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Former SC DMV clerk charged with embezzling over $19,000: SLED
ST. GEORGE, S.C. (WCIV) — A former South Carolina DMV clerk was arrested and charged with embezzlement Wednesday, Aug. 28, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Shayla Singleton-Drayton, 44, was charged with embezzlement of public funds. An affidavit states Drayton, while working as a customer service representative...
“Serve others with joy”: Lowcountry nonprofit fights infant, maternal mortality
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Lowcountry mothers are getting resources and education all in one place thanks to a community nonprofit initiative. The IServeWithJoy organization is hosting an ‘All Things Baby’ event Saturday to bring awareness to infant and maternal mortality rates in the state. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Citadel Mall between Target and Belk.
South Carolina drug investigation seizes enough fentanyl to kill millions, FBI says
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A multi-agency drug investigation in Lexington and Richland counties led to multiple arrests and enough fentanyl to kill millions of people, the FBI announced earlier in the week. According to Special Agent in Charge Steve Jensen with the FBI's Columbia field office, agencies at the local,...
"This is not a babysitting service": SC State Fair has a new youth admission policy
COLUMBIA, S.C. — State fair season is less than two months way, but before you head out to the fair this year, there are some new policies you need to know about. “We are a family affair, and everything we do here at the South Carolina State Fair, we do because we want folks to be able to come out and enjoy their fair, and we're hoping that this will make them feel even more comfortable about doing so,” State Fair General Manager Nancy Smith said.
Man shot into person’s apartment because they walked with his child’s mother, Lake City police say
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Pamplico man is facing an attempted murder charge after shooting into a victim’s Lake City apartment because he was jealous of them walking with his child’s mother, according to police. Andrell Andron Graham, 20, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force on Thursday. He has also been […]
Candidate with felony record drops out of Mullins mayoral race, says he misunderstood state law
MULLINS, S.C. (WBTW) — A now-former Mullins mayoral candidate recently dropped out of the race saying he misunderstood a key state law that prevents some convicted felons from running for public office. Willie Williams was convicted of attempted murder in 1996 and spent 17 years in prison. Earlier this month, he filed to run for […]
Socastee HS cheer captain nominated as FNR Scholar-Athlete
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Delanie Williams has been nominated as a Scholar-Athlete of the Week for Friday Night Rivals week 1. Delanie has a GPA of 5.338. Her athletic achievements include being on Varsity tennis since 7th grade and is also cheer captain for the high school. She...
The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees
RALEIGH, N.C. — This month, North Carolina did something enthusiastically that most states have been reluctant to try: It started covering new obesity medicines like Wegovy for its poorest residents as part of its Medicaid program.
Man arrested, accused of trying to kidnap a child from a Ky. school playground
A man from South Carolina was arrested Friday, after Kentucky State Police say he tried to abduct a child from the playground of a school in south Kentucky. Willie O. Bethea, 37, of Latta, S.C., went onto the playground of Whitley County Intermediate School “and attempted to get a child to go with him,” Kentucky State Police said in a news release. “He was confronted by school staff and left the property.”
Big Fish Summer – the Parsons’ red drum’s in Myrtle Beach
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The next 18 Sports Big Fish Summer photo is all about family. Sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle, we salute the Parsons family for catching three red drums off of the coast of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Father Glenn, sons Nolan and Drew each caught their very own fish […]
Florence Police Investigate Dollar General Robbery
Florence County authorities are asking for help with an armed robbery investigation. The incident occurred just before 9pm on Saturday. A masked suspect entered the Dollar General store in the Kingsburg area and demanded money from the clerk holding them at gunpoint before fleeing the scene. Further details remain limited.
Blitz Pee Dee player of the week – Lake View’s Tyrell Foxworth
LAKE VIEW, SC (WBTW) – The Lake View Wild Gators started the season last Thursday with a bang. They shutout Marion 42-0 at home and running back Tyrell Foxworth played a big part in that. He ran for 201 yards and scored 4 of the game’s 6 touchdowns to help Daryl King’s crew start 1-0. […]
Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes speaks ahead of USC comedy roast in WIS exclusive interview
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes spoke in an exclusive interview with WIS Investigative reporter Deric Rush Friday on the controversy surrounding a scheduled roast of Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris. The conversation has been ongoing for a week now. Uncensored America, a student...
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