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At least 4 dead, 20 injured in overnight Beaufort County shooting
At least 4 dead, 20 injured in overnight Beaufort County shooting
BCSO confirmed at least 20 were injured during the shooting, 3 people were transported in crticical condition to the hospital and 4 were pronounced deceased at the scene.
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 24m
Churches look to step up as government services dwindle under Trump
Churches look to step up as government services dwindle under Trump
Where the federal government is pulling back, churches are looking to step up.   Amid the Trump administration’s funding cuts and the ongoing government shutdown, houses of worship have …
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 35m
Horry County coastal flood advisory in place through Sunday afternoon
Horry County coastal flood advisory in place through Sunday afternoon
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A flood advisory is in place for costal and eastern parts of Horry County through 12:30 p.m. Sunday as heavy rainfall continues over the area. Coastal flooding is …
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 44m
Widespread rain and wind continues
Widespread rain and wind continues
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.(WBTW)–Rain continues this morning, with heavier showers along the coast. Light to moderate showers will last us through the afternoon before rain gets more spotty. Inland r…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 2h
NASCAR news, highlights, and insider breakdowns — all in one place!
Catch Around the Turn with Scotty Powell, sponsored by Peterson Toyota, on News13 and rewatch anytime online or on the WBTW+ app. https://www.wbtw.com/around-the-turn-with-scotty-powell/
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 16h
No survivors after blast at Tennessee explosives manufacturing plant, sheriff says
No survivors after blast at Tennessee explosives manufacturing plant, sheriff says
“We’ve recovered no survivors.”
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 17h
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Smithsonian poised to shutter museums Sunday as shutdown showdown persists
(The Hill) — The Smithsonian Institute announced Saturday that its museums will be closed starting Sunday as the lapse in government funding persists. “Due to the government shutdown, S…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 17h
Smithsonian poised to shutter museums Sunday as shutdown showdown persists
Smithsonian poised to shutter museums Sunday as shutdown showdown persists
(The Hill) — The Smithsonian Institute announced Saturday that its museums will be closed starting Sunday as the lapse in government funding persists. “Due to the government shutdown, S…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 17h
Legendary actress Diane Keaton dies at age 79
Legendary actress Diane Keaton dies at age 79
Keaton had a decades-spanning and award-winning career.
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 18h
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, imprisoned for child sex crimes, killed in prison, BBC reports
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, imprisoned for child sex crimes, killed in prison, BBC reports
(WGHP) — A musician who has spent years behind bars for child pornography and sex crimes has been killed, the BBC is reporting. Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of the Welsh rock band Lostprophe…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 18h
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K draws in hundreds despite rainy weather
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K draws in hundreds despite rainy weather
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Since 2010, the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K has drawn hundreds to the Grand Strand, bringing in both experienced and first-time runners. Although the…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 18h
Trump civil fraud case casts shadow on Letitia James indictment
Trump civil fraud case casts shadow on Letitia James indictment
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) faces criminal charges over allegations she lied about her plans for a Virginia home, allowing her to obtain favorable loan terms.  The accusations …
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 19h
OSHA violations reported prior to massive explosion at Tennessee facility: documents
OSHA violations reported prior to massive explosion at Tennessee facility: documents
As investigators continue to comb through the wreckage of an explosion in Tennessee that left 18 people unaccounted for Friday, Nexstar’s WKRN has learned more about the company that operated…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 19h
What is a nor’easter, the storm set to drench the East Coast this weekend?
What is a nor’easter, the storm set to drench the East Coast this weekend?
SEA BRIGHT, N.J. (PIX11) – A storm without a name is expected to bring flooding to the East Coast from South Carolina to New Jersey and high winds to New York City over the holiday weekend. New Jer…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 19h
Weather washes out Little River ShrimpFest, organizers say
Weather washes out Little River ShrimpFest, organizers say
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) — The annual Little River Shrimp Fest has been cancelled due to rainy conditions over the weekend, organizers said. “This is not the outcome any of us hoped fo…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 20h
Myrtle Beach sewer leak contained, no service issues reported
Myrtle Beach sewer leak contained, no service issues reported
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — City crews on Friday night repaired a sewer force main that officials said may have sent some spillage into the stormwater system. Officials were notified to the p…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 20h
Scientists identify brain region behind compulsive alcohol use in new study
Scientists identify brain region behind compulsive alcohol use in new study
The finding could lead to new treatments for alcohol dependence and anxiety disorders.
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 20h
Jared Kushner reenters as key player in Middle East peace push
Jared Kushner reenters as key player in Middle East peace push
Jared Kushner has reentered the political spotlight as a top envoy for the Trump White House in efforts to secure a peace deal in the Middle East, highlighting both his influence in the region and …
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 21h
Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer
Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnose…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 21h
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO
**Video is previous coverage of Luigi Mangione pleading not guilty to charges in December 2024** NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge Saturday to dismiss some c…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 21h
Should you be gluten-free if you don’t have celiac disease?
Should you be gluten-free if you don’t have celiac disease?
Gluten-free diets have surged in popularity in recent years, even among people who don’t have an intolerance to gluten.
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 22h
Senator Tillis calls for DOJ to investigate Cherokee cannabis operation
Senator Tillis calls for DOJ to investigate Cherokee cannabis operation
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis has accused the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of illegally transporting marijuana and marketing it to young people, prompting the tribe’s Principal Chief…
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 22h
7 risk factors of deadly fungus infections identified, new Candida auris research finds
7 risk factors of deadly fungus infections identified, new Candida auris research finds
Researchers are getting a better idea of what leads to clinical cases of Candida auris, a dangerous and drug-resistant fungus that has been rapidly multiplying.
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 22h
Man dies after being shot at Bennettsville night club, authorities say
Man dies after being shot at Bennettsville night club, authorities say
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was shot and killed Saturday morning at a Bennettsville night club off U.S. Route 15, the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office said. The person’s …
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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 23h
‘Something for everyone’: Pee Dee Fall Plant and Flower Festival continues to delight 25 years in
‘Something for everyone’: Pee Dee Fall Plant and Flower Festival continues to delight 25 years in
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — For more than 25 years, the Pee Dee Fall Plant and Flower Festival has helped usher in colors of the season, and it’s been growing every year since. Event organi…
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