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81-year-old NC man killed in attack at assisted living home, report says
LELAND, N.C. (AP) – A 68-year-old resident of a Leland assisted living center has been charged in the death of another man after authorities say the two had a dispute involving the pointing of a cane....
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Intersection along 17 bypass could close
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)-The Department of Transportation recently removed the turn lane at the Shetland Lane intersection after two deadly crashes. Lauderdale Bay intersection is the very next...
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PayPal cancels NC expansion over lesbian, gay, transgender law restrictions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – PayPal says it’s canceling plans to bring 400 jobs to North Carolina after lawmakers passed a law that restricts protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. The...
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“Amazing Race” event to benefit local preschool
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – A unique fundraiser will benefit an area preschool. It’s called, “Amazing Race for Pete’s Sake.” Event organizer, Brianne Daub, was on News 13 Now Friday to talk about the...
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Fast & Furriest 5k to raise money for Georgetown animal shelter
GEORGETOWN, SC – Saint Frances Animal Center is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Fast and Furriest 5K Run/Walk on April 23, 2016 at East Bay Park in Georgetown. This annual event is the only race in...
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‘Golden Mile’ parking engineer gets safety recommendations from Myrtle Beach...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – For two months, News13 has kept you updated on how Myrtle Beach city leaders look to solve parking problems in the area known as “The Golden Mile.” The city says its latest...
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SC senators debate incentives for rural teachers
By Robert Kittle (COLUMBIA, SC) A state Senate Education subcommittee debated a resolution Tuesday aimed at finding out how to get more good teachers into rural schools. The resolution would survey all...
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Georgia teen sentenced to life for hammer attack
SAVANNAH, GA (WSAV) – An 18-year-old Georgia man will spend the rest of his life in prison, plus an additional 40 years, for beating a taxi driver with a hammer. Raymond Worthem was sentenced Monday to...
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Surfside Beach Election ends with three possible runoffs
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WBTW)- Election day in Surfside Beach ended with three possible run-offs. Officials spent two hours tallying up the votes, only to end up with zero winners. Bob Childs beat...
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Darlington City Council special election results
By WBTW News Staff (DARLINGTON, SC) Voters in the City of Darlington cast votes Tuesday in a special election for a vacant seat on city council. Unofficial results show Elaine Reed got 254 votes to...
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New Mississippi law allows service denial to gays
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi’s governor has signed a law that allows public and private businesses to refuse service to gay couples based on the employers’ religious beliefs. Gov. Phil Bryant...
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4-year-old hospitalized after dog attack in Lumberton
LUMBERTON, NC (WBTW) – A 4-year-old Lumberton child was hospitalized after being bitten by the family dog in his back yard on March 26, police say. According to Captain Terry Parker with Lumberton...
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Body of Sumter fisherman recovered from Pocotaligo River
SUMTER, SC (WBTW) – The body of a missing fisherman has been located in Sumter County after he reportedly fell out of his fishing boat Saturday, deputies report. The body of Harry Lee Bradley, 61, of...
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Substitute teacher offers alcohol to kids at SC prom, police say
BLUFFTON, SC (WSAV) – A Bluffton High School substitute teacher turned herself into Bluffton Police after allegedly offering students alcohol at prom. Police say it happened Saturday April 2nd at the...
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Report of suicidal man ends in Myrtle Beach officer involved shooting
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach Police officers were involved in a shooting Tuesday morning, making this the second officer involved shooting for the department in less than two weeks. Officers...
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NC Lt. Gov responds to PayPal’s decision not to expand due to gay,...
RALEIGH, NC – NC Lt. Governor Dan Forest has issued a response to PayPal’s decision to not expand in Charlotte over HB2. The expansion would have created 400 new jobs. Corporations have expressed...
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NC brother, sister and their mom among victims in deadly Tenn. helicopter crash
PIGEON FORGE, TN — The Pigeon Forge Police Department has released the names of victims that died in a helicopter crash in Pigeon Forge on Monday afternoon. The pilot of the sightseeing helicopter,...
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Sheriff: Men brought candy, condoms, narcotics, to have sex with kids
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Candy, condoms, and narcotics were some of the items that suspects brought with them when they traveled to have sex with children, according to detectives who recently conducted an...
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Florida hunters kill massive alligator for eating their cattle
Huge Florida Gator OKEECHOBEE, Fla. – Two hunters tracked down and killed an 800-pound alligator who they say may have been eating cattle on their grounds. The 15-foot gator was shot at Outwest Farms,...
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Burn ban lifted in Horry County
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – Due to improved conditions and effective immediately, the outdoor burning ban for all unincorporated Horry County has been lifted. Horry County Government has a policy allowing it...
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