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Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what's hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the East Coast. Is it an illusion?...
Ranking WNC WRs in 2024 NC high school football season
From Sawyer Belue to Hayezon Tobe, the Citizen Times and Times ranked the top wide receivers for the 2024 NC high school football season in WNC. The start of football practices in North Carolina is a month away. Western North Carolina teams are hard at work in summer workouts and 7-on-7s to prepare for the upcoming NCHSAA and NCISAA seasons.
NCCU student crowned Miss North Carolina
North Carolina Central University sophomore Carrie Everett was crowned the 2024 Miss North Carolina on Saturday night at High Point Theatre. Everett, who is also Miss Johnston County, will represent the state at the upcoming Miss America pageant. During the competition on Saturday, Everett promoted her community service initiative, “We Need Equity to Build Communities” and performed “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going" from the musical “Dreamgirls.”
North Carolina man wins $1 million lottery prize with $10 scratch-off
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Irineo Cruz-Sanchez of Hurdle Mills tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize. He bought his lucky Multiplier Mania ticket from the Efland Supermarket on U.S. 70 West in Efland. When Cruz-Sanchez arrived at lottery headquarters on June 21, he had a decision to make. He […]
19 more NC counties to receive expanded internet access through statewide program
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) announced Monday an additional $112M in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects for nineteen more counties through a statewide initiative.
State’s top court orders new reviews of two high-profile media access disputes
A state Supreme Court decision in May dealing with media access to law enforcement recordings could have an impact on two other high-profile cases. Court orders Friday called for new reviews of both cases. A 5-2 court majority ruled on May 23 that media outlets did not need to file...
Myrtle Beach Middle School student expelled for not reporting classmate’s gun wants a return to the classroom
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 12-year-old Myrtle Beach Middle School student who was expelled in February after a review board said he failed to report that a classmate brought a gun into the building has appealed the decision. The five-page motion was filed June 13 in Horry County Court of Common Pleas by the […]
Myrtle Beach re-evaluates vehicle policies on city beaches after woman’s death
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach officials are re-evaluating vehicle policies on city beaches after 66-year-old Sandra Schultz-Peters was hit and killed by a police truck in Horry County last month. Schultz-Peters was killed by Lance Cpl. Julian “Duke” Brown after he pulled onto the Nash Street Public Beach Access at about 1 p.m. […]
2 teens critically hurt in crash after leading Horry County police on chase in stolen vehicle, report says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two juveniles who suffered critical injuries after a Conway-area crash on Monday were evading police in a stolen vehicle before they crashed, according to an incident report obtained by News13. Horry County Fire Rescue responded at about 9:15 a.m. on Monday to Highway 905 near Williamson Lake Circle after the […]
Horry County officials select Barry Spivey as new top administrator
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County officials on Tuesday selected a new top administrator to replace Steve Gosnell, who has said he will retire in December. After a state and nationwide search, the county selected Barry Spivey about 90 seconds into a special meeting Tuesday morning. Officials previously said they had interviewed four candidates last […]
Asher Theater brings comedy, magic, music tribute acts to Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — New tribute shows are coming to Horry County. Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and Shade (Shaw-day) are a few of the tribute artists you’ll see on stage at The Asher Theater. Upcoming shows are family-friendly and range from comedy to music to magic. James...
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