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Photos: Heavy rain floods Grand Strand roads, knocks over trees
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Several stretches of road and homes along the Grand Strand have been impacted by heavy rain on Friday. Video taken by News13 Storm Tracker meteorologist Scotty Powell shows flooding in the area of Fantasy Harbour Boulevard in Horry County.
Multiple roads in Bennettsville flooded due to rain
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — Multiple roads in Bennettsville are flooded and impassable because of rain, the city said Friday on its Facebook. “Barriers have been placed for the safety of all citizens,” the city said. “Please do not attempt to drive around these barriers. If water levels reach your doorsteps and you require assistance, please […]
One month later, Coastal Carolina University yet to provide report on arrest of Shoreline Behavioral Health Services chairman
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Friday marked one month since Coastal Carolina University police arrested a now-former teaching associate on an assault-and-battery charge, and News13 is still waiting for school officials to release a copy of the police report. News13 submitted an online Freedom of Information Act request with CCU on June 26 asking for the […]
Myrtle Beach event kicks off countdown for 75th Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Race fans got an early preview Friday of the 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at a special event held at Plyer Park in Myrtle Beach. Darlington Raceway officials said the 75th Southern 500 will offer more than just racing excitement. Fans can look forward to a full week of […]
Horry County solicitor reacts to guilty plea in deadly Donny’s Saloon shooting
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson gave his reaction Friday after a man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a deadly 2021 shooting at a Myrtle Beach bar. Jermaine Gattison pleaded guilty on July 16 and was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gattison’s charge is in connection to the death […]
Multiple jailed, cocaine and guns seized in Florence County narcotics investigation
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were arrested Thursday as part of a monthlong Florence County narcotics investigation that yielded cocaine and firearms, authorities said. Timothy Lamont McFadden was charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. Kadeem McFadden was also charged with possession of marijuana. Kadeem […]
‘Needle in a haystack’: Horry County solicitor on Heather Elvis’ body ever being found
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Just days after Angel Vause admitted to lying to investigators in the Brittanee Drexel case, Horry County’s top prosecutor shared his thoughts about another one of the county’s most high-profile cases — the Heather Elvis case, and whether or not he thinks her body will be found. Heather Elvis, then […]
Horry County police look for man who bought car illegally using another person’s information
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are looking for a man who they say illegally bought a car using another person’s personal information. Police have not identified the man who purchased a gray 2021 Mazda CX-5 from CarMax on May 15. Surveillance photos released by police show the man walking inside the dealership […]
July edition of Florence After 5 postponed due to weather
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The July version of the Florence After 5 block party has been postponed to next week because of inclement weather, according to a news release. The award-winning block party was originally scheduled for Friday, but has been moved to Aug. 2, the release said. Tru Sol Band is set to hit […]
Deer tags for South Carolina hunters arriving soon
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some South Carolina hunters should be getting their deer tags in the mail in the coming weeks, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. Those who have an annual or three-year hunting license and big game permit that is valid on Aug. 15 should automatically receive a base set […]
Horry County Schools’ clear backpack requirement leaves some parents unhappy
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Starting this school year, Horry County Schools will require all backpacks carried by students to be clear in an attempt to keep prohibited items such as weapons from being brought into buildings. The district recently provided parents with specific features of the new police. Students will not permitted to carry […]
Person shot in the leg in Florence, police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence police are investigating after a person was shot in the leg Thursday night. Officers responded at about 8:30 p.m. to the 600 block of Stackley Street and found the victim near a vehicle that had multiple holes in the driver’s side door. The person was taken to the hospital with […]
South Carolina Aquarium’s festival celebrates invasive species catch
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The South Carolina Aquarium is celebrating with an all-inclusive event after months of hunting invasive lionfish. This festival returns for the third year on Friday, and the event will bring guests up close and personal with the invasive lionfish species. “With breathtaking waterfront views of the Charleston Harbor, attendees can experience […]
Georgetown County introduces safe repellant to reduce mosquitoes, improve environment
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Municipalities across the Lowcountry are always looking for ways to improve the environment by making it friendly for all. In Georgetown County, leaders have started using a new repellent to eliminate mosquitos while saving nature and wildlife. In 2023, the county tested the eco-friendly repellent, which consists of natural ingredients […]
Smuggled drugs killed 2 inmates at troubled South Carolina jail, sheriff says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two inmates died from drug overdoses in two days at a South Carolina jail, which has been under a federal civil rights investigation, authorities said. The inmates at the jail in Richland County were killed by two different drugs, one on Monday and a second on Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott […]
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