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Trees · Myrtle BeachMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Several stretches of road and homes along the Grand Strand have been impacted by heavy rain on Friday. Photo courtesy: Fred Collins Photo courtesy: Fred Collins Photo courtesy: Fred Collins Photo courtesy: Fred Collins Photo courtesy: Fred Collins Photo courtesy: Fred Collins Video taken by News13 Storm Tracker meteorologist Scotty Powell shows flooding in the area of Fantasy Harbour Boulevard in Horry County.
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Heavy rain floods Grand Strand roads, knocks over trees
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Myrtle Beach · Myrtle BeachBENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) -- Multiple roads in Bennettsville are flooded and impassable because of rain, the city said Friday on its Facebook. "Barriers have been placed for the safety of all citizens," the city said. "Please do not attempt to drive around these barriers. If water levels reach your doorsteps and you require assistance, please call 911 immediately."
Marlboro County officials evaluate Lake Paul Wallace dam after latest brea…See the Story
Multiple roads in Bennettsville flooded due to rain
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Myrtle Beach · Myrtle BeachCONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Friday marked one month since Coastal Carolina University police arrested a now-former teaching associate on an assault-and-battery charge, and News13 is still waiting for school officials to release a copy of the police report. News13 submitted an online Freedom of Information Act request with CCU on June 26 asking for the police report about the arrest of Mark Singleton, who also serves as the board chairman of Shorelin…See the Story
One month later, Coastal Carolina University yet to provide report on arrest of Shoreline Behavioral Health Services chairman
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Myrtle Beach · Myrtle BeachMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Race fans got an early preview Friday of the 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at a special event held at Plyer Park in Myrtle Beach. Darlington Raceway officials said the 75th Southern 500 will offer more than just racing excitement. Fans can look forward to a full week of activities, including a 5K, charity track laps and a hauler parade through the city. The Southern 500 is renowned for drawing racing enthusiasts …See the Story
Myrtle Beach event kicks off countdown for 75th Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway
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Myrtle Beach · Myrtle BeachFLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) -- Four days after a murder suspect died in an exchange of gunfire with authorities in Florence, SLED on Friday confirmed that 41-year-old Matthew Barry was killed by officers. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said late Friday afternoon in a news release that its agents are investigating Monday night's shooting at the Brittany Place apartment complex. SLED had not previously released any information about the inv…See the Story
SLED confirms Florence murder suspect was killed by officers
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Myrtle Beach · Myrtle BeachHORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson gave his reaction Friday after a man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a deadly 2021 shooting at a Myrtle Beach bar. Jermaine Gattison pleaded guilty on July 16 and was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gattison's charge is in connection to the death of Jas'ier Wilson of Surfside Beach at Donny's Saloon. He recently had a mistrial declared when he was on trial…See the Story
Horry County solicitor reacts to guilty plea in deadly Donny's Saloon shooting
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Myrtle Beach · Myrtle BeachMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A celebration of life service is planned Saturday in Roanoke, Virginia, the hometown of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Myrtle Beach. Jakolbi Taylor was killed at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday near a beach-access point at 16th Avenue N. and Ocean Boulevard. The rising basketball star from Roanoke, Virginia, attended Patrick Henry High School and was visiting the Grand Strand with friend…See the Story
Celebration of life planned Saturday in Virginia for 16-year-old shot to death in Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach · Myrtle BeachFLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Two people were arrested Thursday as part of a monthlong Florence County narcotics investigation that yielded cocaine and firearms, authorities said. Timothy Lamont McFadden was charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. Kadeem McFadden was also charged with possession of marijuana. Kadeem has been previously arrested, including in 2021 on three counts of…See the Story
Multiple jailed, cocaine and guns seized in Florence County narcotics investigation
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