Kevin Accettulla
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Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
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Bad weather delays search for Chinese spy balloon debris off coast of NC/SC border
An official said the search effort likely will be on hold over the weekend because of poor weather conditions. → Read More
SC police ID Cary bank robbery suspect after he leaves behind photo ID
Lake City police have identified a suspect in a June 17 bank robbery as a North Carolina man, according to police. → Read More
NC man dies in motorcycle crash near Myrtle Beach; 3rd deadly crash in 2 days
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A North Carolina man died Friday after a motorcycle crash near Myrtle Beach, according to Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler. The crash happened in the area of Maryport Drive and U.S. 17 near Lakewood Campground, Fowler said. Michael Williams, 23, of North Carolina, died at South Strand ER at […] → Read More
Arrest made after 3 murdered near Lumberton
Dekota Ray Locklear, 23, of Lumberton, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder, two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, discharging a weapon in a vehicle to incite fear, and for the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. → Read More
5 from NC charged in shooting that killed 2, injured 3 outside SC nightclub
The shooting occurred when the victims were leaving Club Amnesia along Highway 15-401 at about 1:52 a.m. → Read More
SC governor says he will fight Biden, democrats ‘to the gates of hell’ after vaccine mandate speech
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said he will fight President Joe Biden and radical Democrats “to the gates of hell” after Biden gave a speech announcing new vaccine mandates. McMaster said the American Dream “has turned into a nightmare” under Biden and Democrats. “They have declared war against capitalism, thumbed […] → Read More
Cumberland County man arrested for robbing man of $300 at gunpoint in Myrtle Beach in 2020
Fayetteville police helped identify the vehicle and the suspect. → Read More
Missing Robeson County woman found dead along with other person
FAIRMONT, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County woman who was reported missing Tuesday was found dead Wednesday at home in Fairmont along with one other person, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. Lucille Christian, 71, of Fairmont, was reported missing by family members on Tuesday night, according to Major Damien McLean with the Robeson County Sheriff’s […] → Read More
Bud Light truck driver seriously injured in North Myrtle Beach crash
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Bud Light truck driver was seriously injured Tuesday in a crash on S.C. 31 in North Myrtle Beach, according to city spokesperson Pat Dowling. Dowling said a white truck had a flat tire and was trying to get to the shoulder. At that point, the driver of the […] → Read More
SC governor orders parent choice on masks in schools, bans vaccine passports
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an order Tuesday that would give parents a choice on their children wearing masks in schools, restricting local mask mandates, and banning vaccine passports. Executive Order 2021-23 states counties or local governments can’t rely on previous orders or a state of emergency as the basis […] → Read More
Brain of ex-NFL player accused of fatally shooting 5 in SC before committing suicide to be ‘studied for CTE’
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – The brain of former NFL player Phillip Adams, who police say fatally shot and killed five people in York County before committing suicide, will be probed for trauma-related harm, according to the York County Coroner’s Office. The autopsy of Adams is scheduled to be conducted at the Medical […] → Read More
SC man faces 25 charges after he’s found naked in bed with missing teen during drug bust
Deputies said the teen, who had been missing since November, was found on March 30 in bed with Jacob "Honcho" Matthew Sellar-Deck, 28, of Spartanburg. Deputies said Sellar-Deck was naked when they found them. → Read More
SC police: Gun fired by neighbor during dispute over parked car was ‘lawful’ under Castle Doctrine
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach woman was arrested Wednesday after an argument over a parked car in Horry County, according to police. Officers were called to Tartan Lane at about 11:45 a.m. for reports of shots fired, according to the report. When officers arrived, a woman, who was identified as Lissa Marie […] → Read More
Police: Florida man charged with sexually assaulting sleeping girl in Myrtle Beach motel
Gerard Strong, 40, is accused of sexually assaulting a girl as she slept on a bed at a Myrtle Beach hotel, according to a warrant. → Read More
Woman charged with manslaughter after disconnecting her son’s ventilator for 10 hours, warrant says
LYNCHBURG, S.C. (WIS) – A South Carolina woman was charged with voluntary manslaughter after police say she intentionally killed her child. Officials say Sharma Ladile Harris, 37, disconnected a medical ventilator that was deemed necessary to assist with her 13-year-old child’s breathing functions. Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say the crime happened […] → Read More
Family of Lumberton woman killed while driving with her twins in car wants justice
Brittany Hunt's twin 5-year-old children are still in the hospital after the car crashed during the deadly shooting. → Read More
Suspect who shot at deputies during SC barricade situation charged with attempted murder, arson
Christopher Gaskins fired 10 shots at deputies and hit an occupied Florence County Sheriff’s Office vehicle twice. He eventually set his wife’s home on fire. → Read More
Lumberton man facing more than a dozen child sex-related charges
Johnnie Britt, 20, was arrested on Feb. 10. He faces 15 charges in connection with multiple sex offenses that happened over a three-year period, according to the sheriff’s office. → Read More
Shooting reported at SC mall near Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/CBS Newspath) — The North Charleston Police Department says they are responding to a reported shooting Sunday afternoon at a mall in North Charleston. Reports say there is a large police presence at Northwoods Mall and people are being escorted out by authorities. The Northwoods Mall is located at 2150 Northwoods Boulevard […] → Read More
Florida lawmaker’s amendment would rename roadway to ‘President Donald J. Trump Highway’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida lawmaker says he will be supporting an amendment to rename a major Florida highway after Donald Trump. Rep. Anthony Sabatini said he will be sponsoring a bill in the upcoming legislative session that would rename U.S. Highway 27 to “President Donald J. Trump Highway.” “Looking forward to working on […] → Read More