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Horry Co. solicitor offers dramatic details of drug robbery gone bad in aftermath of double manslaughter convictions
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A midday shootout over Memorial Day weekend in 2022 that ended the lives of two people was the result of a failed armed robbery attempt over drugs, 15th Circuit Court Solicitor Jimmy Richardson said Tuesday. The region’s top prosecutor offered dramatic details about exactly what happened on May 31, when […]
Horry County Schools joins suit against social media giants
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools on Friday formally joined a nationwide lawsuit against a group of social media companies being sued for their alleged role in the nation’s youth mental-health crisis. The Mount Pleasant-based Motley Rice law firm hired by Horry County Schools in February filed the paperwork in U.S. District Court […]
South Carolina 18th most dangerous state to drive in over Labor Day weekend, study shows
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Fatal crash rates in South Carolina were 14% higher over Labor Day weekend than the state’s average rate, with its roads the 18th most dangerous overall across the holiday, a newly issued study found. “Labor Day is a welcome break for many as we enter fall. However, holiday periods often […]
Murrells Inlet watersport businesses see ‘pop’ over Labor Day weekend
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — With summer coming to an unofficial end over the Labor Day weekend, many watersport businesses in Murrells Inlet got one last busy “pop” of the season. Seakart Adventure and Crazy Sister Marina offer activities on the water for most of the year, but with kids going back to school in […]
Surfside Beach ice cream shop expects dip in sales after Labor Day
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — For many, Labor Day weekend means an extra day off to visit Grand Strand restaurants and, of course, ice cream shops. Drippy’s Homemade Ice Cream Shop is located at the Surfside Beach pier and has been a fan-favorite for more than 50 years. Zoe Knick has worked at the shop […]
Lowcountry braces for drier air, cooler temperatures and less humidity
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Storm Team 2 reports that Lowcountry residents will experience a change in the air as drier air moves in, pushing out the humid air. Dew points on Tuesday morning dropped into the 60s in certain Lowcountry areas, while temperatures ranged in the low to mid-70s. Afternoon temperatures will be in the […]
Inmate awaiting execution says South Carolina didn’t share enough about lethal injection drug
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lawyers for the South Carolina inmate scheduled to be put to death later this month said Tuesday state prison officials didn’t provide enough information about the drug to decide whether he wants to die by lethal injection. Freddie Owens’ attorneys want prison administrators to...
SCHSL state football rankings, September 3
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) – The latest South Carolina High School League football rankings were released on Tuesday as voted on by members of the media in the state. Below are the Top 10 in each class with first place votes in parenthesis. Class 5A: 1. Dutch Fork (17) (1-0) 2. Gaffney (1) (1-0) 3. Northwestern […]
SC finalizing list of presidential candidates on November ballot, sample ballots available soon
COLUMBIA – South Carolina is finalizing ballots for the November election this week. Tuesday at noon marked the deadline for a party to register presidential and vice presidential candidates, meaning no new candidates can get on the state’s ballot. The last day for for non-presidential candidates to get on the ballot passed weeks ago. Friday […]
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