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Horry County cross-burning suspect’s harassment trial delayed
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The trial for an Horry County man accused of taking part in a November 2023 cross-burning incident was pushed back for a third time Thursday morning. Worden Butler’s trial on a charge of second-degree harassment was scheduled to start in Myrtle Beach Magistrate Court, but the judge granted another continuance […]
Lake City awarded $176K grant for community safety plan
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation has granted Lake City $176,000 for the development of a safety action plan for the community, a news release said. Lake City’s application was one of 12 South Carolina projects selected for funding from the Safe Streets and Roads for All grants. “The city’s […]
75-year-old Grand Strand woman with terminal cancer surfs as last wish
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Grand Strand woman with a terminal illness was recently able to check off the final item on her bucket list with help from a local surf organization. Susan Rossman was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in July. Doctors told her she only had a few months to live. Instead […]
Habitat for Humanity gets grant to help build 52 homes in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Habitat for Humanity of Horry County recently received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America that will help it build affordable homes for low-to-moderate-income families in the county. Over the next five to seven years, Habitat for Humanity said it will build 52 homes in three subdivisions throughout Horry […]
Warrants say suspect in Marion County standoff fired several shots during domestic dispute
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Marion County man arrested Thursday morning after an hourslong standoff with deputies fired several gunshots during a domestic dispute, including one that destroyed a cellphone, according to arrest warrants provided to News13. Kenneth Wayne Hursey, 57, of Nichols, was arrested after the standoff with Marion County deputies at a […]
The Blitz – Week 5 scores & highlights
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) – Week 5 of the high school football season began on Wednesday night due to the rain & wind ahead from Hurricane Helene in the Carolinas. Below are the scores and highlights from the action on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCORES: St. James 7Berkeley 43 (Final) Myrtle Beach 36 Cane […]
South Carolina man who shot police officer died by suicide, coroner says
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Modlin’s first name. HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Chesterfield County man who last week wounded a McBee police officer before engaging authorities in a roadside standoff died by suicide. Lee County Coroner Larry Logan told News13 Wednesday night that Alston Modlin, 27, […]
South Carolina education leaders to conduct chronic absenteeism study
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Education leaders in South Carolina are working to tackle chronic absenteeism in schools. This is when a child is absent for at least 10% of the school year, which is about 18 days for most students. It’s also an issue that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Schools are required to […]
Horry County housing market struggling to meet demand amid population boom
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s promise of lazy beach days and beautiful year-round weather contributes to its ever-increasing growth. A recent population forecast from the state Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs expects South Carolina to grow to nearly 6.4 million residents by 2042, a more than 18% increase from 2024 — with […]
Dillon County coroner identifies couple killed in crash with Amtrak train
DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were killed on Wednesday after their vehicle crashed with an Amtrak train in Dillon County, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. Allen Rayford Smith, 53, and his wife Sarah Jane Smith, 51, both of Dillon County, died in the crash, Coroner Donnie Grimsley said. The crash happened on […]
Nonprofit gives away high-tech vision aids to 15 Pee Dee kids with severe visual impairment
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Nonprofit organization Sight Savers of America gave away free take-home, high-tech vision aids to 15 children with severe visual impairment at the Pee Dee Education Service Center in Florence. Fifteen severe visually-impaired children received high-tech vision aids, allowing them to magnify up to 118-times the object’s size. It also helps contrast […]
Myrtle Beach K-9 officer retires after more than 500 deployments, 100+ arrests
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — One of the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s most prolific officers is calling it a career — with more than 100 arrests under her leash. The agency on Wednesday announced the retirement of Yep just a few months shy of her eighth birthday. “K9 Yep will be spending her retirement with […]
‘She’s a liar’: Charleston County sheriff refutes Mace’s claims of mishandling immigration enforcement
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- Sheriff Kristin Graziano (D) did not hold back as she skewered Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) over allegations that the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is releasing undocumented immigrants accused of crimes from the Al Cannon Detention Center. Graziano, who is running for reelection against Republican Carl Ritchie, blasted Mace as “full of […]
HS Football: Blitz Picks for Week 5
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Wednesday means HS Football Blitz picks for Trish, Edward, Frank, Chris, and Julia. Below are the standings and games to pick for Week 5. Standings: Julia: 18-6Chris: 16-8Trish: 13-11Frank: 12-12Edward: 11-13 Games to Pick This Week: Loris at SocasteeMullins at MarionKingstree at Lake CityJohnsonville at Hannah-PamplicoCarvers Bay at Green Sea […]
Florence County duo staged U-Haul crash as part of insurance scam, lawsuit claims
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — U-Haul is suing a Florence County duo with a history of fraudulent insurance claims, saying they hoped to crash one of their vehicles for a large payout. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Florence County Common Pleas Court, names Michael Brent Henneghan, Aszane Tatiana Cruz, Adrienne Chavis and three minors on […]
3-vehicle crash near Conway sends 1 person to the hospital
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a three-vehicle crash near Conway, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. HCFR was dispatched at 2:45 p.m. to the area of Highway 90 and Wildhorse Drive. Rescuers had to remove three people from the vehicles, including two who chose not […]
Violent crime rates dropping in Georgetown, Horry counties but DUIs rising, top prosecutor says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Georgetown and Horry counties are seeing a drop-off in violent crimes, but DUI arrests are trending upward, 15th Judicial Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson said this week. “It could be many, many things. More law enforcement attention on it,” Richardson said in his weekly video update to constituents. On Monday, 49-year-old […]
McMaster declares state of emergency as Hurricane Helene heads for Florida Panhandle later this week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Wednesday afternoon as Hurricane Helene appears destined to hit the Florida Panhandle before weakening and moving across parts of the Carolinas later in the week. The governor’s executive order encourages state residents to monitor their local weather forecasts and to begin making plans […]
Embattled North Myrtle Beach city manager requests public hearing after council votes to remove him
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Mahaney was not arrested in the 2022 assault investigation. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Embattled North Myrtle Beach City Manager Mike Mahaney has requested a public hearing after council voted to remove him from his position last week. North Myrtle Beach received a written […]
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