Dragon Boat racers compete for a cause
MYRTLE BEACH – Dozens of teams took to the water Saturday for this year’s Dragon Boat Festival at the Market Common. The Myrtle Beach non-profit Ground Zero organized the race where teams of up to 20...
View ArticleMayor featured as honorary fashion model in New Directions fundraiser
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes was an honorary fashion model Saturday night for the Compassion Through Fashion show. His block ensemble was a tribute to an upcoming art...
View ArticleSeveral local athletes land with NFL teams on the final day of the NFL Draft
CHICAGO – The below players from South Carolina, Clemson, South Carolina State and Coastal Carolina will pursue their football careers at the next level following the final day of the NFL Draft. Draft...
View ArticlePrep baseball and softball playoff scores, April 30th
A roundup of prep baseball and softball playoff scores from Saturday: BASEBALL Latta 9, Branchville 0 Carvers Bay 12, Allendale-Fairfax 1 Carolina Forest 3, Stratford 0 Aynor 11, Edisto 1 Woodland 18,...
View ArticleDivas Half Marathon road closures
North Myrtle Beach, SC – April 29, 2016 – The May 1 Divas Half Marathon route may require those who attend the following places of worship to access them via alternate roads: Church of the Lost and...
View ArticleFamily Kingdom celebrates 50 years of fun
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) 2016 is a landmark anniversary for one popular Grand Strand attraction as the Family Kingdom Amusement Park on Ocean Boulevard turns 50. The park welcomed close to 200 roller...
View ArticleSC man defends ‘selfie’ after Amy Schumer’s Instagram blast
GREENVILLE, SC – Celebrity Comedian Amy Schumer posted a picture of a local man on her Instagram Saturday as backlash for a selfie gone wrong in downtown Greenville. Now, that man is defending his...
View ArticleSidney Moorer says he can’t get fair trial in Horry County
Moorer Hearing Sydney & Tammy Moorer cover their faces as they enter Horry County Courthouse Monday morning. Sydney & Tammy Moorer cover their faces as they enter Horry County Courthouse...
View ArticleFamilies demand justice after 2 NC dads are shot and killed
LILLINGTON, N.C. — Families of two dads killed in Harnett County gathered outside the sheriff’s office on Sunday demanding justice. CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF LIVINGSTON The circumstances surrounding...
View ArticleFirst of 4 funerals held for college students killed in crash
ATHENS, Ga. — The first of four funerals for four female college students from Georgia was held starting Sunday after the group died in a car crash last week. CLICK TO VIEW 12 PHOTOS OF THE VICTIMS...
View ArticleWomen could soon be required to register for selective service
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Last week the House Armed Services Committee narrowly passed a measure that would require women to register for the selective service. The proposed require still has to be voted on by...
View ArticlePowerball jackpot reaches $348 million
COLUMBUS – For the second time in 2016, the Powerball jackpot is surging to record levels. After tickets correctly matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday, Wednesday’s jackpot is estimated to be...
View ArticleMonkeys captured after escaping SC research lab
UPDATE: The monkeys are all back on the lab property safely. They will be put back in their cages and the lab will discuss exactly what happened that led to their escape. Right now its believed a loose...
View ArticleMaking them laugh at The Palace Theatre
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) “It’s not a day to day job. Something always pops up where you go ah deal with it quickly.” Those are the words of Dizzy The Physical Comedian in the “Cirque Extreme” show at...
View ArticleExpect lane closures on Highway 707 overnight this week in Horry County
CONWAY (WBTW — Horry County leaders announced more intermittent lane closures along S.C. Highway 707 this week as paving efforts continue. According to a press release, there will be intermittent lane...
View ArticlePalmetto Goodwill announces two hiring events in Horry County
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Palmetto Goodwill has scheduled several hiring events along the Grand Strand this week. Hardee’s Hardee’s is hiring team members, shift leaders and manager trainees for their Conway,...
View ArticleHorry County man wanted for beating 69-year-old ex-wife
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – Horry County Police investigators are asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted for trying to kill his wife. According to a press release, officers were called to a domestic...
View ArticleGeorgetown County Fire/EMS to install free smoke detectors May 7, volunteers...
GEORGETOWN, SC – Georgetown County Fire/EMS and the American Red Cross are teaming up on Mother’s Day weekend to make sure as many families as possible in the Plantersville area have working smoke...
View ArticleMyrtle Beach Rotary Club honors officers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)- The Myrtle Beach Rotary Club honored two Myrtle Beach police officers today. Patrolman First Class Shon McCluskey named Police Officer of the Year Patrolman First Class Shon...
View ArticleFlorence phone lines down Monday night
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW)- Some phone lines in the city of Florence will be down Monday night from 7-11. Florence Police ask anyone with non-emergency calls (including city police and public works) to call...
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