Portuguese man-of-wars spotted in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C (WBTW) — Multicolored purple, blue, and pink-like jellyfish creatures have washed up on multiple shorelines in Horry County recently. Portuguese man-of-wars, similar to sea nettle jellyfish, have meters-long, venomous tentacles that shoot out and
Vape store debate heats up in Surfside Beach as town leaders consider new rule for businesses
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — As Surfside Beach officials prepare to tackle the future of vape shops in town, some residents say any attempts at controlling where they can operate may do more harm than good. “It’s
Marion County Democratic Party requests SLED open probe into voter fraud claims
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Marion County’s Democratic Party is asking the state’s top law enforcement agency to investigate voter fraud allegations stemming from the June 11 coroner’s race. A South Carolina Law Enforcement Division spokeswoman told
Robeson County school resource officers train in smoky hallways for worst-case scenario
FAIRMONT, N.C. (WBTW) — More than dozen Robeson County school resource officers on Wednesday navigated smoky hallways and classrooms filled with mannequins sitting in for students — preparing for the unthinkable. “They’ve got to be prepared, and
Conway man sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2021 home invasion, solicitor says
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County jury convicted a Conway man Tuesday for a home invasion that occurred in 2021, the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said. Willie Lavon Barnes, 50, was found guilty of second-degree burglary during his trial,
South Carolina DMV says 'cyber disruption' impacting outside electronic registration systems
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A “cyber disruption” is preventing about 10% of South Carolina vehicle dealerships from processing electronic registration systems. “Digital systems at SCDMV were not affected by the cyber disruption affecting the private vendor,
Family of man killed in 2023 Intracoastal Waterway boat crash settles for $500K+
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The estate of an Horry County man who was killed after being thrown from a jon boat last summer along the Intracoastal Waterway agreed to a $505,000 settlement in May, court records
Investigation underway after AR-style rifle stolen, 1 shot at in Horry County, report says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An investigation is underway after a victim’s AR-style rifle was stolen and they were shot at by two unidentified people in Horry County, according to an incident report obtained by News13. On
Florence residents seeing discolored water after system disturbance, city says
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Some residents in Florence are dealing with discolored water after interruptions at the plant created a disturbance of the water system, the city said Tuesday in a news release. While preparing for scheduled
Here's how to stay safe around fireworks
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Fireworks are a very popular way to celebrate Independence Day and the No. 1 cause of injuries around the holiday. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 66% of injuries