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Heather Elvis’ family speaks on murder charges being dropped in case
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The parents and sister of missing woman Heather Elvis held a press conference Friday afternoon to speak on the murder charges against Sidney and Tammy Moorer being dropped in...
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SC Irish organization works to participate in international festival
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The Irish-American community is working to grow its international presence right here in South Carolina. Shannon Kelehan-Pierson joined News13 NOW at 9 a.m. on Friday to talk...
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High schoolers battle in academic challenge
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Wilson and Lake View High Schools won Saturday’s Pee Dee area Academic Challenge tournaments at Francis Marion University. More than a dozen high schools competed over the last...
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Volunteers prepare Easter care packages for troops serving overseas
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – One local group hopes to brighten the Easter holiday season for troops serving overseas. The Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina packed more than 100 Easter Hero Boxes...
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Cut-a-thon fundraiser provides great haircuts for a good cause
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – A local hair salon held a fundraiser Saturday for the American Cancer Society. It was a chance for people to get a great new hairstyle, while giving back to the community....
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Irish Fest in Market Common draws crowds to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Saint Patrick’s Day is Thursday, but folks decked out in green a few days early to celebrate the Irish across the Grand Strand. Saturday was the Market Common’s 7th annual...
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Pacing for Pieces 5k Run/Walk and Half Marathon benefit autism
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – The Centers for Disease and Control reports autism affects 1 in 68 children in the United States, and costs families on average $6,000 a year. More than 400 supporters, families...
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FMU women upset CSU to reach Sweet 16
COURTESY FMU ATHLETICS GAFFNEY – Sophomore forward Briana Burgins scored 16 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and took multiple charges to help lead seventh-seeded Francis Marion University to a...
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Coastal Carolina powers past Illinois, 10-4
COURTESY CCU ATHLETICS CONWAY – David Parrett drove in three while four Chanticleers had at least two hits to lead No. 22 Coastal Carolina to a 10-4 victory over Illinois Saturday afternoon at Springs...
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HCFR quickly contain house fire Saturday evening
HORRY COUNTY, S.C.(WBTW)- Horry County Fire Rescue units responded to a two-story single family house fire on Henry James Drive on Saturday evening. Crews say the fire was contained to the kitchen...
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Missing Darlington woman found again
DARLINGTON, SC (WBTW) The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office says they have located Billie Jo Gagliostro. Sheriff Wayne Bird says the 26 year old went missing Friday evening when she left her home in...
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‘In God We Trust’ draws debate over its public display
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – At the same time stickers with the motto “In God We Trust” are first being put on police cars in South Carolina, a state legislator is fighting to require the motto in every...
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One person dead after crash in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW)- One person is dead after a crash in Conway Saturday afternoon, according to Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler. Fowler says it happened around 4:21 pm on Church Street in Conway. The...
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Driver dies in Florence County crash
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) A man has died after a single motor vehicle crash Saturday evening on Heyward Road off W. John Paul Jones Road. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken identified the man as...
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MBPD: man stabs two people with BBQ fork Saturday morning
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)- Myrtle Beach police officers responded to a stabbing incident on Cedar Street just before 1:00 on Saturday morning. According to a police report, when officers arrived the...
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Myrtle Beach man charged with attempted murder
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – A Myrtle Beach man is in jail facing an attempted murder charge. Myrtle Beach Police arrested Jeffrey Allen Fredzess Saturday night. He also faces weapons charges. An earlier...
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Deputies say man wanted for Marlboro County murder on the run
MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – Someone was shot and killed in Bennettsville Saturday afternoon, according to Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown. Brown says the shooting happened at 4:00pm on Wanda...
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Spirit Airlines makes emergency landing in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WBTW)- Officials with the FAA tell News13 Spirit Airlines flight 348 made an emergency landing at Myrtle Beach International Airport Saturday night. A spokeswoman says the flight...
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Drifting, burnouts, and custom ride competitions; NOPI Nationals thrill...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Thousands of car and truck enthusiasts made their way to the Myrtle Beach Speedway this weekend for the NOPI Nationals car show. Exhibitors showed off some custom parts and...
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SC Statehouse Report – March 14, 2016
After nearly a year of debate, the South Carolina Senate last week passed a road funding plan. The vote (30-15 in favor) was pretty-much along party lines and, among other things, it will take 400...
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