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Woman charged with fraud after claiming more than $12,500 in SNAP benefits, SC officials say
BEAUFORT, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Social Services said Monday they arrested a woman who fraudulently received more than $12,500 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. (Above video is the Monday morning headlines for July 22, 2024.) Officials said Marcia Marie Kidd, aka Monica Kidd Coleman,...
Trailer loaded with lawn equipment stolen in Florence County
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person who allegedly stole a trailer carrying lawn equipment from a home on W. Ridgecrest Circle in Florence County has been taken into custody. It happened at about 9:45 a.m. Monday. Sheriff’s office investigators said security cameras captured video of the unidentified man driving off after backing a white […]
Person shot multiple times at Conway apartment complex, report says
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person who was injured in a Conway apartment complex shooting on Friday was shot multiple times including in the groin, according to a police report obtained by News13. It happened at about 2 a.m. at Shady Moss Townhomes, police said. The victim had gunshot wounds to their left foot, left […]
Large ship sighted off Myrtle Beach coast on Sunday laying subsea infrastructure
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of cable the ship is capable of laying. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the […]
Florence police, county deputies on scene of barricade situation at apartment complex
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - Authorities are working on a barricade situation in Florence on Monday evening. Florence Captain Stephen Starling said the sheriff’s office and police department were attempting to serve a warrant at an apartment on Brittany Place. The person then barricaded themselves inside. This is a developing...
Former South Carolina baseball star signs with Atlanta Braves
South Carolina baseball legend Whit Merrifield is in his 9th year in Major League Baseball (and his 15th as a professional). During his career, he has made three Major League Baseball All-Star Games, led the league in hits (2x), doubles, triples, and stolen bases (3x), has been a Silver Slugger Award nominee at multiple positions, and has been a multiple-time Gold Glove nominee at second base as one of the league's top utility players.
Myrtle Beach to install new waterline
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Crews in Myrtle Beach will soon begin installing a new water line in the city. The city said the installation will begin in September at the “Mama Canal” located near Broadway Grand Prix. The new line will also replace an almost 40-year-old waterline. Officials added that the work would mainly begin at the corner of 29th Avenue North and Old Bryan Drive.
Six must-win games on 2024 South Carolina football schedule, including Clemson
COLUMBIA — After a 5-7 season for South Carolina football last year, coach Shane Beamer is trying to return the Gamecocks to a winning record in 2024. It might be difficult for South Carolina with a new quarterback, key players gone to the NFL or transfer portal and an offensive coordinator in his second season.
Rainy week ahead could ease our drought
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Happy Monday!. We're kicking off the work week with morning lows in the 70s with partly cloudy skies. Following rains on Sunday night, we anticipate more possibilities of rain throughout the week. Our area will see a weak frontal boundary, which is expected to increase the...
Carles makes it back-to-back at SC Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship
Mia Carles, of Clinton, entered the 25th South Carolina Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship last month at The Wildewood Club in Columbia with one goal; repeat as tournament champion. With potentially 108-holes of match play ahead and a competitive field amongst her, it certainly wasn’t going to be an easy task for the reigning champ.
Three arrested, charged with murder of North Carolina man missing since 2021, Scotland County deputies say
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Three people are facing murder charges connected to the 2021 disappearance of Brandon Carl Wayne McDonald, the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday. Michael Anthony “Blue” Bethea Jr., 32, Shelena Lynn Clark, 37, and LaKeithan “Joe” JuJuan Tyson, 25, have all been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit […]
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