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South Carolina to delay state tax refunds to fight fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In an attempt to combat fraud, South Carolina taxpayers won’t be receiving their state income-tax refunds until after March 1, regardless of how early they file. In a statement,...
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Florence man sexually assaults child, warrant says
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – A Florence man was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting a child in 2011, according to a press release. According to warrants provided by the South Carolina Law Enforcement...
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Conway man charged with rape of teenage girl
CONWAY (WBTW) — Conway Police arrested a man they say sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl earlier this month. Conway Police arrested 21-year-old Semaj Gagum, who is charged with raping a 15-year-old...
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East Coast snowstorm may be “crippling”
WASHINGTON — The South and East are bracing for a nor’easter at the end of the week with the potential for significant snowfall. The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center is warning of...
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Horry County files lawsuit against Badd Kitty sex shop
MURRELLS INLET, SC (WBTW) – Horry County wants the court to close Badd Kitty. The store sells lingerie, sex toys and other sensual items. This month, county officials filed a lawsuit against the...
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Florence Police Department adds 30 slick new rides
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Florence police are riding in style with the addition of 30 brand new vehicles. The police department replaced many of their old patrol cars with the Ford interceptor that is...
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Man pays with fake $100 bill at Laurinburg Subway, police say
LAURINBURG, NC (WBTW) – Laurinburg police are searching for a man they say paid with a counterfeit $100 bill at the Holly Square Subway restaurant in early January. A Facebook post from the Laurinburg...
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Panthers struggling with keeping leads, closing out games
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers problem hasn’t been building big leads this season, it has been keeping them. Four times the Panthers have led by 17 points or more in the second half, only...
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Horry County School Chairman explains why the board selected most expensive...
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WBTW) – Wednesday, members of the Horry County School Board held a public forum in Carolina Forest to explain their reason for selecting the most expensive bidding architect to...
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Tough Year Brings Tears in Governor’s State of the State Address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW)- Gov. Nikki Haley’s State of the State address Wednesday night included two things veteran lawmakers say they’ve never seen before: a governor calling out lawmakers who don’t...
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Parts of South Carolina face winter weather this weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The northwestern part of South Carolina will be facing winter weather this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for nine counties in the...
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Man charged after driving his car almost completely covered in snow
TORONTO (AP) — An 80-year-old man was charged after driving a car that was almost completely covered in snow with only a portion of the driver’s side windshield cleared for vision, police said. Ontario...
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Turtles stranded on NC shore cared for in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – Eight sea turtles stunned by cold weather along the North Carolina coast are being treated in Myrtle Beach. Ripley’s Aquarium says the green sea turtles were brought to the...
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Florence firefighters put out small fire at furniture plant
FLORENCE (WBTW) — Florence firefighters responded to a small fire at the La-Z-Boy plant on Douglas Street Wednesday evening. According to Fire Marshall Ken Carr, firefighters arrived around 8:15 p.m....
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Friends share $50,000 Powerball Prize bought at Myrtle Beach gas station
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE)– South Carolina lottery officials say two friends are splitting a $50,000 Powerball prize. They purchased the ticket at the Tiger Mart #15 at 6928 N. Kings Highway in...
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DC’s 10 worst snowstorms: How this weekend stacks up
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – Two feet of unfallen snow have millions of East Coasters anxiously bracing for a frozen weekend — and for good reason. Meteorologists predict the downpour could easily top...
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Organizers want to market Bike Fest as “Memorial Day Weekend Unity Bikefest”
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)- Representatives from Livingston Racing (North Myrtle Beach Drag Strip) and Carolina Knight Riders are working on a business plan to re-brand Atlantic Beach Bike Fest. Cathy...
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City of Myrtle Beach to host Community Health and Recreation Fair
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)- The Neighborhood Services Department will host a Community Health and Recreation Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 23, at Mary C. Canty Recreation Center,...
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Two jailed after fight leads to shooting at Myrtle Beach club
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Two Pee Dee area men were arrested Thursday morning by Horry County Police after they allegedly fired guns at a Myrtle Beach club following a fight. Lieutenant Raul Denis says...
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Red Cross assisting Horry Co. family after morning house fire
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – Firefighters saved several animals during a house fire early Thursday morning, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Battalion Chief Brian VanAernem says the fire started...
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