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Sand sculptor to show off 22-ton project as North Myrtle Beach celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘the shag’
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A sand sculptor from Florida was in North Myrtle Beach on Wednesday for Thursday's 40th anniversary of "the shag." The shag was adopted as South Carolina's official state dance in 1984. You can see sculptor Dean Arscott's design during Thursday's celebration at the Horse-Shoe in North Myrtle Beach. He []
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Myrtle Beach Fire Department’s first high-water vehicle ready for hurricane season
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Myrtle Beach Fire Department recently secured its first high water vehicle, also known as a light medium tactical vehicle. When hurricane season begins on June 1, the department plans to use the water vehicle for many different flooding situations if needed. The department says it'll be used for transporting resources []
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Robeson County man wanted in alleged shooting death of his children’s mother arrested, deputies say
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) -- A man wanted in connection to the alleged shooting and killing of his children’s mother was taken into custody Wednesday during a traffic stop, the Robeson County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies stopped Scotti Dewayne Tyler on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Lumberton, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said. Tyler, []
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Walk-Ons along Highway 501 in Horry County closes
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux along Highway 501 has closed, according to a letter posted on the restaurant's door. "We are writing to you with a heavy heart to announce that Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux at 61 Rodeo Drive has closed its doors for the last time," the letter reads. "This decision was []
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Man out on bond jailed again on new drug charges, Florence police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) -- An Irmo man out on bond for drug charges across South Carolina was arrested by Florence police Monday, the Florence Police Department said. D'juan Scudder was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and driving under suspension. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Scudder's vehicle. During the stop, police found []
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Horry County firefighter suffers minor injuries battling blaze near Loris
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- An Horry County firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries Wednesday afternoon following a fire that heavily damaged a home in the Loris area, authorities said. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 1:40 p.m. to the unoccupied residence on Bonnie Bay Road. The fire was brought under []
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Pawleys Island man cut off another man’s toes with machete during fight, Horry County police report says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A Pawleys Island man allegedly went on a rampage earlier this month and cut off two of a man's toes with a machete, according to an Horry County police report. Matthew Morgan Hellman, 32, is accused of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and three counts of []
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Myrtle Beach Classic: What to know about city’s first PGA Tour event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Parking being $15 per day for the Myrtle Beach Classic is among several things people need to know ahead of the inaugural PGA Tour event on the Grand Strand next month. The tour event will take place May 9-12 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club and will boast a []
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Carolina Squat warning period winding down, fines to follow
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- In less than a month, Carolina Squat truck owners will face fines for operating their modified vehicles on public roads. Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation last spring to criminalize the low-riding trucks. It had overwhelming support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and made South Carolina the third []
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Horry County Council defers vote on potential tax improving private road
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Horry County Council voted to defer a resolution that would allow a special election to be held in July to potentially create a special tax district that would repair a private road near Legends Drive off Highway 501 in Horry County. The deferment action was taken in executive session at []
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Coroner IDs man found dead in Horry County home
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- The Horry County Coroner's Office has identified a 23-year-old man found dead inside his family's home on Sunday. Wismae Harris' family found him dead just inside the door of their home on Long Branch Swamp Rd. in the Green Sea area at about 2 a.m., the coroner's office said. His []
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Beach Bites: LOLEO Juice Bar
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Have you ever wondered where the healthiest place in Myrtle Beach is located? Look no further than LOLEO Juice Bar. It's a unique place created by two sisters, who share a love for juicing, clean eating and a healthy mindset. From Puerto Rico to New York City to Myrtle Beach, []