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Panel cuts cost to display SC Confederate flag at museum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A panel has cut by a third the estimated cost to display a Confederate flag that was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse earlier this year. The State newspaper reported...
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Father dies in crash while on way to get daughter’s birthday gift
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – The man killed in a Fayetteville car crash was reportedly on his way to buy a gift for his daughter. Media outlets report that Monday, 43-year-old Kgositsile Johnson was...
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Thieves vandalize infant’s grave, frustrating heartbroken family
WICHITA, Kansas (KSNW) – A Wichita couple is still mourning the loss of their infant child, and on Monday, they found out someone stole several items and vandalized their baby’s grave. “Two months...
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Deputies search for stolen trailer after Pawleys Island man arrested in theft
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WBTW) – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating a stolen utility trailer after a Pawleys Island man was arrested for stealing it....
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Recycling company to bring 40 jobs to Marion County over five years
COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) – Green Fence Recycling Corporation, a startup recycling firm, is establishing operations in Marion County. The company is investing $2.5 million in the facility, creating 40 new...
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21 arrested in Scotland County operation ‘I won’t be home for Christmas’
SCOTLAND COUNTY, NC (WBTW) – The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 people between Friday and Monday morning in an undercover drug operation called, “I Won’t Be Home For Christmas,” according...
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7-year-old girl calls 911 after touching “Elf On The Shelf”
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. (AP) – A New Jersey girl called 911 after she touched her elf on the shelf. Police say 7-year-old Isabelle LaPeruta of Old Bridge was worried because, according to the popular...
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Flood warning issued for Black Creek in Florence County
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Residents along the Black Creek in Florence County should pay close attention to the rising water levels over the next few days. According to the National Weather Service a Flood...
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SC man sued for shooting, killing man trying to break into his home
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) – A lawsuit has been filed by the mother of a man who was fatally shot by an Anderson homeowner who said someone was trying to break into his house. The Independent Mail reports Jo...
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2 NC moms left scrambling after KMart cancels their layaway
RALEIGH, N.C. – Two Raleigh moms are scrambling to re-do all of their Christmas shopping after KMart lost their items saved on layaway. “I was pretty much in tears when I was there,” said Erin Parks....
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Flood of food stamp applications raises fraud concerns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The number of South Carolinians approved for flood-related food stamp benefits is nearly double the number of people that have asked for federal flood aid. The Greenville News...
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VIDEO: Thief steals radios from Myrtle Beach business
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – A Grinch tried to ruin Christmas for one local business by stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise, but now store employees are using social media to try to find the...
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Carolina Panthers’ Josh Norman fined by NFL
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman $26,044 for his role in several incidents involving Odell Beckham Jr. and the Giants in Sunday’s game. Norman was fined twice...
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Can you spot the panda hidden among the snowmen?
(WBTW) – A Hungarian cartoonist has people hunting for a panda, well, at least in his latest drawing. Gargely Dudas, whose pen name is Dudolf, posted a drawing of several snowmen and one hidden panda...
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Christmas full moon will light Santa’s way
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Rudolph may be able to take a break this Christmas. For the first time in nearly 40 years there will be a full moon on Christmas. The last full moon that lit Santa’s way occurred in...
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DSS: Qualification differences explain discrepancy of DSNAP, FEMA applicants
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – Nearly twice as many South Carolinian’s got approved for flood-related food stamps than asked for federal flood aid from FEMA, and that has some lawmakers raising the...
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Weather delays travel home for thousands
DALLAS (AP) — The weather is already causing delays and cancellations for hundreds of flights, as the busy holiday travel crunch gets into full swing. Rain and fog in the Northeast caused nearly 200...
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Are pets good Christmas gifts?
DURHAM, NC (WNCN) — There are few things more exciting than getting a puppy under the Christmas tree. But are pets really good gifts to give? “It’s been an extremely busy week, extremely busy month,”...
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Holidays can be a trigger for many with depression
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) – It’s estimated that 14.8 million adults in the country suffer from major depressive disorder. While the holidays are supposed to be a happy time for people, they can cause...
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Phone scammers target Darlington neighbors, police say
DARLINGTON, SC (WBTW) – Darlington Police Chief Danny Watson took to Facebook Wednesday to warn community members of phone scams reported in the city. According to Chief Watson’s post, scam artists are...
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