‘Kind of made sense’: Loris resident launches pet care charity to keep animals housed
LORIS, S.C. (WBTW) — A new charity is starting up in Loris based on the founder’s personal observations and experience. Since moving to town three years ago, Kasandra Brown said she noticed a significant number of animals dumped on the streets, leading her to create Cooper Cares Pup-Up Pantry, which provides...
Brittanee Drexel’s mother seeks to reopen lawsuit against Moody
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The mother of a 17-year-old who was kidnapped and murdered while vacationing in Myrtle Beach wants a civil suit against her killer reopened. A Thursday filing by Dawn Conley Pleckan in Georgetown County Common Pleas Court suggests Raymond Moody is withholding assets that are due her...
Severe weather, possible tornadoes causing school changes in Myrtle Beach area
Severe weather forecasted for the area Monday is prompting Horry County Schools to release students early. At least one college is also shifting its operations. The Grand Strand area is expected to experience severe thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening that will bring damaging wind gusts, possible...
PHOTOS: Tens of thousands celebrate NMB’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Tens of thousands of people packed Main St. in North Myrtle Beach Saturday for the 36th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, one of the largest events held each year along the Grand Strand. The day began with the annual parade at 9 a.m., traveling from Ocean Blvd....
One person sustains serious injuries following Myrtle Beach assault
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was seriously injured Sunday morning in an assault off Ramsey Drive in Myrtle Beach, police said. It happened around 6 a.m. in the 500 block. The victim was taken to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries. An increased law enforcement presence will remain in the area....
Emergency officials, utilities share storm preparedness
Emergency management officials and utility providers across the Carolinas are sharing preparedness and reminders as the region could see strong to severe storms Monday. Local emergency management agencies are encouraging residents to review their plans and stay weather aware as storms are expected to move through the...
Mountaineers squander early lead, power pitching by Peterson in falling to Coastal Carolina, 7-4
By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Starting pitcher Gage Peterson threw seven shutout innings against Coastal Carolina on March 14, allowing just two hits while walking two and striking out nine Chanticleer batters. Meanwhile, App State’s offense jumped out to a 4-0 lead after those seven innings — but it was all for...
One person injured following incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Police are investigating an early-morning assault that left one person seriously injured Sunday. Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department responded to the area of Ramsey Drive around 6 a.m. after receiving reports of an assault. When they arrived, officers found one person suffering from...
Chance of severe weather increasing
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – A beautiful Saturday across the area, will lead to a nice evening and overnight. We could see a little patchy fog in some locations, otherwise clear skies. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 50s. Sunday we will see clouds increasing, as a warm front moves through the […]
Hatchery-grown flounder released in South Carolina for the first time in effort to rebuild...
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources released 10,000 hatchery-grown Southern flounder fish into Murrells Inlet on Friday, marking a historic milestone for the state’s coastal waters. This event represents the first time the species has been released in South Carolina to...

















