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Group claims FSD1 no longer endorses Operation Christmas Child after complaint
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – For years, schools in Florence School District One have participated in Operation Christmas Child, a charity founded by the Rev. Franklin Graham. Now, a humanist group claims the...
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Man solicits sex from underage girl near Ocean Boulevard hotel, report says
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach police arrested a man after witnesses say he tried to get an underage girl to have sex with him. According to a police report, John Louis Finch, 54, was arrested...
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Northbound lane closed on 17 Bypass at Glenns Bay Road intersection
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – Drivers in the northbound lanes on Highway 17 Bypass can expect delays at the Homestown and Glenns Bay Road intersection as crews work to remove debris from the road Tuesday...
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The Peanut Warehouse in Downtown Conway to reopen spring 2016
CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – The Peanut Warehouse of Conway will reopen again. It’s now being managed and operated by Scott Thompson, of Thompson Farm and Nursery. According to a press release, the long term...
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The School Foundation announces Dancing With The Stars of Florence 2016
FLORENCE, SC – On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, local celebrities and their professional dance partners will square-off at SiMT for a chance to win the coveted mirror ball trophy at the sixth annual Dancing...
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Viral photo: ‘All I want for Christmas is for you to vote for Trump’
SEVIERVILLE (WATE) – Everyone knows Santa is jolly, but the mother of Matt Boyer said her son had Santa giggling when he asked Santa to vote for presidential hopeful Donald Trump. Teresa Boyer said...
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Deadline to sign up for Obamacare is Dec. 15
SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – If you don’t have insurance, you could soon be paying a bigger penalty to the government. Tuesday, December 15 is the deadline to sign up for insurance under the Affordable...
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Darlington County Historical Commission uncovers ‘Letters to Santa’
DARLINGTON, SC (WBTW) – Every year this time of year, young folks put their final touches on their Christmas lists for Santa In this social media age, they’re more likely to tweet what they want....
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SeaWorld team rescues manatee stranded in Charleston
ORLANDO, Fla. (WCBD) – Members of the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team traveled to the Charleston, SC area this past week, where, along with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and...
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Murrells Inlet man jailed on reports he molested 15-year-old girl
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – A Murrells Inlet man was arrested and charged with a sex crime against a child after someone at St. James High School reported a student had been molested. Bradley...
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Several GOP presidential candidates to speak at Tea Party Convention
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Donald Trump, Sen Ted Cruz, Dr. Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Gov. Mike Huckabee and Sen. Rick Santorum have all been confirmed, to speak at Fifth Anniversary SCTPC Convention,...
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Southwest plane goes off runway after landing in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A Southwest airplane went off the runway at the Nashville International Airport after landing Tuesday evening. The Federal Aviation Administration told News 2 the Boeing 737...
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Southside Middle School students put on holiday performance in Florence
By WBTW News Staff (FLORENCE) Students from Southside Middle School put on a Christmas performance Tuesday evening at Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. 170...
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Muschamp brings Edwards back to South Carolina
CONWAY- Conway wide receiver Bryan Edwards is committed to South Carolina- again. Edwards pulled his original commitment after South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier unexpectedly stepped down...
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Myrtle Beach US Army Soldier surprises family by coming home for Christmas
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Tuesday night, four soldiers arrived home in Myrtle Beach after months of deployment, and one soldier was able to surprise his family for Christmas. Members of Operation...
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2 hurt after 6-passenger plane lands on beach house on Georgia island
ST. SIMONS, Ga. – A small plane landed on the roof of a home on St. Simons Island leaving two people injured. CLICK TO VIEW 5 PHOTOS The incident happened around 11 a.m. Tuesday at 224 Circle Drive....
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Officials release disturbing details in case of girl found in freezer; mom...
BRADENTON, Fla. — The mother of an 11-year-old Bradenton girl whose body was found in a freezer has been charged with her murder. The case made headlines across the country after the body of Janiya...
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Florence police search for missing man
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – The Florence Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing man. According to Major Carlos Raines, 74-year-old Phillip Poehls was last seen December 11th...
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Owner charged after 8 kids found locked inside NC child care center
HAVELOCK, N.C. – A daycare owner is charged with child abuse, accused of locking children inside her business with no adult supervision. Officers with the Havelock Police Department say they responded...
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Al Sharpton to meet Citadel president over KKK-like photos
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton plans to meet with the president of The Citadel after online photos surfaced showing cadets with pillowcases over their heads similar...
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