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Motorcyclist killed, another hurt in Horry County wreck

By Adam Benson,

8 hours ago

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A motorcyclist was killed and another hurt following a Friday night wreck in Horry County, authorities said.

It happened just after 8:30 p.m. on South Carolina Highway 31 near South Carolina Highway 707. The vehicle was traveling southbound on the SC 31 ramp when it ran off the road and struck an embankment.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating. Count on News13 for updates.

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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12 . See more of his work here .

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Heather Busick

8h ago

Horry County has gotten so dangerous anymore. It was nothing like this when I moved my huge family here for better opportunities just 7 years ago.

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