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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Friday Severe Thunderstorms
A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Today, Friday, April 1 for the potential for severe thunderstorms. A strong cold front will be stalling west of the Carolinas today before finally moving...
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Officials to hold news conference on Charleston bridge fatal shooting
CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – Two people were found fatally shot on the pedestrian walkway of the Ravenel Bridge Thursday evening. According to the Mount Pleasant Police Department, at approximately 8:45...
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Mom of little girl who died after dentist visit: ‘I just want answers’
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The parents of the child who died after a dental visit are pushing for answers about what caused their daughter’s death. “She was our little angel. She was always laughing, always...
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Two teens arrested in armed robbery of Florence gas station clerk
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Officers arrested two 17-year-old men after they reportedly robbed a Florence gas station clerk at gunpoint as she was walking to her car Wednesday night, according to Major...
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Timeline: Va. trooper killed in bus station shooting
RICHMOND, Va. (MEDIA GENERAL/WRIC) – Information continues to unfold after a Virginia State Police trooper was shot and killed at a Richmond, Virginia bus station on Thursday, March 31, 2016. The...
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Around Town: Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch at House of Blues
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) – Gospel Singer and eight-time Grammy Award Winner, Kirk Franklin, presents the Kirk Franklin Gospel Brunch at House of Blues on Sunday mornings. The Gospel Brunch experience...
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Deputies search for Kingstree 2014 armed robbery suspect
KINGSTREE, SC (WBTW) – The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating an armed robbery suspect. Investigator Alex Edwards with the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s...
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Conway man wanted for soliciting money from elderly victims
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – Officers are searching for a Conway man after he reportedly contacted several elderly women as part of a scam soliciting money claiming he needed to go see a dying relative. The...
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Trump tries to move past rough week, Clinton sees tougher battle in New York
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – Donald Trump’s campaign suffered two high profile mistakes over the past week and allowed his closest rival to pounce on a growing lead in Wisconsin’s Republican primary....
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Please don’t pretend you’re pregnant on April Fools’ Day
You may be thinking about what kind of prank you want to play on your family and friends on April Fool’s Day, but there’s one prank that’s not a joke; announcing a fake pregnancy. You never know who...
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Bishopville man jailed for Lamar home burglary
LAMAR, SC (WBTW) – A Bishopville man has been arrested for a burglary in Lamar that occurred Wednesday, according to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Wayne Byrd says Ronald Logan, 32, of...
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Area artists want to see Conway designated as a state Cultural District
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – Area art enthusiasts want the state to recognize Conway’s art and cultural spots as an official South Carolina cultural district. This would hopefully help promote local artists...
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Florence-Darlington Tech opens food bank to help students in need
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – This week, Florence-Darlington Technical College announced the opening of its campus food bank. A recent study shows 70 percent of Tech’s student population is low-income and...
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USC extends Martin through 2022
COLUMBIA (AP) – South Carolina men’s basketball coach Frank Martin has received a four-year contract extension and a raise after tying the Gamecocks’ record for most wins in a season. Martin’s new deal...
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Johnson tied for 3rd in Houston Open
HOUSTON (AP) – Charley Hoffman had a 2-under 70 for a one-shot lead over Jamie Lovemark at the Houston Open on Friday. Lovemark was a former NCAA champion seeking his first PGA Tour title after having...
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CCU powers past Gardner-Webb 16-4
COURTESY CCU ATHLETICS CONWAY – Coastal Carolina was down 3-0 early before scoring runs each of its final six innings – including six in a decisive fifth inning – to claim a 16-4 victory over...
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Deputies search for missing Florence woman
BY WBTW News Staff (FLORENCE, SC) The Florence County Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s help to find a missing woman authorities call a vulnerable adult. Maj. Mike Nunn says Kimberly Brooke...
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Ross, Blanks work out at CCU Pro Day
COURTESY CCU ATHLETICS CONWAY – Headlined by 2014 Big South Offensive Player of the Year Alex Ross, 23 student-athletes – including 12 Chanticleers – were on Coastal Carolina’s campus Friday morning...
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FBI searches for Fairmont bank robber
FAIRMONT, NC (WBTW) – The BB&T located at 140 Thompson Street in Fairmont, North Carolina was robbed Wednesday and the FBI is searching for the suspect. The robber ran into the bank and demanded...
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3 officers shot and killed in 15 days
(MEDIA GENERAL) – At least four officers have been shot, and three have been killed in the last 15 days. The tragic moments have been punctuated by shock, fear and sadness. Here’s what we know about...
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