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‘Unparalleled progress:’ Democrats across the Carolinas weigh in on Biden dropping reelection bid
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Calling President Biden’s tenure a time of “unparalleled progress” for America, Democratic National Committee chairman Jaime Harrison said Sunday the party will quickly coalesce around a candidate to challenge Donald Trump in November. “The work that we must do now, while unprecedented, is clear. In the coming days, the Party […]
‘Unparalleled progress:’ Democrats across the Carolinas weigh in on Biden dropping reelection bid
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Calling President Biden’s tenure a time of “unparalleled progress” for America, Democratic National Committee chairman Jaime Harrison said Sunday the party will quickly coalesce around a candidate to challenge Donald Trump in November. “The work that we must do now, while unprecedented, is clear. In the coming days, the Party […]
Russell Fry, J.D. Vance among GOP leaders calling on Biden to resign
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With President Joe Biden on Sunday announcing an end to his re-election campaign, prominent Republicans from South Carolina beyond quickly pressured him to vacate the White House immediately. “If you are unfit to run for President, you’d shouldn’t be the President,” U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, R-7th District and a close […]
Vehicle crashes into Howe Springs Fire Rescue station, damages truck
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Howe Springs Fire Rescue engine truck was damaged after a vehicle crashed into the agency’s Old River Road building on Saturday afternoon. It happened about 1:20 p.m. in what officials said on Facebook was an accident and put the 6128 Old River Road station partially out of service. Officials said […]
Large ship sighted off Myrtle Beach coast on Sunday laying subsea infrastructure
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 high-tech Rene Descartes. It was captured by a News13 Storm Tracker camera. Built by Orange Marine in 2002, the […]
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 […]
Man found dead at Florence apartment complex after shooting
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was found dead in the parking lot of Colonial Gardens Apartments in Florence on Sunday, laying on the ground near a running vehicle, police said. It happened around 1 a.m. Officers from the Florence Police Department along with sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene “within minutes” and found the person […]
Muggy with storms possible
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Good morning everyone, I hope that your day is off to a good start. A warm and somewhat muggy overnight with scattered showers and storms have left us with partly cloudy skies, and even some patchy fog in locations. As we get into today, we will see some sunshine in […]
VOTE: Does the South Carolina Highway Patrol have America’s best-looking cruisers?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Do you love the look of South Carolina Highway Patrol’s cruisers? Your vote could help them win a nationwide calendar contest. SC Highway Patrol is featuring its 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in an annual contest to find America’s best-looking cruiser. “We compete against all the other state agencies […]
‘A different experience:’ Players flock to Myrtle Beach’s top ranked disc golf course
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s one of the world’s fastest growing sports, and Myrtle Beach is home to an elite venue for playing it. The Splinter City disc golf course is a 7,500-foot, 18-hole complex just off Farrow Parkway near Market Common that draws hundreds of players every day. “It’s because of where we’re […]
Cascade Custom Pools jilted subcontractor out of $38K, lawsuit claims
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach-based pool company at the center of a monthslong News13 investigation is being blamed for jilting a subcontractor out of more than $38,000. Pool Builders Supply of the Carolinas said in a July 19 Horry County Common Pleas Court filing that Cascade Custom Pools never paid it for […]
More than 300 Horry County parcels to be barred from major development along Interstate 73 corridor
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Hundreds of potential tracts will be barred from major development along Interstate 73’s stretch through Horry County once the highway is officially added to its maps. In all, 389 parcels would be pulled off the table for large-scale projects once the maps are formally updated — which may happen as […]
Private school advocates speak out against lawsuit looking to take away state funding
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The upcoming school year is about a month away and the South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning whether state funding should help families pay for private educations. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill last spring to establish an education scholarship trust fund providing $6,000 to help pay for tuition, supplies […]
16-year-old killed in Saturday morning Myrtle Beach shooting
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 16-year-old from Virginia was shot and killed along 16th Avenue North on Saturday morning, Horry Couty Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said. Jakolbi Taylor of Roanoke was visiting Myrtle Beach with friends and family when he was struck about 1:15 a.m. near a beach access point. No further information […]
One hurt in Saturday morning stabbing, Myrtle Beach police say
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A person was hurt Saturday after being stabbed in the early morning hours, Myrtle Beach police said. Officers responded to Carolina Health Specialists at the 800 block of 82nd Parkway about 3:15 a.m. and later learned the incident happened near the 400 block of Yaupon Drive. Authorities will have an […]
Florence County recreational assets getting much needed upgrades
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence County’s parks and playgrounds are getting much needed facelifts in the coming months that will expand programming opportunities for hundreds of children. “We are looking to accommodate more folks into recreation. It’s not just traditional stick and ball sports. We’ve really put an emphasis on outdoor recreation,” said Nathan […]
‘Good group of people’ restoring Conway church after lightning strike, pastor says
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A close-knit Conway church community is leaning on their faith and thanking first responders for saving their building after its steeple was destroyed by lightning. “As soon as everybody started hearing about it, they were there. And everybody in the church has kicked in,” Stephen Hyman, pastor at White Savannah Original […]
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