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Little River flooding causes problems, command center opened
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW)- People in the Bay Street neighborhood off of Route 9 in Little River saw some pretty heavy flooding overnight. Many of those who tried to leave to go get groceries, weren’t...
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Heavy rains cause washed-out roads, flooded neighborhoods across Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Several roads across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand have been impacted by the heavy rains. Law Plantation Road in Darlington County had a 30 foot section wiped-out by heavy...
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Fla. woman streamed live video of herself driving drunk, police say
LAKELAND, Fla. — Authorities say 911 calls from concerned viewers led to the arrest of a Florida woman who was streaming live video of herself while driving drunk. Lakeland police report 23-year-old...
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Playboy to end publishing fully nude female photos
NEW YORK (AP) – A new report says Playboy will no longer publish photos of nude women as part of a redesign effort. Executives for the magazine company tell The New York Times that the change will take...
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2-year-old gets gun, shoots grandmother in South Carolina
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – Police say a 2-year-old South Carolina boy found a gun in the car he was riding in and shot his grandmother in the back. Authorities were trying to determine Monday whether to...
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50+ NC nursing assistants being removed from registry after school shut down
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — At least fifty nursing assistants will be removed from North Carolina’s Board of Nursing registry. This comes after the Attorney General’s Office shut down operations at North...
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USC Upstate holds vigil for 4 students killed in car crash
Funerals are being planned for four USC Upstate students who died in a car crash over the weekend. A vigil was held on campus Monday night to remember Joshua Lee, James Campbell, Sarah Vande Burg, and...
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Disaster recovery center to open in Lake City
LAKE CITY, SC (WBTW) – Florence County Emergency Management will open a disaster recovery center on Tuesday in Lake City. The center, located at the headquarters for the South Carolina Conference of...
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Sen. Graham to host disaster assistance forum in Columbia
COLUMBIA (WBTW) — Sen. Lindsey Graham will host a public disaster assistance forum in Columbia on Wednesday. According to a press release from Graham’s office, representatives from FEMA, SBA, South...
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Tidelands Health offering free tetanus shots
Georgetown, SC – As part of its continuing efforts to protect the health of area residents impacted by flooding, Tidelands Health will hold four free tetanus vaccination clinics this week. The free...
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North Myrtle Beach group successfully reunites flood-affected pets with owners
During October’s historic flooding in South Carolina, many pets were displaced or separated from their owners. Tina Hunter, who works with the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, said her shelter...
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Big South Conference to move 2016 championships from CCU
The Big South Conference announced Tuesday plans to move the 2016 Big South Conference basketball, baseball and outdoor track and field championships out of Myrtle Beach and Coastal Carolina...
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Grounds crews cleanup golf courses, Aberdeen Country Club remains closed
MYRTLE BEACH, SC- While many residents work to cleanup their homes, grounds crews work to cleanup local golf courses. “The suns out, it’s a great day for golf in Myrtle beach,” said Founders Group...
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Armed robbery suspect no-show for court; found guilty
A man charged with robbing a Conway-area convenience store was found guilty Tuesday, despite failing to show for court. Police say the armed robbery happened at a Scotchman convenience store,...
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Disaster Recovery Center opens its doors for residents needing help
LAKE CITY, SC (WBTW) – Last week’s flooding turned the lives of a lot of people in the area upside down, especially in Lower Florence County. However, on Tuesday, until help is no longer needed,...
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USC students shocked, but understand Steve Spurrier’s resignation
By Robert Kittle University of South Carolina senior Amanda Matricciano of Charleston heard the news Monday night that head football coach Steve Spurrier was stepping down immediately. “I was shocked...
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Have You Heard – October 14, 2015
Have You Heard, today (10/14) is Take Your Parents to Lunch Day. Today also marks 89 years since English author A.A. Milne’s first “Winnie the Pooh” book was published. Milne named his most-famous...
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Carolina Forest at South Florence named Week 8 Blitz Game of the Week
Carolina Forest goes on the road to South Florence Friday night for the Week 8 Blitz Game of the Week. The Panthers are coming off a win over Socastee in the region opener. Carolina Forest is 4-3 on...
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Johnsonville flood victims move back in their homes and ‘hope for a better...
JOHNSONVILLE, SC (WBTW) – As the flood waters recede in Florence County, many residents are finally able to move back into their homes. Monday, as Harvey Creel made that move, he said he still can’t...
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Students navigate flood waters while getting ready to go back to school
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) – The National Guard continues ferrying people to and from flooded areas in Georgetown County, there are currently five designated pick up times at three locations that...
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