DNR accepting applications for alligator hunting
Charleston, SC (WCBD)–Starting Sunday May 1st the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications from the public to hunt alligators. It’s estimated that between 4,000...
View ArticleFlorence Chamber to host events to recognize Small Business Week
FLORENCE, SC – The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is hosting several events to recognize National Small Business Week. National Small Business Week is May 1-7. The first event will be a press...
View ArticleConway Police: Man steals kayak, tries to sell on Facebook
CONWAY (WBTW) — Conway Police think someone may have stolen a kayak and trailer out of a yard, and then posted it for sale on Facebook. Officers responded to a call about a stolen kayak last Tuesday on...
View ArticleGalivants Ferry hosts longest running political ‘stump’ event
GALIVANTS FERRY, S.C. (WBTW )- Political tradition will continue Monday for the 140th biennial stump speaking in Galivants Ferry. It’s the longest running stump speaking in the United States and...
View ArticleFormer Timmonsville Police chief found dead at home
TIMMONSVILLE, SC (WBTW) – Former Timmonsville Police Chief Timothy Swinton was found dead outside his home on Hollyberry Lane in Timmonsville on Sunday, according to Florence County Coroner Keith...
View ArticleFirearms, drugs and 8 arrests in Loris area drug bust
Loris Area Drug Arrests Andre Chestnut - HCPD Christopher McNeil - HCPD Jeremy Jones - HCPD Kimaysh Liles - HCPD Raeshawn Jordan - HCPD Robert Long - HCPD Toby Long - HCPD William Wolfe - HCPD CONWAY,...
View ArticlePhoto released of man wanted in Myrtle Beach sex assault
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a sex crime that happened in late April. Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department say the man...
View ArticleLGBT advocacy group threatens boycott of Myrtle Beach over school transgender...
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) – Horry County Schools held a meeting Monday morning before a capacity crowd to discuss Title IX and the transgender bathroom issue. The School Board called the meeting to decide if...
View ArticleDeadly shooting at CCU off-campus apartment complex; school on lockdown
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW)- A man is dead after a shooting at a Coastal Carolina University off-campus apartment complex, and the school is now on lockdown. Lt. Selena Small with the Conway Police Department...
View ArticleDeputy shoots man who was waving gun outside SC Wal-Mart
TAYLORS, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after a deputy shot a man authorities say was waving a gun in Greenville County. Greenville County Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticlePamplico woman is a $100,000 lottery winner
COLUMBIA, SC – A Pamplico woman thought she had a losing lottery ticket, but she was wrong. South Carolina Lottery officials say she threw her Cash Money scratch-off in the driver’s door compartment,...
View ArticleTop 10 happiest places in South Carolina
The website Zippia has released their top 10 happiest places in South Carolina list. Five Forks Mount Pleasant Tega Cay Boiling Springs Centerville Mauldin Simpsonville Forest Acres Oak Grove Fort Mill...
View ArticleSt. James High School Cheer Coach wins State Coach of the Year award
MURRELLS INLET, SC – St. James High School Cheer Coach, Jessica Harrell, has received the State Coach of the Year award from the State of SC Coaches Association. St. James Athletic Director Paula Lee...
View Article‘Rash of burglaries’ in Hartsville leads to multiple stolen guns
HARTSVILLE, SC (WBTW) – The Hartsville area has recently experienced a rash of burglaries, according to the police department, with guns being the most commonly stolen item. The Hartsville Police...
View ArticleCERT training offered by Florence Emergency Management
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – The Florence County Emergency Management team is accepting entries from those who want to take part in June’s CERT Basic Training Course. The course is based around disaster...
View ArticleCalifornia firefighters rescue 4 kittens while battling blaze
TURLOCK, Calif. (MEDIA GENERAL) — Firefighters in Turlock, California, rescued four kittens while battling a fire early Monday morning and the adorable rescue was all caught on camera. Courtesy: City...
View ArticleOne killed in Marion County wreck
MARION, S.C. (WBTW)- One person is dead after a wreck in Marion County. Cpl. Sonny Collins with the South Carolina Highway Patrol says it happened around 11:30 Tuesday morning at the intersection of...
View ArticleDocuments: Former North Charleston officer Michael Slager doesn’t want trial...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Michael Slager, the former North Charleston officer accused of killing Walter Scott, does not want his trial date changed. The court documents were filed on Monday, May 2 in...
View ArticleNorth Myrtle Beach Police search for duo in use of cloned credit cards
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The North Myrtle Beach Police Department is trying to identify two suspects after cloned credit cards were used to steal money from victims’ accounts. A post on the...
View Article37-year-old charged in connection to Florence shooting
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Florence Police arrested and charged a man wanted in connection to a shooting last Monday. Maj. Carlos Raines, spokesman for the Florence Police Department, says the shooting...
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