Cruz campaign making several stops around South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Ted Cruz is bringing his presidential campaign back to South Carolina. His campaign says the Texas Republican is taking part in a Rally for Religious Liberty on Saturday at...
View ArticleCandle light prayer vigil held for Baby Grace
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – More than two dozen people gathered for a candle light vigil Saturday for Baby Grace. Horry County Police found the 5-month-old’s body last Thursday in a creek in Socastee,...
View ArticleConway Police search for armed robbery suspect
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) –The Conway Police Department is searching for a man who robbed a Quik Mart Saturday night. According to Sergeant Darren Alston officers responded to a report of an attempted armed...
View Article5th Annual Cruisin’ Pembroke Street Festival kicks off Saturday
PEMBROKE, NC (WBTW) – A yearly tradition in Pembroke, North Carolina is bringing larger crowds to the community. On the second Saturday of November the Pembroke area Chamber of Commerce hosts a free...
View ArticleFlorence School District One 10th annual spelling bee grow in attendance
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – During American Education Week, most schools host events for parents and students to participate in. Florence School District held their 10th annual spelling bee competition...
View ArticleConway Police say $1,000+ Wal-Mart purchase charged to stolen credit card
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) The Conway Police Department is searching for two people who used a stolen credit card to purchase more than $1,000 in merchandise. According to Lt. Selena Small the two men in the...
View ArticleS.C. man kills wife during card game
CHESNEE, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina deputies say a 25-year-old man killed his wife when his gun fired while he waved it around during a card game. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said in a...
View ArticleWoman pretends to be mother to fake death and avoid jail
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a woman went to court in Rock Hill pretending to be her own mother and showing a forged document from the coroner’s office to try to fake her own death and avoid...
View ArticleCrews called investigators to scene of fire near Loris
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)- Multiple crews are on the scene of a fire on Hewitt Road off Highway 66 near Loris. Loris Fire Chief Jerry Hardee says his crews were called in around 7:30pm Sunday night to...
View ArticleSen. Cruz challenges U.S. refugee policy during Myrtle Beach stop
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – A strong stance on terrorism was a major focus of Texas Senator and presidential hopeful Ted Cruz at a campaign stop in Myrtle Beach Sunday. Nearly 1,000 people went out to...
View ArticleHave You Heard – November 16, 2015
Have You Heard, something distinctively Coca-Cola happened 100 years ago today (11/16). On that day, Coca-Cola patented its contour bottle style. That came after the Coke board agreed to spend $500...
View ArticleSenator Ted Cruz talks religious freedom in Florence visit
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Republican Senator Ted Cruz stopped in the Pee Dee Sunday morning where he spoke to a packed church at Florence Baptist Temple. Hundreds of people gathered to hear the...
View ArticleJunior League of Florence Merry Marketplace attract more shoppers to new...
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – The 17th Annual Merry Market wrapped up Sunday and this year organizers brought it to a new location. The Junior League of Florence along with more than 40 vendors filled the...
View ArticleSC strip club reopening after 15 strippers arrested earlier this year
GREENVILLE, SC — Platinum Plus, an adult entertainment venue in Greenville, has reopened this weekend according to their Facebook page. CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THOSE ARRESTED The club will no longer...
View ArticleSearch suspended for SC mom who jumped from cruise ship, officials say
CHARLESTON, SC — The Coast Guard suspended search efforts on Saturday for a missing South Carolina mom who went overboard from a cruise ship near Cuba on Thursday evening. CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS Kaylyn...
View ArticleNC dad fatally shot during struggle for Taser with deputy, witness says
SPRING LAKE, N.C. — A dad was shot several times and died in an officer-involved shooting in Spring Lake Sunday morning, witnesses said. CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS The incident occurred just before 3:40 a.m....
View ArticleSmall Business assistance meetings to be held in Florence County
FLORENCE, SC – Small Business Administration (SBA) will host two meetings for local businesses impacted by the flooding this past month. Both meetings will be held on Nov. 23, 2015, but will be held at...
View ArticleNeighbors work to track down killer of former SC pastor’s pregnant wife
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Community members went door to door with Crime Stoppers flyers for five hours on Saturday. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS Participants said they wanted to let as many people as...
View ArticleNC woman’s dog shot, killed during home burglary
LOUISBURG, NC — Franklin County deputies are investigating after a dog was shot to death during a home break-in in Louisburg. CLICK TO VIEW 20 PHOTOS Deputies said they’ve been working non-stop this...
View ArticleChase with police leads to deadly crash in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)- The South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a crash off Highway 905 and Sarvis Farm Road near Longs on Sunday night. Horry County Coroner Robert Edge told News13 a Tabor...
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