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Grand Strand Starbucks locations feeling pinch from global tech outage
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Friday was tough going for one of America’s most recognizable brands. A global tech outage powered down Starbucks locations, leaving store managers scrambling to make sure customers were getting their caffeine fixes. “We went to take an order in the drive-thru and noticed that no stickers were printing out, so […]
Myrtle Beach junior police academy graduates go back-to-school shopping with uniformed heroes
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Before 20 youths moved through the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s junior academy on Friday, they stocked up essentials. All were given a $200 back-to-school Walmart voucher and spent the day loading up on supplies and new clothes alongside their uniformed heroes. Over the 10-day program, participants visited local colleges, observed mock […]
First Responder Friday: Leigh Manley
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s time for another edition of First Responder Friday as News13 honors Grand Strand and Pee Dee first responders. This week’s nominee is Lance Cpl. Leigh Manley with the Florence Police Department. Manley has been serving with the Florence Police Department since March 2018. In his six years with the department, […]
South Carolina DOT converts Murrells Inlet intersection into 4-way stop as part of roundabout project
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW — A Murrells Inlet intersection has temporarily been turned into a four-way stop as South Carolina transportation officials covert it into a roundabout. The construction is taking place at Riverwood Drive and Old Kings Highway, according to the state Department of Transportation. The intersection originally was a two-way stop. The roundabout […]
One hurt in six-car wreck on Highway 501
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was hurt in a Friday afternoon wreck along Highway 501 involving six vehicles. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched an area above the Intracoastal Waterway just before 1 p.m. The person was transported to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.
19-year-old Florence man jailed on armed robbery charge
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 19-year-old Florence man was arrested Thursday in connection with an alleged armed robbery at an apartment on June Lane. Joe Lucky Crawford was charged with armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of a pistol, according to online records for the Florence County Detention Center. He remained […]
Tanger Outlets gets OK for on-site alcohol sales at Myrtle Beach location
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — One of the Grand Strand’s largest retail centers could soon be offering a new type of service: On-site alcohol sales. An Horry County regulatory board last week unanimously approved the request by Tanger Outlets for its 68-acre site off Highway 501. The company would have to seek separate approval if […]
One shot at Conway apartment complex, police say
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was shot at a Conway apartment complex early Friday morning, police said. It happened at about 2 a.m. at Shady Moss Townhomes. The victim was transported to an area hospital. No further information was immediately available.
Francis Marion University working with group to preserve Florence slave cemetery
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — One of South Carolina’s oldest slave cemeteries could remain undisturbed from future development, thanks to a collaboration between Francis Marion University and an area preservation group. “I am overjoyed that we have come together to show respect for the souls that once walked this earth, just as we are today,” Vivian […]
Federal judge set to rule on yearslong case between North Myrtle Beach, rental company
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A federal judge in Florence is set to resolve the yearslong legal dispute between a North Myrtle Beach rental business and the city — a decision that could reshape the city’s economy. U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Dawson III is expected to rule soon in the legal battle between […]
South Carolina athletics worker who painted midfield logo for 40 football seasons has died
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eddie Dunning, who painted the South Carolina Gamecock logo at midfield in Williams-Brice Stadium for 40 seasons, has died, university officials said. He was 69. South Carolina’s athletic department announced his death Wednesday. Dunning’s obituary said he died on July 13 at a Columbia hospital. No cause of death was provided. […]
Dump truck overturns, spills dirt onto Highway 544 in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An overturned dump truck that spilled its load has blocked traffic on Highway 544 near the entrance ramp to Carolina Bays Parkway, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. One person was taken to the hospital after the crash, HCFR said. Motorists are asked to avoid the area of Highway 544 […]
Georgetown VFW Post wants to help create memorial for veteran who jumped from county bridge
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WBTW) — The VFW Post 6444 in Georgetown says it wants to try and help a family whose son jumped off the L.H. Siau Memorial Bridge Sunday night. The veterans organization said it found out Shawn Lauver, 37, of Bolivia, North Carolina, served in the military and wants to work with the family […]
Smoke may linger in area after crews contain fire at debris pile near Galivants Ferry
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Smoke may remain in the area of McCracken Road and Lauren Renee Court near Galivants Ferry because of a fire at a large debris pile, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. HCFR was called to the area at 6:27 a.m. Friday. The fire is contained, but crews are still taking […]
Myrtle Beach airport slowly getting back to normal after global technology outage
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach International Airport spokesman said Friday afternoon that things were slowly returning to normal after a worldwide cyber outage overnight left hundreds of passengers in long lines and caused other disruptions across the U.S. Numerous arriving and departing flights were either delayed or canceled entirely, according to the […]
44-year-old bicyclist killed in crash near Timmonsville, coroner says
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A bicyclist was killed Thursday night in a crash near Timmonsville in Florence County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Dionte’ Marcell Douglas, 44, of Florence, died at the scene of the crash, Coroner Keith von Lutcken said Friday morning. The crash, which was reported to the highway patrol […]
Man wanted in connection with robbery, shooting in Robeson County
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Robeson County authorities are looking for a man wanted in connection with a July 2 robbery and shooting that injured one person. James “Boo Boo” Earl Chavis, Jr., 35, of Maxton, is facing charges of attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, robbery with a dangerous […]
Animated films dominate the summer box office
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Odds are you have made your way to the movie theatre this summer to escape the hot weather for a couple of hours, especially with the two popular, recently released sequels dominating screens nationwide. The summer box office is heating up with two movies topping the list as must-see films […]
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