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Rising water closes Horry County roads
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – A number of roads throughout Horry County are closed due to recent rain flooding the streets. According to Horry County Emergency Management, officials continue to monitor the...
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Homeowners under water again, just weeks after October floods
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Flooding continues to be a big problem for neighbors living along the Intracoastal Waterway in Myrtle Beach. Along the Intracoastal Waterway streets, yards, and mailboxes are...
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11 Kids rescued after hostage situation at Georgia hotel
DECATUR, Ga. – SWAT situation is over after 11 kids were rescued from a hostage situation outside Atlanta, police say. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the standoff started early Tuesday...
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Public meetings ahead on wind energy development off SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The federal government is holding public meetings this week to determine industry interest in putting up wind turbines off the South Carolina coast. The first meeting is Tuesday...
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Conway woman charged after baby born with drugs in its system
CONWAY (WBTW) — A Conway woman is in jail after police say she gave birth to a baby that tested positive for drugs last month. According to a police report, she gave birth on December 21 at Tidelands...
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Harlem Globetrotters 2016 Ticket Giveaway
OFFICIAL RULES 1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The Harlem Globetrotters 2016 Ticket Giveaway is sponsored by Media General Operations, Inc. d/b/a WBTW News 13 and The Harlem Globetrotters. The geographic...
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Vacation Myrtle Beach to host ‘Rock Star’ job fair
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Resort group featuring 14 oceanfront properties looking to fill 75 full time and part time positions for the upcoming season. The Vacation Myrtle Beach resort group is...
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13 Myrtle Beach eateries take part in South Carolina Restaurant Week
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach will participate in South Carolina Restaurant Week with 13 Grand Strand restaurants offering special meals and discounts for the 11-day event. The state’s...
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Baby tent amendment passes first reading in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – North Myrtle Beach City Council passed the first reading of an amendment to its beach tent ordinance Monday evening. The amendment would allow the use of so-called “baby...
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Iraq vet killed by drunk driver inspires others with haunting New Year’s post
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (WFLA) — A Pinellas County Iraq war veteran was killed by an alleged drunk driver while riding his motorcycle on New Year’s Eve. Just hours before being killed, 31-year-old Matthew...
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Lumosity to pay $2M to settle deceptive ad allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The developer of Lumosity “brain training” games will pay $2 million to settle federal allegations that it misled customers about the cognitive benefits of its online apps and...
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Obama wipes away tears while unveiling plan to tighten control, enforcement...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, at one point wiping tears from his cheek, unveiled his plan Tuesday to tighten control and enforcement of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers...
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Tom Fox named new Horry County Chief Deputy
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – Horry County Sheriff Phillip Thompson announced his new Chief Deputy Tuesday afternoon. Tom Fox, Director of the J. Reuben Long Detention Center, has been named Chief Deputy....
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Firm to pay up after making workers clock out to use restroom
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania company that publishes business newsletters will pay about $1.75 million to thousands of employees who had to clock out while going on short breaks, including for the...
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Boots stolen from Kacey Musgraves’ car in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Country music singer Kacey Musgraves took to Twitter Monday night after someone broke into her car and stole two pairs of boots. The singer tweeted that the theft happened...
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Planning Commission to study crime and parking in Super Block
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Business owners spoke to the Planning Commission Tuesday about development in the Super Block. The Super Block includes Nance Plaza and the area bounded by 9th Avenue,...
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Marion County roads remain closed due to flooding
MARION, SC (WBTW) – In Marion County, flooding continues to be an issue for the second straight week. Not only are homes and yards flooded, but some roads are washed out as well. Emergency management...
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USC student is a Clemson fan who hates Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) – George Smythe is a third-year law student at the University of South Carolina, but he’s a Clemson fan. “I’ve hated USC since the first game, and probably will hate USC for the...
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Darlington County School District looks to hire bus drivers
DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – The Darlington County School District is currently seeking school bus drivers and will be hosting two driver training classes in January and February. Drivers can earn...
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Florence Police search for gunman after man shot on Boyd Street
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Florence County Sheriff’s Deputies as well as Florence Police are searching for a shooter in the Brunson Street area Tuesday afternoon after a man was found shot, lying in the...
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