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Suspect dies in crash after leading Florence County deputies on chase, authorities say
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A suspect died in a crash Wednesday night after leading Florence County deputies on a chase, South Carolina Highway Patrol said. A deputy tried conducting a traffic stop at about 10:41 p.m. on a vehicle for erratic driving along Pamplico Highway, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office said. The vehicle then […]
41-year-old woman reported missing in Scotland County found safe
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A 41-year-old woman who was reported missing out of Scotland County Thursday has been found safe, the sheriff’s office said. Editor’s note: Because the woman was found safe, all identifying information has been removed from this story.
Myrtle Beach ‘Yellow House’ owner sold crack, heroin to informant before arrest, report says
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The owner of the Myrtle Beach “Yellow House” allegedly sold crack and heroin to a confidential informant before his arrest earlier this month, according to North Myrtle Beach police records. Joseph Rideoutte was charged with two counts of possession of cocaine, three counts of manufacturing or distributing cocaine, trafficking […]
Bennettsville police chief sues city, claims administrator has ‘personal vendetta’ against him
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The chief of the Bennettsville Police Department has filed a lawsuit against the city and its administrator, claiming among several things, defamation, negligence and civil conspiracy. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Marlboro County Common Pleas Court by Police Chief Kevin Miller. It names the city of Bennettsville and City […]
Horry County Schools names interim superintendent
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools has chosen an interim superintendent amid a nationwide search to find a replacement for Rick Maxey, who plans to retire. Eddie Ingram will take over leadership of the 48,000-student district on July 1, following his appointment by the board of education on Wednesday. Ingram’s career in education […]
Lake City lottery player enlists clerks’ help, wins $300,000 on scratch-off
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Lake City lottery player’s decision to ask for help picking out a scratch-off lottery ticket turned out to be a good decision. “I was happy,” the man told South Carolina Education Lottery officials after winning $300,000 in the Ultimate Bonus Payout game. “I always hoped I’d win, but I […]
Myrtle Beach man gets 15-year sentence on drug, gun charges
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug and gun charges in Horry County Circuit Court. Alan Christopher Hicks, 40, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to first-offense manufacturing methamphetamine; first-offense distribution of methamphetamine; first-offense distribution of fentanyl; and possession of a stolen […]
When & Where: Carolina Panthers 2024 schedule released
For the 2024 season, several promising new faces have joined Carolina, from head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan, who both joined the team in January, to just-drafted O-line members WR Xavier Lagette, RB Jonathon Brooks and TE Ja'Tavion Sanders.
Hub for local artwork opens in Myrtle Beach Arts & Innovation District
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — In the heart of Myrtle Beach’s Arts and Innovation District, you can find a new hub for local artwork — the Kaleidoscope Artisan Collective. This isn’t your typical art gallery. The idea behind Kaleidoscope is for various local artisans of all kinds to come together to create something vibrant and […]
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 […]
Robeson County deputies honor fallen officers for ‘National Police Week’
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Robeson County Community College served as the gathering point Wednesday morning for law enforcement officers, families, and supporters to honor those who died in the line of duty. A memorial ceremony was held in the ADL Auditorium at the college. The ceremony included an invocation by retired Chief Paul McDowell, […]
Tornado warning expires for Georgetown
UPDATE: The tornado warning issued for Georgetown County has expired; however, additional storms are expected in Georgetown and northern Charleston County. — GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A tornado warning has been issued for Georgetown County until 8:15 p.m. The National Weather Service in Wilmington said a thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located […]
Horry-Georgetown Technical College, USGA launch ‘Greenkeeper Apprenticeship’
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry Georgetown Technical College has partnered with the United States Golf Association to launch the “Greenkeeper Apprenticeship” program in Myrtle Beach. The program, also known as “GAP,” aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in golf course maintenance. The Golf and Sports Turf Management program has been at HGTC […]
Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for 2022 deadly stabbing at Florence County motel
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence County jury convicted 56-year-old Willie James Smith of murder Wednesday after the 2022 deadly stabbing of his roommate and co-worker, James McNamara. Smith’s trail began on Monday, the 12th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said in a news release. He was arrested June 9, 2022; after calling 911 and telling […]
Robeson County man charged with murder in mother’s death
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County man charged with a weapon violation earlier this week now faces a murder charge in his mother’s death, authorities said Wednesday. Salvador Bello Morales, 33, of Red Springs, was originally charged Monday with discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle, the sheriff’s office said. He’s now charged […]
‘We’re not seeing grief:’ Body language expert says John-Paul Miller forced sadness in wife’s viral death announcement
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that John-Paul Miller is still an employee of Solid Rock Church and has not been fired. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A now infamous clip of Solid Rock Church Pastor John-Paul Miller announcing the death of his wife Mica from the pulpit of Solid Rock Church […]
Gov. McMaster reinstates Latta councilman after domestic violence charge dropped
LATTA, S.C. (WBTW) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Wednesday rescinding the suspension of a Latta Town Council member after his domestic violence charge was dropped. The new order states that Steven Bradley Coward is reinstated as a town council member effective immediately. McMaster on Aug. 2 issued an executive […]
Second woman arrested in bomb threat at Florence County beauty school
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A second woman has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat at a Florence County beauty school, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday. Rachael Cierra Levy was arrested and charged with making a bomb threat. Authorities arrested Demarie Jessalyn Nichole Spontis on Monday. Both Spontis and Levy are accused of […]
Pelicans walk it off, 6-5 in earliest day time since 2010
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) – In a rare day game in Myrtle Beach, the Pelicans secured a walk-off victory, 6-5 over the Fredericksburg Nationals on Wednesday afternoon. Chris Paciolla knocked in the winning run with a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth. The Birds are now 14-20 while the Nationals slipped to 23-12. It […]
Georgetown deputies looking for man who fled from traffic stop
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Deputies are searching for a man they fled from a Murrells Inlet traffic stop on Tuesday night. Rodriquis Jaheem Matthews, 22, is 5-foot-7 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. Authorities say he took on foot about 8:30 p.m. after deputies stopped a vehicle occupied by a man and woman. Authorities […]
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