SLED charges Midlands man for insurance fraud
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Tyreek Louis Napoleon Broughton, 29, with Insurance/False Statement, Misrepresentation – 1st Offense, $50,000 or more on Tuesday. According to a warrant, on October 6, 2023, Broughton knowingly misrepresented his identity and the...
Emergency Sirens At Charlotte-Area Nuclear Stations Sounding Off Today
Officials from Duke Energy confirmed that all 89 outdoor warning sirens in the area will sound for periods lasting between five and 30 seconds. Some sirens may activate more than once during the test window. Authorities emphasized that no public action is required, and the testing is strictly part of...
Frito-Lay Recalls Tostitos Chips In 13 States, What You Need To Know: FDA
Frito-Lay has issued a recall for a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips due to the potential presence of nacho cheese tortilla chips, which contain milk. This poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. The recalled product was...
Best place to eat seafood? These SC restaurants rank among the South’s favorites
Here’s what to know about the laid-back restaurants.
Argentine tegus are creeping their way into Georgia and Florida. Have you seen them?
Georgia and Florida have their share of gators, turtles, snakes and iguanas. Now add Argentine tegus to the mix. Here's where to spot them.
Backseat passenger dies in Aynor-area crash
A 21-year-old died after suffering injuries in a car crash near Aynor, the Horry County Coroner’s Office reports. Damion Parker was a backseat passenger in a vehicle which crashed near the intersection of Nichols Highway and Barnhill Road in a rural area near Aynor, said Horry County chief deputy coroner Tamara...
River Oaks Elementary placed on brief lockdown from ‘community incident’
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — River Oaks Elementary went into a temporary lockdown on Wednesday afternoon, according to Lisa Bourcier with Horry County Schools. Bourcier said the school went into lockdown for about five minutes due to a community incident nearby, which is under investigation by Horry County Police.
84-year-old dies after crash near Highway 544, Horry County coroner says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An 84-year-old man died hours after he was involved in a crash near Highway 544, the Horry County Coroner’s Office said. Theodore Rybak Jr. of Myrtle Beach died in the crash, which happened Monday just before 10 p.m., Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said. He was transported to Grand...
Neighbors frustrated with string of reported thefts in Socastee
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - An Horry County man spoke only to WMBF News on Tuesday after someone tried to steal his truck in the early morning hours of Monday. “The Lord was looking out for him, that I was sleeping heavily that night and didn’t hear it go off,” Scott Heise said.
After two years, this Myrtle Beach restaurant with pickleball courts is opening
A new bistro and restaurant with pickleball courts will open in Myrtle Beach. Here’s what’s on the menu and why it took almost two years to open.