Superheroes greet students after rumors of threats
SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – After threatening rumors spread across Facebook alleging attacks on students in South Carolina schools, “superheroes” responded to protect the children. Two men, Travis...
View ArticleOne arrested, second murder suspect wanted in Myrtle Beach shooting
Myrtle Beach Police Department identified the first suspect as Damiean Lamont Cantey MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach Police have identified a second man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting...
View ArticleBlitz scores and highlights, Week 3
Hartsville 57 Conway 26 (Final) North Myrtle Beach 36 Carolina Forest 28 (Final) Andrews 35 Carvers Bay 14 (Final) Hemingway 25 Hannah-Pamplico 21 (Final) Loris 31 Green Sea Floyds 6 (Final) Cheraw 0...
View ArticleBoil water advisory issued for parts of Williamsburg County
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Department advises the citizens of Greeleyville in Williamsburg County to vigorously boil their water...
View ArticleHome improvement show at MB Convention Center
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) The home improvement and outdoor living show continued Saturday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The event is hosted by the Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association and...
View ArticleDarlington hit & run accident sends bicyclist to hospital
DARLINGTON, SC (WTBW) A bicyclist was transported to the hospital after being struck by a driver early Saturday morning. Lt. Kim Nelson of the Darlington City Police Department says the driver of the...
View ArticleMBPD: 7-year-old girl pulled from pool, taken to hospital
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)- Myrtle Beach Patrol crews pulled a 7-year-old girl from a pool on 3000 North Ocean Boulevard on Saturday afternoon. Lieutenant Joey Crosby says it happened around noon but it...
View ArticleHighway Patrol reports deadly crash in Conway
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)- Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a deadly crash in Conway on Saturday afternoon. According to the Highway Patrol website it happened at 2:17 on...
View ArticleMBPD: 2-year-old pulled from water, taken to hospital
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)- Myrtle Beach Patrol crews pulled a 2-year-old from the water on Saturday afternoon. Lieutenant Joey Crosby says the child was conscious and breathing. Officials say the child...
View ArticleSurfing depsite disabilities in Garden City
Saturday dozens of disabled people were able to catch some waves in Garden City thanks to the help of the Wheel to Surf event. For many with disabilities wheelchairs is the only way to be mobile, but...
View ArticleKentucky breaks 22-game road losing streak with 26-22 win
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Stanley “Boom” Williams ran for 107 yards on 14 carries as Kentucky held on to beat South Carolina 26-22 on Saturday night. The Wildcats (2-0, 1-0 Southeastern) snapped a 22-game...
View ArticleClemson defeats ASU 41-10
CLEMSON, S.C. – A second-quarter flurry proved to be all the No. 12 Clemson Tigers needed to defeat the Appalachian State Mountaineers 41-10 on Saturday in front its second-straight sellout crowd at...
View ArticleCoastal Carolina beats South Carolina State, 41-14
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – Alex Ross threw for 195 yard and 2 touchdowns and De’Angelo Henderson added 136 yards on the ground to help lead Coastal Carolina to a 41-14 victory over South Carolina State...
View ArticleKenseth gives JGR 1 more win before NASCAR’s playoffs begin
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Joe Gibbs Racing cemented itself as the team to beat for NASCAR’s championships with a dominating run Saturday night that ended in Matt Kenseth’s fourth win of the season. The win...
View ArticleHave You Heard – September 13, 2015
Have You Heard, today (9/13) is a day of many holidays. Rosh Hashanah begins this evening and ends Tuesday evening. Rosh Hashanah marks the start of Jewish Year 5775. It also marks the beginning of...
View ArticleBernie Sanders speaks volume at Florence Civic Center
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders discussed major issues that are facing the nation during a town hall meeting Saturday evening at the Florence Civic Center. The...
View ArticleSunday Brunch: Julia Belle’s “Chicken In Pastry”
Fran Snell of Julia Belle’s joins Erin Moran and Matt Gittins to make the “Chicken In Pastry” for Sunday Brunch. Julia Belle’s is located in the Red Barn at the Pee Dee Farmer’s Market. 2513 W Lucas...
View ArticleOffshore wind for SC not as easy as plugging in turbine
By BRUCE SMITH Associated Press LITCHFIELD BEACH, S.C. (AP) – Developing wind energy off the South Carolina coast is not as simple as putting up a wind turbine and running a power line to shore. While...
View ArticleMan shot in the face in Darlington County Saturday morning
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)- A man is in critical condition after a shooting that happened Saturday morning, according to Sheriff Wayne Byrd with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. Byrd says...
View ArticleSurvey results reveal Myrtle Beach senior citizens prefer more active lifestyles
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)- The City of Myrtle Beach conducted a survey this past winter to learn more about the likes and dislikes of local seniors. City officials say the results of the survey...
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