Dennis Bright
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Surfside Beach, SC, United States
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‘We are all saddened’ by Lake City natives kidnapped in Mexico, mayor says
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson released a statement Wednesday morning after four Lake City natives were kidnapped in Mexico last week, leaving two of the four dead. “We have heard the disturbing news that has happened in Matamoros, Mexico this past weekend involving four American citizens native to Lake City, […] → Read More
Fire damages Myrtle Beach piano bar; no injuries reported
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Fired damaged the Nola’z Dueling Piano Bar and Eatery in Myrtle Beach early Monday, but there were no injuries reported, firefighters said. Crews found the building on fire after being called out at 5:45 a.m. to the bar at 214 9th Ave. N. No additional information was immediately available. The […] → Read More
Myrtle Beach Marathon: What you need to know
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Several thousand runners are descending on the Grand Strand this weekend for the 26th annual Myrtle Beach Marathon and its accompanying events. The marathon and half-marathon begin at 7 a.m. Saturday in the area of Grissom Parkway and Pelicans Ballpark. Runners will make through way through numerous city streets along […] → Read More
Man sentenced for manslaughter in 2018 Robeson County death
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A man was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2018 death of a Lumberton man, according to the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office. Levander Moore Thompson was one of three people arrested after Alan Wayne Fields, 53, was found dead by a relative in an abandoned […] → Read More
1 hurt, traffic blocked by crash near Postal Way and Carolina Forest Boulevard, Horry County Fire Rescue says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person has been taken to the hospital after a crash in the area of Postal Way and Carolina Forest Boulevard, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The two-vehicle crash has caused lanes of traffic to be blocked in the area. HCFR was dispatched at 11:47 a.m. The South Carolina […] → Read More
Double-murder trial underway in Marion County for Myrtle Beach man
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man is on trial in Marion County for allegedly killing two people in what the county coroner called one of the most violent crimes he has ever seen. Isaac Hemingway is accused of killing Maisha Burch and Andrew Legette in January 2020 at their home on Taft […] → Read More
Horry County elementary student unknowingly brought gun to school, officials say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County elementary school student unknowingly brought a gun to school in a book bag on Tuesday, according to the district. The Pee Dee Elementary School student “immediately alerted an assistant principal” after realizing the gun was in the backpack, Principal Christina Plowman-Render said in a notification to parents. […] → Read More
‘Significant’ balloon debris found off Myrtle Beach coast, but conditions keep crews out of water Monday
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — U.S. military crews searching for debris from the Chinese spy balloon off the South Carolina coast recovered some debris over the weekend, but water conditions dampened the search on Monday, a White House spokesman said. Between 30-40 feet of the balloon’s antenna array from the ocean bottom has been recovered, […] → Read More
Coroner’s office IDs motorcycle driver killed in crash on near Highway 17
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A motorcycle driver died late Sunday night after crashing on Kings Road near Highway 17, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Tony Dotson Jr., 29, of the Myrtle Beach area, was killed in the crash, according to Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler. The crash happened at about 11:20 […] → Read More
Coroner IDs woman killed in overnight shooting on King Edwards Street in Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WBTW) — Local and state authorities are investigating after authorities said a 47-year-old woman was killed in an overnight shooting in Darlington. Octavia Bethea of Darlington died a few minutes after midnight, according to Coroner Todd Hardee, who ruled her death a homicide. Hardee’s office said an autopsy is scheduled at the Medical […] → Read More
Horry County police take bank robbery suspect into custody near Little River
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police took a suspect in custody after investigating a reported robbery that happened at the United Community Bank near Little River. Authorities had blocked off the parking lot and put up yellow tape outside the bank located at 3187 Highway 9 East. Those in the area can expect […] → Read More
South Carolina DNR crews still looking for missing boater Tyler Doyle
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the age of Tyler Doyle. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — The search for missing boater Tyler Doyle entered its 12th day on Monday. Greg Lucas, a spokesman for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, said the agency is planning to do routine beach patrols in […] → Read More
Man jailed without bond after alleged stabbing in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 26-year-old man is in jail without bond after allegedly stabbing a man in Florence, authorities said. Florence police arrested Ontonie Leron Jarrett and charged him with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after the incident, which happened at about 12:40 p.m. on Jan. 25 in […] → Read More
7th, 8th people taken into custody after missing North Carolina man found dead in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two more people have been taken into custody and charged in the killing of a 29-year-old North Carolina man who was reported missing and found dead in the Green Sea area, authorities said. The arrests of Joshua Thomas Brown, 20, of Myrtle Beach, and James Ryan Porter, 26, of Tabor […] → Read More
Horry County teacher, principal, accused in abuse investigation appear in court
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County Schools teacher and principal arrested in November and charged in an abuse investigation appeared in court Friday morning for a preliminary hearing. Ocean Bay Elementary School Principal Rebecca Schroyer and Grace McColgan, a special education teacher at the school, were arrested on Nov. 2. Both women posted […] → Read More
Fire heavily damages Surfside Beach-area home
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A fire Tuesday morning displaced two residents and heavily damaged a home in the Surfside Beach area, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Crews responded at 8:37 a.m. to Heathmuir Drive, HCFR said. The fire is under control, and there were no injuries. HCFR said the residents will be assisted […] → Read More
Myrtle Beach man charged after multiple dogs found dead in dumpster, police say
Editor’s note: Some details in this story may be disturbing to some readers. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A man is facing charges after Myrtle Beach police said he killed three dogs and left them in a trash dumpster in November. Raahkeem Orlando Young, 33, of Myrtle Beach, is charged with felony animal cruelty and […] → Read More
Darlington County authorities conducting death investigation
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A death investigation is underway in Darlington County, according to Sheriff James Hudson Jr.’s Office. Deputies are working in the Pine Ridge area, a sheriff’s office spokesman said. No additional details are immediately available. Count on News13 for updates. → Read More
Lake City railroad crossings closed after train hits vehicle, 20 cars derailed; no injuries reported
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two railroad crossings in Lake City re-opened Tuesday morning after about 20 cars of a CSX freight train derailed Monday night when it hit a vehicle on the tracks, according to officials. The Main Street and Thomas Street crossings re-opened Tuesday. The Dansing Street and Charles Street crossings remained closed, […] → Read More
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by vehicle near Conway, Horry County Fire Rescue says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A pedestrian was critically injured Sunday night after being hit by a vehicle near Conway, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. HCFR was dispatched at 7:22 p.m. to the area of Cox Ferry Road and Highway 544. No additional information was immediately available. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety […] → Read More