Family Believes Drowning Of Quadriplegic Veteran In Public Pool May Not Have Been Accident
It appears that the allegedly accidental drowning of a quadriplegic veteran may have actually been a suicide. At least his family thinks so. New evidence has emerged that may point towards the death of Chris Skinner being purposeful. Originally, it was thought that the quadriplegic man had driven his motorized...
Santee Cooper, Horry Electric start new peak summertime rates on Tuesday
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — New summertime rates for Santee Cooper and Horry Electric Cooperative customers go into effect on Tuesday. Both utilities will have a peak charge based on usage between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Santee Cooper approved the new rates in December. The three-hour window is when the...
State’s most destructive wildfire ever now nearly 10% contained
What is being called the Table rock Complex Fire, which includes the Persimmon Ridge fire, is reported nine percent contained as of late Sunday.
Beloved Myrtle Beach, SC area cafe closes for good. Owner needs to take care...
A cafe and bakery in the Myrtle Beach, SC area closed permanently so the owner can take care of her mother.
1 dead, 1 hurt after shooting inside N.C. store, police say
An attempted robbery appears to have led to a North Carolina shooting that left one person dead and another seriously hurt, according to authorities.
Two people arrested following drug busts in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Two men were arrested Friday in separate drug busts following police investigations sparked by community tips, the Rocky Mount Police Department announced. The arrests led to the seizure of nearly 10.7 pounds of marijuana, crack cocaine, two firearms, and cash, according to police reports. The...
Clemson star DL Peter Woods addresses rumors about transferring to Alabama
A whole host of Alabama fans were convinced that star Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods was going to enter the Transfer Portal.
Tips for severe weather & tornado safety ahead of Monday
(WPDE) — It's important to brush up on safety tips ahead of severe weather to stay prepared and aware before of the storm. Firstly, the difference between a watch and a warning depends on conditions. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for severe weather to...
2-vehicle crash blocks traffic on Carolina Forest Blvd; no injuries reported
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Traffic is blocked due to a two-vehicle crash, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Officials said lanes of traffic in the area of Carolina Forest Boulevard and Tuckahoe Road are blocked. They said to avoid the area. No one is being transported to the...
‘We lost everything:’ Loris family recovering after Friday night fire claims home
LORIS, S.C. (WBTW) — Clifton Lewis smelled smoke outside of his Spring Street home in Loris on Friday night, but couldn’t pin down where it was coming from. It was around 9:30 p.m. and his family opened the front door to encounter a porch that was consumed by flames — ones that quickly engulfed the […]
