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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 13h

Continuance granted in nepotism complaint against Darlington County coroner

Continuance granted in nepotism complaint against Darlington County coroner

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A continuance was recently granted for a State Ethics Commission hearing on a nepotism complaint against Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee. Hardee is accu…

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 14h

Party Animals vs. Loco Beach Coconuts: Banana Ball excitement already spreading in Conway

Party Animals vs. Loco Beach Coconuts: Banana Ball excitement already spreading in Conway

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) – The Savannah Bananas baseball team has taken the nation by storm in recent years, becoming a viral sensation and selling out stadium where they play. Now, excitement is …

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 14h

Here are the agencies affected by shutdown layoffs

Here are the agencies affected by shutdown layoffs

The White House on Friday announced it was moving forward with layoffs of federal employees, making good on its threats amid the government shutdown. Multiple agencies have confirmed thei…

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 14h

Cash App giving $100 to users through October; here's how to enter

Cash App giving $100 to users through October; here’s how to enter

CashApp is giving away $100 to thousands of users every Friday through Oct. 24, as part of its Cash App Pool sweepstakes.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 15h

Trump announces 100 percent tariff on China in response to rare earth controls

Trump announces 100 percent tariff on China in response to rare earth controls

President Trump announced Friday he will raise tariffs on China in response to a move from Beijing to tighten its control over certain critical minerals and rare earth elements. Trump announced on …

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 15h

FIRST RESPONDER FRIDAY: 82-year-old W. Paul Prince has been a member of the Loris Fire Department for six decades.

First Responder Friday: W. Paul Prince

First Responder Friday: W. Paul Prince

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 16h

Live: Trump to make announcement on lowering prescription drugs

Live: Trump to make announcement on lowering prescription drugs

The White House says the president’s Friday afternoon announcement in the Oval Office is aimed at reducing drug prices, but has provided few details.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 16h

Catch all the highlights and scores from Grand Strand & Pee Dee high school football on High School Blitz, proudly sponsored by Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union. Watch Friday nights on News13, anytime on the WBTW+ app, or on WBTW.com ➡️ https://www.wbtw.com/sports/high-school-blitz/

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 16h

South Carolina struggles with neurologist shortage, rising dementia

South Carolina struggles with neurologist shortage, rising dementia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA)– Doctors and lawmakers have noticed a growing shortage of neurologists in the state as dementia rates continue to rise, in addition to the progress of Alzheimer’s …

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 16h

Marlboro County DSS employees treated after apparent pepper spray incident, agency says

Marlboro County DSS employees treated after apparent pepper spray incident, agency says

BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — Several DSS employees in Bennettsville needed treatment on Friday after a client seeking services sprayed what appeared to be pepper spray in the face of a superv…

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 16h

22 states are in a recession or on the brink, Moody’s Analytics says

22 states are in a recession or on the brink, Moody’s Analytics says

It’s more sobering news for the economy as last week U.S. hiring plans fell to their lowest level since 2009.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 17h

White House to begin 'substantial' shutdown layoffs of federal workers

White House to begin ‘substantial’ shutdown layoffs of federal workers

The White House said Friday it had started laying off federal workers, following through on a threat to do so amid an ongoing government shutdown.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 17h

JUST IN: Fire damages home on Highway 15 in Myrtle Beach

Fire damages home on Highway 15 in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Fire damaged a home on Highway 15 in Myrtle Beach on Friday. Myrtle Beach firefighters responded to the 1500 block shortly before 2 p.m. Photos taken by News 13 sh…

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 17h

Student flown to burn center after 'fireball incident' at South Carolina college

Student flown to burn center after ‘fireball incident’ at South Carolina college

PENDLETON, S.C. (WSPA) — A student at Tri-County Technical College was transported to a burn center after experiencing a fireball incident during a welding class Thursday evening. It was repo…

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 17h

White House to begin 'substantial' shutdown layoffs of federal workers

White House to begin ‘substantial’ shutdown layoffs of federal workers

The White House said Friday it had started laying off federal workers, following through on a threat to do so amid an ongoing government shutdown. “The RIFs have begun,” Offic…

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 18h

First flu death of 2025-26 season reported in North Carolina, authorities say

First flu death of 2025-26 season reported in North Carolina, authorities say

The first death of the 2025-26 flu season in North Carolina was announced by the Department of Health and Human Services Wednesday.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 18h

North Carolina man convicted of statutory rape as a teacher killed in prison by another inmate

North Carolina man convicted of statutory rape as a teacher killed in prison by another inmate

Nichols was convicted in Mecklenburg County in 2011 of statutory rape. His projected release date was for September 2027.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 18h

Lyft scraps feature that let drivers see how often riders tip

Lyft scraps feature that let drivers see how often riders tip

Lyft has scrapped a test feature that showed some drivers how often passengers tip before accepting a ride.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 19h

Owner of malnourished horse that died in North Carolina accused of 'hoarding,' abusing 100+ animals

Owner of malnourished horse that died in North Carolina accused of ‘hoarding,’ abusing 100+ animals

Officers began investigating after receiving a tip that the suspect, Holden Miller, had a horse tied to a tree behind his house.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 19h

Arctic seals, more than half of bird species on latest threatened list

Arctic seals, more than half of bird species on latest threatened list

While many animals are increasingly at risk of disappearing forever, the updated list shows how species can come back from the brink with dedicated effort.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 19h

YouTube launches 'second chance' program for banned users

YouTube launches ‘second chance’ program for banned users

Creators who have been banned for at least a year will be able to apply for a new channel.

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 20h

Blast at Tennessee munitions plant leaves multiple people dead, missing, sheriff says

Blast at Tennessee munitions plant leaves multiple people dead, missing, sheriff says

McEWEN, Tenn. (AP) — An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant left multiple people dead and missing on Friday, authorities said, as secondary blasts forced rescuers to keep their distan…

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 20h

Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to halt $1.4 billion defamation judgement

Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to halt $1.4 billion defamation judgement

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to immediately halt a $1.44 billion defamation judgment he owes for falsely claiming the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was…

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 20h

UPDATE: Man charged in deadly Darlington County crash is Army drone operator stationed at Fort Bragg, military says

Man charged in deadly Darlington County crash is Army drone operator stationed at Fort Bragg, military says

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Georgia man facing two counts of reckless homicide in a crash that killed a North Carolina couple in Darlington County is a U.S. Army specialist stationed a…

WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 21h

White House responds after Trump misses out on Peace Prize again: 'Politics over peace'

White House responds after Trump misses out on Peace Prize again: ‘Politics over peace’

President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite jockeying from his fellow Republicans, various world leaders and — most vocally — himself.