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Debt-free college is goal of SC resolution
By Robert Kittle (COLUMBIA, SC) Making college debt-free is the goal of a resolution pre-filed in the South Carolina House of Representatives. The resolution would have to pass the SC House and Senate,...
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Have You Heard? – December 12, 2015
Have You Heard, if Frank Sinatra were alive, he’d be 100 years old today (12/12). Considered by many to be the greatest male singer of the 20th Century, Sinatra helped “make” Las Vegas, won a Best...
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Clemson football player and former Socastee Brave honored
SOCASTEE, (WBTW) – For the first time in its 125 year history Socastee High School retired one of its former alumni’s numbers and jersey. Hunter Renfrow is a wide receiver for the undefeated Clemson...
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Ten inducted into South Carolina Football Coaches Hall of Fame
MYRTLE BEACH- Ten coaches were inducted into the South Carolina Football Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame on Friday night in Myrtle Beach. Of the ten, six had ties to the Pee Dee. The full list of...
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Alternatives to adding to classroom sizes in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, (WBTW) – The Horry County School District is considering several cuts to programs that could mean classroom sizes would stay the same. School leaders have been considering adding kids to...
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Calls for Citadel’s President to resign after cadet photos with hoods surface
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The latest news related to Citadel cadets who appeared in photos on social media wearing pillowcases on their heads. All times local: 1:10 p.m. Democratic presidential...
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Florence National Cemetery to see fewer wreaths at “Wreath Across America”...
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Thousands of graves at the Florence National Cemetery won’t be marked this year for the “Wreaths Across America” program because of a lack of funds. Each December non-profit...
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“Today, we’re not alone”– wounded veteran receives keys to brand new home
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – An army veteran and his family picked up the key to their brand new mortgage free home in Myrtle Beach on Friday. Staff Sergeant Shawn Whitmore and his family’s first learned...
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Carjacking reported near Myrtle Beach after car found in pond
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) — Horry County Police and Horry County Fire Rescue divers were investigating a reported carjacking and assault by searching for a pond in Myrtle Beach on Friday morning. According...
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DEU agents arrest several people in Georgetown County during drug bust
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)- Agents of the 15th Circuit Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and Officers with the Georgetown Police Department concluded a one month drug investigation with arrests Friday...
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Gold Club defendant says he will plead guilty
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW)- The man investigators call the ringleader in a federal money laundering case says he will plead guilty to all charges under one condition. According to court documents filed by...
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7 men arrested on federal weapons and drug charges in Darlington County...
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)- On December 10, 2015, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit along with ATF and Hartsville City Police Department conducted an operation in Darlington County....
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One person dies in Marion County crash
MARION COUNTY, SC (WBTW) One person died after a crash late Friday night in Marion County. A car was traveling on Zion Church Road in the Mullins area just after midnight Friday when they ran the stop...
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West Florence firefighters honored during annual ceremony
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW)- The West Florence Fire Department held its annual ladies night banquet and award ceremony on Friday night. The banquet is focused on the family members and spouses Who support...
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Make-A-Wish celebrates 27 years with a Christmas cheer event
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – On Saturday afternoon Make-A-Wish volunteers celebrated 27 years with a Christmas cheer event for children with serious illnesses. Bazen’s family restaurant was packed as...
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Alabama’s super-sized running back wins Heisman
NEW YORK (AP) – Derrick Henry has won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the second Alabama player to receive college football’s most prestigious player of the year award. The Crimson Tide’s super-sized...
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North downs South in annual All-Star game
MYRTLE BEACH- Two late touchdowns sealed the game for the North team in the Touchstone Energy Bowl North-South All-Star game on Saturday. The North beat the South 37 to 27. Dillon quarterback Avery...
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Have You Heard? – December 13, 2015
Have You Heard, actor Dick Van Dyke turns 90 years old today (12/13). Van Dyke served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War Two and then used his many talents to make a name for himself on...
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595 graduate in CCU’s fall ceremonies
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) 595 students graduated in two separate ceremonies this weekend at Coastal Carolina University. The events were held at the HTC Student Recreation and Convocation Center on campus....
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Horry County Police search for shoplifter
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WBTW) The Horry County Police Department needs the public’s help identifying a shoplifter. According to HCPD the person pushing a cart in the photos is connected with shoplifting from...
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