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Billboard protesting NC’s transgender bathroom law defaced
TRYON, NC – A billboard that was put in place near Tryon – in response to North Carolina’s HB2 law – has been defaced. The sign reads “Welcome to North Carolina. Due to our stance on LGBT rights,...
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NEW FEATURES: Make sure to update your WBTW News app
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Grand Strand and Pee Dee’s most popular news app is getting even better! Our WBTW News13 Mobile News app is getting some of your most requested upgrades, providing you with more...
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‘Faces of Heroin’ puts spotlight on physical side effects of drug
RALEIGH, N.C. — A recent report showed that four towns in North Carolina are in the top 20 for opioid abuse, with Wilmington rated as the worst city for opioid abuse in the nation. FACES OF HEROIN:...
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Deputies arrest 2, search for one in Florence armed robbery
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Florence County deputies have arrested two burglary and armed robbery suspects and are searching for a third suspect, according to Major Michael Nunn. Investigators with the...
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Police release suspect photos in Myrtle Beach car break-in
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach police have released surveillance photos from a car break-in near the Westgate Hotel in mid-April in hopes the community can identify the two suspects. A police...
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Stray bullet kills woman during conflict between two Robeson County families
ROWLAND, NC (WBTW) – A shooting in Rowland because of an “ongoing conflict between two families” has killed a woman and left another victim injured, according to Major Anthony Thompson. Major Thompson...
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Florence County deputies apprehend suspect who escaped from vehicle
Florence Escapee Search EFFINGHAM, SC (WBTW) – The suspect who escaped from a Florence County Sheriff’s Deputy cruiser Thursday morning has been captured, confirms Major Michael Nunn. Florence County...
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Two Latta athletes sign
LATTA – Javon McGirt hopes to lead Latta to a second straight state baseball title next month, but as he and the Vikings push forward through the Class A playoffs, he’s already preparing for his...
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Bills draft Clemson DE Lawson 19th
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – The Buffalo Bills have addressed a significant pass-rushing need by selecting Clemson defensive end Shaq Lawson with the 19th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night. Listed...
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Comebacks spark Hannah-Pamplico in playoffs
PAMPLICO – Hannah-Pamplico baseball and softball each overcame an early deficit Thursday to advance past the first round in the Class A playoffs. The Red Raiders baseball team fell behind Carvers Bay...
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Rape survivor shares her story
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)-April is sexual assault awareness month and there have been various events on the Grand Strand to raise awareness and raise money for victims. News13 spoke with a young lady...
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3 women sought after placing card skimmer at NC ATM, police say
APEX, N.C. – The Apex Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying three female suspects who they say placed a card skimmer on the SunTrust ATM in Apex. Police said the suspects placed...
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Man arrested for exposing himself, touching woman inside IMAX theater
RALEIGH, N.C. – A 60-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly touching a woman and masturbating inside the IMAX theater at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh, police said. The suspect,...
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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ coat is up for auction
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — A rare piece of movie memorabilia from Prince’s 1984 classic film “Purple Rain” is hitting the auction block. Prince donned the black and white blazer with leather sleeves...
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Fights follow Trump rally in Southern Cal, about 20 arrested
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Raucous protesters and supporters of Donald Trump took to the streets in California leading to some 20 arrests as the Republican presidential contender brought his campaign to...
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Lawsuit: Strip club owes dancers $3.7 million
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Dancers and “door girls” have filed a class action lawsuit against a Tampa, Florida, strip club, claiming they’re owed some $3.7 million in unpaid wages. The lawsuit, filed April 20...
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Around Town: Run Darlington
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) – Join dozens of other runners and race fanatics on April 30th, for the 3rd Annual Run Darlington Bojangles’ Half Marathon, 5K, and 1.366 Mile Fun Run. Runners will have the...
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Lake View police release murder suspect composite sketch
LAKE VIEW, SC (WBTW) – Lake View Police Chief Wayne Campbell has released a composite sketch of a murder suspect. Campbell says the sketch is the result of what a witness saw during a deadly shooting...
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SLED agents arrest Conway man for selling stolen tractor
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – A Conway man has been jailed after agents with South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say he sold a stolen backhoe tractor. A press release from SLED says 53-year-old Kipley Dale...
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Sons of Italy hosting golf tournament to benefit Community Kitchen
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The Myrtle Beach lodge of Sons & Daughters of Italy is hosting its 13th annual golf tournament to benefit the Community Kitchen of Myrtle Beach. The deadline has nearly...
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