USC student suing school over free speech
By Robert Kittle (COLUMBIA, SC) A University of South Carolina student has filed a federal lawsuit against the university over its speech code and “free speech zone” policies, after school officials...
View ArticleMajor NC crime raid nets over 120 arrests
LUMBERTON, NC (WBTW) – A press conference was held Friday morning after law enforcement officers hit the streets in search of some of the area’s most dangerous offenders called “Operation Zero Hour.”...
View ArticleVIDEO: Kelly Clarkson’s emotional ‘American Idol’ performance moves judges to...
(WBTW) – If you missed “American Idol” Thursday night featuring Kelly Clarkson’s return to the stage that started her career, grab the tissues and hit play. If you are viewing this story on the News13...
View ArticleNews13 Investigates: Missing person databases
JOHNSONVILLE, SC (WBTW) – Harriett Kelly is a proud mom of four boys. “I’ve been their mom and I did what I had to do,” she said. However, her middle son 23-year-old Julius Gamble was the kind of guy...
View ArticleReport: Man arms himself with BB gun in Darlington County kidnapping
DOVESVILLE, SC (WBTW) – Deputies with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported kidnapping on Monte Clare Road in the Dovesville area Thursday evening. The suspect reportedly...
View ArticleJuvenile in police custody after taking aim at Myrtle Beach store clerk
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach police report a juvenile has been identified and taken into custody after a reported armed robbery early Friday morning. Police say a robber pulled a gun on a...
View ArticlePhotos released of Supply business break-in suspects
SUPPLY, NC (WBTW) – Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the community’s help in identifying two criminals involved in a break-in and larceny at a Supply business Friday...
View Article2 children in care of Myrtle Beach woman test positive for drugs
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – A Myrtle Beach woman was jailed on child neglect charges after two children in her care tested positive for at least one drug each. An incident report from Myrtle Beach Police...
View ArticleBrunswick County Detectives searching for 2 people last seen in Conway
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the communities help finding two people from the Ash area who were last seen in Conway on Tuesday. Detectives say Kasandra Chavis and Roland King Jr....
View ArticleThe Latest: Coroner rules suicide in police shooting death
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on the wounding of a sheriff’s deputy in South Carolina (all times local): 3:50 p.m. The Charleston County coroner says a man who authorities say shot a deputy died...
View ArticleCoastal Carolina baseball defeats Marshall 9-3
CONWAY (WBTW) – The Coastal Carolina baseball team improved to 3-1 on the season with a win over Marshall on Friday at Springs Brooks Stadium. Zach Remillard and Michael Paez each hit home runs for...
View ArticleHigh school basketball playoff scores, February 26
FLORENCE (WBTW) – A roundup of high school basketball playoff scores from Friday night: BOYS’ BASKETBALL Class AAA Midland Valley 49, Marlboro County 47 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Class AAA Myrtle Beach 47,...
View ArticleMyrtle Beach Police say $2.1 million investment in security cameras is worth it
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach Police say the $2.1 million dollar investment into about 850 security cameras throughout the city was worth the money. Myrtle Beach Police Lieutenant Joey Crosby...
View ArticleVIDEO: Gravel truck smashes through intersection in four vehicle crash
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A multi-vehicle crash involving a dump truck carrying gravel has Farm to Market 2222 at Jester Boulevard down to one lane in each direction. Vehicle involved in crash on 2222 at Jester...
View Article3 shows left for Socastee High’s production of “The Little Mermaid”
SOCASTEE, SC (WBTW) – For those who have not seen the production, Socastee High School is performing “The Little Mermaid,” and there are three shows left for the remainder of the weekend. Horry County...
View ArticleSC murder suspect cuts ankle monitor, on the run, per police
GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) — Greenville County Deputies are searching for double murder suspect Bradford Hester Williams after they say he cut off his ankle monitoring device. Williams is accused of...
View ArticleMiddle schoolers battle in Academic Challenge
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Chesterfield-Ruby and Lake View Middle Schools won Saturday’s Pee Dee area Academic Challenge tournaments at Francis Marion University. 30 middle schools competed over the last...
View ArticleFlorence County millennials hit the polls in South Carolina primary
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton courted younger voters Saturday afternoon in Florence County. Savannah Grove Elementary is the largest precinct in Florence County and according...
View ArticleHow Bernie Sanders can still win the nomination
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – The results from South Carolina are already coming in, and it is no surprise Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton won. An official delegate count is still...
View Article‘I am very proud of the campaign we ran,’ Sanders says after SC loss
CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement on Saturday after polls closed in South Carolina: “I congratulate Secretary Clinton on her victory in South Carolina. “I am very...
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