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Authorities arrest 2 men in January killing of 18-year-old in Darlington County
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two men accused in the killing of a Darlington County man in January were arrested Thursday morning in Florence, authorities said. Travine Coe and Travon Coe face charges of murder, criminal conspiracy and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to warrants provided to News13 by authorities. Eighteen-year-old […]
Snake-wrangling teacher in the Midlands
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – An unwanted guest slithered into a South Carolina high school leaving one brave teacher to wrangle the reptile. An Agriculture Education Instructor from Andrew Jackson High School, Mr. Young, caught the non-venomous snake in his class on Monday. The school posted photos of the capture on their social media pages. […]
Day 2 of suspended Marlboro County sheriff’s federal trial wraps up in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The father of the prisoner who was Tased in an alleged excessive force incident involving suspended Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon testified during Day 2 of Lemon’s trial. In the two days of the trial so far, six witnesses have taken the stand, including former deputy David Andrew Cook, two correctional […]
Richmond County author to release third book in fantasy series
ROCKINGHAM — Local author T. Russell Parker will be signing copies of his latest book during a release party on Saturday, Aug. 17. “Capitol Street Academy: Into the Castle” is the third book in the fantasy series written by Parker following the adventures of the main character, Rebecca Warren.
19-year-old reported missing in Darlington County
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 19-year-old man has been reported missing in Darlington County. Saul Mashah Moses was last seen Tuesday off of Wesley Church Road in the Darlington area, the sheriff’s office said. He was seen wearing a grey shirt, black shorts and crocs. Anyone with information is asked to call the Darlington […]
Hartsville Red Foxes football preview
HARTSVILLE, SC (WBTW) – The Hartsville football program has been in good hands with head coach Jeff Calabrese over the last 2 decades. The Red Foxes are feeling even more optimistic this season with the addition of field turf at Kelleytown Stadium. They’ll return a total of 12 starters including thousand yard running back Hakeem […]
Closing arguments underway in trial of Darlington man in stepmother's murder
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Steven Samuel is standing trial this week at the Darlington County Courthouse in the murder of his stepmother, Vivian Bess, in May of 2021 at her home on Cain Street in Darlington. Breanna Graham, the daughter of the victim, said her mother died in her...
Horry County moves to OPCON 1, activates emergency operations center ahead of flooding from Tropical Storm Debby
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County moved to OPCON 1 Thursday morning ahead of anticipated flooding in the aftermath of days of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Debby. OPCON 1 is the highest level of emergency preparedness and means the county’s emergency operations center has been activated. Officials are continuing to monitor conditions along […]
New Park Coming to East Charlotte: Officials Want Your Input
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new park is coming to East Charlotte, and local leaders, like Greg Asciutto with Charlotte Eastland Area Strategies Team, (CharlotteEAST), are excited to bring another green space to the Queen City. “This is ecstatic,” says Asciutto, “Mecklenburg County time and time again proves that it’s...
Judge sentences Louisiana man for threats against Carolina Forest High School
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A judge sentenced a Louisiana man to probation after he pleaded guilty to making threats against Caroilna Forest High School earlier this year. The 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said 19-year-old Trenton Brown, of Baton Rogue, pleaded guilty to making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat on Tuesday.
Photos: Alligator spotted at beach access in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — An alligator was saved from a pipe on a beach on Tuesday, Myrtle Beach officials said on Facebook. It was spotted near 73rd Avenue N., the city said, calling the gator “a little stubborn, but teamwork got the job done.” The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources assisted and took […]
New flood gauge on Waccamaw River receives mixed responses from residents
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WPDE) — There is a new tool for Horry County to alert residents about impending flooding. The new river gauge was installed back in January in the Longs area. It gives the county access to more data from NOAA. A street in East Conway that’s close...
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