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SC man turns mother into police, now plans to sue for her jail death
CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – Seven months ago, a woman died inside the Charleston County Detention Center. Now, her family plans to sue, blaming the jail’s medical staff for her death. Joyce Curnell, 50,...
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Kohl’s plans to close 18 stores
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Kohl’s Corp. says it will close a small fraction of brick-and-mortar stores as it meets the needs of its online customers. Kohl’s closure of 18 stores this year is a shift...
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Bill advances to clarify SC law for prayers to open meetings
By Robert Kittle (COLUMBIA, SC) A bill that would clarify how local government bodies in South Carolina could open their meetings with prayers took its first step at the Statehouse Thursday. A Senate...
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Bill to require transparency from university organizations
COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) – State lawmakers are taking steps to bring more information to parents and college students about the organizations that they are involved in. The bill comes after Clemson...
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Pizza Hut giving free pizza to people born on Leap Day
(WFLA) — Do you know anyone who was born on Leap Day? You might want to tell them they have a free pizza coming. Pizza Hut has a deal that they say will help “Leaplings” make up for the birthdays...
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Autopsy: NC boy, mother were strangled before house fire
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Rolesville child was strangled with zip ties and later suffered burns across his entire body in a tragic incident in which his mother died next to him in bed, according to the North...
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$50M, 20-story hotel planned for south end of Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – A new 20-story high-rise oceanfront hotel is planned on the south end of Myrtle Beach – the first major development in the area since before the Great Recession. Local media...
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Bennettsville inmate charged with murder in correctional facility death
BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WBTW) – An inmate at the Evans Correctional Institution in Bennettsville is charged with murder in the stabbing death of a fellow inmate Tuesday morning. Around 6 a.m. Tuesday...
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Man found in Hartsville street identified by coroner’s office
HARTSVILLE, SC (WBTW) – Hartsville officials say the death of a man found lying in the middle of Poole Street Wednesday night in Hartsville was caused by a gunshot wound to the head. Darlington County...
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IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ tax scams hit close to home
(WSPA) – The IRS is out with its Dirty Dozen Tax Scams, and his year, there’s one in particular that really hits close to home. The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams include both fraud that targets the taxpayer...
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1 dead, up to 20 injured in Excel Industries shooting at Hesston, KS
HESSTON, Kan. – Law enforcement officers responded to the scene of a workplace shooting at Excel Industries in Hesston Thursday afternoon with reports of multiple fatalities and people wounded. The...
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No. 2 Notre Dame grabs share of ACC title with 71-52 win
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – Reserve guard Arike Ogunbowale scored 16 points Thursday night to help No. 2 Notre Dame run its winning streak to 20 games with a 71-52 victory over Clemson. Brianna Turner...
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After severe weather warnings, News 13 Investigates the process for school...
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – News 13 investigated why schools closed or delayed this week during severe weather on Wednesday after viewers questioned district decisions. Thousands of people were notified...
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Harrelson’s Seafood offers tips ahead of Surfrider Oyster Roast
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Joey Alba with Harrelson’s Seafood Market in Murrell’s Inlet joined News13 NOW on Friday to talk about ways to prepare, open and eat oysters. Watch the video for his tips....
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Evenflo recalls child safety seats because of ‘curious children’
DETROIT (AP) – Evenflo is recalling over 56,000 child safety seats because curious children can loosen the internal harness, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The recall covers Transitions...
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Katie’s Project seeking help with mission to boost high schoolers’ self-esteem
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – With prom season just around the corner, many high school students are looking forward to the night they dress up and have fun with friends. For some students, however, the...
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorses Trump
(CNN) – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offered a surprise endorsement to Donald Trump, saying there is no one better prepared to lead the country in the Republican 2016 race. “I am proud to be here to...
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Trump scores major endorsement, Democrats look to South Carolina
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – The Republican race for the White House was thrown into upheaval on Friday after the Governor of New Jersey announced his endorsement of billionaire businessman Donald...
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What’s coming to Netflix in March
If you’re a Netflix junkie, here’s a complete list of shows planned for March that can help you veg out for entire weekends at a time. Available 3/1/16 Adult Beginners (2015) When what was to be a...
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Surfside Beach looks to increase parking rates
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Surfside Beach Council passed first reading of an ordinance that would increase hourly and daily parking rates in some areas of town. The proposal would increase rates at...
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