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Little River man who took part in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol violence released from federal prison
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) — A Little River man who participated in violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been released from federal prison, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Nicholas Languerand, 29, was released on Aug. 6. He pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced on Jan. 26, 2022, to 44 months in […]
It’s happening: Chick-fil-A food trailer is coming to the Growers Market in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) – People living and working in Georgetown will soon have better access to the “Original Chicken Sandwich” when Chick-fil-A’s mobile food truck comes to town. News 2 reported in June that the popular restaurant franchise was considering bringing their mobile food trailer to the waterfront district. After key approvals from Georgetown City […]
More than 5,000 Coastal Carolina students start moving in for fall semester
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Incoming freshman and new students at Coastal Carolina University began arriving to campus Thursday morning. The residence assistants helped families unload their car, put their stuff in carts and bring it to their dorm rooms. They also helped with parking and the shuttle system. The campus’s unloading system has been described […]
Elaborate real estate scam leads Conway family to nearly lose land: Special Report
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — In today’s times, it’s often the case you see a phone number come across your home screen and you simply ignore it. If Jamie Ridge had done just that, she may have lost a portion of her family’s pecan farm in Conway.
Pawleys woman sues developer over drainage
A Pawleys Island woman has filed suit against the country’s largest home builder saying its development next to her home in Parkersville caused flooding on her property that threatens that home. Deborah Greggs said in a suit filed in Circuit Court that her problems began when D.R. Horton Inc....
Darlington man sentenced to life without parole for killing stepmother
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — A jury has found Steven Samuel guilty of the murder of his stepmother, Vivian Bess, in May of 2021 at her home on Cain Street in Darlington. Judge Paul Burch sentenced Samuel to life without the possibility of parole for the murderfollowing a week-long trial at the Darlington County Courthouse.
‘It’s just devastating’: Socastee, Conway see river levels rise, impacting residents and businesses
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Rivers levels are continuing to rise in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, and areas in Horry County like Socastee and Conway are feeling the effects of the high water. Water levels rose at a fast pace on Thursday at the Rosewood boat landing in Socastee. “This happens every […]
Furry Friends Friday - Matteo & Malachi
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Matteo and Malachi are 2-month-old Boykin Spaniel/Jack Russell Terrier mix puppies up for adoption at Pawmetto Lifeline. A man’s dogs had an “accidental” litter of 8 puppies. He brought all 8 puppies to a very overcrowded municipal shelter right before Tropical Storm Debby hit. This shelter was struggling with providing proper care, staffing and resources for the animals already in their care. Still, the man threatened to dump them in the storm unless the shelter took them in. Pawmetto Lifeline pulled them to provide relief for this shelter in their time of need and help these wonderful puppies find forever homes!
Richland One's Sportsarama kicks off 2024 high school football season
COLUMBIA, S.C. — It's mid-August and school is back in session, so you know what this means -- the 2024 high school football season is upon us. Richland County School District One and the Sertoma Club hosts the annual Sportsarama this Friday, August 16, at Memorial Stadium, at the corner of South Holly Street and Airport Boulevard in Columbia's Rosewood neighborhood. The annual event showcases eight high school teams, playing four mini-contests consisting of two 12-minute quarters.
Hartsville theater unveils extensive renovations, plans grand reopening
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Community members came together to highlight the recent renovations made at The Center Theater in Hartsville. A massive series of renovations has been underway and the community came out in droves to see all the work that has been done and will be done in the future.
Auburn football transfer departee enjoying himself more now than when he was at AU or Oregon
Robby Ashford appears to be enjoying himself more now at South Carolina than when he was at Oregon or the Auburn football program -- revealing that he has finally found what he's looking for in Columbia. Ashford implied that former teammates of his were "in it for themselves." "It's been...
Columbia furniture store Whit-Ash closes after 52 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Whit-Ash furniture store is officially closing its doors after 52 years in business. The whole building is forgoing a complete liquidation that started on Thursday. Whitney and Gerald Black, both brothers and decorated U.S. Navy veterans, started a water-bed business in the late 1960′s. After...
Loris peanut farmer worries about rotting due to immense water from Debby
LORIS, S.C. (WBTW) — At Tyler Farms in Loris, fifth generation farmer Trenton Tyler said that his father, brother, and himself are worried for how their crop will turn out come harvest time in September after 15 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Debby. He said that excess water is an issue as it can […]
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