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Florence Center to host arena football games next spring
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The Florence Center is set to welcome arena football’s South Carolina Ravens in the spring, according to a news release. The Ravens, one of the newest teams in the Professional Arena Independent Association, will begin playing exhibition games before their season kicks off in April 2025. The team plans to launch […]
2 jailed, 1 wanted in Horry County burglary, police say; suspect shot by homeowner
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two North Carolina men are facing charges and a third person is wanted after allegedly breaking into a man’s garage before they were shot at, according to Horry County police records obtained by News13. Roderick Dashawn Bell, 27, of Raleigh, was charged with second-degree non-violent burglary and being a fugitive. […]
Mullins woman facing attempted murder charge after shooting
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 56-year-old Mullins woman remained in jail Wednesday morning charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting another person in the leg with a handgun Monday night. Lauizer Rowell Washington was arrested early Tuesday and booked into the Marion County Detention Center, where she is being held on a $40,000 bond. […]
Royall Elementary teacher rips firings of staff in wake of controversial photo
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The termination of Royall Elementary’s two top administrators along with several other people following a controversial photo posted last month to the school’s Facebook page will have long lasting and negative effects, a teacher says. “There’s not a single staff member who has a clear mind and heart. The loss of […]
Robeson County deputy injured in off-duty traffic accident
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — An off-duty Robeson County deputy sustained injuries in what Sheriff Burnis Wilkins called a “serious collision.” No further information was provided. “I am asking for immediate sincere prayers for a Robeson County Deputy Sheriff involved in a serious off duty traffic collision. Please no questions at this time,” he said […]
‘Difficult ordeal’: Suspended Marlboro County sheriff considering his future, attorney says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Suspended Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon is “resting and recovering” a day after being acquitted in his fedecral use of force trial, his attorney said. “This has been a difficult ordeal for him, but Charles loves Marlboro County, and he was born and raised there as you heard in court,” […]
Conway residents still dealing with river flooding after Debby
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Waccamaw River flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby forced many Conway residents to move their cars, call out of work, temporarily move or a combination of all three. The entrances to Pitch Landing Road and Lees Landing Circle are currently blocked off by police cars. People who live in the area […]
Young Grand Strand chef gets ‘best experience,’ cooks for Rob Gronkowski’s family
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — An up-and-coming chef on the Grand Strand had the opportunity of a lifetime last week to cook for former NFL player and four-time super bowl champion Rob Gronkowski and his family. The Gronkowski family was in Garden City filming an episode of their show “Ice Shaker Beach Games.” During their […]
‘The jury has spoken’: Marlboro County residents react to suspended sheriff’s acquittal
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Marlboro County residents reacted Tuesday to the acquittal of suspended sheriff Charles Lemon after his federal excessive force trial in Florence. Lemon was on trial for allegedly instructing his former Deputy David Andrew Cook to use a Taser on prisoner Jarrel Johnson six times at the county’s detention center in […]
Horry County police task force arrests 80 with alleged ties to violent crimes, gang activity
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police have arrested 80 people tied to violent crimes along the Highway 9 corridor, seizing thousands in cash and pulling large amounts of drugs off the street in the process, authorities said on Tuesday. The two-week operation focused on areas mostly between Little River and Loris, with some […]
Beach Bites: Bar 19 Twelve
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A classy, upscale feel, carefully-crafted cocktails and infused liquors and an experience like none other. That’s what you get when you come to Bar 19 Twelve. “When you walk in, we don’t want you to feel like you’re in North Myrtle Beach,” bar manager Chance Martini said. Bar 19 […]
Lost Trust: The unraveling of the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — When I rounded the corner of Academy Road and found the old two-story farmhouse, a group of lawmen were standing outside a Ford truck waiting for a meeting that should’ve never happened. Law enforcers aren’t supposed to meet with reporters this way. Especially when they’re about to do […]
Conway Medical Center, DNR reach $9M land deal for site of scrapped Carolina Forest hospital project
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The state Department of Natural Resources will pay Conway Medical Center $9.5 million for hundreds of acres along International Drive that was the intended location of a controversial hospital project. The state’s Joint Bond Review Commitee on Tuesday approved an agency request to buy more than 353 acres, adding it […]
Marion County man accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 40-year-old Marion County man is facing charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl in July, authorities said. Shamar Kenta Legette, 40, of Gresham, is being charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. No additional information was immediately available. “Due to the sensitive nature of the case and age […]
Suspect accused of stabbing man sitting on couch at Myrtle Beach-area apartment complex
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing another man multiple times from behind, according to Horry County police records obtained by News13. Nikolay Thomas Palmer, 23, was charged with attempted murder. He was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center just after noon on […]
Man’s car rolls off lift at Horry County repair shop, goes into ditch, report says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man’s car rolled off a lift at a Myrtle Beach-area repair shop before reversing into a ditch on Sunday, according to a call for service report obtained by News13. The man called authorities at about 8:30 p.m. after it happened at the Mavis Tires & Brakes on S. Commons […]
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