Panthers ‘Purrmojis’ released ahead of Super Bowl 50
(WCBD) – If you’re a Carolina Panthers fan, you can now use Panthers emojis in your text messages and they’re called “Purrmojis.” This new app was created and just recently updated with Super Bowl...
View ArticleObama critics see double standard in president’s Muslim outreach
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – President Barack Obama continued his outreach to Muslim Americans during the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, calling for greater national unity. Mr. Obama praised...
View ArticleRetired Ohio officer will get to buy K9 partner for $1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Retired Marietta Police Officer Matt Hickey will get to keep his K9 Ajax. Mayor Joe Matthew says Hickey has purchased the K9 for $1.00. The mayor says the city’s legal...
View ArticleFlooding causes two hour delay for Marion County schools
MARION COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – Schools in the Marion County School District will be on a two hour delay for staff and students on Friday, due to flooding throughout parts of the county. As of Thursday...
View ArticleBill would limit SC police withholding dash cam video
By Robert Kittle (COLUMBIA, SC) It would be harder for police in South Carolina to withhold the release of dashcam video under a bill a Senate subcommittee debated Thursday. Now, law enforcement...
View ArticleFBI offers $5,000 one year after Robeson County teen still missing
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WBTW) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding the disappearance of Sara Nicole Graham, the daughter of a Robeson County...
View ArticleHighway 544 shut down twice in one week for fire
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW)- Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a fire off Highway 544 late last night. It’s the second fire in a week to shut down the 4-lane highway. The first fire occurred at a...
View ArticleMarion school gets Duke Energy donation
By WBTW News Staff (MARION, SC) The Performing Arts and Science Academy in Marion will get a new addition, thanks to a donation from Duke Energy. The utility gave the school $5,000 to build a space...
View ArticleWorks from local artists on display at Florence church
By WBTW News Staff (FLORENCE, SC) Talented artists of all ages in the Pee Dee have their artwork on display this week. The seventh annual Heritage Arts Festival started Thursday at Savannah Grove...
View ArticleFirefighters respond to Horry County house fire
HORRY COUNTY (WBTW)- Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a fire in a vacant house Thursday night. According to Assistant Chief Justin Gibbons, the house is on Black Creek Road, near Nichols Highway....
View ArticleLumberton Riverwalk project starts with ideas from the community
LUMBERTON, NC (WBTW) – Community members in Lumberton came together Thursday night to tell city leaders what they would like to see don to revitalize their downtown area. One of the main topics of the...
View ArticleAttackers use woman’s name during home invasion in Longs
LONGS, SC (WBTW) – A Longs woman was attacked in her house by two men who knew her name and now the home and area she grew up in is no longer the same. Margaret McCray has lived on Castlers Heights...
View ArticleMan steals cash from office of Roses in Laurinburg, police say
LAURINBURG, NC (WBTW) – A man walked into the Roses department store Saturday, broke into the office of the store and stole some cash, according to police. Laurinburg police say the man captured on...
View ArticleBennettsville woman killed in single car crash in Darlington County
LAMAR, SC (WBTW) – A single car crash killed the driver of a minivan on US-401 in Darlington County Thursday afternoon. South Carolina Highway Patrol reports the crash happened at 3:10 p.m. Thursday...
View ArticleNews13 Investigates: Tracking where your speeding ticket money goes
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Regardless if you go through a red light or drive above the speed limit, you’re likely going to get a hefty fine. While the fine for speeding in South Carolina hasn’t changed in...
View ArticleBMX legendary athlete Dave Mirra dead at 41
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) – BMX legendary athlete Dave Mirra died Thursday afternoon in Greenville. At approximately 4 p.m., Greenville Police responded to the 200 block of Pinewood Road for an apparent...
View Article1 killed, 2 injured in Lumberton car crash
LUMBERTON, NC (WBTW) – Two people were seriously injured and a third victim was killed in a car crash that happened on Khan Drive in Lumberton Thursday morning. Captain Terry W. Parker with Lumberton...
View ArticleMyrtle Beach man targets Amazon sellers in Nigerian based scam, police say
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – A Myrtle Beach man was arrested Tuesday for his involvement in an online scam targeting Amazon users and partnering with thieves in Nigeria, according to the Horry County...
View Article18-wheeler crash closes part of Highway 38
BENNETTSVILLE (WBTW) – South Carolina Highway Patrol is working a crash involving an 18-wheeler that has closed a four-lane highway early Friday morning. According to troopers, it happened 4:00 a.m....
View ArticleCelebrities are going to be huge in Super Bowl ads
NEW YORK (AP) — The Big Game is more than a week away, but Super Bowl advertisers are already out in force online, playing up celebrity cameos to drive buzz for their brands. First-time advertiser...
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