Can the cold give you a cold?
KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) – Growing up most children were told to bundle up in the winter if they wanted to avoid a trip to the doctor’s office. Layering on clothes when it’s cold will protect you from...
View ArticleStudy: Moderate drinkers more likely to exercise
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — Lifting weights and drinking a beer? Although putting the two together might not seem like the best idea, it may not actually be a bad one, as long as it’s done in moderation. It’s...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Tea Party Convention returns to Myrtle Beach this weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) –Several of the Republican Party’s potential presidential candidates will speak on the Grand Strand this weekend for this year’s South Carolina Tea Party Coalition Convention....
View ArticleMyrtle Beach looks to boost family friendly image
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW)- For years, Myrtle Beach has marketed itself as a “family friendly” vacation destination. “We all understand that the families are our bread and butter, that’s who comes to...
View ArticleIncome tax cut, gas tax hike in Gov. Haley’s budget
By Robert Kittle (COLUMBIA, SC) Gov. Nikki Haley announced her budget proposal for next year Friday at the Statehouse and it includes a gas tax increase to fix roads and an income tax cut. She says...
View ArticleMarlboro County family goes to extreme lengths to get water out of yard
MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – A family in the Wallace area of Marlboro County has gone the extremes to keep flooding around their home from getting any worse. Lumber, bricks and a bunch of dirt is what...
View ArticleTwo Marion County locals ask for your vote as Sheriff of Marion County
MARION COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – In the last year, Marion County has dealt with a great deal of crime. The county’s faced convenience store break-ins, store robberies, car break-ins, and drug related...
View ArticlePrep hoops scores, January 15th
A roundup of scores from Friday night’s basketball games: BOY’S BASKETBALL Carolina Forest 81, South Florence 50 Sumter 68, Conway 58 Wilson 55, North Myrtle Beach 45 GIRL’S BASKETBALL Carolina Forest...
View ArticleThree Dillion students sign with Florence-Darlington Tech
Three Dillon High School students signed letters of intent on Friday, committing to Florence-Darlington Technical College: BASEBALL Duncan Callahan, P SOFTBALL Marissa Tyndall, P Erin Bailey, C
View ArticleDeputies arrest Laurinburg man wanted for assault on a child
SCOTLAND COUNTY, NC (WBTW) – Scotland County deputies arrested a Laurinburg man wanted for assault on a child under 12 Thursday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ralph Kersey. The sheriff’s office...
View ArticleGeorgetown police release photos in search of bank robber
GEORGETOWN, SC (WBTW) – Police are searching for a man who robbed a bank in Georgetown Friday and have released photos of the robber and the get-a-way vehicle. According to police, around 12 p.m....
View Article4 jailed after meth lab found during Darlington County traffic stop
DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – Four people were arrested following a traffic stop in Darlington County Thursday when deputies discovered parts of a meth lab inside the vehicle, according to Sheriff...
View ArticleWalmart to close 269 stores, 3 in South Carolina
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart is closing 269 stores, more than half of them in the U.S. and another big chunk in its challenging Brazilian market. The stores being shuttered account for a fraction of the...
View ArticleBody discovered in Bennettsville canal that of missing man
MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – The Marlboro County Coroner’s Office confirms the body discovered in a canal in Bennettsville Friday morning is that of missing man John “Tommy” Grooms. Marlboro County...
View ArticleNews13 launches state-of-the-art news set
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The WBTW news station has been working behind the scenes to create a brand new, innovative news set to allow our viewers to better enjoy each newscast and to deliver the news...
View ArticleTrump, Cruz among headliners at SC Tea Party Coalition Convention
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Republican presidential candidates spent the day in Myrtle Beach Saturday, meeting with conservative grassroots leaders and voters. Donald Trump, Senator Ted Cruz and former...
View ArticleCoastal Carolina holds on to beat High Point 71-68
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) – Elijah Wilson scored 21 points and Coastal Carolina pushed back High Point’s second-half rally for a 71-68 victory on Saturday night. The Chanticleers (10-8, 4-4 Big South), who...
View ArticleCRC center in Darlington kicks off MLK celebration
DARLINGTON, SC (WBTW) – The CRC center in Darlington County held its 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. memorial celebration Saturday afternoon. The goal of the event is to reflect on peace, hope,...
View ArticleDistribution plant accident kills a man in Darlington County
DARLINGTON (WBTW) – A man has died after an accident at Citi Trends Distribution Plant in Darlington, according to Sheriff Wayne Byrd with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. Darlington County...
View Article2 suspects caught in connection to Florence convenience store armed robberies
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Florence Police have arrested two wanted suspects in a convenience store armed robbery in Florence, Tuesday morning. According to Major Carlos Raines with the Florence Police...
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