach last week. Horry County police responded at about 12:30 a.m. May 7 to Seacoast Youth Academy on Bay Road for abandoned children, an incident report […]
‘Don’t want his story to end:’ School officials raise money for 13-year-old beaten to death
LONGS, S.C. (WBTW) – Community members are mourning the loss of 13-year-old Isaiah Gaymes, who Horry County authorities say was beaten to death by a piece of wood and a handgun last week in Longs. Gaymes, who attended Riverside Elementary School two years ago, was a beloved part of their family, guidance counselor Feleica Bellamy […]
SBI investigating officer involved shooting in Columbus County
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The State Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Columbus County. It happened Wednesday night at a home off Seven Creeks Highway in Nakina, according to the SBI. District Attorney Jon David confirms that his office made a...
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